supafrank is a design studio, founded by katie steel and vicki turner -combining product and graphic design. last week during the the london design festival they held an exhibition called 'creature collective' which was a selection of work inspired by curiosities of nature. it followed the designers' journey from initial character sketches to pared-down components that distilled the spirit of the original creatures. i've also posted some of their other projects and more can be seen online here.
if you were one of the many people who enjoyed the 2008 book 'today's top stationery artists' you'll be pleased to know that tori higa and schiffer books are back with volume 2. it features another great selection of cards by 52 designers such as carolyn gavin, sukie, dude & chick, dutch door press, night owl paper goods, and the rifle paper co. another great feature of the new book are several fascinating interviews and in some cases snaps of their design studios too. you can find "today's top stationery artists 2" here on amazon uk or on amazon usa or ask for ISBN 978-0-7643-3737-6 in your local bookstore.
'echo' is the first lotta jansdotter collection produced for windham fabrics . the designs are simple, organic motifs and contemporary abstract patterns in stylish colours. the fabrics are suitable for making table linens, curtains, dressmaking, quilts, and more. lotta mentions how windham supported her fully in her design choices and allowed her artistic freedom as they played with colours and designs during the selection process. you can see the whole series online at windham's and pre-order now with worldwide shipping from lotta's own website here.
swedish illustrator kari moden who is based in stockholm recently sent out an email to announce she has a brand new website online here to show off her recent works.
nadia sparham has recently launched a new website to showcase her ceramic designs. i thought it was also worth knowing that she is also offering a service to put customers own childrens designs onto plates, mugs, cups, etc.
it looks as though farnell doodles have been going great guns recently at threadless, and with prints at society 6. they've also had designs taken up by urban outfitters and blik. check out more work at the farnell doodles blog.
if you have an interest in children's design or vintage illustration you will love the bright new blog 'make every day count' which has been put together by blogger mabel green. mabel has a good eye for nice graphic illustrations on toys and vintage books and she obviously has a passion for orla kiely too. definitely one to watch online here.
