There are stacks and stacks and stacks of books and magazines around my house. As a design lover and design blogger, I’ve just got loads of the things coming in on a daily basis. And as a pack rat, I find it impossible to throw or give any of these — Continue reading
Well color us COMPLETELY charmed by the gorgeous wares of French Berlin-based artist Johanna Tagada. Mixing playful patterns with imaginative illustrations, she places her special artistic touch to everything from pillows, to books, to planters, to prints and more. We love the color palette, which is mostly black, white with — Continue reading
Whenever I need to remember what can be accomplished in a day, I always go to one of the many web sites of artist Elsa Mora or “Elsita” and marvel at her output. Its simply amazing and to be honest almost unbelievable that one person can produce this much QUALITY — Continue reading
We’ve seen a lot of ways to display photographs and art over the years, but none so clever and book worm-y as this project! If you’ve got a lot of old books or have spotted some neat covers at a thrift store (and don’t mind defacing any of them), this — Continue reading
You know what suckers we are for inspirational quotes, so pairing them with cutting-edge graphics and illustrations, putting them all in one book and there being a really moving story attached to the project? Hit the brakes. We’re buying this book. Spotted yesterday on everyone’s favorite Austin-based design collective, Public — Continue reading
We wouldn’t be so brash to say that every person who’s into modern design also has a soft spot for vintage style, but we bet we wouldn’t be far off if we did. There’s a respect for those great designs of the past that definitely invades many modern spaces…and adds — Continue reading
Yes! Eye Candy? Check. Gorgeous photos? Check. Inspiration out the wazoo? Check. Kelly Hoppen’s new book “Ideas” is the perfect thing for anyone interested in luscious interiors and how you make your own home fabulous. From the publisher: “Kelly Hoppen: Ideas taps into this world-renowned designer’s exceptional talent and professional — Continue reading
You all have spoken time and time again about your love of all these How-to and DIY posts. We think you’re gonna really get a kick out of today’s Modern Book Corner choice, namely because it deals with that underestimated and not-often-utilized-enough material: paper. “Paper crafting is the hot new — Continue reading
A talented photographer Cara Barer’s self published book “The Book’s Story” include unique shots of phone book, magazine, and comic book pages figured in harmonious forms and colors. Built with roadmaps, light blue is recognizable right away as the body of water color. Manhattan’s yellow pages colors work well together — Continue reading
If you fancy quirky contemporary architecture and interior design, you have probably heard of Marcelo Rosenbaum. The Brazilian Architect has been doing outstanding projects for the past few years and his unique, colourful and modernist style became his signature, alongside his passion for Brazilian crafts, recognised by his fans from — Continue reading
Small home design has been quite the rage for a few years now. Not only a necessity in large cities where space is a premium, it’s become a popular topic all over the world where economies have slowed and people have been learning to live with less. There are all — Continue reading
If you’ve ever visited a large city’s downtown and looked up, you know that sense of awe that washes over you as sharp angles of a tall highrise building contrast sharply with the softness of the clouds and the bright blue of the sky. If these modern marvels don’t imbue — Continue reading
Pattern looks to be a lovely coffee table book from London-based designer Orla Kiely. The 304 pages include her bold, colorful graphics and her own personal account and inspirational images that have shaped her style. The book explores the use of pattern in design and how they have shaped her — Continue reading
All was a flutter yesterday afternoon and into the night at the New York Design Center‚Äôs What‚Äôs New, What‚Äôs Next, a virtual, in-the-flesh celebratory open house with programs by editors from top design and shelter publications, dealers, curators, authors and designers about every imaginable topic. Yours truly was present for — Continue reading
German Industrial designer, Dieter Rams‚Äô ten principles to ‚Äúgood design‚Äù- Good design is innovative. Good design makes a product useful. Good design is aesthetic. Good design makes a product understandable. Good design is unobtrusive. Good design is honest. Good design is long-lasting. Good design is thorough down to the — Continue reading
Happy Monday – Blog2Modern Readers, I haven't had a chance to post an entry in a while, due to the fact that I am currently in Columbus, Ohio at the Wexner Center for the Arts (!!!) I was invited (in August) to do a large-scale solo installation in the lobby — Continue reading
The complete work of Tokujin Yoshioka, one of the most innovative designers working today. Based in Tokyo, Tokujin Yoshioka has built a career using unconventional materials to create objects and spaces. Often employing paper and glass, as well as unusual elements, such as plastic drinking straws, his studio‚Äôs work — Continue reading
I know Kindles and E-Book readers are what all the cool kids are doing, but I'm still a die-hard book fan. Although, I can only afford one of those cheapo Ikea bookcases, but in my ideal loft apartment, I'll own one of these really cool, modern book cases. The Beehive — Continue reading
Pika Artist Bootcamp 3: Create Your Own Story and Character Developmet "Often one on the largest obstacles to overcome when creating a story or plot or new work of art is the need to pre-think the story rather than letting it have an organic origin. Sometimes this puts the brakes — Continue reading
Spencer Tunick, an artist who is famous for working with hundreds of nude bodies in his photographs since the mid-90′s is in the midst of several current projects including tackling each state in the US. above: “Mexico City 1 (Zócalo, MUCA/UNAM Campus)”, 2007 His work has spawned an unofficial website/blog — Continue reading
Subscribe to Feed
Subscribe to iTunes Podcast
Subscribe to Newsletter
Like Us on Facebook
Follow Our Tweets