January 2010
38 posts
Loupe is born.
Finally I have set up my own blog. Thanks to all my readers out there. You can now find me at http://loupe.papernapkindesign.com
Thanks for everything Tumblr.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed,... →
who knew a hotel in the city i live in, known for banking and people living well beyond their means, actually has a hotel (even though it is Ritz-Carlton) offering eco-friendly weddings. that is a good first step for this city.
Art Of Facts (Feat. FUTURA) on Vimeo →
Art Of Facts (Feat. FUTURA) from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.
Red-Orange and Gray-Brown Room from Benjamin Moore... →
you may have noticed several posts recently concerning cool interiors, especially for smaller spaces. that’s because we are moving in the next few months and we are scaling down from a five bedroom\three bath home (which is way bigger than we need) to a smaller space. So, I have been paying a lot more attention to blogs like apartment therapy.
now for this interior, i do love this color...
Design is People: CreativeMornings: Michael Bierut →
The great Michael Bierut spoke at CreativeMornings last week drawing one of its biggest crowds to date since Tina Roth Eisenberg a.k.a swissmiss started the series. After reading this review from Design is People, I had to post his pointers on a successful client and designer relationship.
1. Clients are the difference between design and art. 2. Clients can be the best part of the process. 3....
Top Seven Fonts of 2009 →
ISO50s Alex breaks down the seven most used fonts of last year. i must say, i have used Miso a bit and Futura is a given.
Tracey and Jason's Light Filled Remodel House Tour →
another great abode on apartment therapy. my family is looking to downsize and apartment therapy is a consistent source of great inspiration.
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen NCC Hybrid... →
a VW hybrid in the works!?! i think i’m in love.
Interesting Letterhead Designs | Letterheady →
ever-growing collection of famous letterheads, including hitler. interesting.
Deep in the bowels of CP+B →
great job board but i prefer my old school chalkboard.
i’m sure most studios would love to have an active board like this though especially with some of the clients listed on there.
Polaroid PIC 1000 →
polaroid, the phoenix of the photography world, make a comeback with the PIC 1000. i have to say i really like the look.
(via kitsune noir)
Herman Miller blog: Lifework →
i have never heard of this blog but i’m glad i stumbled upon it. Lifework focuses on folks like myself who work from home.
THISISALLIDO.COM →
this is killer.
1050 Gardner in California by Lorcan O’Herlihy... →
i love the green spaces, and of course the interiors, of this multi-family complex in LA.
The Madrid Home of David Delfin and Gorka Postigo... →
please oh please oh please, let this be our next home…
10 Creative Workspaces From Apartment Therapy... →
one day, when all the dust settles, i need to nail down my perfect creative space. here’s some inspiration…
I.D. Magazine, 1954–2009 →
Ralph Caplan recalls his time at ID magazine. great article. i am definitely going to be missing this publication. who will be next?
Ben Mauze →
some hauntingly beautiful imagery from photographer Ben Mauze.
Jessica Hagy: The Visual Grammar of Ideas →
the crew at behance have some of the most intriguing articles concerning design and how to use our ideas. this is another one.
How Much Data Do Americans Consume Each Day? →
switch the reading hours with the computer hours and you’ll have my life recently…
Jack Kerouac's Literary Estate in Limbo →
if they want, they can just give it all to me. however, i would be happy with just a first edition collection of all his works.
ESPN to unveil 3D television network in 2010 →
this may make the world cup a lot more interesting. honestly though, is this necessary?
“You know you’ve reached a turning point in life when you’ve traded a...”
– Me
Action Book →
i have a few resolutions this new year and one that is near the top of the list is to become more organized as far as my design work and thoughts. so, i ordered the much applauded Action Book from Behance. well, it arrived today in all it’s glory. one glance and i knew it would be of great help. i’ll keep you updated.
Ghostly's Favorite Albums of the Decade - Ghostly... →
ghostly international’s 110 favorite albums of the decade is almost dead on. almost. they missed a few great ones but overall they covered a lot of the best. great job.
TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2009
unlike other blogs out there i actually waited until the year was over before posting my top five list. here are my top five albums that received the most play in the studio over the year. i could have been like everyone else and put the new avett brothers album as number one but 1) it’s only been out for a short time and 2) it’s not as good as their other albums, most notably...
December 2009
50 posts
SEE YA IN 2010
another year gone. another decade bites the dust. it’s been a rather eventful and tiring decade to say the least. here’s to a better year, a new decade, and a fresh start. make the best of it. i know i will.
oh, and remember, this is the year we make contact.
Pilen concept bike →
concept bike. race bike. who cares. i would love for this to be my next ride.
The New Fossils →
made me laugh, and think. hmmmmmmm.
Kids' Room Renovation - Homes - Dwell →
i’m thinking my son’s room in our next abode shall be as cool as this.
The Best and Worst Identities of 2009 →
i have to agree. hate them or not, the new Aol. branding is sweet.
Garrison Keillor: Start With the Observable World →
wonderful interview with one of my idols, garrison keillor. it was a dream come true to see him live last month. i can’t wait for prairie home companion to head back this way.
Cultural Roots by Gionata Gatto →
movable, compact urban gardens. if we have to move next year we are going smaller as far as living space, possibly an apartment. this would be perfect.
Iron Man 2 Trailer →
this may be better than the first and it may be due to Mickey Rourke. i can’t wait.
Metallica! Slayer! Megadeth! Anthrax!
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only in europe. the united states very seldom gets the good tours. this would be my childhood fantasy come alive on stage. of course, samantha fox and lita ford would have to be there as well. come on, i was 12!
Scientists spot nearby 'super-Earth' →
let me guess, this will be the maiden voyage for the Virgin Galactic.
ALBUM OF THE DAY: Neil Young →
neil young’s first four solo albums have been remastered and are being sold in one big pricy boxed set. this is some of the best around.