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Porridge Papers + Brizida Ahrnsbrak

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 9th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Great set of plantable seed wine tags perfect gift for an eco-friendly host. Design by Brizida Ahrnsbrak, paper and printing by Porridge Papers.

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Wood Wine Bottle Tags with erasable marker Combo Pack
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LilyMoon :: Gocco printed journals

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 9th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Lovely gocco printed {also beautifully photographed} Moleskin journals from LilyMoon, “Journal of an Aviary Keeper” and “Wardrobe of a Poetess.”

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BLANK HANDMADE LEATHER TRAVEL DIARY JOURNAL NOTEBOOK 06
US $26.15
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notNeutral :: Ribbon Carafe

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 9th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

One more notNeutral item added to my wishlist. . .I really like the overall shape of the carafe as well as the etched ribbon pattern.

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VINTAGE Etched FLORAL Glass WINE Liquor DECANTER Carafe
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NotNeutral :: In The Mix set

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 9th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch

I have notNeutral’s Ribbon set bookmarked for when we replace our everday plates, but I’m loving the mix-and-match concept of In The Mix. A different design combo for every dinner! (link via outblush)

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B W BUENILUM~CHAFING DISH~ALUMINUM~5 [...]



“Posters that don’t Suck”

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 7th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors

… at least that’s what Perez Hilton says about The Poster List! And how true it is!  Dozens of amazingly beautiful posters to choose from, from icon series to just plain pretty or funny, and around $10.99 each.  So tear down that tacky poster you’ve had on your wall since middle school and get one [...]



Toy For Kids And Adults

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors

This beautiful art object would look good in any museum. It comes complete with it’s little acrylic stand. Play with this fantastic puzzle which doubles as an amazing art object. This is a new work designed for the Aura Collection by the graphic designer Aoi Huber. It is made of 20 pieces of layered acrylic.
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pattern spotting.

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors

I have been seeing quite a few beautiful patterns around lately on all sorts of objects, linens, and artwork. I always admire a good pattern.

one : Dress Up Dogs - tan fabric ($9.50/half yard)
two : cushion - lilly pilly petal (AU $49.95)
three : palm beach dinner plate ($10)
four : Tripp Cabin Upright ($350)
five : [...]



allyson mellberg : illustration.

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors

I am quite sure I have seen Allyson Melberg’s soft sculptures at some point, but I have only recently seen her eye-catching illustrations, found on her flickr photostream. I love the simple neutral colors and the poses of her figures.
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Convert your PSD to a CSS template automatically - for Free!

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Resources, Web Design

psd2css online converts your fantastic, creative, artistic, no holds barred web page designs into strict XHTML compliant CSS web pages automatically. Use Photoshop or The Gimp to express yourself and create the most professional, aesthetically perfect and functional designs you can think of, then upload your .psd designs, download your .html file and images. It’s [...]



Tools for getting the right color combination for your website design

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Web Design

Excerpt from SOURCE
Accommodating the Color Blind Online
Web sites with good balance and color schemes have the usability and appearance. Similarities in hues and brightness harmonize colors and create attractive color schemes. However, they’re not “user-friendly” for the visually impaired. Nearly one in 12 visitors to your site will have some form of color-blindness. Most commonly, [...]



The Open Source Web Design Toolbox: 100 Web Design Template Sources, Tools and Resources

By Ty Wenzel • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Resources, Web Design, Website Design

SOURCE
The open source model has, over the last 20 years, proven that collaborative development is one of the best ways to incorporate the newest ideas and latest concepts into design.
In fact, the open source model, which began with programmers, has been so successful that it is currently being applied in government, media, education and private [...]



Olofsdotter

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 28th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I love the illustrations of Linn Olofsdotter (Sweden). I am completely drawn in by the delicate line and pretty shading and odd subject matter. Lovely.
When I see sites like this I’m always aching to pull out my own watercolours, ink, brushes and pencils. A career in illustration has always appealed to me ~ I long [...]



Pete Doherty… My new print on my walls!!!

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Featured, General, Mama Ty's Personal Baggage

During the pillaging of the East Hampton beachhouse, I was able to get a MASSIVE wood frame that was going to end up in the dumpster.  I took the graphics that I made of my favorite rocker, Pete Doherty (Babyshambles, the Libertines, Kate Moss’ ex-boyfriend), and made a ginormous museum-quality poster out of it.  It’s [...]



Flickr Files: Amazing Poster Designs

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Flickr Files

BK JOSEPH BINDER ART DECO MODERN POSTER GRAPHIC DESIGN
US $55.00

End Date: Monday Dec-01-2008 18:06:52 PST

Buy it now | [...]



Gorgeous Modern Art found on Flickr

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Modern Abstract Huge Oil Painting Canvas Large Art 0795
US $24.99 (0 Bid)

End Date: Monday Dec-01-2008 17:25:12 PST

Bid now | [...]



Flickr Files: Cool Self-Portraits found on Flickr

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Flickr Files

Red for go, originally uploaded by Miss Aniela.

Spin cycle, originally uploaded by Miss Aniela.

The chick knows how to “self-portrait” like a pro!

LEICA MANUAL 1947 PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK EXCELLENT CONDITION
US $16.99 (0 Bid)
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Eames Stamps

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Just two weeks until the release of the much anticipated Eames stamps the United States Postal Service announced back in January. The commemorative stamps, which feature iconic Eames designs, will be available starting June 17th in honor of the 101st birthday of Charles Eames. The pane layout of the 16 stamps is beautiful- perfect for [...]



Trapped: Self-Portrait

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Mama Ty's Personal Baggage

Trapped: Self-Portrait, originally uploaded by designshrine.

NEW Behind Bars - Ty Wenzel 9780312311032
US $10.80

End Date: Thursday Dec-25-2008 18:57:35 PST

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Self-Portrait 2: Smudged

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Mama Ty's Personal Baggage

Smudged: Self-Portrait, originally uploaded by designshrine.

NEW Behind Bars - Ty Wenzel 9780312311032
US $10.80

End Date: Thursday Dec-25-2008 18:57:35 PST

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All New Graphic Design Links Site

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Cool Websites, Design & Graphics, Resources

The Social Bookmarking and Voting Site Graphic Design Links has had a complete makeover. With a new logo and colour scheme the site has been bought up to date running the latest Pligg release.

Sign up for a free account today so you can add your interesting Design related links and vote on the others people [...]



Creative Curio’s - Six Questions on Being a Graphic Designer

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Lauren at Creative Curio has set out 6 questions on being a graphic designer and asked other designers to answer them as she has to give people a little insight into the ups and downs of the graphic design industry.
I decided to take some time out and answer them here.
Six Questions on Being a Graphic [...]



Skinny Skinny Soap Packaging

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Fashion & Beauty

I love this do it yourself packaging by Skinny Skinny. Each one looks a little bit different and the colors are bright and fresh. And the fact that the soaps come in a box that looks like a book is really fun.
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Wood Texture on Paper

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I was recently at a conference and one of the paper suppliers had a sample book of which the cover had an embossed wood texture. I was excited to see this same technique used on this invitation for Stanford Lively Arts Season Opening Night Invitation by Chen Design Associates in San Francisco.
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Sake Packaging

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I came across this beautiful Sake packaging by Micheal Osborn Design. I love the color palette and I really want to drink one!
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Special Packaging Designs NEW book BOOK
US $22.46
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Special Edition T-Shirts from the Gap

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Fashion & Beauty

The Gap has recently released these special edition t-shirts designed exclusively by artists from the Whitney Biennial. There are really cute ones at the store as well that aren’t on-line.
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Gap 27 sewn vintage t-shirt u2 the [...]



Coco Monoi Beauty Packaging by Duffy & Partners

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I reader recently submitted this beautiful beauty line packaging design by I wanted to by Minneapolis based Duffy & Partners. The brand is the newest collection from Thymes and is called Coco Monoi. I don’t usually like gradients but in this packaging combination the fade from green to peach really works.
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Bklyn Designs Preview

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Here are some of the exhibitors for next weekends Bklyn Designs. Bklyn is an exhibit held in Brooklyn New York featuring local furniture and homeware talend. I can’t wait to go! Shown here Wilde’s Sun Plate by bongenre, Lamps by Charlie Christian Brokate, Necklace by Gabriela De La Vega.
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Daub and Bauble Packaging

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I came across this product line called Daub and Bauble. They use all of these funky patterns and designs on their fragrance and beauty packaging. I especially like the second one. These would make great house warming gifts.
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Yee-Haw Industries

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

I was at the Jazz Festival in New Orleans last weekend and came across this really cute print shop called Yee-Haw Industries in the craft area. They make some great typographic print posters and these awesome journals.
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Terry Richardson Campaign for Belvedere Vodka

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics

Terry Richardson has shot and directed Belvedere Vodka’s latest ad campaign. Terry Richardson is a well know photographer who has shot provocative images of an impressive list of people including; Daniel Day Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vincent Gallo, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Sharon Stone, Mickey Rourke, Jay Z, Johnny Knoxville, Chloe Sevigny, and [...]



Eco Friendly Packaging

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Green Me Baby!

In honor of earth day I have been looking around for eco friendly packaging. I came upon this packaging for Sennheiser CX 300 ear phones. The packaging is made from cardboard and is 100% recyclable - no nasty plastic clam shell to clog up land fills.
Design Muse Blog
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Flickr Files: Moodboards that I love

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 12th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Flickr Files, Interiors Exteriors, Style Resources, Style Trend Forcasting

And here’s one by me that I made on Polyvore.com:

BENJAMIN BALDWIN Modern Interior Design Furniture Book
US $19.90

End Date: Monday Dec-01-2008 18:20:04 PST

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Time for saying good-bye and Self-Portraits… Self-Portrait #1

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 10th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Mama Ty's Personal Baggage

This is going to sound morbid or obtuse, but I can succinctly sense that I am on the threshold of somehow leaving youth behind. You know, that number that solidifies your mid-life. I think for me, it was turning 42. It isn’t sad or scary. It’s simply true. I’m 42 [...]



Free Mid-Century Masters Desktop Wallpapers

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Featured, Freebies

Until I can get enough time together to make some Photoshop Brushes that contain all of the mid-century masters’ classic pieces, I decided to throw together some sleek, modern desktop wallpapers for anyone who would like them.
You can now have Eames, Saarinen, Knoll and Noguchi wallpapers to add to your collection and use on your [...]



Ribbon Pouf by Maria Pergay

By Ty Wenzel • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Interiors Exteriors, Style Trend Forcasting

This is the kind of thing that would make you gasp for breath, and eventually, melt your wallet (or life savings!). If you are a true fashionista or an art collector, this Ribbon Pouf by Maria Pergay is definitely a must-have. How could you possibly resist? It only comes in an edition of 12. [...]