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DIY: Vase

kimberlyhowrad — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:35:58 +0000

These are beautiful porcelain vases, I love it, but to tell you the truth at first glance I thought it was a DIY vase. Why buy a casted version of a house hold cleaner when you can just recycle?

Four easy steps:
1) Choose container and clean thoroughly
2) Remove label (trick: apply the heat from a hair dryer to the label, it peels off easier)
3) Spray with a matte spray paint (2 coats), allow to dry
4) Arrange your flowers!

Work and Play

kimberlyhowrad — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:27:14 +0000

Only a lucky few get to say this. I happen to be one of them. [Source]

How do you like your graphic design?

kimberlyhowrad — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:04:50 +0000

Pick two. Too true.

[Via Cool Infographics]

History through the Pantone Swatch

kimberlyhowrad — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:27:49 +0000

A witty graphic representation of history through the mighty Pantone Color Swatch. [2 Modern via Public School]

Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery, Istanbul

kimberlyhowrad — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:14:03 +0000

I just visited the most brilliant place in Istanbul. A textile shop called Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery. The store I luckily wondered into was located in the Arasta Bazaar near my hotel. My friends and I spent about an hour talking to the shop owner Zaeed (son of Mehmet Çetinkaya). And for course I was too inspired not to take photos. If you ever find yourself in Istanbul I highly recommend making this store a stop.

A contest to create your worst.

kimberlyhowrad — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:02:55 +0000

How Low Can Your Logo. Want to show the world your worst? Now there’s a design competition for that. The client and brief will be relie. For the first time in your life you’ll hope for a two thumbs down.

Spicy Biz Cards

kimberlyhowrad — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:36:43 +0000

Great idea out of Gitam BBDO Israell. Just one question, what happens when someone gets a little desperate for some salt or pepper?

[via thedieline]

Underground art

kimberlyhowrad — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:14:52 +0000

Believed to be housed in the abandoned South 4th Street station in Williamsburg, the Underbelly Project is collection of installations, paintings, aerosol, murals and more done completely in secret. According to LTV Squad, some of the artists who participated include Sane, Swoon, Roa, Mark Jenkins, TrustoCorp, Posterchild. Demer, Jice, F5, Smells, Cash4, and many more.

Source, via NY Times website.

Designer Junk

kimberlyhowrad — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:52:19 +0000

Your junk mail folder is a creative treasure chest. You have to admit some of the subject lines are brilliant. Now the brilliance can be relived through illustration. (Holiday gift for your designer friend? Definitely)

umbrellas skin elegant contemporary retro fashion weddings ornaments displaying imagination tattoos calligraphy ornate invitations script

kimberlyhowrad — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:17:36 +0000

How rad is this font? I like it. I want to download it just to see what kind of ligatures it has. Piel is a cousin to Burgues Script, the font of the How Rad on this site and a personal fav. with amazing ligatures.