Linn Olofsdotter

I'm in love with Swedish illustrator, Linn Olofsdotter's works today. I first spotted her richly decorative work on the cover of Computer Arts (above) a couple of years ago. Decided it was time to look her work up when I found her featured again in this month's edition of IdN mag.

I especially enjoy the way she has integrated her work with fashion. The illustrated fashion spread below was done for Australian retailer Portmans. And here's her limited edition prints for sale on etsy.

The Google Story

Great way to say, "We've made it HUGE" without boring the crap out of people huh?

Geordie Wood hand painted

I found these lovely graphic photos on Oh Joy! The description said "hand painted photos" by Geordie Wood. I was thinking.. hand painted photos?? Like how they used to hand-colour black and white photos in the 1900s with colour tints?

For those as clueless as I am, the answer might be a little too simple! Geordie basically printed the photos (which were already looking great) and painted them by hand. No antiquated, fancy tinting techniques here, just a simple but great idea of adding a splash of polka dots in the background. Sweet!

Check out Geordie Wood's portfolio, especially the Broken Things section. Gives me chills, I like!

Frieda Sophie

Frieda Sophie on Etsy. Here's some of my favourite pieces. Gorgeous colours and cut-outs. She somehow manages to get her stones to work really well with the golds. By the way, she's having sales right now, so go get yourself some!

What country does this look like?

Exciting finds

Exciting finds on Need Supply Co.!

Necklaces by Garnett Jewelry

Package 4-Gold by Tord Boontje

Hilo by Jeffery Campbell

Ooh I really like this one. Royalty by BB Dakota.

Glass works

Melt by Agnieszka Bar via Dezeen.

Via Ffffound!
Paul Smith for Evian via The Dieline

Belathée Photography

Chanced upon Belathée wedding photos on Design*Sponge (I think) sometime back. It's nice how all the shots are oozing with spontaneity and warmth. I think one of their client testimonial sums it all up nicely: "We loved their natural sense of knowing what moments were important to us".

I also noticed that the brides in these pictures seem more engrossed in the bliss of their wedding day than how they look. I think that's really cool. In fact I think all brides are beautiful on their big day, so there's no need for glamour shots really.

Cinderella would be jealous

Limited edition Christian Louboutin glass heels for Piper-Heidsieck, via Dieline. Wonder if you could walk in them without breaking anything..

Typophile Film Festival 5 Opening Titles

Typophile Film Festival 5 Opening Titles from Brent Barson on Vimeo.

Via Type Theory.

"Everyone eats & drinks, but few appreciate taste". Love this video! I've seen quite a few stop-motion films, but none have come close to this standard. I'm still trying to figure out how they did some bits..

5 reasons to dress-up for halloween

Because you can be whoever you want to be and people will forgive you for being that way.

Because you can dress-up your pets too.

Because you have the license to be ugly (and look like an architect gone wrong). Chin Nyap, this one's for you!

Because everyone's going to hate you if you come like this. Kimberly, if you're reading this, argh someone's done this already!

Because it's the one day of the year when you can truly believe that your butt looks great.

Jan @Scribblemates

Zsofi +the One-Eyed Monster

Here's a design I've just done for Zsofi. Mr One-Eyed Monster started out as an oval with an eye and that silly 'ohh' mouth. But Lynds found me some inspiration and suggested some sort of growth for the monster. That growth turned out to be tentacles. In case you're wondering, no, he isn't an octopus. 6 tentacles only. You can go count.

And of course, you're all invited. :)

Jan @Scribblemates

Vectorfunk

In the spotlight today: MWM Graphics. And the mastermind behind these eye candies are no other than Matt W. Moore (MWM), from Portland, Maine. What I found more Striking about MWM was his amazing range. He's done designs for just about everything, from sheds, to bicycles to clothes and even fine art paintings. I've always believed that artists became famous by carving a niche for themselves, most often in a particular medium. But Moore just breaks this mould with a consistent style that seems compatible with any surface its covered in.

I've always loved monochrome graphics with jap inspired patterns. They attract my eyes like magnets. Literally.

The '4 seasons' snowboard designs. The 4 seasons theme may be a little overworked, but Moore has such a unique graphic representation of it. They resemble microchips and all the wiring that comes along. He also makes good use of the long narrow space which is probably quite difficult to work with.

Jan @Scribblemates

BijzonderMOOI

BijzonderMOOI is a home accessory retailer from the Netherlands that only carries products that are 'beautiful, quirky and functional'. Aiming to create an online shopping experience that resembles a treasure hunt, BijzonderMOOI continually searches for up and coming designers to introduce to the mix.

My favourites are definitely Keecie, making these cute pouches and bags out of recycled leather jackets and couches. They even screen print designs directly on to the inside of the leather pouches (see below). They've also got birdie and cat graphics going. I have a soft spot for that!

As intended, clicking around on BijzonderMOOI is really a bit of a treasure hunt. They have such an eclectic mix of products that you never know what's coming. I've found a bit of treasure myself: Natural wood USB memory sticks! Perfect for all the tree huggers out there ;) They were hand picked from the forest floors.

Jan @Scribblemates