The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

on February 1st, 2012

Produced by legendary Chuck Jones, this little film about the love between a freedom-loving (female) dot and a dependable (male) line is a treasure of sprightly language and delightful visuals. It is enchanting, charming, witty – everything one could expect from a master of animation who was responsible for creating such cultural icons as Bugs [...]

Hate Maths? Start doodling.

on January 21st, 2012

Just a bit of random fun, that proves drawing is the answer to everything, even to understanding mathematics (Pythagora and the Greeks knew that).

Bauer’s Family Tree of Printing Types

on January 20th, 2012

Gorgeous bit of type history discovered on Imprint: In 1937, on the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Bauer Type Foundry in 1837, the firm issued “Bauer’s Family Tree of Printing Types.” It’s a whimsical, slightly inaccurate and completely gorgeous work of art, a rare treat for any typography aficionado. I just love how [...]

Free Printable Mason Jar Labels

on January 16th, 2012

So lately I find myself drawn again to jars (old obsession). And since I have bought quite a few of them recently, a revamping of the pantry was quite in order, complete with colourful labels and pretty patterns. Which I now offer to you for free download, should you feel the spring clean itch.

On Kindness: A beautiful animation

on January 4th, 2012

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a bestselling children’s book author and modern day philosopher. In this beautiful video, she touches on day to day life, Western philosophy and Eastern spirituality, making a compelling case for our inherent propensity for kindness.

Garden in a Bottle – Logo Design Process

on September 11th, 2011

Logo design process for SchreberMeister, a designer bottle garden company based in Vienna.

Brush, acrylic and procrastination

on August 17th, 2011

Little type illustration done when brain airing was required.

Vintage Type for Ace Hotel – Dana Tanamachi at Work

on July 8th, 2011

I found Dana Tanamachi’s work a while back via Dribbble – she’s pure magic with the cheapest of materials: chalk. Photos a video after the jump, and make sure you head over to her wonderful chalk lettering website fore more beautiful illustrations.