whispering mice

2012-03-15T22:28:00.000Z

Panic Room

Tilt designed this room at Hotel Au Vieux Panier Marseille, France.

2012-03-02T00:30:00.000Z

2012-02-24T23:48:00.000Z

Wishlist #49

Sibling x Underground creepers AW12 as sourced from Style Bubble.

2012-02-10T16:55:00.000Z

Prada SS12 Tokyo

At the drive-in visuals by 2x4.

2012-02-10T00:16:00.000Z

Yayoi Kusama I'm Here, But Nothing

Japanese Artist Yayoi Kasama has a retrospective on at Tate Modern till 5 June 2012. I first came across her work at Walking In My Mind at The Hayward Gallery. Known for her prominent use of coloured dots, this looks to be a real visual treat. (The second image is a different installation called 'Brilliance of Life').

2012-02-01T10:47:00.000Z

BBC The Desk

This is the set for BBC Four media show The Desk with Monocle's Tyler Brule. Design by his creative studio Winkreative. Partisans were designed by Wonderwall (They have a stunner of a website).

2012-01-30T17:55:00.000Z

Ryan McGinley Winter Olympics

I've always liked the editorial style of the New York Times Magazine but I just had to post these stunners I stumbled upon. These photos of competitors for the 2010 Winter Olympics were published in the 7 February 2010 issue, taken by my favourite photographer Ryan McGinley.

2012-01-30T16:36:00.000Z

2012-01-23T23:21:00.003Z

Matthias Heiderich Studie Zwei

I love the colours in Matthias Heiderich's work.

2012-01-23T20:42:00.001Z

More4 2012

Saw a sneaky preview of the new identity by ManvMachine back in November, Here it is in action.

2012-01-16T16:44:00.001Z

IKEA: Designer Kitchens

A second series of photographs by Carl Keiner for IKEA, this time featuring dinnerware and cookware from the Swedish label. The first series was for Hembakat Är Bäst (Homebaking is best), IKEA's 140 page coffee-table baking book. By Staffan Lamm and Christopher Persson for Forsman & Bodenfors.

2012-01-15T13:51:00.002Z

Shooting the Pringle SS12 campaign

Shot in the beautiful Verzasca Valley, Switzerland.

2012-01-13T16:53:00.000Z

Wishlist #48

Another Country pottery series.

2012-01-13T12:49:00.003Z

Nokia NFC

This Nokia video shows one benefit of Near Field Communication, using this invisible technology to pay for products using your smartphone.
Art Direction by Build.

2012-01-10T18:43:00.002Z

Uniqlo Science

Cool concept for Uniqlo Press Day AW11 by Bravo Charlie Mike Hotel.

2012-01-09T21:50:00.000Z

The Obliteration Room

Yayoi Kusama installation in The Queensland Gallery Of Modern Art.

2012-01-09T16:00:00.000Z

Celine Resort SS12

As seen in The Gentlewoman No 4.

2012-01-08T00:00:00.002Z

UVA Origin

United Visual Artist's largest responsive LED installation to date, commissioned by The Creators Project took place October 2011, in Brooklyn. A Ten by ten metre cube of LEDs emit varying light patterns, with a network of speakers generating real-time live ominous sounds of an original by Scanner.

2012-01-07T21:42:00.000Z

Muji shapes

Silicone moulds only available from Muji Japan. I'm still waiting for Muji cafe to arrive in the UK.

2012-01-06T15:29:00.000Z

2012-01-05T15:58:00.002Z

Sori Yanagi

1915 - 2011. Here is Yanagi's iconic Butterfly stool in plywood.

2012-01-02T18:12:00.005Z

2011.

A year captured on Instagram. Not as much traveling as I'd like. This changes in 2012.

2011-12-20T18:23:00.000Z

Acne Paris Store

This is the second shop to open in Paris by Swedish label Acne. A great mix of industrial concrete floors, marble and aluminum walls.

2011-12-20T13:20:00.001Z

A Touch Of Evil

A series of bone chilling video portraits on The New York Times. Classic cinematic moments starring 2011's top actors/ actresses Mia Wasikowska, Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Ryan Gosling, Violet Davis, Kirsten Dunst and Rooney Marra.

2011-12-19T21:14:00.001Z

A Cabin in a Loft

An open plan loft in Brooklyn, New York by A Small Space. I should mention this is available for stort stays.

2011-12-08T19:51:00.000Z

Pantone Colour 2012

2011-12-05T16:53:00.002Z

Calculator #1

The first of many I'm working on.

2011-12-02T19:36:00.003Z

Excellent Aussie magazines

I wrote about this fab kid's Aussie magazine in May. Here are more great titles, hailing from Australia. This is Smith Journal and Frankie magazine.

2011-12-02T11:29:00.000Z

2011-11-29T22:35:00.000Z

Run Dem Crew Away! Away! Away!

Excellent new book about the London urban running community Run Dem Crew. By Rosie Lee.

2011-11-29T15:13:00.003Z

BERG Little Printer

London based design consultancy BERG have introduced Little Printer. This is a web-based printer for the home, that assembles daily content into a mini publication via your smartphone.

2011-11-28T01:10:00.000Z

Boat Life

A playful collection for serving seafood from 2009, made from porcelain, glass and oak. By Swedish designers Form Us With Love.

2011-11-27T23:17:00.000Z

Pinterest

I've been a bit distracted with Pinterest recently.

2011-11-24T14:00:00.039Z

Homeplus Virtual Store

South Korea's second largest supermarket chain Homeplus (owned by British retailer Tesco) create an interactive shopping experience using the Seoul subway billboards. Commuters can browse the subway wall 'aisles' and purchase products by scanning the corresponding QR code with their smartphone. The goods can then be ordered to be conveniently delivered to an address for the same day.

2011-11-23T23:40:00.007Z

Punkt AC01

This animation brilliantly demonstrates the features of Jasper Morrison's Punkt AC01.

2011-11-23T08:40:00.003Z

Kemistry Gallery: SHOP magazine cover illustrations

I popped along yesterday to see these cover illustrations by the likes of Adrian Johnson, Nathalie Lees and Heads of State. All 38 illustrations have been front covers on the essential city shopping companion SHOP magazine, as art directed by Studio 8. Limited-edition prints of the illustrations will be available for sale at the exhibition. Profits will go to Kids Company, a London-based charity which provides education and support for vulnerable inner-city children.

2011-11-23T08:29:00.003Z

Eames Lounge Chair Assembly

2011-11-11T13:38:00.001Z

Wishlist #48

First Creeper by British Remains.

2011-11-09T23:54:00.002Z

Sony TR-1825

A portable radio released by Sony in the 1970s. The sliding faces reveal a speaker in front and controls on top, a unique design at the time.

2011-11-08T15:58:00.001Z

Wishlist #47

College scarf by Marijn Hos.

2011-11-08T15:40:00.001Z

Sainsbury packaging archives

I adore these mid-century modern Sainsbury packaging designs.

2011-11-04T18:36:00.000Z

Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

I have a soft spot for these kinds of places.

2011-11-03T22:22:00.001Z

More4 rebrand

The rebrand for More4 launches in 2012. By ManvsMachine.

2011-11-03T22:05:00.000Z

2011-11-03T22:01:00.002Z

HUB

Ident for HUB, one of my favourite shops in London. Designed by Egelnick and Webb.

2011-11-02T21:18:00.001Z

Nike Sportswear

Excellent neon visuals at Niketown London, Part of the relaunch concept by Rosie Lee.

2011-11-02T14:38:00.000Z

Amazing Studio Spaces No. 5

Merderu Auto Repair Shop, Nigata City, Japan. Designed by Daigo Ishii of Future-scape architects.

2011-10-31T12:23:00.004Z

Eames: The Architect and The Painter

A film about the extraordinary couple Charles and Ray Eames, about their contribution and innovation within the fields of architecture, film (see Powers of Ten), graphic (Ray designed several California Arts and Architecture magazine covers), product and industrial design of the 20th century.

2011-10-28T15:26:00.003+01:00

Human Made Macbook case

This is from Human Made, a relatively new brand by Bathing Ape's NIGO, which is based on pieces from his personal vintage clothing archive. In it's third season, Nigo looks to early 1900s American railroad workers, Shibuya dustbin men and the world’s most expensive variety of coffee – among other things – to act as touch-points for his collection.

2011-10-28T13:13:00.006+01:00

Margaret Howell SS12

LFW backstage photos by Vanessa Jackman.

2011-10-19T23:31:00.003+01:00

Out of the Box

Gestalten launches a new book on brand experience this month. A great mix of small, temporary and flagship stores that evoke a memorable experience and emotion from the consumer. Here are some of my favourite retail spaces (I'm sure there are plenty more) featured in the book.

Artek kitted "Nothing Happens For A Reason" cafe and installation in Turku (as seen on front cover), Aesop pop-up in Paris shop Merci, Capellini and OHWOW flagship space in New York, Chocolate Research Facility in Singapore.

2011-10-16T23:51:00.000+01:00

Wishlist #46

The Stahl House by Pierre Koenig.

2011-10-14T18:53:00.000+01:00

Comedy Carpet

Why Not Associates celebrates comedy in 160,000 granite letters, across 2,200m2 floor in Blackpool. More about the project can be seen here.

2011-10-14T18:48:00.001+01:00

David David Pop Up

David David, a firm favourite David Saunders has set up shop on 37 Monmouth Street in Covent Garden.

2011-10-12T00:29:00.000+01:00

Vika Gazinskaya SS12

Womenswear designer Vika Gazinskaya has an amazing sense of style (not to mention an excellent haircut) and an equally brilliant collection seen at Paris Fashion Week.

2011-10-07T21:52:00.003+01:00

MINI Getaway Stockholm

Viral campaign video for game app by Jung Von Matt Stockholm.

2011-10-06T12:32:00.001+01:00

Vincent Fournier Space Project

French photographer Vincent Fournier's spectacular landscapes, part of a series called Space Project.

2011-10-06T00:48:00.002+01:00

Steve Jobs

“This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that’s what I had” —Steve Jobs at his apartment, 1982.

2011-10-04T14:32:00.000+01:00

2011-10-03T13:54:00.002+01:00

Rick Owens AW11

Lookbook designed by Non-format.

2011-09-30T21:39:00.002+01:00

Moniker Art Fair Promo 2011

An animated promo for the alternative art fair Moniker, by Owen McGonigle and Arron Roebuck.

2011-09-28T19:11:00.000+01:00

Amazing Studio Spaces No. 4

Located on Kensington Church Street is the headquarters for British fashion label Mulberry. A great mix of classic and contemporary by Universal.

2011-09-28T19:03:00.000+01:00

Jil Sander SS12

2011-09-28T17:43:00.002+01:00

Sis Deli + Cafe

Identity for Finnish cafes designed by Rasmus Snabb.

2011-09-27T23:28:00.000+01:00

Super A Market

Tokyo fashion concept store designed by Wonderwall.

2011-09-27T23:25:00.001+01:00

Devil is in the details

Photos by Tommy Ton for GQ.

2011-09-27T20:53:00.001+01:00

Pharmacy

By some guy called Damien Hirst, with Universal.

2011-09-27T15:57:00.001+01:00

Sky Series 2011

By Eric Cahan.

2011-09-22T17:51:00.001+01:00

My London Established & Sons

This week Established & Sons are launching their No. 07 catalogue, which contains photographs of products around and about London by Peer Lindgreen. This is part of a series of projects under the name My London.

2011-09-22T16:59:00.000+01:00

Stockmann

Kokoro & Moi have redesigned the packaging concept for department store Stockmann, in Helsinki.

2011-09-21T21:59:00.010+01:00

Drive

I've noticed posters for this film about the tube stations of London, but not much else. I've been listening to the soundtrack a lot, and think it's a win right there.

2011-09-21T13:27:00.001+01:00

The Gentlewoman Issue 4

Featuring Olivia Williams and a feature on Sofie Gråbøl.

2011-09-20T21:24:00.000+01:00

Artek Dover Street Market

During the London Design Festival, Dover Street Market's window is showcasing classic Artek pieces in white.

2011-09-20T13:38:00.001+01:00

Supreme London

Streetwear brand Supreme are setting up shop (a flagship shop) on 2/3 Peter Street, in London this week. Look out for some special releases.

2011-09-16T12:55:00.000+01:00

Esquire covers 2011

A selection of recent covers with Lionel Messi, George Lois and Gwyneth Paltrow.

2011-09-14T12:21:00.000+01:00

Crane TV Uniform Wares

Crane TV meet Patrick Bek and Oliver Fowles, the duo behind Uniform Wares. A previous wishlist item, they have recently expanded the range of colorways of these beautifully minimal timepieces.

2011-09-12T17:43:00.003+01:00

Wishlist #45

Antiatoms laptop case.

2011-09-09T23:30:00.001+01:00

Greg White Svalbard

Beautiful, remote landscapes of Svalbard, Norway by photographer Greg White.

2011-09-08T13:36:00.001+01:00

Nike Air MAG

Remember the Nikes that Marty McFly wore in Back To The Future II? Those in the know have been speculating the release of these for a while. A special invitation from Nike was sent to a select number of folk, in the form of a black acrylic box with these and a cryptic invite inside stating "It's about time". In 2008 Nike released these hyperdunks but judging from this video these are probably much closer to the real deal.

2011-09-02T13:47:00.000+01:00

2011-08-27T21:53:00.003+01:00

Wishlist #44

Dutch illustrator Parra, drawing mostly bright, sexy birds has branched out to porcelain limited edition objects. "The not so happy bird" are an edition of 25.
It's like his own erotic version of the Eames House bird.

2011-08-23T14:04:00.002+01:00

Tree Hotel

Seriously considering this for my next holiday. Located in Harads, Sweden is Tree Hotel, a series of shelters up in the trees. This one (below), by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter is a lightweight aluminum structure hung around a tree trunk, a 4×4x4 meters box clad in mirrored glass. Bird friendly too.

2011-08-22T17:01:00.000+01:00

NK Stockholm

Wonderful packaging for the children's department in Swedish store NK. By Sac Magique.

2011-08-21T21:28:00.001+01:00

Rodarte SS11

Everything about this short film is quite stunning. Directed by Todd Cole, it features Elle Fanning clad in Rodarte SS11 collection and a soundtrack by Deerhunter. It's set in the Baldwin Hills, California. The house itself was built in the oilfields in 1896.

2011-08-17T23:50:00.000+01:00

Animal Wall

Woodcrete installation by Gitta Gschwendtner. A 50m long wall of 1000 bird houses built in Cardiff by this London-based designer.

2011-08-17T14:03:00.003+01:00

Puma The Games We Play

A commercial directed by Jared Eberhart. National Forest devised this amazing 60 ft set.

2011-08-17T10:54:00.000+01:00

Wishlist #43

2011-08-16T14:07:00.003+01:00

2011-08-08T00:52:00.001+01:00

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

2011-08-05T23:28:00.001+01:00

Gregory Euclide

This is artist Gregory Euclide. His handmade, paper artwork also appears on Bon Iver's self-titled album.

2011-08-02T22:41:00.004+01:00

Prouvé RAW

Firstly, I'm not too fond of the label G-Star, I was equally not keen on the sound of a collaboration with Vitra. However the interpretion of Jean Prouvé's classic designs is great. I love the smoked oak armrests on the Fauteuil Direction chair.

2011-07-31T22:22:00.003+01:00

Good Design Is Good Business

100 years of IBM. This centennial video highlights the milestones. Thats a lot of innovation.

2011-07-29T15:31:00.000+01:00

IBM Smarter Planet Campaign

Really fresh looking visuals by Office. I think the direction of the new IBM campaign is excellent.

2011-07-21T13:10:00.004+01:00

Hussein Chalayan Airbourne

Went to the launch of Hussein Chalayan's new fragrance and book at Dover Street Market today. I love the print on the inside of the box (as seen on the flyer below).

2011-07-20T01:03:00.007+01:00

One of my favourite labels at the moment. The YMC Autumn/Winter 2011 lookbook reminds of why I love Autumn.

2011-07-19T11:30:00.000+01:00

Acne Paper The Youth Issue

2011-07-14T01:00:00.001+01:00

No Days Off: Rock Rock

Patrick Duffy has these excellently surreal prints on sale at No Days Off. Choose from Rolling Stone, Jailhouse Rock or Punk Rock. Get your rocks off.

2011-07-13T23:22:00.001+01:00

Beginners Trailer

Mike Mills' new semi-autobiographical film. He has a interesting blog about the inspiration, people and places that went towards making the film.

2011-07-13T15:44:00.000+01:00

The London Honey Company

Branding by Red Stone for The London Honey Company. All the honey produced comes from urban hives around the capitol.

2011-07-12T23:51:00.004+01:00

T in the Park 2011 ident

I really liked the identity for the BBC coverage on the telly over the weekend. It sort of reminds me of the LWT identity. Good job Graphical House.