Renovated by Andrew Maynard of Andrew Maynard Architects. The Tattoo House is considered “the best renovation of 2007″ by the AGE. “Many of the design decisions were generated by the tight budget.” I’m a firm believer that any sort of restrictions, boundaries, or rules can be wonderful stimulants for creativity. Besides you can only really properly break the rules if you know what they are first… and nothing is more creativity-stifling (or boring, honestly) than complete artistic freedom. I find this sort of problem-solving very inspirational and honestly a little sexy.
Above: the window stickers in progress. Notice how brilliantly the stickers replace curtains? The gorgeous shadows scattered across the interiors as the sun sets? So amazing, simple and incredibly innovative.
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Here’s an image heavy post for this Monday evening… a study on the trends of shop interiors and window fronts. Photo credits are at the end of the entry, enjoy and may the inspiration be with you.
Hollis Brown Thornton has a seriously inspiring flickr page, chock full of dated Moleskine doodles and artwork. Materials consist of permanent markers, graphite, wite-out, and occasionally acrylics and pigment transfers. Enjoy and be envious.
Jantze Brogård Asshoff is a design studio located in Stockholm, Sweden, founded by Moa Jantze, Hanna Brogård and Johanna Asshoff. Images: Pearl, Gâteau, Lace tape (I don’t know what I’d do with lace tape… but I sort of want it anyway).
Let’s see, let’s see… did this week already happen? Jeez they go fast sometimes. Natalie hopped on board and let’s just say her first post has me at hello (here’s her introduction if you missed that, too).
Esen Demirci - whimsically rendered interiors. I love how Demirci plays with colors and realism in these illustrations. Check out the blog for even more eye-candy; you can also buy Demirci-designed products at studio nommo.
Foofpod make snug cases for Macs, iPods and Nintendos in pretty fabrics like Tweed, Corduroy and Japanese Cotton. Hand sewn by lovely people in Australia, the product range includes names like Kiku Makura, Nami Aka and It’s not easy being green. I already own two and now that I’ve just picked up a shiny new iPhone, I’ve got an excuse to get another one. Woohoo :)
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