swissmiss

A Word For That

In case you wondered: "What does one call the use of random non-alphabet characters to indicate cursing ?"

(thank you jonathan)

crescendo C2 maximus

Crescendo C2 maximus is a desk to fall in love with. What a beauty. (enter minimalist design appreciation sigh here)

(thank you barkha)

FOZI tripod

FOZI tripod is a simple solution to use your camera, iPod and iPhone on the go. Now, which of the 6 colors to chose?

Authentic Jobs + Kiva

It's been a few months now that I've been invited to join the fine Network of Authentic Jobs - a targeted destination for designers, developers and the companies seeking to hire them. I know of friends of mine that were able to fill their freelance positions within a matter of a day once posting on Cameron's board. If you are looking for a new gig or for the right person to help you with your project, definitely have a peek at the Authentic JobBoard.

I am thrilled about the fact that Authentic Jobs is donating 1% of its total revenue to help entrepreneurs throughout the world. This process is being facilitatet through a site called Kiva, which lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world. Fantastic.

How a page gets created

Matt Willey recently recorded his decision-making on a feature design for the Royal Academy magazine. It provides a very useful insight into how page designs get arrived at, one that anyone who’s ever designed a magazine will recognize.

(via monoscope)

Feist goes Sesame Street

YAY!

(via minordetails / via daddytypes)

swiss trash bags with typography

This swissmiss is still transmitting from the swiss alps and loving it. I couldn't help but take a picture when putting out the trash bags. Garbage bags here in Speicher have huge giant Helvetica A's printed on them. In order to throw out the trash here you need to buy region specific garbage bags which have a disposal-tax included. Each region has their own garbage bag design. Would be fantastic to see them all in a collection. Flickr anyone?

Rectangular Tray with Butcher Block

The rectangular tray measures 12" W x 1'-6" D x 1 1/2" H and comes with a bamboo butcher block cutting board. Mae of solid corian and bamboo. Corian is indestructable, heat resistant, scratch resistant and stain resistant! It is easy to clean and soft to the touch. FTF Studio is a pioneer in using Corian for accessories and has become proficient in creating hand finished home products that result in a versatile & forgivable surface for the home, kitchen and bath. So pretty, but oh how painful is the pricetag...

Design Angst

Saw this poster over at A Cup Of Joe.

book labels

This book label design by Valerie Madill made me look. Interesting concept for vast personal or big public libraries. No?

people push pins

Look! People push pins!

The Boys and the Subway

The Boys and the Subway put a big smile on my face. Anyone with little kids and living in NYC can probably relate. Well done Christoph.

(via headingeast)

pieratt.com

Seen on pieratt.com. Cool.

Signers Suitcase (Kurhaus Weissbad)

(thank you for reminding me of this one, Marco)

Ice Cream Cone Light

This is the lamp of Ella's dreams. When about to fall asleep, E's last word usually is 'ice cream cone'...

Rocket Pop Molds

What's cooler than a rocket pop? Nothing, right? Well, almost. The only thing cooler than rocket pop is a HOME MADE rocket pop! And now you can make them using these Rocket Pop Molds. I must order.

Vending machine sells ideas for things to do

Vending machine sells ideas for things to do

UPDATE: I got an email from the inventor of the FUN-O-Meter. His name is Jake Bronstein. Check out more about his idea here.

(thank you scott)

detergent box

Vamp up your Laundry room (or closet!) with this galvanized tin Detergent box.

Fully Charged

I am happy to see that Fully Charged is now available at Target. YAY!

(Thank you Jonnie)

design remixed: Andrew Sloat

Andrew Sloat, a Brooklyn based graphic designer and videomaker is speaking at one of AIGA's free talks at the Apple Store in Soho. I am bummed I'll be missing this next wednesday. I would have loved to learn more about the person behind A More Perfect Union.

(thanks scott)

random impressions from switzerland

The mighty Saentis. Today we got to enjoy it in its full glory. Most of the times G hears me say: "This is where you could see the Saentis now, if it wasn't covered in clouds!"

It keeps amazing me how engrained graphic design is into swiss culture. Check this old-school but awesome logo of a small regional butcher.

Some things haven't changed since I've left this place: They still use old Fiat Panda's for the mail delivery in my hometown.

Helvetica E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E-! (picture above taken at the Freibad Teufen)

Improv Everywhere

Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 70 missions involving thousands of undercover agents. The group is based in New York City and best known recently for the ‘Frozen Grand Central’.

Their latest mission involved filling a subway car with identical twins, creating a human mirror. Genius.

(via consistently fabulous it'snicethat)

crazy forts

Just when you thought a kid's world was powered exclusively by batteries. Crazy Forts uses geometrically precise balls and sticks to create a multitude of play fort possibilities that you simply throw a sheet over.

Waving from the cheese counter....

Our switzerland vacation is in full swing and so is my sausage/cheese/potato/bread-diet. The cheese counter in our local store (pictured above) makes my heart jump. On a very non-designy-note: Ever tried Appenzeller Cheese? So yumme!

aviary decor kids mirrors

My latest Cookie/Nesting post covers these Kids Mirrors. How fun would it be to mimick the same playful pose in front of one of these?

(thank you theodore)

Band Aid Ring

I've seen similar ideas but really like this Band Aid Ring from 'Open! Design & Concepts'.

(thank you becky)

handwriting of typographers

Cameron Adams asked typography designers for a sample of their handwritting. Thank you Maria and Stephanie for fueling obsession for people's handwriting!

10minute lectures

The Ten Minute Lecture series organizes lunch-time talks and presentations at the Melville House Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. The series hopes to provoke dialogue on impossibly large topics in a short period of time.

This has me gasp for air: 10minutelectures.com! Just a few minutes walking distance from my new office. Can't wait to be part of this. Wonderful idea! YAY!

(thank you joanna)

fifty designers current favourite typefaces

Create/Reject asked 50 leading designers about their current favorite typefaces. What a lovely book idea. Too bad it's sold out! Would have loved to get my hands on one of these! Lovely to know that the coverprice all went to UNICEF!

What typeface would you have picked?

Dress For Dinner Napkins

Even if the guy’s dressed in his favorite old white tee shirt, with this napkin at his neck he’ll actually look like he made the effort to get "dressed for dinner". A great conversation piece at any party. 20 paper napkins to a package; five of each design.

(via minordetails)