Eames Stamps Released

On June 17, 2008, in Santa Monica, California, the Postal Service™ issued 42–cent commemorative stamps Charles and Ray Eames in a commemorative sheet featuring 16 different designs. Honoring the husband-and-wife design team of Charles and Ray Eames, this commemorative sheet of 16 stamps was designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, and represents the breadth of their extraordinary body of creative work, which includes architecture, furniture, film and exhibits.

Light Emitting Wallpaper

Fabulous design, light emitting wallpaper. As long as it is "off" this appears to be ordinary wallpaper. When "on", you have a 2D source of light. Presented as part of Design Scoops, new work by ten creatives from divergent creative fields, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2007 in Amsterdam. Appears to be a prototype.

A Fan Of The Pop-Up

Tracy Chong makes magical little cards using the pop-up style, which I love. They are like 3-D works of art.

Ferm Living Wallpapers

Ferm Living wallpapers have an organic look that draws from nature while at the same time provides a contemporary feel to a room. Check the link for more patterns.

Modern Birthday Celebrations

I took yesterday off because it was my birthday so I thought I would pull together some modern birthday ideas to share.
1. Cards from Pink Bathtub, 2. Cakes from Baking Arts, 3. Sustailable flowers from tu-tu rtd, 4. Tea Party by Michele & Gia,

Lotta Jansdotter

Scandinavian born Lotta Anderson's label reflects a lifestyle. From her beloved medium of screen printing to the earthy tones and neutral fabrics, her modern nature themes fit in perfectly. Her line covers a wide variety of items from bags to household goods to paper. It's a natural development.

For The Love Of Paper

I can't get enough of the paper jewelry design from Frucci Design. So clever.

Moo Cards

What a great way to share your photos, send a message or advertise you wares. Moo Cards are cheap and creative.

Gift Of Cards

From designer Lexie Sullivan at What.

Holiday Paper

You may not be ready for this but it will be here when you are. Retro and modern holiday paper goods.

1201 AM

1201 AM designs wonderful graphic images for cards as well as other items. I love the style of their work. It's warm and modern at the same time.

Fabulous Paper Patterns

These wonderful papers are from the Paper Source and can be used for wrapping gifts or a whole lot more.

Patent Pending

More great original art from Patent Pending Industries. These folks have an amazing graphic sensibility that takes posters to a high art form.

Wow The Walls

From Alpha Workshops come these bold wallpapers for decorating your space. Called the "Painted Papers" collection, it comprises designs in a range of styles from vivid florals to subtle stripes, 50s retro patterns to more classic designs. All of the wallpapers are hand-painted using some combination of stamping and paint techniques. They are made to order and are available in custom colors and roll lengths.

Binth

These are my favorite Binth card designs. I just think they are so beautifully designed.

Posh Betty

Posh Betty is the place to go for some retro style and fun. From clocks to coasters to stationary it all has a cheeky hip flair. This is a great site for modernists who don't take themselves too seriously.

Patent Pending Industries

I am quite happy with the ongoing shift in the world of graphic design back to earlier modern styles reminiscent of silk screen printing and block printing. A reworking of mid-century graphic themes is abounding in poster art and it's gorgeous. This can be seen in the work of Jeff Kleinsmith at Patent Pending Industries. These three posters are a small sample of his and the companies work, but they are beautiful.

Say How You Feel

Pink Bathtub Press makes it so easy to say how you feel in such a sweet way. These designs have a dear simplicity to them that will appeal to those you care about.

Hybrid-Home Prints

What started as a hobby for designer Dora Drimalas has turned into a mission to provide reasonable priced accessories for the stylish home. these modern prints are limited edition silk screens which are hand signed and numbered. They add a wonderful modern, graphic sensibility to any room, and they're fun too. Available at Design Public.

John Clark

John Clark's work brings a whole new visual interpretation to the term pulp fiction. His sexy, strikingly graphic images highlight pieces of text from the pages of the novels they are printed on to create a still noir art form.