Category Archives: design

February 8, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Six: Arts & Science

I will never tire of perfectly minimal Japanese design. My latest obsession? Arts & Science, making utilitarian goods and treats (and clothing!) look so very appealing. images from arts-science.com

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October 19, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-one: Snippets from Vancouver | Hawksworth Restaurant

Vancouver restaurant Hawksworth opened in June 2011 on the street level of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. We stayed at the Hotel Georgia during our August vacation and were able to have lunch at chef David Hawksworth’s newest venture. (Had heard many good things about it and so was so happy to literally stumble across it as [...]

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September 21, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Thirty-seven: Swear Words

Remarkable portfolio of work from Australian design firm Swear Words*. (As someone who has virtually visited Market Lane Coffee many many times, it was nice to learn who was responsible for my obsession.) Look forward to seeing more from this talented bunch. images courtesy of swear words PDXers and foodies: don’t miss Swear Words’ Facebook photo [...]

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September 14, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Thirty-six: Tools | Real Stuff for Future Classics

If you’re a fan of good design, and don’t mind Japanese text as long as there are lots of photos to compensate, you’ll love Tools: Real Stuff for Future Classics. Published by Huzine, and full of utilitarian loveliness, it calls to mind the ill-fated-but-much-admired Tools for Living concept from DWR. I found this book while [...]

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September 7, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Thirty-five: Oat Creative

Ace designs from Boston-area firm Oat Creative. I was particularly excited to learn they are responsible for Island Creek Oyster Bar‘s identity and menus, as it’s a restaurant I’m quite eager to check out. (I mean really, what’s not to love about great design and oysters?) Check out more Oat fabulosity at their website. images [...]

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