Paper Typography

Hand-cut lettering by Australian artist Bianca Chang

By Nestor Bailly Transforming stacks of paper into something beautiful, Australian designer and paper artist Bianca Chang hand-cuts typographic designs into thick chunks of blank sheets. As she films the process in stop-motion, beautiful patterns emerge in a simple but quite fascinating story of each letter’s creation. Inspired by tone-on-tone signage and the shadow play of three-dimensional letterforms, the paper sculptures manipulate the medium’s unique …

The Emporium of Postmodern Activities

Custom motorcycle brand Deus ex Machina takes on Venice, CA

by Mark Buche “The Emporium of Postmodern Activities” is the US foothold of Sydney-based custom motorcycle maker Deus ex Machina. The Venice extension is a move to establish a beach presence where people are able to move through the space and experience the Australian brand firsthand. True to the company’s familial vibe, the beautifully designed building is full of art-covered walls, and the community of …

Made by Breath

Czech designer Michaela Tomišková combines glass, crystal and electricity to create elegant and modern lamps

by Adam Štěch Two different stories of Czech craft heritage have come together in two different types of glass for a collection of lamps, “Made by Breath”, from young Czech designer Michaela Tomišková. The 2011 Prague AAAD graduate has indeed given new life to traditional production with her unorthodox use of materials—in collaboration with two national glassworks—each specializing in different forms of production. The legendary …