The work of Québec-born graphic designer Julien Vallée practically leaps off the screen, and in some cases literally, as in a paper sculpture that he did for the 2008 Illustrative Zurich Festival. Spray from a can explodes through a stark black background into a thousand primary-colored shards, for a sculpture that is so dynamic, you can hardly believe it isn’t moving. In a move that’s …
At Freitag‘s newly opened NYC shop you will find over 1,000 of the Zurich-based brand’s one-of-a-kind bags cut from used truck tarpaulins, but you will also find a surprising twist on their main material. Showing a softer side of Markus and Daniel Freitag, the brotherly duo’s Fake Snake limited edition handbags reveal a more malleable take on tarp. Each bag is comprised of 648 pieces, …
In celebration of “amazing mamas” in their lives, three crafty friends recently collaborated on a lovely gift that’s perfect for any loved one deserving of a treat. The Care (About You) Package, designed to pamper on Mother’s Day, takes care of the thoughtfulness for you with relaxing herbal bath sachets, massage oil and a hand-drawn illustration. The trio behind the warmhearted bundle, all women-helmed small …
