Nightmare and the Cat + Gary Baseman

The LA-based band taps the beloved contemporary artist to put his mark on their forthcoming album, Simple

When artist Gary Baseman was asked to collaborate on the album cover art for the band Nightmare and the Cat, he did more than art direct the band’s photo shoot, captured within his interactive museum exhibition “The Door is Always Open” at the Skirball Cultural Center. In fact, since Baseman met the band in 2010, they have been part of each other’s work in a …

Game Developer Other Ocean’s #IDARB

Head of Development Mike Mika speaks about the upcoming crowdsourced title

From their headquarters Emeryville, CA and three studios in Canada and Northern California, game developers Other Ocean work on a multitude of projects that span mobile, handheld and console games. They’ve produced numerous noteworthy titles over the years, but their recent project goes beyond traditional development and really speaks to their understanding of how to create a successful game that makes the most of today’s …

Studio Visit: Textile Designer Mae Engelgeer

Amsterdam's stylish savant of subtly colorful fabrics and her meticulous take on weaving

Amsterdam textile designer Mae Engelgeer creates such visually striking elements of home decor that she can even command attention when her product is situated on the ground among a flurry of journalists, critics and peers at the annual hubbub known as Milan’s Salone del Mobile. With its fluffy, shag-like yarns and prominent pops of richly saturated pastels, Engelgeer’s “Yeah Rug” called out from the floor …