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So I've been working on a fun little personal project that I thought I would share. Its for the design sponge blog enjoy....

The wonderful Coralie

So, I've been a bit useless of late with my blogging profile. Turns out running a business takes up quite a lot of time! I have been meaning to blog about the wonderful Coralie for a while now, after seeing her talk at a Penguin conference a few weeks back. So here are some of her beautiful new book covers for your enjoyment.

 I feel rather annoyed that my copy of the Great Gatsby looks incredibly inferior to this one...may need to update soon...

Classic films given a makeover

http://www.moxycreative.com/dressthepart/

beautiful covers....

http://www.abebooks.com/books/RareBooks/book-design-collectible-famous/iconic-book-covers.shtml

pretty inspiring stuff I think you would agree.

aaah...ikea?

Not a phrase you hear uttered often, more likely, aarrghh ikea. You want to hate them because they're everywhere and beyond stressful, but then they go and create something like this and you have to hand it to them...this is a pretty cool cookbook by any standard.

My only gripe is with the cover, why didn't they follow the minimalist style that they have become ubiquitous for and used so cleverly inside. A missed opportunity I feel.

fun for a Tuesday

Oh the possibilities....I could spend all day perusing mike stilkey wonderful work, but here are a few of my faves....

Christmas begins here

Rather loving these pun-tastic postcards for Harvey Nichols' Foodmarket.

The freelance adventure begins

So, day one of my new challenge, and I'm already loving it. Check out pictures of my new super office.

Magnificent maps

 

http://www.bl.uk/magnificentmaps/

I went to see this exhibition last weekend with a few friends, its definitely a touch on the geeky side but some of the details are absolutely beautiful.

Possibly the most difficult design task ever?

 

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662084/first-look-the-911-museum-at-ground-zero-in-progress-pics-and-video

Initial designs for the world trade centre site have been released. Possibly the most difficult piece of design to ever undertake, which I guess is why it has taken so long. Wounds needed to heal somewhat before it could even be considered. I think they've done a nice job, the pools which mark the exact footprints of the fallen towers, look amazing, and I think it will be a beautiful contemplative space.

Favela chic

 

http://www.favelapainting.com/santa-marta

Rio certainly wasn't like this when I went all those years back, may mean its time for a revisit....

Geninne

Really beautiful stuff from Geninne. She does some awesome video tutorials on her website...may have to give this a go soon...