RED OR DEAD

I’ve never really paid much attention to Red or Dead until last week when my mum brought home a pair of new boots, however I couldn’t help noticing the packaging rather than her new purchase. The large box they came in was made of sturdy cardboard and was designed to look like a house front. Inside was gorgeous tissue paper printed with an assortment of objects that you would find in a lavish house. This is a perfect example of how a simple idea and design can inject life back into packaging that would normally be discarded without the bat of an eyelid. It is now sat proudly at the top of my wardrobe waiting to be used. I think I’ll store all my old loose photos in it…safe in my new house:)




If you look closely, the hearts are made up of the recycling arrow. So cute!

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I had a little peak at their website. At first I was a little shocked and confused because there was a medical theme on the home page, the last thing I expected from a fashion brand! But the more I looked at the website, the more I liked it. The ‘Retail Therapy’ theme is taken to the extreme here, but I think it works exceptionally well, as it fits in with their quirky and individual brand values.





A close-up:

‘AND handguns.’? Ha, love it!

WEDDING FEVER

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Aghh! Two of my oldest and most amazing friends are getting married! Eight years together and now they are officially tying the knot. I’m SO excited and unbelievably honoured to be one off the bridesmaids. A couple of days ago I seen Gill try on wedding dresses and I shed a few wee tears. Absolutely stunning. Gill, you have an amazing vision of how you want the big day to turn out and I hope everything you dream of comes true. But for now, I have to show off this amazing invitation! I love Matt Dorfman's work and his wedding invitation is so clever and unique, it tells such an amazing story. It's my fave so far, but I think something inbetween this and something more classic would be perfect for you both. Cannot wait for more wedding planning! x x x

THE DOODLE NOTEBOOK

With freshers over and everyone starting to settle back into the 9 to 5 slog, I thought I should show you ‘The Doodle Notebook’. Everyone is partial to a bit of brain freeze, weather it be writers block or designers block! But Claire Fay’s ‘How to Waste Time in the Office’ is the perfect pick me up, with its mini tasks and fun games. Just don’t get too distracted….

Fag break 1: Fill your lungs with black smoke


First clear your mind with Tippex. Then fill the empty space with happy thoughts


Fag break 2: Roll your own!

WONDERLAND OF DECAY

WOOP...my first bloggers post…and I think its only right to debut with Suzy Poling. I have instantly fallen in love with her work! Studying Graphic Design, you can easily fall into the trap of sleek, perfected vector design and although I still love and appreciate this kind of work, my main inspiration and passion comes from the beauty of decay in our surroundings. (manmade or natural)

In the series ‘Wonderland of Decay’ Suzy seems to infuse beauty and life into unused mental institutions. In an interview she states that her; 'interest lies in how a place can succumb to nature and how falling apart is an innate design.’ I’ve always been interested in the natural beauty of our surroundings and I have endless photographs attempting to document it myself, I just need to channel these ideas it into my graphics more. Her other photography is filled with interesting colour, shape and texture combinations that are really inspiring and visually exciting > HERE

The abstract black and white pieces below are called ‘zone modules’, which I absolutely love. I'd love one as a print. x






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