Tag: Design
Apple iRead – The 21st Century Bookmark
How many times have you been typing notes into your MacBook or iPad and had a reference book open on the desk next to you. Unless it is a big heavy book, it flips and flops all over the place losing your page, right? We've all been there. It is very frustrating.
Alvar Sans has created a concep ...
Unusual Wedding Cakes – Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Aside from the bride's gown, the cake is one element of a wedding that I believe takes a lot of time to ponder. It will be one of the highlights during the couple's reception. I think it should be something that is reflective of the couple's personality. I have helped plan quite a few weddings fo ...
25 Unusual & Innovative Sandwiches – Food Inspiration
Yesterday morning I set up a sandwich making assembly line in downtown Atlanta so my dear homeless friends could each make themselves two sandwiches, one to eat right then, and one to take with them for later.
At first, people were just making the standard sandwich. You know, two pieces of bread ...
Geek Inspired Japanese Pens – Toy or Writing Instrument?
I am the type of person who has carried a pencil case for as long as I can remember. I have so many types of writing and drawing instruments that I carry with me everyday. I have different sets of pencils and different sets of pens. I have ball point, the classic sign pen, a calligraphy pen and t ...
Twitter Flip-Flops: Perfect for Adding Followers at the Beach
A few days ago Misty wrote an article about creative summertime flip-flops. Just like Misty, I love flip-flops. I have at least a dozen pairs and I wear them all the time. I have one more pair to add to our Bit Rebels collection. When I saw these, I instantly knew I had to share them with you.
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Sparkling Bling and 3D Nail Art – Add Some Fun to Your Nails!
Who says that your art is limited only to paper and canvas? I am a big fan of getting pedicures. I don't get manicures as much since I tend to keep my nails very short to make it easier for me draw and write. When I do get my nails done, I make sure to pick polish colors that match my personality ...
Typography Soap – The Cleanest Font Ever Created
Now this is the kind of soap that makes me get excited about getting dirty! I can't wait to mess around in some mud! (Ok, maybe not) I admit it; there are many days when I'm working so hard on a project at my desk that it is a huge inconvenience to take a shower. I do it anyway and rush back to ...
Sneaker Design: Design And Sell Your Own Sneakers!
Postcards, t-shirts, sketchbooks, photo albums and tons of other things are available for you to design yourself and sell. It is made possible through a slew of different online services that also host your online store for a small fee. The creativity is really all yours and having some skills usi ...
Helvetica – Now You Can Have Your Font And Eat It Too
Everyone loves Helvetica. Even though I'm not a designer, I have seen many of my designer friends fall completely in love with that font. I asked @Minervity what the appeal of Helvetica is, and he said, "It is a robust, iconic font that looks good in almost all designs." I never knew a font could ...
Fun Eye Glasses Designs – For Your Inspiration
For those of us who have to wear glasses, it is often a dilemma about which frames to choose. Every year I have my eyes checked, and when I do, I try to update my look. Believe me, it takes me hours to choose a pair because there are so many to choose from. You have the round frames, the over-siz ...
FatTag Deluxe: Lets You Tag ANYTHING With An iPhone
Graffiti is one of the coolest yet most illegal activities you can embark on if you're an artist or designer. Of course, there are several types of graffiti, and it all isn't exactly nice looking and meticulously done. Having traveled around the world, I have seen some rather cool designs and some ...
Summertime Flip Flops – Design Inspiration For Your Enjoyment!
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. It allows us to go to the beach or just hang out at the mall wearing t-shirts, shorts and flip flops. I am a big flip flop fan. I have about 12 pairs in different colors and designs. Just last weekend, while I was out with my friends, we saw a big ...
23 Ingenious and Artistic 404 Error Pages – Design Inspiration
I am not a designer, but I have a deep appreciation for creative and inspiring designs. I work with designers, marketing departments and creative people every day. I'm always fascinated to see what they come up with and since I'm very much a visual person, sometimes just looking at a beautiful desig ...
Interview: Paymo – When Time Tracking Gets Serious
As a freelance designer, I know the importance of accurately and continuously tracking time to know exactly how much I am going to charge the client when the project is done. It is also important for the client to be able to see exactly where I am in the process so that they know that everything is ...
Crazy Creative and Clever Cassette Tape Art
Remember cassette tapes from way back when? I'm so young that I can barely remember those (cough cough), but I have a vague recollection.
This completely rad artist, Erika Iris Simmons, uses old cassette tapes and VCR tapes to create fabulous artwork. The creativity here is jumping off the page ...