My buddy Mike is 38 years old today, and still living life as a twenty something. He is one of the most down to earth, great people I’ve ever had the chance to meet and love every minute we hang together. For my friends in San Francisco, Mike will be hanging at “The Page” tonight after 10pm. It’s just down the street from The Skullz Press at Page and Divisadero. Please buy him a drink from me, and give him a hug.
Also, Congrats on writing “Giant” for 20 years, HUUUGE!
When you buy some land, rig it and get it ready to be habitable and then see this coming down the street, you wonder – “Did I make the right decision?”
I think you did. A HABODE – designed by International Housing Solutions Ltd is a pre-fabricated home that arrives on a truck, and folds out similar to a transformer. It can be shipped practically anywhere as it meets international shipping standards, and at about 860 sq feet, it’s quite brilliantly designed.
If I ever buy cottage land in Northern Ontario, I will be considering a Habode.
However, I dont think she knows it just yet.
Stephanie is a graphic design student, or at least was during her last website update. Her work is very clean, and traditional, with the exception of one project.
The Organ Donor Gift Box
She says “Less than 30% of Americans are registered organ donors. These boxes would be given to potential donors to encourage them to give “the gift of life.”
I love this concept more than life itself. It must be the water she drank in San Dimas, a city in which she had lived in before landing in Silver Lake. ( I spent years in San Dimas as a child as well) I hope Stephanie creates more cute yet life changing concepts such as this, with a “plush toy” base. I could see this in every boutique toy shop in the country, as well as every hospital gift lounge. Great job Stephanie, I’ll take a set of lungs.
Via The Dieline.
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Friend and fellow designer Bryan be is having a summer sale. For those who dont know, he has some of the smartest tee’s in the graphic game and probably some of the best twitter writing i’ve ever seen. Click here to see the goods. Some of my personal favorites are as follows:
Michael Tee. This one made me initiate conversation with Bryan, The red joint ( Which is only avail in small right now) caught my eye and is executed flawlessly. if youre a small, get it now. It’s so unfortunate that I don’t own this shirt.
Gigantic Tee. This one is self explanatory, as the bay area will always have a piece of my heart. I rep this one in athletic grey all the time…
Another thing I collected, and love are books. Mainly of art, or by artists showcasing their work. Here are my fav’s…
KAWS: Both bought in SF
ESPO (Stephen Powers) – The Art Of getting Over *Signed. I received this as a gift from Colin Miller, and Espo signed it, and a sketchbook when he was at recon for a solo exhibition.
Dondi – Style General. Written by Zephyr *Signed. I recieved this as a Christmas gift from Stash. So stoked, still stoked.
Futura. I love this well thought out book… *Signed – I picked this up at a Gravis opening at Recon, sat down with Lenny for a while that night.
Mike Giant. Mike is one of my favorite people. *Signed A True down to earth friend… – I still begged him to do this exact signature for me. Before I knew him, it was my favorite Hand style he had when I’d see his pieces in San Francisco.
Not shown above but in the collection, and worth the mention are the Banksy Book, Sam Flores first book (Sam is one of my favorite artists, and another great friend), 4 Words ( which I have signed by Mars-1), Its All Good By Boogie and Broken Windows…
These are the guys/gals that inspire me to the fullest. I look up to all of them, and their accomplishments, and am so blessed to call some them Friends.
When I was in SF I used to collect a lot. Dvd’s, shoes, t-shirts and toys. Now, I’ve gone through a bit of a change, and have let go of a lot of those material possesions, and focused on whats logical, and important. I was able to unpack a few things recently, and was face to face with some of my past, kind of miss the old days…
Akira: A huge influence in the early days of looking into design. I have a ton of Akira figures, these are the mini sets I got in LA, back in 2001ish.
Recon/Relax magazine Kubrick. Good luck finding one of these guys, I received it from Colin Miller when I worked for Recon. This one I think I’ll keep forever, it brings great memories.
This 12″ dragon figure is awesome, and the style is a favorite among most of Recon’s employees.The difference with this particular one, is he’s wearing a mask custom made ( I believe 5 were made) by the guys at Heroes Club. heroes club produced the 12″ Stash Figure among many other sought after items…
Silas: By James Jarvis. Got these at Recon as well, Love these guys, and the artwork of James Jarvis
Just a lil blast from the past, now set back up in my office to offer inspiration, and to remind me where I’m from.
Filed under: Inspiration
As incredible as this is and looks, im positive it isnt 100% yet. Judging by the way the video is made ( No TV lines when filming the tv or digital frame, and the item and table are never in the same shot) its simply a concept, however a great one.
Thanks to transmitter for the link, read more here
