Drawing on Barcelona

Daniel Scott, fabulous artist and life drawing teacher in Barcelona, has a few places available in some of his upcoming classes.

The Craft of Cupcakes

The humble cupcake is on the rise, and these by the fabulous hello-naomi are a show-stopper.

A New Giftshop

With tonight’s bill being voted down in the US House of Representatives, there is a new giftshop which could help the country’s economy. Then again, maybe not.

Some Good Advice

Undoubtedly. Available from PresssureLess ($20).

For the love of Sumo

Oh, letterpress printing! How do I love thee? Well, let me count the ways. Well, first and foremost when it is combined with my love for sumo. To be found, with other amazing stationery at Winged Wheel.

Dentist Chairs

A recent find, oobject claims to be a ‘billboard chart for gadgets’ but is more like a billboard guide to stuff, things – random but eye-grabbing. Here is the top eight for dentist chairs.

Revolutionary Posters

I have been writing an article about design and graphics in the year of revolutions, 1968, and in my technological wanderings, came across the posters of Atelier Populaire. For more examples, see here. Or to buy one, visit this shop.

Disorientating Chair

Designed by Eric MacDonald.

Steampunk’d Hat

A steampunk’d hat, from Hey Sailor Hats.

Crocheting the Hyperbolic

The Institute of Figuring has been working on a crocheted version of the Great Barrier Reef, which is on exhibition at the Southbank Centre. [Article on the Institute and its work, a meeting of art and science, showing how craft can work in four dimensions.]