Move on over to....
Hi all,Catkin & Teasel is really now totally defunct. I mean, honestly. You can, however, keep up with my current exploits over at my new blog, RAPP.
Peace.
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Catkin & Teasel is really now totally defunct. I mean, honestly. You can, however, keep up with my current exploits over at my new blog, RAPP.
Peace.
x
Ja mata ne
It's been nice, but as you've noticed old C&T has been supremely neglected over the last few months. I've switched blogging for designing (what I actually do) as I embark on the adventure that is starting my own (small) label. It requires 100% of my spare time, which is already minimal, but it's exciting and energising and I can't wait to share the finished product with you. Watch this space.Perhaps I'll start 'er up again some time in the future, but for now I'm taking extended leave from the blogosphere and picking up real pens, pencils, paintbrushes and so on.
I'm still around, ever a serial communicator and lurking presence on the internet, so feel free to drop me a line at catkinandteasel@gmail.com if you feel like a bit of banter or have a good youtube video to share.
Bye for now.
E.
Nathalie Du Pasquier
I've always adored Nathalie Du Pasquier's print designs since I was first introduced to the Memphis movement of the 80's, of which she was a founding designer. The simple, bold and slightly odd geometric combinations, perfect colour schemes and timeless nature of the prints (well, for me anyway) just win in every way. I would even go so far as to say she's my favourite print designer. Here's a selection of my favourite patterns.
All images via the artist's website.
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Ikko Tanaka
Another genius of Japanese poster design. Ikko Tanaka established his own studio in Tokyo in 1963, and is credited with developing Muji's identity, where he worked as art director until 2001. You wouldn't believe how much this guy has been ripped-off over the years by other "poster designers". This is the real deal; clean, effortless design created with a true illustrator's hand.
All images from this photo set.
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Sloth-like Behaviour
As the *second most enjoyable of the seven deadly sins, and also one of my favourite jungle creatures, "Sloth" makes for pretty good concept behind After The Apple's latest collection. These covetable carriers are the work of ex Mimco designer Rachelle Dendle, who draws strong influences from her travels abroad into her collections. Combine that with impeccable design details and an appreciation of beautiful-quality materials, and you have collection after collection of to-die-for bags.
I really can't stop watching that sloth video though. It's so goddamn cute.
All images are After The Apple's.
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*I shouldn't need to explain the first.
Martin Nicolausson: The Doors
"There are many doors. Surely I will only ever open a very small number of them. I want to know what's behind the others, the doors that I will never get to open."
What an intriguing and beautiful project this is by Martin Nicolausson. The illustrations are mysterious on their own, but together with the video it evokes something perfectly surreal. My favourite has got to be the door with the letter box.
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