Category: Visual Research

The Miss Rockaway Armada

Conceived by Swoon, the Miss Rockaway Armada is a band of merry art-making friends that built a fleet of boats/rafts/water crafts that sailed the length of the Mississippi in 2006 and 2007. I think it’s safe to say this is my favorite piece of art right now, for obvious reasons. “Our flotilla is built green… Read more »

Dieter Rams Flickr Pool

Man oh man, they just don’t make ’em like they used to do they? More here. Source.

80 Magazine

A feast of Swiss typography, grids, and vintage design abounds at 80 Magazine. Via Aisle One.

Sanna Annuka

If you follow Marrimekko at all then you’ve likely heard of Sanna Annuka. Pattern-Designer Supreme, this chick is not messing around. See more at Notcot, they’ve got a nice little write up in their archives.

Gala Bent

Interesting mixed media work by Gala Bent. Hairy, mildly bizarre and creature-like, but not at all grotesque. I think they’re quite pretty and completely charming. Via Whiskey Tango Fontbook.