Invitation Design for NPCA Exhibit

The wonder of photography comes from the nearly magical effect that captured moments in space and time can have on our hearts and our minds. —Nathan Myhrvold Our Invitation design for NPCA’s Exposure Exhibition is now on our print projects web page. The invitation features the exhibition’s national park photography by Nathan, Conor, and Cameron … Continued

good fences make good neighbors

My dad makes cool random art sometimes. His big yard on the busy Airport Hwy is his gallery. I particularly enjoy this white picket patriotism piece he made to celebrate independence. The structure is 50′ long and 15′ high, pretty wild for citizens of Delta, OH (The Heart of it All). His blog, The Aristocrats, … Continued

Amazing Space

This is excellent space design for a family entertainment center by designer Maria Yasko from Russia. Each room is based off of the Moomin books by Finnish novelist Tove Jansson. Very cool.

Where Will the Next Volcano Erupt?

Great information graphic design by GOOD and MGMT. The April 14 eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano disrupted air traffic over much of Europe and stranded thousands of passengers across the world. The total cost is estimated to be $5 billion in lost GDP through May 24, 2010. But now that dust has cleared, we can … Continued

Analog Computing

I stumbled on this amusing video called “the Art of Analog Computing“. What did we do before computers anyway? It amazes me how much our “typical day” has shifted over the past 15 years along with, because of, and in response to the technology we have also developed. As someone who loves technology – I … Continued

Thrilled To Be A Winner!

Laura Bee Designs is dedicated to creating original handbags and accessories without sweatshop labor or leather products I just won a new “gelato” handbag on Laura Bee Designs Facebook contest! It totally made my day! And guess what? I’m going to talk about it. Then when I go to pick up the bag, I will … Continued

Introductions

Hi, I’m Chris – Blank Space’s new intern. Since I will be writing regular blog posts during my time at Blank Space I thought I’d start by introducing myself. I’ve spent the past 10 years dabbling in design while formally working in non-profit training overseas and retail management in the U.S. A few years back … Continued

Polaroid Art Makes Me Smile

I just discovered Sean Tubridy’s photos on Flickr. Really fun and inspiring artwork. See his full set of Polaroid photos. Sean also is an illustrator and a fellow designer who owns his own design firm in Minneapolis, called Blue over Blue. Sean Tubridy’s work is inspired by the golden age of design a heyday of … Continued

Wholehearted Belly Laughs are Good for Business

Jennifer Belle promotes her novel, The Seven Year Bitch, one laugh at a time. There is just no better feeling than seeing someone you don’t know reading your book in a public place, she said. And so I just decided I would just make it happen for myself. . . In an entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer … Continued