The ABCs of Lead

I love tiny intricate things, probably because I've been wearing glasses for extreme near-sightedness (and later contacts) since I was six years old. When I first saw the art of Dalton Ghetti, it was a case of instant fascination. Dalton is an inspired and gifted artist from Connecticut who carves tiny works of art into pencil lead and his series of the alphabet is something to behold. Be sure to click on the link and see more of his visually stunning work. (Via Design Sponge)

Vintage Love

My love of typography has found a new outlet of obsession with these vintage chairs recovered in fabric reproductions from taken from vintage British transfer route bus signs. Designer DeWayne Lumpkin is the creative force behind British Route Sign Designs based in Grant’s Pass, Oregon. He offers fabric yardage, some very desirable vintage seating upholstered with the fabrics, pillows and the vintage signs themselves. If only I had room for one of these chairs!

Ponyrider

I recently came upon this wonderful Australian homewares company called Ponyrider and fell in love immediately with their wall dots and typographic pillows made out of beautiful birch linens. All the products have a rustic simplicity and great graphics. Shown from the top: Sliced Player cushion cover, Players Welcome cushion cover, Bambi Nights Wall Dot and the Bambi Nights cushion cover.

Behind the Type Curtain

Target continually tempts me with items I never thought I would need. From their online shop, I found this great typographic shower curtain and matching towels. Now if only I didn't have vintage green and yellow tile in my bathroom, these would be a great option. Not available in store, online only.

5-Card Swiss

File this under Why Didn’t I Think of This since I find the traditional design of playing cards oh-so-boring and very dated. Appealing both to the typophile and card player, Helveticards ($10) are a tastefully designed modern take on the playing card and are just too beautiful not to own. Too beautiful not to plan a modern poker party around!

Spell it Out

Being a lover of all things typographic, I was suddenly obsessed last week with obtaining some classic alphabet blocks to play with, specifically to spell out messages around the house. So far, I am loving this plan. I can “decorate” for the holidays or vent a particular thought anywhere I want. I found this great set of embossed blocks from Amazon and look forward to leaving words around the house all year!

& Then I Found It

I’ve been wanting to update/change-out my throw pillows on the couch for awhile but hadn’t found anything that caught my eye until I spotted these Ampersand Pillows ($45) from House Industries Eames Fonts & Objects collection. A great use of typography that creates a modern and organic pattern.

Flight 101

South Africa’s Kulula airlines recently underwent a rebranding from their in-house creative team. Applying this 101 guide to the body of the airplane is so fresh and playful a design. Being a great lover of typography-driven graphic solutions, this definitely made me look. Now I finally know where the black box is. (Via: PSFK)

Munching on Helvetica

I want these! Helvetica cookie cutters by artist Beverly Hsu. She is currently looking into making more cookie cutters to sell, so check her site for updates.

Measurement Totems

A wonderful typographic ode to the yardstick, on steroids. Whether you have growing children in the house or simply love typographic objects as much as I do, these MeasureMe Sticks from Studio 1AM are simply fab. I could see it mounted in my studio and also guess I could check the slow process of shrinking as I get older and older which has already started.

Sky Writing

Spotted this summer in Prague: WE, by spanish artist Jaume Plensa is a white coated stainless steel sculpture carved by laser light. In the shape of a man with an open front and incorporating characters from various languages and scripts such as Latin, Greek, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and Japanese, this is monumental in it’s beauty. This sculpture was part of the ‘Transparency” project which involved open-air light art shows celebrating the presidency of the European Community by the Czech Republic during the first half of 2009. What a sight this must have been at sunrise or sunset!

Iced Type

For all those typography obsessed designers out there Fred Flare has type soap, looking as cool as an iceberg on a hot summer day! I myself couldn't bear to get it wet but would find it a home in my studio. Via Swiss Miss

Dream Book

Breath-taking piece of typographic art for a book by designer Nina Jua Klein, The Dreamweaver. Check more about her wonderful design work here.

Lovely Letters

How cool are these typographic chandeliers from Perch?!! They can be made with up to six letters, each ball is 5" in diameter. The custom light comes with a hardwire kit only, the single lamp also comes with a switch. I’m going to get it in a single letter and hang it in a low in a corner or the entryway. Each lamp is $110.

Cut Me a Vowel

Beautiful hand-cut posters from artist Peter Karras. At the The Cutty Spot you can order any letter from the alphabet, each poster is individually set and hand-cut out of natural white Arches paper. 

Pillow Talk

These pillows go way beyond decorative.They are for me, a lover of typography, pieces of art for a sofa or chair. Surreal compositions of letter characters & photos, they are available in a range of letters from Bonjour Mon Coussin for 39€.

A Play on Light & Type

The Momento Light designed by Hiroshi Yoneya and Yumi Masuko is a wonderful typographic study on light & type. I feel a new obsession coming on.

See-Through

Fantastic design for this wall screen of hand drawn fonts & icons done in 1/4" aluminum and powder coated. Screen at UCSD Loft designed by Bells & Whistles, a design studio specializing in custom furniture and space planning. 

Get Active!

Everything is Okay is a site/design group that distributes “Activist Kits” as tools for people to create commentary in their environment. The central element is a roll of of police-style tape with the repeated phrase “everything is okay”, a sort of giant interactive caption. The kit also contains postcards, buttons, labels and stickers. “We set out to assemble a list of resources that would point people to positive action. Today, Everything is Okay exists as a kind of social design experiment in subversive positivism and provides everyday citizens with tools for social commentary. Up for a People’s Design Award, vote for this project at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards site. Truly love the whole concept and design behind this. (Thanks Christopher!)

A Clear Message

I think I just found the perfect accent for my Christmas presents this year from Decoclico.fr, with bondage-inspired “Attache-Moi” (tie me up) printed in red on clear packing tape. They also have tamer messages such as “La Vie en Rose” and “La Vie est Belle”. Now if I could just figure out how to order this on their French website…

(Via Apartment Therapy)