Window Displays

I was in the Meatpacking District the other day checking out the new Highline and came across some really fun window displays. From the top: Supersized typography at Diane Von Furstenberg, giant "sale" building blocks at Stella McCartney and a playful garden gnome constructed of flowers at Hugo Boss.

Street Posters

I've been meaning to photograph these St. Germain street posters for quite some time. It's so refreshing to see liquor promoted in an artistic, nostalgic manner, as opposed to the typical "models and bottles" cliche. The typography is quite elegant, love the mint green/gold color combo, and the vintage wallpaper texture fits perfectly with the french boudoir aesthetic. And of course the black and white cheesecake photography is striking. Designed by Oregon-based Sandstrom Design. Read a great assessment from an advertising perspective here.

Alan the Gallant

I was just recently introduced to the amazing design studio Alan the Gallant (formerly itte studio) from Barcelona, Spain. I completely adore their elegant, capricious approach to graphic and illustrative projects, as well as their intricate, detailed patterns, which have been applied to an array of items including clothing, wallpaper, and even the exterior of a home! Read more about them on Pattern and Pulp here and here.

Coney Island

I took a trip out to Coney Island on one of these recent summer-like afternoons. I'm pleased to report that it's not as devastated as expected. From a distance it still looks like the Coney Island I've grown to love, and up close it's as kitschy and colorful as always. Though I'm not certain how long this will hold true; read more about the development plan here. Oh, and contrary to rumors, Siren Music Festival will continue on the island this summer!

Vegas

I've never had the desire to take a trip to Vegas; gambling and partying with plastic girls and frat boys is not my idea of a vacation. However, today Design*Sponge posted a city guide to Vegas and apparently there is more to do there than I've been lead to believe. I'm particularly drawn to the Neon Museum, which has the mission to "to collect, preserve, study and exhibit neon signs and associated artifacts to inspire educational and cultural enrichment for diverse members of our international community." Rad. And there is an area of the museum called The Boneyard, which is a 3-acre outdoor site that houses their collection of non-restored historic signs. Photos above of The Boneyard taken for Design*Sponge by Becky Kazana.

Dublin Graphics

I just got back from Dublin, where Guinness flows from the faucets. Above are some design photos I took along the way.

Kai Kühne Website

I adore this website for the fashion label Kai Kühne. The minimal black and white color palette creates a clean, fresh aesthetic while the mixed sans/serif typefaces, set at an angle, add some punky character. Plus the page transition makes me feel like I'm scanning an oversized poster rather than mundanely clicking from page to page. I contacted them for the design credit and turns out it was designed by one of my favorite fashion-focused agencies Buero New York.