cool poster

MORGAN: from a great project called Live Now! {found on BOOOOOOOM!}

what's your sign?

MORGAN: loving these needlepoint zodiac pillows from none other than Jonathan Adler!

tv show posters

MORGAN: A self-initiated project by designer, Albert Exergian, mixes his love of television and modern simplicity to come up with this conceputal and witty poster series about popular tv series! this is just a sneak preview, check out the full series here.

Christine Celic Strohl

La Condesa Restaurant

One Atlantic Event Space

Mudslingers Coffee Shop

MORGAN: Some wonderful identity designs, all by Christine Celic Strohl!

design legend...

MORGAN: Bob Noorda, among many other things famous for his design of the New York subway system's environmental graphics, died at the age of 82 today. See the New York Times article here.

"sweet treats" :: everyday food

MORGAN: When I think of making anything in the kitchen, my first instinct is always to grab my Everyday Food! It always has great recipes and the photography and page layouts are just so pleasing to look at! I especially loved this Decemeber issue - the color palette of the "sweet treats" spread and the cover it such a fun holiday look! I read that photographer Marcus Nilsson is to thank for the wonderful images!

rock scissor paper

MORGAN: always love the vintage-inspired pattern and design from rock scissor paper!

j.crew, i love u

MORGAN: So I'm not sure if there is a new creative director at J.Crew or if I am just taking a closer look, but they seem to be getting more and more artistic and are continuing to be a source of inspiration for me. Before it was simply their color palettes and photo styling, but now, all of their communication including their website and catalogs are so unique! I just love this type made of cut paper! Keep it up, J.Crew!

Stendig Wall Calendar

MORGAN: This calendar, based on a design by Massimo Vignelli in 1966, was the only calendar I knew growing up. My parents had this hanging on the wall for as long as I could remember, and the huge, bold, black and white pages were used as giftwrap by my dad for every single holiday! Things like this make it no surprise that I ended up a graphic designer! Recognized as a contemporary classic, the original is on permanent display in New York's Museum of Modern Art. You can buy this calendar at many retailers now including Crate and Barrel and Unica Home (where I found the section "What's Your Stendig?" with the above animal photos! love it!)

snow & graham

CARRIE: I've had the Snow & Graham wall calendar for the past 2 years and this year's version is another visual feast. I think I will have to continue my tradition. You can pick one up at luxepaperie.com