Adj. 1. Abstractionist — not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; “a large abstract painting” nonfigurative, nonobjective, abstract. Nonrepresentational — of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature.
Inspiration comes in a flash sometimes.
Midafternoon light in the Southeast is overwhelmingly fragile […]
Archive for December, 2009
A 28 second short for lovers of abstraction
Written by December 30th, 2009 in Design Inspirations and Interesting Finds.0 CommentsThinking about updating your look?
Consider these five approaches to brand identity design.
5 ways to design brand
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Images from DK’s portfolio.
You know how people ask, “Where do you see yourself five years from now?”
I was compelled to make this today:
In5years
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Going-away party was like 10th grade
Written by December 20th, 2009 in News at DK, Desk Notes and Interesting Finds.0 CommentsI know.
What does a lovely farewell party—wintry, wine, friends, and spontaneous, animated conversation—have to do with, ugh, high school?
Yearbook
I just found my yearbook from 10th grade.
People wrote: “Stay sweet.” They said: “You’re lucky you won’t have Ms. Franks next year.” And: “Good luck at your new school.”
Moving on
The first day of 11th grade, I […]
The poster for a new movie, Where the Wild Things Are makes me happy and sad at the same time.
Happy: “Wow! I can’t believe they’re making it into a movie!!! I LOVE this book.”
Sad: “I really feel like somebody is trying to make a buck off of my childhood memories. And yes, I’m sort […]
Ode to the old standbys
Written by December 13th, 2009 in Design Inspirations, Desk Notes and Interesting Finds.0 CommentsThis post is dedicated to The Regulator, my favorite bookstore in the Triangle.
“I’m so glad you’re still here,” I said, 18 years after first setting foot in the place.
“We’re glad we’re still here!” one of the two gray-haired gentlemen working the register volleyed.
I didn’t say anything about how I thought they had used […]
Check out this video poking fun at Facebook. I have to admit, I didn’t want to be on Facebook. But I am. No cell phone still, though.
I have some mixed feelings about this. Mostly because I totally enjoy this video for a million reasons:
God. This is just too funny.
Graffiti artist gets show
Written by December 9th, 2009 in Design Inspirations and Interesting Finds.1 CommentFun article today in the New York Times about the graffiti artist BNE.
