Blog
Enjoy a collection of musings, deep thoughts and good times from our crew here at Foerstel.
What happens to all those dismantled skateboards after they become completely destroyed? Several designers have come up with a way to give that old skateboard a second life. Los Angeles-based company Diamond Supply Co. unveiled their new line of sunglasses made from recycled skateboards at the recent Agenda trade show
Have you ever been on a cruise and ended up standing in line at most places? Or have you ever felt like you didn’t get to see enough sites on your vacation? And I think we’ve all uttered the words “my vacation wasn’t long enough”. Well, two adventurers, Michael Powell
While some say the newspaper industry is dying, New Mexico-based artist, Donna Ruff finds beauty in the newsprint, creating intricate designs using newspapers as her canvas. “Using unconventional techniques to make densely patterned drawings that refer to calligraphy and natural forms, she finds beauty and inspiration in sacred texts such
Whether you’re marketing your brand, or simply just want to stand out, toss that boring silver USB flash drive and get yourself one of these wacky designs. [via Francesco Mugnai]
In 2013, Wada Farms will be celebrating their 70th year anniversary. In anticipation of this upcoming milestone, the original truck Frank Wada drove to Idaho was restored just-in-time for its unveiling at Produce Marketing Association. The guys at the Pingree shop did an excellent job, especially given the extremely short
Over the past 10 years, Silicon Valley has been transforming the American workplace and commute with a new focus on bicycles. Becoming more environmentally friendly, startups and established tech companies have started to think about implementing on-campus bikeshare programs and bike commuting initiatives. Last week, the League of American Bicyclists
MC Escher was best known for creating complex and often puzzling designs in his drawings and paintings; making the viewer tilt their head or squint their eyes in order to figure out which way was up or where the series began or ended. In the spirit of creating these artful
preparedness This is being heralded as the worst storm in 100 years, estimated to cause billions in damages. Whether this is hype or not, here are the top 5 ways to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, or any disaster. 1. Water Store any clean water you currently have in gallon jugs
Put down the can of spray paint that’s full of harsh chemicals and instead try these fresh, modern and eco-kind approaches to tagging. “Green” graffiti is the newest trend in street marketing for your brand, event or message. In addition, these environmentally-friendly messages are completely organic and natural so it
Using food, Turkish artist Şakir Gökçebag creates beautiful photography, relying on food in its raw, organic form. Using mostly fruits and vegetables, the photographer meticulously places the food to form visually striking geometric patterns – without the use of any digital manipulation. From watermelons to the humble green bean, Gökçebag
For nearly a month, Brooklyn-based photographer, Daniel Kukla, set up camp in a cabin in Joshua Tree National Forest. He ventured out everyday at dusk or dawn carrying a camera, large mirror and painter’s easel to capture the human, environmental and geologic elements that give the park its variety and
