action art
Chen Yingjie aka Hua Tunan is an incredible artist from Foshan, Guangdong, China. Born in 1991, Tunan blends traditional Chinese art and Western graffiti into his
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emptied artspace
In his series Vacancy, German photographer Ralph Gräf documents the empty rooms, staircases and corridors of abandoned houses and military bases, all waiting for a
June 1, 2016 No Comments
wearable sea creatures
In her ongoing body of work, Japanese artist Mariko Kusumoto loves to use polyester fabric and assemble it into three-dimensional wearable and sculptural jewelry pieces.
May 17, 2016 No Comments
photobyte
The Pilot Ace, one of the first computers built in the UK. Designed by Alan Turing, and built by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in
May 12, 2016 No Comments
memory bikes
Go grab a pen and some paper and try this: Using only your memory, draw a bicycle. You have two minutes. Gianluca Gimini has over
April 18, 2016 No Comments
could algae replace plastic bottles?
Product design student Ari Jónsson has combined red algae powder with water to create a biodegradable bottle. Jónsson – who studies at the Iceland Academy
April 12, 2016 No Comments
real food
From the sticky to the greasy, Martin Parr’s new book Real Food published by Phaidon is a glorious collection of everyday meals and snacks. Taken in
April 11, 2016 No Comments
capturing california vibes
When UK photographer Garrod Kirkwood travelled to America recently to shoot Samuel L. Jackson for a brand campaign, he took the opportunity to travel around
March 7, 2016 No Comments
sneak peek
The first trailer for the documentary film Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production has just been released. Directed by Briar Levit, the film
March 7, 2016 No Comments
quirky characters
Michigan illustrator David Zinn (previously) has brightened the streets of Ann Arbor with his off-the-wall (or technically on-the-wall) chalk drawings since 1987. The artist works
February 25, 2016 No Comments
drywall relief
Bernie Mitchell is a drywall contractor that puts his creativity to work designing, constructing, sculpting and finishing specialty features in shoreline homes and cottages. Bernie
February 11, 2016 No Comments
a meadowed room
Using scraps leftover thread from her family’s carpet factory in Buenos Aires, artist Alexandra Kehayoglou embarks on a laborious hand-tufting process to fabricate wool carpets
February 11, 2016 No Comments
no sugar mid-month update
After a few weeks of checking labels for any added sugar, here’s a little mid-month update on those of us at Foerstel who are participating
January 25, 2016 No Comments
no sugar january
January is a time for fresh starts, and this goal-setting office loves a fresh start. In addition to starting fresh with the calendar year, the Foerstel office
January 7, 2016 No Comments
20 designer gifts
It’s that time again! Food and family and finding the perfect presents. Whether you’re trying to win the heart of a graphic designer in your
December 21, 2015 No Comments
flower power
In mid-October, florists from across the country filled every nook and cranny of an abandoned house in Detroit with American-grown fresh flowers and living plants
December 16, 2015 No Comments
cascading embroidery
Ana Teresa Barboza produces embroidered landscapes with wandering streams that break the fourth wall, jumping off their 2D structures and cascading to the floor in waterfalls of
December 14, 2015 No Comments
tips for a sustainable thanksgiving
Here are some easy tips to help you have a more eco-friendly, sustainable Thanksgiving. 1. end wasteful practices. Use reusable dinnerware, glasses and napkins. Not only
November 30, 2015 No Comments