IoTD: Old School Food Logos

I've always had this thing for vintage designs, especially vintage designs related to FOOD! You know those old Coca-Cola posters back in the '40s? Yeah, those kinds. Something just really draws me to them!

Some of my things actually have those vintage food logo designs and digging them out to daylight today just made me back into that old school craze! Check out a few of my vintage-y things!

KitKat shirt - A play of words here! I like buying shirts that state the obvious, especially if there's a pun with regards to my name. Yes, I'm corny that way. Haha!

Chips Ahoy! canvass bag - My best friend gave me this with a matching graphic tee (I think I donated it already!). Of course, any food packaging cannot go without the nutrition facts at the back...

Friends, only 100 calories! Definitely a light carry. Woot!

Dunkin Donuts Earrings - This is the most recent addition to the collection! Okay, it isn't THAT vintage of a logo, but still. Aren't they so delishly cute?

Bazooka bubble gum shirt - My brother's shirt, which I just love to borrow (*ahem* steal *ahem*) sometimes. Reminds me of my elementary school days. Also, the vibrancy of the blue is just something I can't resist!

See them again makes me want to make posters with old school themes. Maybe one of these days I'll make one. For now, inspiration overdose will suffice! Lovely Coca-Cola posters I'd love to hang on my wall (once my mom doesn't pay for my living anymore):

Just for fun! This is so cute! :)

Realize how it's all females in there posters (except for the last one)? It's gonna be fun to draw! Yey!

What are YOUR favorite vintage designs? :)

IoTD: The Bright, the Chic and the Colorful - the New OPT Cases!

For the past two weeks, I've been bombarded by papers, projects and tests from school that I can't even imagine the level of stress I've been working under. On some days, I seriously don't even realize what I'm doing. I just go go and go, and the next thing I know it's already midnight when it seemed like just a minute ago I woke up six in the morning. But it's not like the 12 o'clock hand ever puts me to sleep. There's just so much more to do every time! Sleepless nights have constantly put a dark cloud above my head, and the cranky mornings don't really help blowing them off to sea either. 

But lo and behold! I've found something that can! Check out these new OPT iPad 2 cases! They're so colorful and so chic that they brighten up any of my outfits. Plus, since I've been doing all those business papers all around and outside school and been carrying all kinds of gadgets like my laptop and iPad everywhere I go, this is perfect to keep them all secured! It has this mag-lock feature that works really well with the Apple Smart Cover. You can flip the cover over and fasten it to the case - just what I needed; my clumsiness levels has  really gone up a notch with all the lack of sleep. Haha!

The best thing, though, about the new OPT iPad 2 case is the happiness effect it has on my day. As cheesy as it may sound, it's the rainbow that keeps the dark clouds at bay. Just look at all the designs (made from genuine leather, by the way)! Don't they just make you energized and happily stylish? :)

COLORMEFUL: For the woman who likes to keep it colorful and casual
 - This is the one I got! :)

BUTTERCHOC: For the Paul Smith in you
- I would have gotten this one if the other one didn't have stock. Hmm.. maybe I'll get it too soon enough :)

WONDERLAND: The quintessential girly-girl

SCOTT: For the mysterious, brooding guy

 The product description in OPT's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/OPT.Philippines):


Opt's new snap-on cases for the iPad 2 is made of genuine leather for that rich texture and handling. Each case is constructed to be ultra-thin, lightweight, and securely holds your iPad.

Works wonders with the Apple Smart Cover; with a unique mag-lock feature that allows you to flip the Smart Cover over and keep it firmly attached to the snap-on case.

Each iPad 2 case comes with a crystal screen protector.

Now open for PRE-ORDERS!

Price: P2,195

I seriously advice you to get one that matches your style! A definite picker-upper for those stressful days :)

Dreams Awakened: Benjamin Hubert

This is a quick post in between lots of work!

If you may do so, please add to my list (and yours) of favorite designers: Benjamin Hubert. He's a UK-based industrial designer, designing things the likes of from furniture to lights to architecture. His designs are minimalist but they're so beautiful! So creative! I'm just so amazed.

Just by stumbling upon his site today, my spirits are lifted! His works inspire me more to take up Industrial Design after finishing my business course. Maybe one day I'll create designs and works just like him... :)

 "Pod"

"Industry"

"Field"

The designer himself. Such young talent!

All pictures came from his website. Check it out for more of his wonderful, wonderful works! :)

IoTD: Scandinavian Inspired Mix

Fresh European Color Palette: Scandinavian Inspired Mix from http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

Fresh European Color Palette: Scandinavian Inspired Mix from http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

Saw this color palette from the site (a friend linked me!) mentioned in the caption and I just really fell in love with it! I love how neutrals can brighten up with a few simple accented colors. This palette is comprised of White, Warm Gray, Chalky Light Blue, Chalky Acidic Yellow, Soft Cocoa and Blond Wood tones. You can see more pictures of interiors with this color palette at Apartment Therapy.


What do you think? :)

Become Someone Else

I stumbled upon this ad by the Lithuanian Agency called Love for Mint Vinetu via Black Eiffel's blog (Thanks for the amazing post!). This is part of their campaign called "Become Someone Else," and they said this about it:

"When one reads books, he/she starts living it and identifies (or not) with main hero. These print ads for the Mint Vinetu bookstore, which sells lots of classics, focuses on the idea of becoming someone else. And provokes people to try on different personas."


I love their marketing edge!

For the avid readers, agree or agree? :)

IoTD: Color Blocking in Furniture

There’s really something so outstanding about monotone yet strikingly colored furniture! I love it against darker surroundings - adds a bit of playfulness :>


The Collect 2011 exceptionally vibrant cabinets in the pictures below are by A2 Designers

http://blueantstudio.blogspot.com/

What do you think of these? Post your favorite vibrantly colored furniture! :)

IoTD: Imagination-Infused Rooms

I wish I had a room like this when I was a kid <3 The pastel colors and Disney-like teepee sure reminds me of "play time" back in kindergarten when I would crawl under benches and tables thinking they were caves. Ah, nostalgia!

www.mydesignchic.com

In Awe

Originally posted in my Tumblr account on April 14, 2011.

Just a few minutes ago, a good friend showed me works of an all-around artist (he can use almost any medium masterfully!!) and right now, I’m just blown away! This dude is INCREDIBLE and I think he’s just 22. His technique and meticulous detailing is just amazing; not to forget, the color usage! Amazing, amazing, amazing - that’s all I can say! 

I wish I could make artworks like these one day.

These are some of Minjae Lee’s works (from his marker-as-medium collection): 

His deviantart: http://greno89.deviantart.com/

(Click on his name for his website)

What do you think of the works? :)

Big Lights

Originally posted in my Tumblr account on April 11, 2011. 


I’m finally back from Hong Kong and really, there’s no place like home! But sometimes, to just get away from home brings in a breath of fresh air. There’s nothing like the lights of a different city - similar to any other, yet distinctly one of a kind. Night lights never fail to inspire me :)

Civic Square at 1 Austin, Kowloon

Point and note: I should really get a night life!