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Robyn Hitchcock, I Often Dream of Trains in New York DELUXE Edition

britt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:15 +0000

I Often Dream of Trains in New York DELUXE EDITION

Gamil Design worked with Yep Roc and Robyn Hitchcock to create a deluxe CD package for a limited Deluxe Edition of “I Often Dream of Trains in New York”. The classic looking CD package unfolds and transforms into a phenakistoscope, or moving picture machine. Original CD and DVD artwork can be viewed as animations through the included viewer. Gamil developed and produced the package concept, design and artwork. Each part of this deluxe package was made in the USA. This Deluxe Edition can be purchased at Yep Roc!

Robyn Hitchcock Deluxe Edition

Robyn Hitchcock Phenakistoscope Assembled

Check out the video below that Yep Roc put together showing the phenakistoscope in action!

Blue Flame Tattoo gets a new website

britt — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:22 +0000

Blue Flame Tattoo came to Gamil Design wanting a new website that was simple yet decorative, and able to accommodate large galleries for each of the artist. We designed a custom Wordpress theme which includes a homepage slideshow. Check out our portfolio site for more information on the project. or check out the new Blue Flame Tattoo website.

Architect-y Footwear: Zaha Hadid for Lacoste

kelly — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:45:31 +0000

It used to be that architects were also obligated to design chairs. Now that trend has shifted to shoes, at least for Zaha Hadid. Her recent endeavor is a footwear line for Lacoste.

The design and texture is based on series of overlaid and repeated patterns to give the shoe a dynamic fluid feel. A winding strap touts a bi-stable metal band to support the shoe at ankle or knee height for men’s and women’s editions, respectively. (Note: bi-stable metal band= snap bracelet technology)

Intrigued? You must act fast and internationally. This is an extremely limited edition of only 850 pairs available at exclusive boutiques in Paris, London and Milan.

Hadid is no newcomer to footwear, she has also designed a pair of unabashedly Zaha-esqe shoes for molded footwear sensation, Melissa.

Via Dezeen

Lisa Hannigan, “I Don’t Know” and “Lille”

britt — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:50:30 +0000

Today is looking to be a busy day, so here is a quick little eye/ear candy to start the day. Lisa Hannigan is an irish singer songwriter that I’ve been listening to for a few months now. Her album “Sea Sew” came out last September, and I am loving the Crafty/(very well done) DIY feel of both the album itself as well as the videos for two of her songs (”I Don’t Know” and “Lille”). For some reason I am having a few problems actually posting the videos here so check out the “I Don’t Know” video and “Lille” video on Vimeo. Below are screenshots from the two videos.

screenshots from "I Don't Know"

screenshots from "Lille"

Masking, Packing, and Duct Tape Options

britt — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:24:23 +0000

Here is a little round up of beautiful options to replace some of those adhesives we all have at home…

Masking Tape option from Happy Tape. Happy Tape has a great selection of solid and printed-pattern spools of Japanese washi paper tape.

image from happy tape

Packing Tape with lace motif options in either black ink or white ink at Rockett St George. Rockett St. George is a gift and homewares online store from the UK.

image from Rockett St George

Duct Tape that is stylish and fun by Fortis Design (Headquartered here in Raleigh, NC). The Designer Duct Tape comes in 4 different designs.

image compiled from Fortis Design

Aerial Shots of Tulip Fields

britt — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:28:26 +0000

It seems like it has been forever since we have seen the sun here in Raleigh, so this morning I looked for a little Spring cheer. I found just that in the northern Holland Tulip fields. What a great color inspiration for these dreary days.

photos from DailyMail

MaxMara in Milan

aly — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:42:53 +0000

Loving the styles this chilly spring in the shopping areas of Milan. This jacket by MaxMara was a really striking piece.

This dress also showed some nice sensitivity to textile pattern design.

The MaxMara line is probably the best known label owned by the Italian Maramotti family based in Reggio Emilia, a city that gave birth to one of the most progressive childhood education methods.

Color, Pattern, & Cakes OH MY!

britt — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:02:51 +0000

Confections #18, 2006

Earlier this week I came across these photos by artist Amy Stevens. And in case you aren’t exactly sure what they are of… well they’re CAKE! YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY! Well I guess really the cake part is secondary to the fabulous decorating and backgrounds!

Check out More of Amy’s Confection photos.

Confections #26, 2007

Confections #42, 2007

Confections #54, 2007

More Fabulous “Hair Hats”

britt — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:00:05 +0000

I just came across these “Hair Hats” created by Japanese artist/director, Nagi Noda. You can see all 15 of the creations HERE. Do these hair creations seem familier? Check out what Raleigh stylists Jesse and Carla from Marigold Parlour created for the 2008 fashionSPARK show!

image from naginoda.com

Design Your Own Fabric

ty — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:04:36 +0000

Can’t find the exact fabric you are looking for? Never fear. Design and print your own with help from Spoonflower.

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Hey, I hate to brag on the creative scene in North Carolina but Mebane is the home of this online service for the ultimate in DYI fabric fun! The crafting revolution is going tech in all the right ways with sites like Etsy and Raleigh based groups like The Handmaidens.

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Upload your ideas and get sewing your dream weaver fantasies today…