Objectified

{poster for objectified by swiss dots}

Shown first at SXSW earlier this year, Objectified directed by Gary Hustwit and created by his gang at Swiss Dots of London. The piece is a documentary about industrial design that may have you sitting in your chair a little differently. You may recall, Swiss Dots of Helvetica. Looking at objects, there is the chance you may perhaps get on all fours to get a good perspective, or stand on the other side of the room and compare two of your favorites. As a consumer, you will start thinking about the inside world of the manufacturing of objects, about their simplicity v. complexity, their ease of use v. their uselessness, their value v. their waste of space. As a designer, you will be taken on a journey into the minds of brilliant aesthetic thinkers. You may never brush your teeth or use a MacBook the same again! See the trailer here.

We have been lucky enough to have Adoniram, our in-house photographer set up a monthly film series here at the office. Objectified was our last inspiration. {I am waiting for Urbanized...hint, hint!}

Rainy Dayz

“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day”…and that day apparently, is today, tomorrow and likely Saturday for us New Englanders. Although rainy days can take their toll on the springtime spirit, they can be great for rejuvenating the soul. Like they say, “every dark cloud has a silver lining” and rainy days are great for staying indoors, sipping tea, reading a good book, or just plain doing nothing! Rainy days offer up an opportunity to relax, reflect and appreciate the sunny days when we have them. So sit back and celebrate precipitation with some of these super cute rainy day items! I do believe, the small print by Etsy seller Blancucha, can brighten any cloudy afternoon!

{Images from L to R}
Rainy day Cushion from Donna Wilson
Wonderland Glass- Sky from Donna Wilson
DIY Project: Tin Letterpress Clock as featured on Design Sponge
Hello Lucky Greeting Card Variety Pack available at eInvite
Rainy Days porcelain vases from Meyer Lavigne
Rainy day small print by Etsy seller Blancucha
Rainy Day Applique Necktie by Etsy seller SugarLust
Floating cloud Necklace by Etsy seller A Little Luster