Fashionable Rentals

Just because you're renting, doesn't mean you can't deck the living s%#t out of it. Hang up huge photographic canvas prints, spread fabrics over any cold areas, and punch color into the space through decorous items that mean something to you.

The Immaculate Victorian

Classic Victorian apartment within 1 mile of work. Penthouse balcony with view of the capitol. Recessed ceilings and historic details. Check, check, and check.

Deadly Grab Bag

This week's inspirational grab bag theme is stylish destruction and immortality. Enjoy and protect your neck!

I'm In Love With a DIYer

This simply amazing transformation by Adriana makes use of a simple IKEA BRATTBY kitchen cart, turning it into a fantastic side table that's both modern and full of chic-ness.

My New Possee: EffectiveUI

It's official! I'm joining the team at EffectiveUI as one of their User Experience Designer. From the people I've met thus far, it's one damn talented bunch and I'm quite excited for the opportunity. Not to mention the mountains, beer, and endless sunshine. Ready or not, Denver, here I come!

Sriracha on Everything Food Truck Concept

So this is what I've been doing all day instead of 'real' work. Can't tell if I'm digging the blood/Sriracha craziness along the steel finishes or not. I almost feel like it draws "too" much attention, if there is a such a thing. Cartoon vinyls by The Oatmeal. Logo by Jessica Hishce. Truck by Scion.

Food: In addition to a mouth-watering menu consisting of egg-spinach sandwiches, potato wedges, and ground turkey cilantro tacos, we'll also have available a delicious array of counteracting spice beverages such as soy, hemp, and coconut milk. Milkshakes will also be available.

I'm Gonna Start a Sriracha Food Truck

If you've been wondering what I've been up to, it's pretty simple. I'm starting my own food truck (yeah, I'm almost too trendy). But what sets it apart is my use of Sriracha - the infamous Vietnamese rooster sauce that makes everything fucking great. There will be red in everything. Did I mention the 5 different types of milk (regular, soy, almond, hemp, and coconut) available for cooldown? Oh yeah.

Escape Machines Pop Up in Paris

Now, this seems like a very fun ad campaign. Nice work, DDB Paris.

Audi Bikes

I could do without the logo (feels like a walking 'steal me' sign), but Audi's wooden 2-wheelers are something to add to my growing Christmas list this year. $6500 gets you one right now, though.

The Land Before Hipsters

Before there was OFWKTA, beards, and hipsters, there was Arthur Brown.

Hypothetical Hypotheticals

What better things are there to do at 6AM on a Friday morning? Esikmo is 1) a new media company. Esikmo is 2) a music production studio. Esikmo is 3) a collective of starving artists living in a studio in Brooklyn. Esikmo 4) makes modern homes.

Art Scene vs. Mainstream

Today, I'd like to make an argument for the art scene vs. the mainstream junk. Not just because I want to be a snarky hipster that thinks everyone should appreciate cinematography the way I do, but the stark difference between the two is incredible. 

Comparing two recently released videos - one by Katy Perry with Kanye West and Yoann Lemoine's Woodkid Iron is like looking at night and day (well, space and medieval times, to be exact). Both are pieced together by some very talented production teams, but even with the moody, muted palette, Lemoine's just looks damn good and brings forth an emotional brilliance that few will fully appreciate.

So, when designing, ask yourself: Is it better to create something that'll generally be accepted by millions or push the boundaries of what's possible by breaking the mold and go for something obscure and artful?