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Anorak founder Cathy Olmedillas on creating new ventures and why slow success is the best

Creative Boom

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. I think our high production values mean that we are seen as books rather than magazines, so it helps attract book publishers," Cathy reveals. They grow up so fast. "The

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Le Labo Reconnects With Their Wabi-Sabi Origins in New Kyoto Store

Design Milk

In 2006, Le Labo’s inaugural retail store in New York City’s budding Nolita neighborhood introduced many to the previously unfamiliar concept of wabi-sabi. This ethos is deeply woven into their products and practices, praising the beauty in wear and stories told through time.

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F5: Gina Nadal Shares a Favorite Movie, a Memorable Project + More

Design Milk

The Manchester-based Catalan designer was first introduced to the practice during her undergraduate studies in Arts and Design at Escola Massana, but she would take it much further. “I explored various disciplines, from product design to painting. Little Field of Flowers, 2006, designed by Tord Boontje for nanimarquina 2.

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Famous Pop Art Artists’ Everlasting Influence on Graphic Design

Creative Market

You can thank famous pop art artists for the endless impact their genre has made on graphic design. Students in art schools still learn about famous pop art in their courses and intently study the creations of pop art artists to pick up design traits they can use in their own careers. Andy Warhol. Campbell’s Soup Cans.

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Javier Fuentes reconnects with his cultural roots via trippy digital illustrations

Creative Boom

That's part of the thought process behind Javier's trippy digital illustrations for Xtrano, which see everyday items such as a can of pinto beans and household cleaning products become loaded with nostalgic significance. Moving to Boston in 2006 was a bittersweet experience," he reveals. © Xtrano by Javier Fuentes.

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Candy-coloured photographs of the famous Lifeguard Towers of Miami Beach

Creative Boom

Although Miami might be best known for its Art Deco buildings, did you know its famous beach is now home to 30 unique lifeguard towers dotted along the sand, designed by architect William Lane? Tommy Kwak began exploring photography in 2006 when he moved to New York City from Chicago. "I

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Our products are made to last and to be loved for many years. The in-house print designers Natasha and Elspeth draw inspiration from everywhere, including vintage fashion, antique tiles, art exhibitions and photos of flowers in the park, to name just a few. We run a buy, sell, trade Facebook group to facilitate this.". U Clothing.

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