Readers’ Question Answered: What Is Yellowtrace?
30th January
A few of my readers have asked me about the significance of the name “yellowtrace” and where it came from, so I thought it would be worth while writing a little post about it.
Yellowtrace is a soft tone transparent sketch paper ideal for overlaying, concept drawings and sketches, preliminary layouts and studies for final renderings. The paper responds beautifully to ink, charcoal, chalk or felt tip pens and markers and it is commonly used by designers, architects, engineers, illustrators and the like. I go through kilometers of yellowtrace when starting any project – it is where most of my ideas and concepts are born before they are developed into final designs and built forms. So you see, Husband and I thought it was a very fitting name to choose for a design practice and a design blog…\
Parliament, Portland.
28th January
Why yes, I believe that this is one of the most inspiring little offices I have seen in a while – jam packed full of awesomeness {and attractiveness}! I spotted it as I was browsing through the fabulous design*sponge and I was instantly taken by this seriously photogenic space. It is located in Portland and it belongs to Parliament – a design agency offering a range of services in the fields of print, retail, marketing and digital design.
To say that I’m in love with the timber log wall would be an understatement…
You Lil’ Beauty.
26th January
Aussie Aussie Aussie – Oi Oi Oi!
Man, this chant honestly makes me cringe every single time I hear it. But it’s Australia Day today, and all is forgiven. Today is the day I embrace my inner Aussie and I celebrate all things Australia. Why…? Because I love this country. And how could you not? It may be a little rough around the edges at times, but that is exactly part of its charm. Where else in the world can you find our red earth and blue skies, all the colours of diversity, multiple cultures and it’s people, our glorious beaches and our envied lifestyle, spectacular Sydney Harbour… Enough said…
The Modern Amulet.
25th January
A USB you can wear…? Why yes, I’ve always wanted one of those! And now I can finally have one.
These little suckers were designed by Magnhild Disington as experimental work named Furry Object 2.0. They were among the finalists for this year’s competition “The Golden Fur Needle” held by Kopenhagen Fur. Disington is a designer currently living in Denmark. She graduated from Kolding School of Design in the summer of 2009 with a masters degree in textile design…
Paper Cut Project.
22nd January
Paper Cut Project is run by Atlanta based Nikki Salk and Amy Flurry who create the most exquisitely crafted custom-made paper art…
