Mark Mothersbaugh’s wallpaper pesigns
Mark Mothersbough, jack of all trades, most famous as frontman of iconic 80s band Devo, has recently started designing wallpaper and rugs, which are available from Walteria Living. Mothersbough’s designs range from expectedly quirky and off-kilter to surprisingly understated and tasteful — after all, he does compose music for commercials and kids’ shows these days.
Tagged: 80s, 80s bands, interior design, Los Angeles, wallpaper
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The Wallpaper Maker said | 7 September, 2008
The Mark Motherbaugh collection of wallpapers are now available at DesignerWallcoverings.com as well as reviewed at WallpaperWeekly.com