Design for Japan Tumblr
After the terrible earthquake and tsunami on March 11, and the devastating destruction it caused in Japan, many graphic designers and creatives felt obligated to do something to help in their own unique way. This Tumblr contains a collection of artwork made in the hope of creating attention and raising money for Japan. It is open for submissions.
Tagged: best, cool poster design, cool TUMBLR, design for Japan
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Portraits made from string by Pamela Campagna
Pamela Campagna is a graphic designer from Italy who has come up with a series of portraits that is truly innovative. Mainly consisting of threads and nails, her works are a symbolic expression for the networks she has created with the motifs they display – mainly of people she knows, like friends and family. Read more
Brilliant one line drawing series by Eemz
Eemz is an illustrator and mixed-media artist from Cairo. She has recently come up with a one line drawing series that I find quite adorable. Lots of her motifs look like minimalist doodling interpretations of characters from the Arabian Nights or the Pharaonic period. I would really love to see these turned into t shirt motifs or printed on postcards, so I can send them around to my friends. Read more
Fragmented photography art by Michael Mapes
Michael Mapes is a mixed-media artist from New York. By dissecting portrait photographs and compartmentalizing individual fragments within plastic bags, glass vials, magnifiers, in gelatin capsules and on insect pins, he creates intriguing pieces of art. Read more
YOU'RE SAYING (2)
CauseForDesign.co said | 22 March, 2011
Such powerful designs, very moving! We love seeing how Designers are supporting relief efforts in Japan and that’s why we launched CauseForDesign.co/. 100% of procceds go to relief efforts, at CFD Designers submit designs to be sold as digital files to put up as wallpapers on our desktops and mobiles or to be used to make posters and t-shirts. Come on by and see for yourself 
Thx
-CauseForDesign Team
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I’m not sure you’ll be fooling anyone with this lipstick-shaped mini vibrator from LELO, but at least you’re going through the motions of being discreet. In any case, that flight from LGA to LAX is a long one, so the MIA will certainly come in handy.
Alexander Harding’s photos explore the shapes, moods, and properties of light as it reflects in mirrors, is made visible by dust and mist, or even as the artist himself traces with paint the ephemeral forms it leaves.
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
There are few more joys an artist has in life than coming across great resources for inspiration. Lately I’ve been studying typography, the meaning of words, and then something as simple as trying to find all the ’7 letter words’ I can so that it might fit into my latest musings. Read more
Korean-born Okkyung Lee, who has found a niche amongst the regulars at John Zorn’s The Stone, makes intricate cello improvisations based on her classical and jazz training, following a path forged by the likes of Tom Cora, but veering off into her own stranger, noisier directions.
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Australian designer Mic Eaton has created an innovative line called Material Boy which specializes in over-sized shirts and funky trackpants. Read more
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It’s a bracelet. It’s a wall-hanging. It’s a limited edition piece of art. These art-inspired cuffs from Morphik are all of the above. An arts-focused design company founded with the vision for everyone to experience and own art, Morphik pieces are true art in concept, design, and function. The cuffs are designed as a ready to wear accessory piece, with a detachable art component that can be hung on the wall like a favorite painting and photograph. Read more
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Jane said | 19 March, 2011
WOW. These are all stunning. Beautifully done. The bottom artwork has to be my fave.