Tag Archives: Julie

Design Series: Retro Lunch Time

School is back in session, so I thought this week we’d throw out a nod to retro lunchboxes. I love the simplicity of these classic styles. We need to get a collection going here in the Pocketstop office. Anyone have something they want to throw in?

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

Supercar lunch box

Disney World Lunch Box

Popeye lunch box

DICK TRACY Lunch Box - back

1974 Aladdin metal Lunch Box Sigmond Sea Monsters Krofft

Design Trend: Anamorphic Typography

Loving anamorphic typography right now. It’s an illusion where type looks just right (and 2D) when seen from a specific point of view, but it looks stretched and warped when viewed from elsewhere in the room. Can you see this in your home or office? What about a cool print ad?

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

It's more than just print

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Anamorphic Typography - 1

art /// joseph egan // anamorphic typography

art /// joseph egan // anamorphic typography

Museo Carlos Cruz Diez Exhibit

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art /// joseph egan // anamorphic typography

art /// joseph egan // anamorphic typography

Design Series: Business Cards That Really Say Something

Here at Pocketstop HQ, we’ve been through several (dozen) rounds of creative, working to get our new business cards just right. They are going to make their big debut soon, but in the meantime, I want to share some super creative business card ideas that define thinking outside of the box (or rectangle as it may be).

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

business card

 

Business Card 2

Business card

Business Card Detail

Jason Parmenter's Tiny Business Card

DJ Mohit's turntable business card

Design Trends: Through the Eye of an iPhone

iPhoneography. Heard of it? If you don’t know much about the prevailing trend of using iPhones to create professional caliber photography, you should. Photographers from every corner of the globe are creating innovative ways to use iPhones to get shots most of us couldn’t get with our best DSLR. There’s even an annual awards competition for the best iPhone photographs. Check out a few of my favorites below.

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

self portrait 2

metro

Monona Bay Sunset

Bangkok

181/366 ~ Striking Back

Technology Series: Cool Stuff We Wish We’d Thought Of

Love all of these latest inventions for making life easier/cooler. Which is your favorite?

 

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

 

 

Vibrating alarm clock rings that won’t wake your partner.

Source: mmminimal.com via Garrett on Pinterest

A pen that mimics the color of any item you choose.

Source: buzzfeed.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Electricity-free iPhone speaker.

Source: treehugger.com via Leigh on Pinterest

A collar that shows you the world through your dog’s eyes.

Source: brit.co via Surc on Pinterest

Nest knows how to make a thermostat sexy.

Source: nest.com via Surc on Pinterest

Design Trend: Recycled Light Bulbs Bring Outside In

When I think of summer, I think of fireflies. I love using nature-inspired design around my home. Some of these Pinterest DIY light bulb projects are perfect to add some summertime ambiance to your space whether you like to spend your summer days inside in the AC or on the patio enjoying the warm breeze.

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

Source: fucifino.tumblr.com via Less on Pinterest

 

Source: noimpactbride.com via Less on Pinterest

 

Source: tinyterra.com via Less on Pinterest

Design Ideas: Unique Gifts for Dad

With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, I’d like to share some creative ideas for gifts for Dad (and Grandpa, too). Whether it be a a creative card, personalized photo or sweet treats, here are some different ideas to make Father’s Day more special, all from our fave crafty site, Pinterest.

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director

 

Design Trend: Ampersand as Art

I’ve always had a love for typography and I especially love when aspects of typography emerge as trends. Ampersands have become prevalent in several art forms lately, particularly interior design and jewelry design. I curated some of my favorites from Pinterest below.

- Julie Watson, Interactive Art Director