Graphic Design

Memorable Meals from Literature

Designer and writer Dinah Fried has created the most immaculate and inspired gastronomic flat lays. Some literary descriptions of food made such a strong impression on her that she decided to recreate and photograph them—a total of 49 photographs have been created by Fried. From Moby Dick to The Great Gatsby, and even Alice in Wonderland, Dinah has laid out some seriously iconic tables to photograph.

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Best of Tumblr : Lustik

The folks over at Lustik have compiled a greatest hits of mixed media for your scrolling pleasure. From sculpture to illustration, Lustik covers all the bases with a contemporary lens. Everything on there is worth checking out. The beauty of images like these is that they could be the missing link in your current project, or the lightbulb that inspires an entirely new one!

Whatever you get out of it, there’s no mistaking that these guys give good Tumblr.

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Best of Tumblr :The Mighty Pencil

These are the good guys of Tumblr. The Mighty Pencil is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works together with a select group of professional illustrators in order to showcase their work worldwide.  TMP are not kickstarting anything, they are just fans like you and I. They appreciate good illustration, great drawings and stunning colour ways and act as a platform for those who feature on their Tumblr.

So in good faith, check out The Mighty Pencil. You can find a contact list of current featured artists on their sidebar should you wish to commission an illustration for yourself.

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Best of Tumblr : This isn’t Happiness

Ironic really, because the people over at This Isn’t Happiness bring so much joy to so many people with their deprecating humor and innate ability to poke fun at daily life. For every comical upload they also post hopeful insights and moments of wisdom, cool imagery and on point platitudes. All of which you’ll be screen-shotting for your own Instagram feed.

This isn’t Happiness got my attention with their good looks, but won me over with their sense of humor. It’s a real thing. 

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Best of Tumblr :Things Organized Neatly

This Tumblr is a vacation for the eyes and the mind. Thank you to Austin Radcliffe over at Things Organized Neatly we can now enjoy a literal visual aversion to chaos. You see a neat vignette, where once was a random agglomeration. The use of colour, repetition and subject matter are impressive and striking to look at. Things Organized Neatly is the very definition of beauty in the everyday.

This one is for the OCD in all of us. 

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Best of Tumblr : 245Forest

245forest is a Berlin-based creative studio with a highly curated Tumblr showcasing it’s surreal and sublime pieces of work. Pierre Debusschere, the brain behind the studio takes inspiration from every corner of art and history, and their depth of understanding and vision is visible in the work. These are some grossly exceptional and highly emotive edits.

Check out Beyonce’s Mine clip for proof of their creative influence.

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FELIX & FOAM

For the coming six months, Felix &Foam will be the place where art, culture and events come together. The building’s seven rooms, bar and foyer will be packed with exhibitions, film screenings, events, a restaurant and a new fashion and design concept store by Frame Magazine designed by Dutch interiors studio i29.

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AIDA : Installation Design

The Australian Interior Design Awards recognise and celebrate Interior Design excellence via a credible, industry-based program, which is backed by the Design Institute of Australia, the professional body representing Australian designers.

This post features nominees in the Public Design category. *all photos courtesy of the Australian Interior Design Awards.

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