26/04/2009

WORK: typeface design













































This is a typeface made using different combinations of the cut out shapes above. They were then layered between some graph paper and green tracing paper to create the luminous appearance.

25/04/2009

The IT Crowd

















Season 3, Episode 4. You can watch it here

Best lines come, as they always do, from Moss:

"Sometimes I could kiss your mind"

"Put some seat belts on your ears Roy, because I'm taking them for the ride of their lives!"

24/04/2009

Unordinary People Photography Exhibition























This is a current exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall that documents street style from the 1950's to now. Last night I went to a lecture given by Ted Polhemus who has written a book to go with the exhibition, hosted by PYMCA.

Below are some notes taken, somewhat disjointed, but there was so much insightful information I honestly couldn't write fast enough. Click it to see better:

19/04/2009

EXHIBITION: rooted at the rag factory

Work submitted was a piece created by weaving two magazine images together:



































































16/04/2009

polar opposites

Two accessories that should never be owned by the same person...




















Star Trek Phaser















Classic Chanel Bag

14/04/2009

Cameo - Candy

how can you not bop your head to this (also check out the fierce red codpiece and tasseled chaps combo)

how do you use a thimble?

I have been sewing dresses by hand for a couple of days now and I'm getting that familiar throbbing feeling in my thumb and finger. 
I know that a thimble is designed to stop this from happening but I cant work out how to sew with one, without creating a drape that could be compared to what a granny's ankle looks like in a pair of baggy tights.

07/04/2009

WORK: featured!

bambooteak has been featured in an online showcase of 100 logo designers, brand identity consultants & graphic designers. check it out >>>>>> here

06/04/2009

WORK: new t-shirts!



































































these are limited edition hand printed t-shirts and you can buy them >>>>>> here

02/04/2009

she's gotta have it by spike lee












































I watched this film yesterday, but i'm not blogging about it because I enjoyed it (poor is a mild enough word) but because it had some feisty quotes and classic 80's fashion: 

Nike Dunks 
















High Waisted Stonewashed Jeans






















High Top Fade


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