I just received an email from Ms. Alyson Fox (one of my very favorite designers!) notifying me of her newest series of drawings. She plans to create an entire line of objects and people covered with translucent cloth.

Look for this series in a set of small prints, which Alyson will be offering for most of the designs.

The results are astounding, and as always, her work is available via email right here.

We love you, Alyson— keep up the fantastic work!

“an uncut above the rest.”

£32 from Amor de Madre.

Oh, I love a good giveaway! I met Jenn from JustJenn Designs at Grace’s BizLadies Meet-Up in LA a few weeks ago, and she had the foresight to bring along a few of her uber-cute stationery samples. I was instantly swept into a paper goods frenzy and quickly apologized for each spot of drool that now lay on her immaculate portfolio.

I think she accepted my apology, because she contacted me last week and offered a FANTASTIC giveaway to one lucky Design for Mankind winner! Here’s what we’ve got:

(1) pack of Curse-Ive Flat Cards [these are my FAVORITE!]: $8 retail value.
(1) pack of Cupcake Crumbs Cards: $8 retail value. [Jill: You'd LOVE these!]
(1) pack of PERSONALIZED Modern Gift Set: $12 retail value.

So. In the spirit of Roadmaps (Jenn’s still working to get her business off the ground!), here’s how you can win this super-fun set:

Simply comment below with the name/contact info of at least ONE SHOP [either online or LA-based] where you think Jenn’s paper goods would fit in well. That’s it! We’ll handle the rest… ;)

Thanks so much to Jenn, and to you readers for giving her some totally valuable advice! I’ll announce the winner, which will be chosen at random, in 48 HOURS.

“mama said not to play with my food, but she never mentioned anything about a placemat.”

$19 from Twig.
[editor's note: Twig shoppe owner Elizabeth has kindly extended a 20% discount to any Twig item--- only for Design for Mankind readers! Enter offer code DMK_20 at check-out to redeem, but hurry--- offer ends May 5th!]

You probably recognize the name from the latest issue of Inspiration, the eZine (p.s. Issue #4 will be released tomorrow!!!), where this photo of Nina’s home nook left me itching for more of her fabulousness.

Never one to disappoint, Nina has opened her very own Etsy shop TODAY, filled to the brim with her beautifully crafted ceramics. At just $36-$38, these pieces are a TOTAL steal if you’re a lover of handmade bowls.

Congratulations on the exciting news, Nina; I can’t wait to see your new business bloom! :)

“wash, rinse and repeat.”

from marcus walters. [thanks, heidi!]

I AM fascinated with this collection.

I AM reminded of this Chalkboard Project.

I AM inspired.

[thanks, jami!]
Editor’s Note: Design for Mankind reader Emily just tipped me off to the exhibit, which was hosted at the Austin Fine Arts Festival, so I went digging and found this photo of the actual installation. FANTASTIC work, Jackie Young and Cybil Gustafson!:

10. Denver gets a little bit cooler with the new addition of Skinny Squirrel Gallery. Invitation here.
9. Project Earth Day with Loup Charmant a TOTAL success. Congrats, NY!
8. For thirty-six weeks, a sketchbook was sent in random order between four artists: two in Brooklyn, two in Bellfast. The rest? History.
7. A local community kitchen changes the face of the traditional dining experience— and does it well.
6. Manuel Reader. Enough said.
5. Rodney Graham gets an imagination.
4. Can a memory be copyrighted? Perhaps.
3. Consumerism and advertising lead to the finest of art.
2. A facelift for BLESS.
1. Uqbar Foundation seeks to explain the inevitable: What is the Good Life? Simply astounding.

“a bird in a jacket is worth two in the buff.”

unpriced from eric ailcane.

“i saw three ships a painting…”

£35, by norbert schwontkowsi, available at CFA Berlin.