tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:03:15 +0000graphic designArtPinnedmid-centuryvintagediyfontshandmadejewelryonlinetypefacesFabricTextilesTextureart decobridalcatalogclockcraftsdesigndesign blogsdigital artdigital cameradoorsetsygroverholidaysikeainvitationsmarketingmodernmusicmyweddings.compackagingpaperpapergoodsphotographyrecycleshapeshoppingstoretreesuniqueunique favor ideasvegan donutsvintage modern whimsy accoutrements accessories floral bridal invitations graphic designweb designweddingwedding itinerarieswedding programswrapping paperInspirations of a Jewelry & Graphic Designer in Los Angeleshttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-2287208615359397294Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:52:00 +00002013-04-25T17:52:27.192-07:00graphic designIt's fun seeing my work up in lights! I designed the signage, seating cards, etc. for the B'nai B'rith International, Distinquished Humanitarian Award Dinner. Here's a sneak peek, more images to come. http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/up-in-lights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-2545701614626360956Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:51:00 +00002013-04-05T17:51:06.319-07:00Artart decodesignPinnedshapeI have a confession to make. I am in love with my pins. Below is a peek at my Pinterest "Art :: Shape" board. Click on it to view more, and follow me for goodness sake!   source: Susan Joy Designs on Pinterest http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/pinsperation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-4946626060752284769Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:33:00 +00002013-01-28T17:41:45.752-08:00Artjewelrymid-centuryPinnedOne of the things I love about Pinterest is discovering new artists (new to me, that is). I came across an extremely unique calder-esque carved wood & bone necklace and had to find out more about the artist. It was by Swedish jewelry designer Torun Bülow-Hübe circa 1950. While researching Torun, I found many other fantastic Scandinavian artists. This painting in particular by Danish artist http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/scandinavian-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-8785916561012851705Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:09:00 +00002012-12-09T20:09:59.875-08:00graphic designI came across the online portfolio of art director & graphic designer Brigitta Bungard today. She is part of the design team at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. One piece in her portfolio that really stood out was the title wall for a German Expressionism exhibit that she created along with her MOMA teammates Julia Hoffmann (creative direction), Jesse Reed (design), Paulette Giguere (http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-graphic-impulse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-2455051989939615554Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:25:00 +00002012-12-09T18:27:17.403-08:00ArtFabricPinnedTextilesTexture Re-Pin This: http://pinterest.com/pin/173318285631453139/  WOVEN WALL PANELS  by JUSTINE ASHBEE source: patternity.co.ukhttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/weaved-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-4917504684570585305Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +00002012-10-01T18:01:35.796-07:00diyholidayspackagingwrapping paperThe holidays are right around the corner. I know, I can't believe it either. I just found this really great blog with a great compilation of unique packaging ideas that I thought I would share. Think outside the box this holiday season and get creative with your wrapping. It doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive. Check out these great ideas below and for more ideas visit: http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/10/packaging-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-5511747877910787918Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:21:00 +00002012-08-16T22:26:16.892-07:00 I love this jacquard loom woven afghan by graphic artist turned functional object designer Matt W. Moore. His new company CORE DECO makes coasters, shelving, and jacquard afghans all adorned with his signature graphic patterns. The video is a little much with the sexy music but it does help you see how soft and comfy the 100% cotton geometric patterned throw is. Needless to say, I want one!!! http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/many-facets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-5860569325621184837Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:02:00 +00002012-08-14T14:27:24.715-07:00When the Paper Source catalog arrived in the mail yesterday, I was as giddy as a 3rd grader. While browsing through the colorful & whimsical pages of things that I don't NEED, I had a flashback of elementary school and HAVING to have these crazy pens and pencils in my desktop pencil box and how exciting it was when I would get to go to the mall and buy a new one. You remember the ones I am http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-4856074853848890184Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:54:00 +00002012-08-12T22:59:19.903-07:00 This is really cool. When Portuguese beer maker Sagres released a chocolate flavored beer, they decided to celebrate by making their website entirely out of chocolate. What? I was confused at first too. I figured that their website was simply illustrated to look like it was chocolate. Nope. Master chocolatier, Victor Nunes, known for his chocolate sculptures, actually created each component ofhttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/this-is-really-cool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-7038759716992929081Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:03:00 +00002012-07-08T17:03:03.347-07:00 My lovely clients have kept me so busy for the last 2 years that I haven't had the chance to work on my own website! But an update seriously had to be done, so I've been workin' overtime the last few weeks and I am so excited to launch my new and improved graphic design portfolio site, which will be done hopefully within the next week or so. I have so much new work to share! I'm loving the superhttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/long-time-comin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-1072735603522251125Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:39:00 +00002012-07-08T15:45:42.008-07:00 It is surprising to see that there are still some people using a browser more than 10 years old: Internet Explorer 6. I do understand though as many years ago I was an AOL user and I just couldn't let go - it was what I knew and change is scary. But when I did finally make the change - wow - what a difference. Being free from the confines of the AOL interface opened me up to a true view of the http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/doing-my-part.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-1552786120064384865Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:42:00 +00002011-12-31T11:42:31.471-08:00Cute short about the history of glitter from etsy. It is true that glitter makes people happy, just by looking at it! Enjoy! What is your favorite use for glitter? http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/12/history-of-glitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-2095373919510385587Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:08:00 +00002011-12-28T00:10:38.438-08:00 Great student film about the oldest paper shop & print shop in Los Angeles. ink&paper from witspictures on Vimeo.http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/12/ink-documentary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-8981458165067773969Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:09:00 +00002011-12-06T18:27:05.698-08:00fontsgraphic designhandmadetypefacesvintage I found this great blog from France that simply posts signage found in France and other European countries, Jules Vernacular. I love how so many signs are handmade or painted directly onto the buildings. http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/12/french-do-it-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-7925091195583795366Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:05:00 +00002011-07-01T18:05:52.786-07:00Back in November I did graphics for an independent short film which will be submitted to Sundance Film Festival. I wanted to post some stills from the set of my work in action :) Take a peek and let me know what you think! Logo Design for Fictitious Company / Company Logo Signage - 3x4 foot, full color banner    ID Cards for Office Scene    Custom Logo for Ficticious http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/back-in-november-i-did-graphics-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-5665359594138779940Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:44:00 +00002009-11-01T18:13:10.556-08:00My new favorite website is http://www.veganyumyum.com/. This blog-esque site reminds me of America's Test Kitchen; for the vegan. The author, Lolo of Boston is extremely knowledgeable. She takes you step by step through classic recipes and shows you how to convert them to be vegan. Her recipes are lovely and each step is broken down with beautiful magazine worthy photographs. She just completed http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/vegan-yum-yum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-5482029126768525153Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:19:00 +00002009-10-26T18:30:48.883-07:00bridalgraphic designinvitationsmodernmyweddings.compapergoodsunique favor ideasvintageweddingwedding itinerarieswedding programsI am very excited to have been mentioned on MyWeddings.com! The article features an interview with Alissa & Rich who I had the pleasure of working with this past summer. I designed all of the papergoods for their "Vintage Rustic Chic" wedding including the Ceremony Programs, CD favors, Signage, and Itineraries. Check out the article!MyWeddings.com ArticleMy papergoods website: http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-am-very-excited-to-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-8665896420309356715Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-10-19T12:30:14.861-07:00clockdigital artdigital cameramid-centuryphotographytreesOnce upon a time photography was my passion. If I was seen without my camera people would ask if something was wrong. I documented every thing, every event. It was even my major in college. But as time went on the cost of buying film and printing photos became burdensome. I also realized that I wasn't experiencing moments, just trying to capture them on film. So I shelved my cameras and they http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/resurrecting-old-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-6527729342524220771Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:52:00 +00002009-07-28T10:58:57.093-07:00vintage modern whimsy accoutrements accessories floral bridal invitations graphic designIdeas become sketches, sketches become prototypes, a plethora of business names are brainstormed, dot com's are purchased. This is how it usually happens, starting a new business that is. Over the past few weeks I have been cooking up some new ideas with some very talented friends of mine. I am very excited about these new ventures and know you will be too!They are: Modern Nostalgia - Handcraftedhttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-ventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-4379331223563946298Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-02-24T16:39:45.357-08:00design blogsdoorsfontsgrovermid-centurymusictypefacesvegan donutsvintageIf Oprah can do it, why can't I?Check 'em out. Enjoy.1. Design Blogs - My current favorite is Design*Sponge and their Interior Design section called Sneek Peeks. They take us into mostly mid-century modern inspired, amazingly self-decorated homes of rediculously talented people. Get a napkin, you will drool.2. Trans Fatty Acid. Sounds like it's bad for you. But this Kruder & Dorfmeister remixhttp://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/few-of-my-favorite-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-1084841196557357688Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:56:00 +00002008-10-09T17:11:43.576-07:00craftsdiyetsyhandmadejewelryonlineshoppingstoreuniqueIf you haven't been to www.etsy.com yet, you are not as cool as you think you are. Etsy is the online marketplace for all things handmade. If you are a craftsperson yourself it is a great place to sell your wares. If you are a shopper and like to be unique, you will find amazing items for yourself and for gifts. Whether you are into jewelry, clothing, fine art, photography, pottery, etc., you http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/10/handmade-haven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450030366567799036.post-7530396971801953912Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:41:00 +00002008-09-25T17:40:10.411-07:00catalogikeamarketingonlinepaperrecycleweb designI hate to admit it, but I love catalogs. Paper catalogs. As a self-professed environmentalist, this is hard to share, but we all have our vices I suppose. Before my fellow tree huggers blast hate emails my way, let me explain. I'm actually not a huge shopper, but as a designer getting a well designed catalog in the mail is like strawberry pie (this is the first of many Seinfeld-isms, those who http://susanjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/09/save-trees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0