Photographer Dustin Shum chronicles life in Hong Kong, including some great shots from various theme parks (in various states of upkeep) in his "It Isnae Disney" series.
I've a feeling we're not in Disney anymore, Pluto
She's a Roight Farkin Desoina
I'm loving the work of recent University of Portsmouth graduate Jodie Silsby, especially her map of Portsmouth Vernacular, which maps the city not by streets and monuments but the dialect and language of each individual area. Genius!
Sorry, No Checks.
Lisbon design studio Alva does it all. Listed in their areas of expertise are graphic design, art direction, identity and stationery, books, posters, typography, illustration, websites, motion and environmental design. They also wash and detail cars, sell hot dogs from a cart and operate a coin laundry and bodega.
Ivanow Favorite Photographer
I'm loving the work of Swedish photographer Martina Hoogland Ivanow. Her photographs have a dark, mesmerizing aesthetic befitting her fashion clients, which include Prada's Miu Miu, Anna Sui and Bergdorf Goodman.
In Case You've Been Under a Rock...
Pentagram's graphic identity for New York's Museum of Arts and Design is a fun exercise in geometry, reflecting the circles and squares present in the building itself and its location in Columbus Circle.
Urban Renewal
If I were to envision my perfect living situation, it would be a space in a dense urban environment that didn't seem like it was in a dense urban environment. The best of both worlds, a relaxing space to retire at the end of a busy day, but still close enough to walk to any number of events and urban amenities.
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects must be reading my mind. This six-apartment complex can be found in the heart of Tokyo, but feels like a home in the rural Japanese mountains, with a view of nothing but trees and sky.
Like hotcakes......tasty, tasty hotcakes.
Joshua Budich has some nice new posters available in his shop, which always sell out quickly, so get them while you can!
Milk, Eggs, Bread, and a Full-body Fire Suit
Lamborghini's new Estoque concept is not only beautiful, it features their first 4-door design and a hybrid drivetrain that promises 500 horsepower for, as the Italian carmaker says "everyday use".
Spanish made simple
Barcelona firm Grafica designs everything from print materials and identity programs to environments and products with an approach of simplicity.
Obsession of the Day
It's a new day, so of course I have a new favorite painter ever...Introducing Christopher Wool and his smeared-linear incredible goodness.
Inspiration to dust off your Faber-Castells
Local Orlando artist Andrew Spear uses the oft-negated media known as colored pencil to create these insane drawings. Pictures really don't do them justice, the color and texture of his work is incredible and you really need to see them in person to fully appreciate their detail. Enjoy! 
Self-Promotion for Recent Graduates 101
Here's another recent graduate that won't be on the market for long (if he still is). If you're in need of a talented young designer, give Trevor Gilley's work a look and prepare to make some calls. I'm expecially loving his Modern Classics covers: 
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