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There are many differences between industrial and graphic design, but the first time I saw these vases, I thought that maybe color is the common factor between both. Because color is the final detail that gives whole meaning to the object and also to the graphic. Designed by Kate Hume and called Pebbles, these handmade vases…
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Ibiza is a place to be, a place to return and also a place to remember forever. Now, when summer is coming, it’s the perfect time to be there, in this small and white island in the middle of Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by rocks and lush greenery, Ibiza smells of pines and fresh bouganvilles mixed with…
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Working as a graphic designer, I just can admire the identity projects with happy ending. This is the Camper’s case and its newly opened Soho store in New York City. — Trabajando como diseñadora gráfica, solo puedo admirar los proyectos de identidad con un final feliz. Este es el caso de Camper y su nueva tienda…
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The Navajo are the largest federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. They live at the states of Arizona, Nuevo México, Utah and Colorado. Their history is impressive and their practice of weaving wool into blankets and rugs is a valued artistic expression. The main features of the Navajo patterns are the vivid colors…
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Since I discovered Helena Rohner’s designs, I am in love with her wonderful handmade jewels. Her brand means craftsmanship, but her designs are contemporary, minimalist and very elegant, with pure lines and organic shapes. I really recommend you to visit her shop here in Madrid (in the very center of La Latina) or the online…
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If Christian Lacroix is the haute couture in fashion, the portuguese brand Vista Alegre is the sophistication in porcelain. Both brands are defined by an exquisite taste and a deep feeling of beauty. The big piece of news is that they became partners this season and, as a result of this partnership, a superb tableware called…
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I haven’t already told you about my love for pattern design, a graphic design area that is a mixture of inspiration, latest trends, skils and knowledge of materials. In short, surface design is a dream come true for a designer. This is one of my wallpapers, inspired by vintage italian interiors, with smokey colors and…
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If you are a graphic designer like me, you are going to adore Pinterest, a social network that allows you to share all the pretty stuff you like when you are surfing the internet. It’s very simple and, at the same time, very useful, especially when you are looking for conceptual and visual inspiration. Because on…
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Vanessa Lorenzo is a Spanish model who launched her own fashion brand last year. What makes her label different is the philosophy behind the collections. A philosophy that focuses on silent luxury –a quiet luxury, without opulence. For her, the real luxury is a wardrobe with high quality items and classics tailloring that can survive…
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Today is the Book’s Day here. So I’ve decided to celebrate it, showing you all an amazing book edited by Taschen and tittled Palm Trees. The book features the study of Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, a teacher of Botanics in the Munich University, who travelled between 1817 and 1820 through out the Amazon river…
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This week I was one of the lucky ones who attended the premiere of Romeo and Juliet at Teatro Real of Madrid. I have no words to describe this marvellous ballet and how the fellings floated in the air like the dancers on the stage. The music was beautiful and the spring evening was perfect.…
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The concept behind the blog 3191 Miles Apart is so creative and wonderful, that I just can share with you all, hoping that you enjoy it as much as me. This blog was born when two girls that live at 3191 miles distance, founded 3191: A Year of Mornings, a blog where both posted a picture every…
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I don’t know why, but a graphic designer must be ready to take a picture anytime. And even more, to take a picture looking around without prejudices and finding beauty even where none exist. — No sé por qué pero un diseñador gráfico debe estar preparado para hacer una foto en cualquier momento. Y más que…
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Easter holidays are a good time to read… and read. I recommend you a book about the history of modern art written by Will Gompertz. Gompertz is considered one of the most important creative thinkers. He was the director of Tate Gallery and now, he is the BBC’s arts editor. This book tells the history of…
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If you are wondering why I’ve titled my blog Lisbon, Paris, Madrid I really don’t know what to answer. I like the journey idea and the way we observe everything when we are away from home. And this is the way I want to look around, in spite of routine, endless weeks or hopelessness. So this…