Tuesday, November 2, 2010

What's in a Name?

That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."

So if you ever try to google Desk Crit you get this... http://www.deskcrit.com/ I mean this blog doesn't even register as a blip in the grand scheme of things. I didn't make Desk Crit to be recognized in any sort of way, but more as a release of the million things that I witness and want to express myself with. But if this blog is to grow in any sort of way and have a long term goal it needs its own identity BEYOND. It's a frustration, Desk Crit has been something that I have invested 6 months in, I mean not that long, but a child that I do not wish to see die especially for something like a Name. But it means everything, it really does. I mean I am still me, and I would write in all my bad grammar glorious ways, spewing forth design thoughts and feelings regardless of the site. Is it time to retire Desk Crit for something new? For a new name? The other side of the coin is it would be a chance to start fresh to invest more time in, to create a new image, As we all know, I post at most once a week, more like once a month and recently even that has fallen off the trail, this could be my chance to rise like a phoenix into something new. What do you think my silent audience? I end this post with my current favorite image just so it's not ALL text :p I'll make a decision soon.... (image from Fashion Gone Rogue, of Abbey Lee Kershaw best model EVER!)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010

quick post

so i'm posting this video because it's extremely close to what I am doing in school. There is this very technical side that you don't understand from sitting in the audience, but combined together it gives you a new take on developing fabric. I'm currently attending OCAD and constantly the teachers want you to be inventive to come up with new and exciting ideas to experiment, and that's what Proenza Schoeler had done. Very interesting

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

You are Beautiful...


The article is controversial, but the intentions are not. I love this picture, because regardless of the horrendous act that was done to her Aisha is beautiful. The photographer Jodi Bieber did an amazing job. The girl just wants her nose back. Bieber has an entire series called Real Beauty about reconceptualising real beauty and I think this photo embodies those ideals. What's your opinion?

link to times article
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2007269,00.html

link to jodi's site
http://www.jodibieber.com/

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Detail

When you study design you fall in love with detail. Details are the little things that take a design from ok and regular, to wow and standout. When details are given special attention you definitely notice. I like this chair for its clean lines and use of color bringing the detail to the front.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Etro

I discovered a new designer today, Etro. What inspired me the most was their handbags. I've never been the biggest handbag fan, but you could not help but be amazed at the quality. The detail is so refined and jumps right out at you. The colour palette is very mature, and the pattern causes uncontrolled drooling. Enjoy this is an image heavy post. I took these pictures from the Etro catalogue... http://www.etro.it/