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Artist Creates Stretching Paper Sculpture of Notorious B.I.G.

New York based artist Felix Semper’s stretchable paper sculptures at first glance appears to be a stone bust, when in fact this sculpture of Notorious B.I.G. is entirely comprised of hundreds of layers of paper that have been glued together and meticulously carved. Felix’s stretchable paper sculptures are inspired by traditional marble stone busts. Through this fluid movement each sculpture has an added playful mobility as opposed to the traditional aesthetic. He has transformed the medium to stretch, twist, elongate and retract.

Continue reading here: http://strictlypaper.com/blog/2017/05/felix-semper-stretching-paper-sculpture-of-biggie-smalls/

stephanie tischAugust 23, 2017paper, design, graphic designer

G.F. Smith's Ocean-Inspired 'Tidal' Paper Installation Takes Centre Stage in its New London Showroom

In an increasingly digital world, a company like G.F Smith is a testament to the enduring and unique appeal of paper. Founded in London in 1885, the Hull-made paper brand has spent 131 years building its reputation on quality and service to become the UK’s largest specialist paper company. Last December, the opening of its first ever showroom, sees the G.F Smith brand turn the page to an exciting new chapter.

stephanie tischAugust 9, 2017paper, metallic paper, design, graphic designer

Odin Asked a Paper Engineer to Package it's Latest Fragrance

After years of success with their best-selling Black Line of smoky, woody scents, the creative team at Odin took a sharp left turn with their White Line, a trio of citrusy, floral fragrances with a whole new olfactive palette. Nothing signals change to a consumer more quickly than new packaging, so Odin co-founder Eddy Chai reached out to paper engineer Matthew Shlian. The results took the collection to an even higher level.

See the story behind the design: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/why-odin-asked-a-paper-engineer-to-package-its-latest-fragrance/

stephanie tischJuly 13, 2017paper, design

G. F Smith Reveals the World's Favourite Colour with New Installations by Artists and Designers

Finding the world’s favourite colour may sound like a ambitious and daunting task, yet it is one that, earlier this year, G. F Smith took on with gusto. A global survey ensued, with thousands of people from over 100 countries worldwide voting for their most beloved shade. The Hull-based paper manufacturer announced Marrs Green – a deep green hue with a tinge of blue – as the winning colour. Submitted by survey participant Annie Marrs who was inspired by the landscape that surrounds her home in Scotland, the teal shade now joins G . F Smith’s Colourplan range as the 51st shade, and is available for use by designers, brands and individuals via their website.

To celebrate the launch, G. F Smith has curated the exhibition ‘Paper City’ – a showcase of beautiful and surprising installations, that will be on display across a number of locations in Hull where the brand has been based since 1885.

Explore the exhibition here: https://www.wallpaper.com/design/gf-smith-worlds-favourite-colour-paper-city-exhibition-hull#202574

stephanie tischJuly 7, 2017color, design

Fine German Paper with Metallic Flare

A laboratory for the way music is taught, presented and experienced, New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy prepares graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in the world’s fore- most orchestras and ensembles. To illustrate their mission in fulfilling the dreams of aspiring musicians, this bespoke gala invitation celebrates the idea that every great achievement began as a fragile glimmer of possibility. Highly regarded for making some of the world’s most imaginative papers, Gmund’s Action Night Offshore Blue paper was chosen for it’s unique micro embossed iridescent finish, transcending the line between formal and festive.

Shine on > http://us.gmund.com/content/en/new-world-symphony-gala-mi- ami-0

stephanie tischJune 21, 2017Gmund, design, paper, metallic

Michael Bierut: How To...Write a Book About Your Work

The first monograph, design manual, and manifesto by Michael Bierut, one of the world’s most renowned graphic designers — a career retrospective that showcases more than thirty-five of his most noteworthy projects for clients as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New World Symphony, the New York Times and Saks Fifth Avenue, and reflects an eclectic enthusiasm and accessibility that has been the hallmark of his career.

Offering insight and inspiration for artists, designers, students, and any- one interested in how words, images, and ideas can be put together, How to provides insight to the design process of one of this century’s most renowned creative minds.

stephanie tischJune 19, 2017Michael Bierut, design, graphic designer, artists

The Latest Brands Destigmatizing Periods with Engaging Design

What’s the first thing you notice when you walk down the “feminine necessities” aisle of any supermarket or pharmacy? Everything on the shelves suddenly becomes a very distinct shade of pink, baby blue, and soft yellow—the favored colors for the flowers, hearts, and bows typically used to decorate boxes of tampons and pads. This is the visual language of feminine clichés, and none of it actually relates to the product’s intent.

Finally, sophisticated packaging for women sick of feminine clichés.

Behold here > https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-latest-brands-destig- matizing-periods-with-engaging-design/?mc_cid=49e2029e2c&mc_ei- d=839863aa25

stephanie tischJune 16, 2017design, destigmatization, feminine

All That Glitters – Unique, Modern Gold From the Master of Metallic Paper

In 1974, Gmund Paper developed a unique process which used a special technique to apply pigment to paper. This is what causes the exceptional refraction of light on the paper – something that never fails to enchant for the world’s most precious invitations and brochures. Continuously devel- oped and improved over the years, the end result of decades of research and experience is now available for all to admire in the new collection Gmund Gold. It covers a range of 12 golden nuances, from subtle iridescence to the most dazzling gold in the paper industry.

Read the full story > http://us.gmund.com/content/en/new-gmund-gold- paper

stephanie tischJune 14, 2017design, paper, metallic paper, Gmund

The Necessity of Touch

Examining the importance of touch in cultivating connections, American neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman introduces how haptics, commonly known as the science of touch, looks at communications through the lens of neuroscience, exploring how media shapes the brain and consequently the way a brand is perceived.

Watch the video > https://www.sappi.com/neuroscience-video-2

stephanie tischJune 13, 2017design, media, branding, brands