Designing iPhone Apps? There’s a sketchbook for that.

Unlike stencils, time consuming wireframes, and PSD templates, the App Sketchbook allows you to go from idea to paper prototype in seconds.

http://appsketchbook.com/

Hairstyle Pillowcases

Simple and well illustrated hair styles on pillow cases. Never sleep with bed head again!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/threeheart
Canadian Design Resource

Robot TRX

I came across this today, Its the Robot TRX. They are little handmade wooden toys about 8cm tall.

A D.I.Y. version is available as well.

View the site: http://zuchna.bigcartel.com

Vision Creative Inc, It’s my new home

As of this month I have started a new job as Web Design/Developer at Vision Creative Inc. one of Edmonton’s leading design and marketing firms who is working on the new look and feel for the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA).

I am working with a great team of excellent designers and am lucky to be in a collaborative environment where I can learn and become a better designer.

The only downside is getting used to my apple keyboard.

I think they also have one of the city’s coolest offices, Pictures will come in time!

phpCollab v3

I am volunteering what precious free time I have to an Open Source Project called phpCollab. phpCollab has been around for many years and has sat neglected for the past 3 years. Recently new life has been brought to the project by http://www.ideato.it. I will be working on the Wireframeing, Visual Design, and front end developement.

phpCollab is an open source internet-enabled system for use in projects that require collaboration over the internet. Those organizations, such as consulting firms, that rely on a division between firm-side and client-side information will benefit most from use of phpCollab

http://www.php-collab.com/

Fifty People, One Question

Benjamin Reece’s videos from ask yourself are simply inspiring. The simple honesty from complete strangers is something I love about these videos.

Links:

• http://www.vimeo.com/deltree/videos
• http://vimeo.com/askyourself

Give the gift of a DNA Portrait

I came across this site today and after looking at all the press around the DNA Portrait I may be the only person in the world seeing this for the first time.

A Canadian company knows as DNA11 offers creative and unique pieces of art centered on your genes and unique features.

You can get DNA Portraits, Fingerprints Portraits, as well as Kiss Portraits in any imaginable colour combination you would like as well as a wide verity of framing and mounting options.

Check them out: DNA11

Lamy Pens

I have always liked Retro looking pens, I think it has something to do when i was a small kid playing with all the old pens at my grandparents house. While the family was out for the day we stopped in at Notables, a store that sells almost everything to do with paper. Logically pens were also involved. I saw the Porsche Design pens and while nice not really my thing, a bit to Modern and aggressive. Then i came across The Lamy pens.

They were not nearly as expensive as the Porsche Design pens, but still hovering and exceeding the $100 range. I loved the simple design, the fact that they wrote like a dram was also a nice touch.

They do make a more affordable pen, that as well writes very nicely for about $16.

http://www.lamyusa.com/
Edmonton Locations: stylusfinepens.com

C H A D H A U S

One thing i have an appreciation for is wood, its worm, renewable, long lasting and is relatively easy to work with. The main thing that grabs my attention is the grain of the wood, how each line never intersects and each knot is different than that last.

I came across this company C H A D H A U S and saw a number of there pieces of furniture and realized how good it looks and how simple it is.

Farmhouse Modern is a collection of freestanding cabinets, furniture pieces, and accessories suited for any home. Each piece is crafted from painted steel and a variety of domestic hardwoods.

http://www.chadhaus.com/farmhouse-modern/