WBM Himalayan Salt Lamp
The claims about "purifying the surrounding area" are bogus, but these salt lamps still offer beautiful, warm lighting.
‘How to Choose a Typeface’ Poster
Ever had trouble picking the right typeface for a project? This poster/flowchart will help.
‘Show Up Every Day’ Print by seanwes
An important reminder in poster form.
Camera Patent Wall Art Posters
Photographers, filmmakers, and history geeks who want to spruce up their desk area will appreciate these camera patent posters on Etsy.
ICON Prints by DKNG Studios
The idea behind the ICON project, as told by designers Nathan Goldman and Dan Kuhlken: “Every film has one. A signature prop, set, or location. Something that, in a single image, can represent the entire movie. With this in mind, they created 50 geometric prints of iconic places and things from various films and TV shows. Examples include Office Space, Groundhog Day,…
Cameron Moll’s Letterpress Posters
You may or may not already be familiar with Cameron Moll's work over at Authentic Jobs, but did you know he also painstakingly recreates pieces of architecture in letterpress form and sells prints of them? If not, now is a good time to look at his store because he's having a buy-one-get-one-free sale until July 31, 2014. My personal favorite is the…
‘Exceptionally Great Espresso — Art & Science’ Print
As this print's store page says, “Great espresso is both an art form and a science” Crafted with custom inks on beautiful Italian paper, this 20" x 27.5" print celebrates espresso by describing its theory and preparation in great detail, accompanied by illustrations. Get one from stellavie design for an introductory price of 59,95 EUR (~$81 USD) + 10,55 EUR shipping (~$14).
‘Creative Thinking’ Poster by Grant Snider
This morning, artist Grant Snider posted a comic about creative thinking that really resonated with me. As it turns out, he offers 11x17 posters of all comics on his site, and this one would be perfect for hanging in a creative workspace. The site isn't set up like a typical ecommerce store per se, but the shop page does provide instructions on…
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Print
Those of you unafraid to show off your love of musicals will appreciate this Singin' in the Rain print by Brazilian illustrator Niege Borges. Even if you're not a fan, you gotta admit she really nailed the water effects. The print is unframed by default, with prices ranging from $17 (8" x 10") to $50 (28" x 38"). They do offer frames…
‘Writers and their Typewriters’ Poster
As the name implies, this poster shows off the beautiful typewriters of famous authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Joyce Carol Oates, George Orwell, Sylvia Plath, Hunter S. Thompson, and more. Perfect for any literary or writing geek to hang in their workspace. $14-$39 on Etsy.
Zen Pencils Poster Store
I'm a huge fan of the site Zen Pencils, where illustrator Gavin Aung Than takes famous inspirational quotes and turns them into awesome cartoons. He just reopened his online store with redesigned versions of his popular poster designs, my favorite being this one. Gavin himself describes the new posters best: “The quality of the posters are incredible. They’re printed on heavy duty…
Opening Lines of Notable Novels — Print
Here's one for the book nerds out there. This upcoming print, titled A Diagrammatical Dissertation on Opening Lines of Notable Novels, is exactly what it sounds like: a diagram of opening lines in famous books. Examples include: Fahrenheit 451, Moby Dick, Gravity's Rainbow, The Old Man and the Sea, Don Quixote, and a lot more. The team at Pop Chart Lab have…
Dartstrip — Magnetic Display System
Dartstrip is a Kickstarter project that aims to make the process of hanging art, photos and posters super easy. It's an 8ft-long strip of white steel, scored in one-inch increments and backed with a non-residue adhesive, all stored in a tin that would fit right in at the tuna aisle. The strip is dispensed from the side of the can like scotch…
Exceptional Expressions of Espresso Poster
From the same folks who brought you the Compendious Coffee Chart poster (which is now available in coffee mug form) comes another coffee-themed print, Exceptional Expressions of Espresso. This beautiful 18"x24" poster breaks down the ingredient ratios of 23 different espresso beverages, some of which we've not heard of but sound delicious anyway. We recommend hanging it near your coffee-making area for…
‘Influence the World’ Poster
Sean McCabe is a very talented hand-lettering artist and designer, and sells a number of awesome prints and other goodies. My favorite of the bunch is the 'Influence the World' poster, not just because it's beautiful, but also because it's a much-needed reminder for us to strive to find our own voice rather than merely follow the crowd. I recommend hanging it…
City Transit Lineposters
You don't have to be a graphic designer to appreciate beautiful signage and cartography. These hand-illustrated, stylized transit posters are a great mix of both worlds and will fit in with just about any decor. As of this writing there are 18 cities available, each with a variety of interesting color palettes to choose from. Some are low-key like the one pictured…
Cast Iron Tealight Tree Torch
These are not the sort of girly-girl tealight candle holders you buy at Pier 1 Imports. No sir. These Tealight Tree Torches are made with cast iron and heat-resistant glass. They incorporate a 6-inch spike so you can pound them into a tree trunk, dead log, door frame, wall, or anywhere else you want them mounted. They work indoors and out. So…