Jean O'Brien: Web and Graphic Design

Archive: Entries from August 2008

Inspiration: Japanese Lunch Boxes

So cute and lovely.  I want some.

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Inspiration: Puffin Annual One

One of the many great things about having a tiny sidekick is the pleasure of putting together a library for her. I’ve found some excellent vintage children’s books recently, and this is one of my favourites. I got it in a bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, which is like a town from a fairy tale (twenty-seven [...]

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Got my Moo.com Minicards

My moo.com minicards arrived this week – they’re very cute and dinky, and the print quality is lovely. An informal poll carried out outside the Royal Oak in Kilmainham on Thursday night confirmed that they’re a good size for catching people’s attention. Also, regrettably, the perfect size and texture for picking the teeth.

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Inspiration: Vintage Typewriter Ribbon

I’m currently subscribed to dozens of design blogs which provide me with untold inspiration. I thought I’d start posting some choice selections here. It doesn’t always have to be about me, honest.
I’m particularly fond of cartoony and kawaii graphics and illustrations, vintage and retro type, and crafts and craft-inspired design.
The picture above shows a gorgeous [...]

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