As a graphic designer, I am always seeking new things to inspire my work. For me I get that most often from new experiences like traveling to different countries. This last trip was to Bolivia. Bolivia was filled with rich history that comes from its 36 different indigenous ethnicities. With my background both in graphic design and costume design, I
Last month, I took my first trip to Cuba. As a package designer, I am always fascinated what grocery stores and shops look like in other countries. Like my trips to Sweden or Turkey, but Cuba was different. A short trip…less than an hour flight and only 90 miles from the tip of the Florida keys, but truly another world…another
After 15 years and 7 hours of anticipation, I finally arrive at my first Burning Man festival. In the an empty dusty desert about 2 hours outside of Reno in the middle of nowhere, a city called Black Rock City grows from zero to 70,000 people for a week and then disappears without a trace. A seven hour drive from
Last summer when I was traveling through Europe, I discovered a lot of beautiful drink packaging. It’s fun to see the typography and trends of other cultures. I love the AE on on the Norwegian Organic Juice. Another thing that stood out to me was all of these products are packaged in glass containers with metal caps. In the US,
A Bazaar Experience: I am finally getting my posts up from my trip from Istanbul. Looking at the photos, I feel the energy and vibrancy of the market. The Grand Bazaar was one of the places I had been looking forward to since my arrival in Istanbul. I was told its was there that I would see the best of
Dreaming of Istanbul: This summer was the first time I had been to Istanbul. For years I had been dreaming of this moment. The beautiful designs of the mosques, the rich history and the amazing spice markets. Now I was here with one of my best friends and ready to see and experience it all. Our hotel was in the
When I was visiting Stockholm this summer, I wandered into a delightful little candy shop called Parlins Konfektyr. From the moment I walked in I felt I was taken back in time to a little shop like the grocery store my grandfather had when I was growing up. The design of Parlins Konfektyr is impeccable–sophisticated, cozy and everything designed and
One thing I noticed that is well-loved in Scandinavia and Northern Europe is licorice. In Sweden, bright-colored licorice vendors can be found on every other street corner. One variety especially loved is black licorice. Anywhere you see sweets you will find different forms of black licorice. The most unique kind is salty licorice. This salty variety is among the favorite
Sweden is known for IKEA, ABBA, and their meatballs, but have you tried their bread? When I think of bread in Europe, I often think of the fresh bakeries of France or Germany filled daily with hot fresh breads, tasty croissants or fluffy sourdough. In Sweden, the tradition is different. Although there are plenty of delicious bakeries with sweets and
Today I visited Matapoteket, my first visit to a raw food, gluten-free, vegan restaurant in Stockholm. Matapoteket in English means food pharmacy/apothecary. Painted on the front counter where you order your food is “Mat Som Medicin” meaning “Food as Medicine”. How it looked Clean Scandinavian Design Matapoteket’s interior is characteristic of Scandinavian design with it’s clean lines and white interior,
