'T' Shirts by Masashi Kawamura

A totally awesome concept from Masashi Kawamura. Combining typography and fashion into these clever "T" Shirts:

‘T’ shirts are T shirts that was designed to have the silhouette of 5 famous typefaces; Helvetica, Caslon, Baskerville, Courier, and Cooper Black.

In the world of typography, terms such as typeface, character, body, etc are used to describe the form of a letter. The reason why they use expressions closely related to a human body, is perhaps because each different letter has a distinct quality and personality, in a similar way that us humans are all unique.

In the designing process of these shirts, I aimed to capture the character of each typeface and tried to give them a unique look and presence once worn. By collaborating with Itaru Yonenaga, I feel we were able to produce a collection of shirts that is not only conceptual, but wearable as real clothes. I hope you will find your favorite shirt/typeface.

The Helvetica one is definitely my favorite, besides the obvious reasons. It's hip, minimal, and kinda androgynous. These will be available for purchase in January, but I must warn you, they're incredibly expensive (Helvetica is the cheapest at $230). I don't think I'd be able to justify buying one right now. When I have the money, though, you just wait...

(via Nubby Twiglet)

Wishlist- Designery letters for the home

Yes Please.

Housewares - Charley Harper-inspired serving platter at IKEA

I'm sort of easing back into blogging here after I nearly gave it up completely. But last night in my Dreamweaver class, we spent the whole time learning about social media. As a designer, it's important for me to do this stuff. Anyway. Here's what I got right now.

You wouldn't have known, but in the last couple months I've been absolutely obsessed with COLOR and everything 60's-related. Especially illustration. Ever since I conceded that I can't use stock images for portfolio pieces, I've been much more illustration-based. It's great, and I've discovered Charley Harper, who (was) a fantastic illustrator of wildlife, more specifically, birds. This serving tray from IKEA totally emulates his style completely. I'm sure I'll have to get it.

THE TRAY (unfortunately you can't buy it online).

Wishlist- Tiny Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Look at these gorgeous little goodies! I have mentioned before that I have a great love of chairs, and today on Mod Cloth I have found these. Scaled down versions of iconic chairs from probably the best and coolest era for design. I would, of course, love to have all of them.

The only downside is that you can't choose which chair you buy--each one is supposed to be a surprise, which I think is silly if you want to collect them all. And this is true for any place you want to buy them from (unless you intend to buy the set of 9)

There are 5, count 'em FIVE volumes of this dynamic collection. So be sure to snatch them up now before they're obsolete.

BUY

Wishlist- TOBIAS chair from IKEA

Oh my god, wow. I'm going to need to start blogging more about architecture because more and more these days I'm being drawn towards amazing and glorious chairs.

I was at IKEA and spotted this and ran right towards it--to see that it is $99. At IKEA of all places... Anyway. It's a modernist dream. Very minimal. And beautiful. I just... I must have it, there's no question.

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Wishlist- "T" towel

I was just thinking this evening how I wanted some new tea towels. And then I go on a browsing frenzy with KCG and this is what happens. They have other nice tea towels, but this one is simplicity at its most divine.

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(I'm going to be really embarrassed when one day this blog starts getting readers and they see how many times a day I updated, fully knowing that I'm the only one getting anything out of it)

Wishlist- "Rarely Eye Chart" print from KCG

It recently dawned on me how cool and graphic Eye Charts are. I really want to get one for my wall, but then I saw this poster which is cleaner and prettier. It's really soft and has a lovely typeface. It would be perfect. And again, it's from the Keep Calm Gallery (I rediscovered it today).

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Best thing ever- My Helvetica Moleskine

I actually got this on my birthday, which was more than a month ago. I thought I should talk about it a little on here. Let me see. First, it's absolutely precious. I like holding it and running my fingers over the imprinted cross in front and type on the back. I kept the outside label on just so it's all in one place. There's a cute little file folder in the back and a red cloth bookmark. And best of all, it comes with a brief history of Helvetica.

Currently it sits atop a stack of design books on my desk. <3

Wishlist- Swiss First Aid Kit Box

I've been perusing SWISSMISS today (mostly the "switzerland related" tag) and saw this great first aid kit box. I'd love it, but to be kept as a tool box, most likely. Plus it's just plain cool because it's swiss. I got swiss on the brain today, I guess.

VINÇON

Wishlist- Helvetica Necklace

THIS IS STAR

Wishlist- French Stripe T-Shirt

Woww. I love me some striped t-shirts (seriously, a lot). You can buy this (for me) over at RUMPLO for $35.

Wishlist- This shirt

I'm sure I could make it easily enough. But still... It'd be easier if it were ready made.

Awesome type shirt from U.O.

I wish it said something different. I think I think it's stupid. It might be the kind of thing that stops me from buying a shirt like this. But then again.... Look at that type.

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Wishlist- Typography badges

Uh, yes please.

UNCONFESSABLE IDEAS

This. Shirt. Is so. COOL.

If it was perhaps a little cheaper, I'd be buying that so fast you can't even imagine.

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Wishlist- ITC Avant Garde Gothic

I've really been digging this font for a long time. It's just that lately I've been so consumed by Helveticasms that I don't seem to notice anything else anymore. But anyway, this font is really expensive and when I get my hands on it, I don't know. What I do know is that it's gorgeous and I want it.

Wishlist- Wall Clock from Askul

Who knew a clock could be so striking just based on which numbers are chosen to be shown?

ASKUL

Wishlist- Pantone pencil plush from Monster Munch

I'd love to have this sitting in my room somewhere. Just to boost my geek cred.
via MONSTER MUNCH

Hard Drive Space explained through a Russian Doll

This is so nerdy! But it's awesome. I totally want one.

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(found via MONSTER MUNCH)

I must own this shirt

Helvetica Neue UltraLight. You sexy thing.
This shirt is so me, I might've thought I designed it.

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