Name of Designer : Andrej Statskij
Company : Andrej Statskij Design Studio
Country : Lithuania
E-mail : andrej.statskij@gmail.com
Web-site : www.andrejstatskij.jimdo.com

Products name : GREEN = TECH 1 and 2

Product description : GREEN = TECH is brand-new furniture collection created by designer Andrej Statskij. GREEN = TECH conception combine glass / or acrylic / furniture with plants / natural or artificial box-trees / in a unique products where furniture and plants have common design idea and even form of furniture and plants correspond to the each other.GREEN = TECH products always like indivisible art-objects where furniture and plants can not exist without each other. GREEN = TECH 1 and 2 is first products in GREEN = TECH collection.

Chrome Hearts sunglasses top’s the cake when it comes to extraordinary styles! Chrome Hearts sunglasses is a designer brand that was founded many years ago by a motorcycle enthusiast. It took that motorcycle enthusiast 19 months to design the first collection of Chrome hearts sunglasses.

It was 19 months of designing and developing one of the best flawless products out today. The precise detailing on the Chrome Hearts sunglasses is just one of the reasons Chrome Hearts sunglasses are an expensive brand, but well worth the money fore sure! (more…)

For approximately the last eight years I have been doing web design work for various companies, organizations, people, and non-profits. Through the years I’ve learned many lessons and have become better by analyzing my past work and determining areas where I can improve not only my designs but also my interactions with clients. What I’d like to share with you today are a few best practices that I learned the hard way. Hopefully by you reading these, you will be cognizant of them and thus not have to learn them the hard way.

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Hot Snow recently finished four cover designs for Minerva Kustannus publishing house. Made in short schedule to meet the deadline of sales catalogue, these designs yet representing of our way to do our job: with maximum quality and attention to client’s needs.

My personal favorite is a cover for Minä, Adolf ja Josif (Me, Adolf and Josef) by Raimo Kojo, where design is very compliment with the spirit of the book, and graphic style is subtle yet controversial.

Our reach experience in book illustration gave a nesessary professional look for the cover for Elämänmuutos - Hyppy uudelle uralle (Change of life - jup to the new carrer) by Salla Korpela.

The character of memiories and adventures is reflected by look of Turkiskauppiaana intiaanireservaatissa (As fur trader in indian reservation) by Einar Odd.

Use of active layout and strong photo enforced the meaning of Sinulla on vain yksi elämä (You have only one life) by Pekka Hämäläinen.

You welcome to see these and other works of Hot Snow in “Print” page of our online portfolio.

The coatrack ’superemma’ is a homage to the classical trolleys and brings with its striking statement the joy of consumption into your house.The elaborate construction of the chronium-plated steel framework creates the basic for jolly hanging up. Also fashion accessory and umbrellas find their place at the coatrack ’superemma’.

’superemma’ is availlable in two dimensions. The small coatrack composed of two segments is 60 cm wide and the large coatrack composed of three segments is 88 cm wide. Furthermore the hooks are availlable in three different colours. So you have the choice between lightgrey, blue and green.

Further grafical material and information to this product you will also find at our web site. Visit us at www.maigrau.com

about maigrau:

‘maigrau’ is a new design brand established 2007 by the designers Alex Stamminger and Nik Back. Since then the young label is occupied with designing products from the range of furniture, living accessories and lights. Beside the designing of products ‘maigrau’ lets manufacture the own drafts of producing enterprises in Germany.

Products of ‘maigrau’ are inovative and sustainable. They speak a clear language which results from the logic of the function and the material. The soul of the products is embodied by the ease of the shape and the high quality of the used materials.

From the makers of DESIGN 21, a new online design competition and marketplace called Social Designer

Social Designer strives to spark new thinking about the issues that matter most by encouraging the design community to create fun, socially-relevant graphics for tees, totes and other goods. We do this by holding design competitions to create products that support meaningful causes – all winning designs will be available here – and by selling goods with social or environmental value.

VOTE NOW For your favorite t-shirt design in our Animal Crackers competition. Voting closes Tuesday April 21.

CALL FOR ENTRIES For our Peace Out competition – enter to win $2000 and your design made into a tee or tote! Entries close Monday April 20.

Click here for details! www.socialdesigner.com

This shelf concept created by Måns Salomonsen, Swedish design student on Stenebyskolan, under the Gothenburg University.

Måns says about it:

It’s obvious to see where I got my inspiration from, the heartbeat. The shape was of particular interest to me and I wanted to create a piece of furniture from it. I wanted to create something out of a common shape that everyone knows and can relate to. The shelf is a mix of wall art, just as a showoff object in itself. And it is good as storage for some magazines that you like and also provide some flat areas where you can display objects, for example a photo frame or a small sculpture. The thin side surface is painted with fluorescent paint that glows in the dark and creates a shining “pulse-line”.

Hope to get it produced soon..

See more at salomonsen.se

The most crucial advantage one can have for his or her business, if a successful Web site. A successful Web site is one that has eye-pleasing layouts, easy navigation, decorative graphics, and the appropriate amount of information of one’s potential clients and customers. One could own a very successful company, but if that business cannot be found on the World Wide Web, often customers and clients will seek one’s competitors that have a thriving Web site.

In this day and age, one’s form of credibility is one’s Web site, but a Web site also gives one’s clientele constant access to one’s company, which greatly benefits one’s company. This allows clients to be able to read and learn more about what one’s company offers and its references.

So, if Web sites are this important, how can one find a good Web designer? Let us step this up. How can one find a high-quality, skillful, exceptional Web designer?

Honesty is what one must look for first. If a Web designer’s fees are dreadfully high, then the designer cares more about what is in it for him or her. If designing a Web site is one’s passion, then it is astounding to pay an outrageous fee. Look for a Web designer that offers practical prices for his or her work, because realistic prices mean the designer enjoys his or her work.

Enthusiasm is the next important thing. The Web creator that one chooses must show sincere interest and attention to his or her client’s business and the general works of it. When speaking with a potential Web designer, notice if he or she only talks about what he or she can do and does not ask any questions about one’s business. Even a gifted Web designer cannot make a Web site that will show one’s passion about one’s business he or she knows little about. Enthusiasm is necessary for the Web designer to have about his or her client’s business.

Then, creativity is the next most important thing. No matter what one’s business is, there will always be competition. This makes it necessary for one to have a Web designer that is capable of creating an appealing design and layout. If a Web designer says, “You should use this layout. Everyone else is,” red flags should go up. If one is trying to attract new customers and clients, then no one really wants “what everyone else has.” Do not settle for ordinary, when it is the extraordinary that gets the business in our economy.

So when seeking out a Web designer for one’s business, one should pay special attention to a Web designer’s honesty, enthusiasm and creativity. Each of these attributes play a large part in the overall design of one’s business or even personal Web site.

Each one of the new Comic Wallets are a totally unique design. Made using a page from a recycled comic book, means that no two wallets are exactly the same.

These funky wallets are available in a small version for loose change and tickets and a larger version which can hold a passport, travel documents or paperwork.

The Comic Wallets are manufactured by people who are mentally disabled between the ages of 20-60 as part of a rehabilitation process. For many this is their first job and their only chance to lead a normal life. The technique of the design combines handcraft with minimal machine work in accordance with the abilities and limitations of the individuals.

Also recently launched, the Tea Cup Stool designed by British designer Holly Palmer, is inspired by the images and ideas in the story of Alice in Wonderland.

Designed to look like a giant tea cup, this fun stool will appeal to the young and young at heart.

The Tea Cup Stools are available in several bold colours and are also suitable for use outdoors. They are guaranteed to brighten up the decor of any room - or outside space.

The Silver Tea Glass is a the perfect glass to use for serving mint or herbal teas.

Inspired by traditional Moroccan tea glasses, it will evoke images of sultry summer evenings as you warm yourself up with a glass of hot tea.

All these products available at www.mocha.uk.com

When making the decision to purchase vinyl or non-vinyl replacement windows, one can be faced with quite the tough decision. This is because there are several factors that go into making such a major purchase for your home. You have to take things such as color, efficiency, design, and your budget into consideration. You must find the right style and the right material so that your needs and the needs of your home are met.

What are the benefits?

There are quite a few benefits of vinyl replacement windows. Those benefits are: - They are stylish - They require very low maintenance - The color is made right into the material so that there is no fading or chipping - You do not have to scrape or paint - No sealing is required - They are friendlier to your budget - They come in a number of types, colors, and designs - They are very easy to install

If money is an issue, you do have a basic type or two that you can choose from so that you do not have to spend everything you have to make this improvement on your home. If money is not an issue, then there are even more efficient and artistic types that you can purchase. In other words, you can purchase vinyl replacement windows that match the overall architecture of your home.

But can’t you do just the same with other types of replacement windows? Of course you can, but the real question lies with your budget. One alternative is wood, which has its own set of pros. It does cost more, but it will add significantly to the value of your home. Wood does have more options and will be a better fit for the different home designs that exist. As a matter of fact, a lot of buyers will look at the types of windows within a home before they make their decision. This is because wood is very energy efficient.

The cons of vinyl replacement windows Although vinyl replacement windows are efficient when taking into consideration they are made out of vinyl, they are not as efficient as other types such as wood or metal. However, the newer styles that are being made by the major manufacturers are becoming more and more efficient, as they do when you pay more money.

Vinyl may also not be the solution for homes that are historic and need a bit of added comfort. Vinyl may not do the job for these types of homes, so something such as wood may be the perfect options. This isn’t saying that it isn’t possible for you to acquire vinyl replacement windows that can get the job done. You just have to be careful and mindful of what you’re purchasing and the effectiveness of it.

When it comes to wood, beauty does come at a cost. However, the main downfall is the amount of maintenance required to keep them looking good. Some styles also require you to seal them off frequently to make sure their energy efficiency is at its highest.

So when making your decision, evaluate everything. How much time can you dedicate to maintenance? What can you pay? Will the style you choose fit your home? All of these are very important when making your decision between vinyl and non-vinyl replacement windows. If you just go with whatever, then you may be biting off more than you can chew. If you can’t do the maintenance, then you may find that you’ll be replacing your replacement windows prematurely. That is definitely something you don’t want to have to do because that could be expensive.