Meshu Map Jewellery is SO COOL

OK, this concept and the resulting jewellery are SO FREAKIN' COOL.  Meshu will create a graphic based on geographical points, and then make it in to earrings, necklaces, cufflinks, and more.  It could be all the places you lived as a kid, the stops on your honeymoon, the cities you visited on your first trip to Europe, or all the places you want to visit before you die.  Meaningful without being in-your-face kitchy, the designs are modern and stylish - not words you would normally associate with such a keepsake.  I love the personal subtlety. You can read more about the interface here or plot your own design here. The mind boggles.  What an amazing gift - and would it not be an awesome tattoo?

Found on a Fast Co. Design article by Mark Wilson.

Wicked New Blog: Pen & Ink

I love the idea of tattoos - not the butterfly on the ankle kind, but the meaningful artwork on your body forever kind.  Being a commitment-phobe, I am pretty certain that a tattoo is not a good idea for me, but I obsess over which one I should get just the same.  (Don't worry Mom, I am also afraid of pain... and needles... and "forever"... you're good.)

It's the story behind them that makes all the difference - even the ubiquitous chinese characters can be beautiful with the right story.  Did you guys watch Miami Ink?  I was addicted.  Oh and you may have noticed that I love sketches, and handwritten typography, and fascinating, funny people.  And I ADORE Wendy MacNaughton.  So I am pretty sure my next blog obsession is going to be Pen & Ink, written and illustrated by Wendy and Isaac Fitzgerald.  Thank you, thank you DesignWorkLife for bringing it to my attention!  Take a look at the awesomeness:

AMAZING.  I want more, I could look these forever.  And Kate, I think you should submit.