It looks like a new marketing trend… At least two well-known brands use the concept of “Do It Yourself” projects made by their social media followers and website visitors. Both Hermès and Moleskine encourage their fans to take a break during a busy day and play with paper, glue and scissors. Why are they doing that?
Designer’s Notes
5 Unusual Postal Stamps
The National Postal Museum keeps many treasures… These five American stamps are a great source of inspiration for modern designers. Which one is your favorite?
The Daily Routines Of The World’s Most Famous Creative People
Did you know that Immanuel Kant worked only four hours a day? This interesting infographic shows sixteen daily schedules of famous composers, scientists and writers… Click here to see the details of the image above.
Christmas in 1913
I always wondered how people celebrated Christmas a hundred years ago, without iPads, Instagram and Skype… That’s why I’ve spent some time digging through photo archives. I hope you will enjoy this back in time journey. Happy Holidays!
Japanese Stationery: Modern Etiquette
Japan has turned the practice of writing letters into an art form. In Japan, correspondence rules are different, and long letters are appreciated. If you send a New Year’s card, the word “年賀” (which means “New Year’s greetings”) should be written in red on the front side of an envelope. In this case, a post office will hold your letter and deliver it on January 1st (because New Year’s cards shouldn’t arrive before New Year’s Day).