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Thoughts on Icograda

amanda — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:00:23 +0000

We had a great time in Vancouver, learning about the value of design (or rather, design currency).

Things that stuck with us from the Icograda conference:

- We (as designers) are culture makers

- In design, we can balance traditional values with contemporary lifestyle in a beautiful way

- The value of design is in feeling

- Let’s cultivate cultural richness rather than financial richness

- Designers need to redesign themselves constantly and with enthusiasum

- Embrace Delight, wonder, craft, curiosity, imagination,and joy

hello luggage!

kristin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:16:30 +0000

I will be taking a relaxing vacation to Mexico in a couple of weeks and my jaw dropped when I came across Steamline Luggage today. My personal favorite line is The Editor Series, I could definitely see myself arriving at the beach with this luggage in tow. I love the colours and the patterned lining, they definitely put some thought into the design of these bags.

Photos via Steamline Luggage

I shot the serif

amanda — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:37:24 +0000

A Monday funny, for the design geek in you.

Cheeseburger Cupcakes

amanda — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:59:21 +0000

KateDW

Smiley Sweets

We’re cooking up a fun new Christmas promotion here in Woodward-land. And surprise, surprise… its food related.

Most people know that the staff in this office enjoy either cooking, baking or eating (or all of the above)

Anyhow, while doing some research on flickr, I stumbled upon something completely random and wonderful. Cheeseburger cupcakes!

Hawaiian Holga

amanda — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:49:15 +0000

Dana and I are headed to Hawaii tomorrow! Here are some holga pictures I found on flickr that seem to capture the colour and atmosphere of surfer beach life. A life that we all secretly crave… right? Just a little bit? I don’t know how many clients called over today with a bon voyage, suggestion or well wish (thank you). I think they all wanted to come along…

I think I will bring my red holga along for the ride. We’re back on April 2nd!

Monochromatic

kristin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:00:49 +0000

How do you choose just one? Joanna Goddard wrote this article for New York Magazine about a group of New Yorkers who only wear one colour. It is fascinating to see how they are able to dress completely in one colour all the time! I think it definitely takes dedication to colour your shoes with custom ordered electric blue Sharpies.

(Photo by Tina Tyrell)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

kristin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:25:02 +0000

We wanted to take one last opportunity to thank all of our clients, supporters, suppliers and friends for another wonderful year!

Woodward Design will be taking a brief break over the holidays to celebrate with family, drink eggnog and recharge for the New Year. We will be back to business on January 5. Look forward to seeing or hearing from you in 2009!

Cheers!

woodward design pumpkin carving

amanda — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:58:21 +0000

We carved pumpkins to celebrate Halloween and decorate the front steps!

Can you guess who did each one?

welcome to the birdhouse!

amanda — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:08:54 +0000

Welcome to our new blog!

Things are a little sparse around here at the moment but we hope to fill this space with juicy morsels very soon. Our plan is to inform clients, peers and friends about the happenings at our studio, featured projects, inspirations, DIY, how to’s and more.

The photo above is the sign that hangs out front of our home studio. For those of you that are not familiar with our company, we work out of a cozy house in Old Strathcona. We love having clients over for coffee/tea and chatting at our kitchen table. This is just how we’ve always rolled. I often get the impression that our clients enjoy getting away from the hustle of work and spending time in our space.

I hope you’ll come back to the Woodward birdhouse in the coming weeks to discover what might develop!