brett coelho

designer: brett coelho
photos via: brettcoelho.com
comments: brett studied graphic design and then in 2004 he started focusing full time on his art. he describes his art as "collecting objects whose color or texture interest me... celebrating the ordinary and finding beauty in the most unlikely of places". he has an amazing collection of pieces from wall art to sculpture and furniture that combine his use of found materials with complex, modular compositions. he also collaborates with interior designers and architects on wall coverings/installations. check out his website for more examples of his work. i like that his graphic design studies come out in his focus and use of type and composition.

butter stool, designbythem

item: butter stool
designers: sarah gibson & nicholas karlovasitis of designbythem, australia
material: 100% post consumer recycled materials, mostly recycled milk containers.
photos via: designbythem
comments: as shown in the last photo, this stool starts out as one flat piece that is folded together and assembled. nice. it is stackable, comes in a variety of colors and can be used indoors or outdoors. designbythem is a multidisciplinary design firm that takes on varied client work as well as developing their own products. they are focused on simple but playful designs, environmentally focused materials and locally made products. check out their website for more of their interesting work.