Paul Barnes, of Commercial Type, began his St. Louis Design Week talk with a quote:
It's not just about the money, it's not just about the art. It was fascinating to hear his perspective on running Commercial Type, and how he works with Christian Schwartz in their offices in New York and London. A longtime Vanity Fair reader, I loved learning about the process of developing typefaces for their brand, and this was just one example from their impressive list of clients. The historical influences in Commercial Type's work are undeniable, but what is rooted in the classical becomes expressive and modern in personal work like Dala Prisma. I love how their employees get one day a week to step away from client work and explore. I found the entire talk inspiring, thanks STLDW for bringing in such an interesting speaker!
STL Design Week | Aaron Draplin
One of the highlights of Saint Louis Design Week was hearing Aaron Draplin speak. Not only did his sense of humor make his talk entertaining, he was very humble about the success he has had as a designer. Aaron at one point stated he has been called a "raging sentimentalist," a quality that does seem to shine through in his work. If you ever get the chance, don't miss the opportunity for an entertaining hour or two listing to Aaron. There is also a great interview with him on Designboom. It's a few years old, but definitely worth the read. Thanks for a great evening STLDW and Mr. Draplin!
STL Design Week | Terrarium Workshop
Yesterday I had a chance to participate in my first Saint Louis Design Week event, a Terrarium Workshop! This workshop took place at Flowers and Weeds, located on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. Jessica Douglass's fantastic greenhouse is located behind The Heirloom Room, an equally fantastic antique shop. I had a wonderful time making my very own terrarium and taking a multitude of pictures around the space. If you find yourself on Cherokee Street don't miss out on visiting both!
