Design + Style : #9

I think what stands out to me about today's Design + Style combo is how strong they both are. Those letterforms + her eyebrows! So beautiful. A strong element goes a long way.

Design + Style

Spaces // Yas Imamura

I'm so excited to share another amazingly talented creative on today's Spaces feature. I'd like to introduce Yas Imamura, the illustrator and designer behind Quill & Fox. She creates the most beautiful illustrations and designs for her stationary shop - some of which will be sold in various Anthropologie stores soon!

Tell us about yourself as a creative.

Hi! My name is Yas Imamura. I make cards and stationery for my lil shop called Quill & Fox. 

Describe your creative journey.

I graduated from a marketing and graphic design background, but it was shortly after finishing school that I've gotten into illustration and fine art. I was very much motivated and set to work from home doing work that I love!

Share a little bit about your space.

I share the work room with my husband who also works from home. His table is  at the opposite side. I occupy most of it because of the nature of my work. I do all of my day to day things and design work at my desk. There is a table at another room in our house that I should use for production but I prefer to work here in the same room where everything is. I also love working on the floor (I'm one of those!).  I do a lot of my twining and packing near my shelves. The floor is the biggest table after all isn't it? 

What's your favorite thing about your space?

I should say my throw blanket because it keeps me warm and snug while burning through the midnight oil. It's unfortunately in the wash and wasn't in pictures. So another fave I should say is my mini hot-air balloon hanging on top of my printer. It was given to us by our friend Sheri as a wedding present (So awesome!!). I'm absolutely obsessed with looking at it.

What's one thing you think every creative needs in their space?

A distraction! Be it a small television, a scenic window, or a fun, lovable company like my husband. I think it's good to be organically distracted by things and to have some kind of respite when our brain has been zoning in too much on work. Distraction helps me a lot in my creative thought process. As long as it's not Facebook (Ha!). 

Thanks Yas for sharing your workspace with us!

Photos by her husband, Andrew Imamura.

Design + Style : #8

How perfectly geometric is this week's Design + Style combo? The design, from Geometry Daily - a site chalk full of daily geometric designs. And that girls dress is so amazing - with all those layered pleats.

T&Cake

I'm seriously loving this identity job by Build for T&Cake. How perfect is the scalloped edge as if there is a bite out of the logo? Not to mention the type choice - so playful and perfect. 

Spaces // Jennifer Young

Today's Spaces comes from the very talented Jennifer Young of I Art U. Jennifer is an amazing photographer and blogger, as I'm sure you can tell.

How beautiful is her space?

Tell us about yourself as a creative.

Hi! I’m Jennifer Young, lifestyle photographer and blogger over at I ART U. Taking photos and blogging fills up most of my time these days.

Describe your creative journey.

I have always been the creative type but my career as a photographer started within the last couple of years. I studied music my entire life (got my Masters in Clarinet Performance!) but a recent move to the central coast (San Luis Obispo, CA) helped me transition into and pursue photography. I’ve always wanted to be photographer!

Share a little bit about your space.

Let’s be honest, my workspace doesn’t always look this neat, but I thought I’d tidy it up a bit for all of you! I work best in a clean and uncluttered space filled with things I love. My husband built all of the shelving units, which is amazing to not only store and organize my many books, magazines, and photos, but to display current things that inspire me. I love the workstation below the main shelving unit, which was built for working on projects or to use as a laptop station. My desk was a $5 thrift store find—sanded and refinished by my husband as well. He’s amazing!

What's your favorite thing about your space?

My favorite thing about my space is that it changes so frequently--from the vignettes and books, to the images displayed, to the light that changes from season to season.

What's one thing you think every creative needs in their space?

I think it’s important to have something in your space that represents growth and change. For me, it’s natural light and plants.

Check out Jennifer's blog I Art U, as well as her photography blog. You can also follow her on Twitter.

Thanks Jennifer!

*Photos by Jennifer Young

Arlina Rose

Here's a peak at some recent work I did for a friend of mine. Arlina Rose is a photographer based in Texas, creating some really beautiful images. If you live in her area, you need to work with her - she is so sweet and you'll love her. Branding included a logo and blog - stay tuned, there will be more to come as we are currently working on her business cards.

Design + Style : #7

I love how these two go together. Maybe it's the line in the "Loop" logo that is similar to the lines in her shirt, or it's the simple yet elegant touches that get me.

Design + Style