Origami + Ribbon = Oribbon

Photo credit: Kamigu

Sometimes a craft product comes along that's so unique, so inspiring, it stops me in my tracks. Today that craft is Oribbon.  Oribbon is a strip of sticker ribbon that's scored so you can easily fold it into geometric shaped ribbons.  The ribbons can then be applied to gifts and such.  Below is video so you can see the craft in action.  Tell me what you think.

Back to School Desktop Wallpaper

In the spirit of back to school season I thought I would share this cute desktop wallpaper by Naho Ogawa.  You can get the free download on Naho's site.  Naho is a freelance designer living in Tokyo an has a delightful site worth checking out. Some of her work includes designing illustrations for Anna Sui.  She also has a daily life blog you might enjoy.

Thank you Naho for letting me share your illustrations.

Japanese Design Within Reach

Illustration by Naho Ogawa

Ever discover a really unique product from Japan you just have to have?  Only there's just one problem,  the product is only available in Japan and you don't live in or near Japan.  Look no further, your Japanese design coveting days are over.  Spoon & Tamago have found a solution to the problem by offering flash sales.  Each week they will offer a product that is usually exclusive to Japan.

This week they're offering these silicon polar ice cups.  They'll be available to purchase up till June 24th.  Then something new will be up for grabs. Fun!

Even if you're not interested in the flash sales, I recommend visiting Spoon & Tamago.  Primarily, it's a blog dedicated to sharing about all aspects of Japanese design.  I've been following the site for years now and can always count on them posting something unique and inspiring.