The Urban Forest Project — Call for Entries

This is an Open Call for you to plant and participate in The Urban Forest Project! If you are a Washington, DC metropolitan designer or artist you are invited to take part in this exciting education and environmental initiative.

This spring, The Urban Forest Project, a global public arts and environmental initiative, will plant 100 street banners designed by local designers and students in the downtown Washington, DC area. Each banner will use the form of, or metaphor for, a tree to make powerful visual statements about the environment. Together they'll create a forest of thoughtful images in the heart of the nation's capitol. Once the banners come down from the light poles, the artwork will be repurposed into tote bags for purchase. Proceeds from the sales of the tote bags will go to non-profit environmental efforts that will aid Washington, DC in being a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city.

Interested and ready to begin? Visit www.aigadc.org or www.ufp-dc.com to learn more. But hurry, submissions are due December 18, 2009. |DBK

Will Travel with Serif

Whoa. This tote is a beauty. Enjoy the long weekend
(those of you who are stateside). [via swissmiss] |DBK

Gobble Gobble

Happy pre-Turkey Day! I'm all about this promotional poster for Cooks of Crocus Hill. [via flickrdesign.com] |DBK

Tis the Season

These gorgeous gift wrap papers caught my eye this morning on Felt & Wire. Designed by Loop, an eco-conscious stationery and textile brand based in Philadelphia, this paper hits all the right notes—simple, modern, organic, and hand-drawn. What a great way to jump-start all that wrapping this season. |DBK

What's Your Type?

These Letterpress Type Keychains made me look twice. There's something funky and interesting about them.Gazin Design also makes lightweight necklaces out of old letterpress blocks. [via oh, hello friend] |DBK

Barbara and Antony

Love black and magenta wedding invitations? I do! These alluring pieces are by Antony Wilcock. [via FPO]|DBK

Dirty Hands

This poster by Roland Tiangco is pretty awesome. Check out the sequence of unfolding it on his website. [viaFleuron] |DBK

SALTAF 2009

I'm looking forward to attending this year's South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival (SALTAF) in Washington, DC tomorrow. I was asked to design the promotional materials for the event a few weeks ago, and it's hard to believe that it's already time for the event. The event is free and takes place at the National Museum of Natural History from 10am to 5:30pm. There will be South Asian authors and directors giving talks, signing books, and screening films. For more details, check out www.saltaf.org.
Oh, on a side note, I didn't experiment with the Yudu last weekend, Halloween surprisingly took a lot out of me. The plan is back on for this weekend. |DBK