How to stay up to date with the latest from the Design World. The Design Directory!


As a design blogger and student of architecture/design I am on the constant search for new and innovative products, designs and also the people behind them!

I should have done this a while ago, but today I finally went out of my way to create my blogroll and links page and I thought it would be worth while sharing it with you!

Before I begin, If you don’t already use a reader, I’m personally using google reader which is pretty solid.

Why would I want to use Google Reader?

The amount of information on the web is rapidly increasing. Google Reader helps you keep up with it all by organizing and managing all the content you’re interested in. Instead of continuously checking your favorite sites for updates, you can let Google Reader do it for you. From news sites to your friends’ blogs, Google Reader helps you keep up-to-date with all the online information that matters most to you.

All you need is a google account, and away you go…!

… I have developed my own little DesignTavern built Directory – It is comprised of a list of blogs and sites that I regularly visit! and certainly think are worth while checking!

Keeping up to date with the latest news is important and it’s amazing what you pick up even if you scan through a few articles every day – these are the blogs and sites that inspire my design thinking..

cover (image via DeclanTM on Flickr)

Design Blogs And Communities directory list #1 – 21/12/2008
(all screenshots were taken at this date)

2modern
2modern design Talk

“We provide a wide-range of views and commentary focused on contemporary design. Contributors to the blog are designers, manufacturers, editors, retailers, architects and consumers. Some contributors enjoy a large spectrum of the modern lifestyle, others are focused on specific niches or topics like: modern lighting, contemporary art, innovative architecture, etc. Some of us spend most of their time at tradeshows, viewing the latest designs, others spend their time in a studio in overalls and paint. The common denominator is that this carefully selected group of individuals weave a special fabric we call the 2Modern Design Talk blog.”

A great starting point, 2modern Design Talk has a wide range of design products in their store and also on their blog – It has everything you might think of from storage units to fashion, books to outdoor music. 2modern has a bit of everything.

apartment therapy
Apartment Therapy

“Saving the world, one room at a time”
A home and interior design site – Dedicated to decking out your home with the latest furnishings and products – A great place for inspiration if you’re thinking of re-decorating or just looking to jazz up your nest.

better living through design
Better Living Through Design

“Better Living Through Design is an online resource for people interested in great design.”
Better Living Through Design is a great place to check out if you’re looking for gifts for friends, family (and YOURSELF!) All that is featured on the site is for sale – a bit of a one stop shop for the design orientated!

cool hunting
Cool Hunting

“Cool Hunting is a daily update on ideas and products in the intersection of art, design, culture and technology, and features weekly videos that get an inside look at the people who create them..” a collection of “stuff we like” from writers and users – great for finding the fun and quirky stuff that lurks the internet.

core77
Core 77

“Since 1995 Core77.com has served a devoted global audience of industrial designers ranging from students through seasoned professionals. Core77 publishes articles, discussion forums, an extensive event calendar, hosts portfolios, job listings, a database of design firms, schools, vendors and services. Core77 provides a gathering point for designers and enthusiasts alike by producing design competitions, lecture series, parties, and exhibits.”

Core 77 has it all going on, on top of being a blog they also have their own little community – They are involved in everything you might think of revolving around design – It was my first port of call when looking for blogging inspiration. They have their own in house competitions, a job seeker page and all you could think of!

daily serving
Daily Serving

“DailyServing was conceived as a central site for art lovers to visit daily to find resources and updates on happenings within the Contemporary Arts. Designed to be a dynamic source of information sharing, directly leading to countless sources of exciting information about our daily features, DS is revolutionizing how art lovers interact with and receive arts information.”

Daily Serving Is my source for keeping up to date with contemporary art (and design) they have all the goings on in the art world along with interviews, articles and reviews.

design addict
Design Addict

“..your resource for modern, post-modern and contemporary design of the 20th-21st centuries where you’ll find information on designers and producers, on furniture, lighting, dinnerware and accessories.

Design Addict is the leading design portal online, targeting the international community of design professionals and private consumers. Founded in 1998, Design Addict has witnessed brilliant rise during the past years. Thanks to its permanent wish to respond in the best possible way to users’ expectations, Design Addict has succeeded in imposing itself as the undeniable international leader of information websites in the field of product design.”

Another well established, big fish, design blog – The team over at design addict can boast forums, blog, shop and not to mention a huge readership.

design milk
Design Milk

“Design Milk is not a retail shop, nor do we sell anything from this website. We try to direct you to a website with every post, so that you can inquire directly.”

On top of the blog-front (which brings readers great art and design products from around the world) Design Milk also have an extensive Design Directory which is chockers with links for artists, designers and everything you can think of in the creative field.

design mind
Design Mind

“..Design Mind; Our mission is to share the best in form and function that the design world has to offer. We believe that in this mass production society, providing alternative ways to express oneself contributes to an aesthetically oriented culture. We encourage you to always look closely and critically with an eye toward the uncommon.”

The gang over at Design Mind has a lot of great content on display; but one would particularly hit Design Mind when looking for unique gifts, specifically jewelry! (A jewelry designer is behind the scenes) check it out!

design verb
Design Verb

“Designverb covers elements in design that excite, inspire, captivate, and rattle our goofy creative minds through curious and refreshing finds in art, design, technology, food, culture, experiences, lifestyles, entertainment, and all the other mind-provoking ideas that come with it!”

Aaron from Design Verb always has a bit of fun on display – Usually some interesting videos he’s found via youtube.

dezeen
Dezeen

Time says of Dezeen: “This online magazine provides an in-depth look at the latest news from top designers and architects around the world.” Not only “top” designers and architects, we’d like to add.

A real mover and shaker, Dezeen is one of the leading sites when it comes to design, it’s rapid growth is a good indication of the quality of products shown – dezeen.com is now pushing 1.75 million viewers since late 2006!

inhabitat
Inhabitat

Inhabitat.com is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.

The hippies of the design world; the Inhabitat team are big on eco design; they’re a great source for green thinking and ideas. They also have a shop worth visiting for all your tree hugging needs!

mochatini
Mochatini

“Mochatini is an eco-friendly design blog about interior and exterior spaces. Spaces that are contemporary, creative, handmade, budget conscious and personalized. Mochatini supports green, eco-friendly, sustainable design and living practices.”

Mochatini is compiled by the lovely Manvi, “a creative entrepreneur and blogger dedicated to improving the human quality of life through good design.” Manvi’s site has a great collection of home knick knacks – and some great interior design news, opinion and she also runs some fun competitions!

thedesignfiles
The Design Files

“The Design Files is a collection of creative people, places and products from Melbourne and beyond. I update daily, and interview some of Australia’s most talented designers, artists and creative professionals every week.”

I love to check in at the Design Files often, although Melbourne specific it also has some great interviews and articles worth checking out. It’s also got a nice personal touch as Lucy the author will often go out and take her own photos rather than recycling what is already on the net.

I think that’s enough to keep you going a little while and hopefully widen your design reading – over the next few weeks I hope to expand the list and am I looking to put together my own little Design Directory – Where artists, designers, architects, bloggers and all creative professionals can submit their site and services. This is just a portion of the blogs I have in my google reader (I read a lot of articles..!)

If you would like your blog to get a mention or you know a site worth sharing, please flick me an email ! and ill look to including it in the next directory post! remember, I’m at admin@designtavern.com!

2,887 Comments

  1. tinyurl.com says:

    Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it.
    Look advanced to far added agreeable from you!
    By the way, how can we communicate?

  2. tinyurl.com says:

    Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
    you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your web
    site is magnificent, as well as the content!

  3. Tracee says:

    I’m gone to tell my little brother, that he should also pay a quick visit this webpage on regular basis to
    get updated from most up-to-date news update.

  4. bit.ly says:

    Have you ever considered writing an ebook or guest authoring on other blogs?
    I have a blog based on the same topics you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my visitors would enjoy your
    work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to shoot me an e-mail.

  5. Maria says:

    certainly like your web-site however you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts.

    Several of them are rife with spelling issues and I to find it very bothersome to tell the reality however I will surely come back again.

  6. bit.ly says:

    I used to be suggested this blog by my cousin.
    I’m not certain whether this submit is written by him as nobody else understand such specific about my difficulty.

    You are wonderful! Thanks!

  7. tinyurl.com says:

    great issues altogether, you just gained a brand new reader.

    What could you suggest in regards to your post that you made a few days in the past?
    Any certain?

  8. Gwen says:

    What i do not understood is in truth how you’re no longer really a lot more well-liked
    than you might be now. You’re very intelligent.
    You understand therefore significantly in terms of this subject, produced me in my opinion believe it from a lot of various angles.
    Its like women and men aren’t fascinated until it is something to accomplish with Woman gaga!

    Your individual stuffs outstanding. Always take care of it
    up!

  9. This is a good tip especially to those new to the blogosphere.
    Simple but very accurate info… Appreciate your sharing this one.
    A must read post!

  10. Clarence says:

    Everything is very open with a very clear clarification of the issues.
    It was truly informative. Your site is useful. Thank you for sharing!

  11. Marcelo says:

    I was curious if you ever considered changing the layout of your website?

    Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.

    But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people
    could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having
    1 or 2 pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?

  12. tinyurl.com says:

    Hello there! I just want to give you a big thumbs up for the
    great info you have here on this post. I will be
    coming back to your blog for more soon.

  13. Patti says:

    It is actually a great and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you just shared this useful
    information with us. Please keep us informed like this.
    Thanks for sharing.

  14. Samara says:

    Hey very nice web site!! Man .. Beautiful .. Wonderful .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally?
    I am satisfied to find a lot of helpful information right here in the post, we need work out extra strategies
    in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . .
    . .

  15. You have made some good points there. I looked on the web
    to learn more about the issue and found most
    people will go along with your views on this site.

  16. tinyurl.com says:

    Why viewers still use to read news papers when in this technological world
    everything is available on net?

  17. Amee says:

    What’s up colleagues, fastidious post and fastidious arguments commented at this
    place, I am really enjoying by these.

  18. Noe says:

    I like the valuable info you provide in your articles.
    I’ll bookmark your blog and check again here regularly.
    I am quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here!
    Good luck for the next!

  19. tinyurl.com says:

    With havin so much content and articles do you ever
    run into any problems of plagorism or copyright infringement?
    My blog has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either authored myself
    or outsourced but it appears a lot of it is popping it
    up all over the internet without my authorization. Do you
    know any methods to help reduce content from being stolen? I’d certainly appreciate it.

  20. Magnolia says:

    Hello I am so happy I found your website, I really found you by error,
    while I was researching on Aol for something else, Anyhow I
    am here now and would just like to say thank you for a tremendous post and a all round interesting blog (I also
    love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all at the moment but I have book-marked it and also added in your RSS feeds, so
    when I have time I will be back to read a lot more,
    Please do keep up the fantastic jo.

  21. Micheline says:

    Everyone loves what you guys tend to be up too. This kind of clever
    work and exposure! Keep up the very good works guys I’ve included you guys
    to blogroll.

  22. Wilbur says:

    Hi there Dear, are you in fact visiting this web page regularly,
    if so after that you will definitely get good experience.

  23. tinyurl.com says:

    Pretty part of content. I simply stumbled upon your web site and in accession capital to assert that I get actually enjoyed
    account your blog posts. Any way I will be subscribing to your feeds or even I success you get right
    of entry to consistently rapidly.

  24. Armando says:

    What’s up it’s me, I am also visiting this website on a regular basis, this site is truly pleasant
    and the viewers are truly sharing pleasant thoughts.

  25. Jewell says:

    Marvelous, what a webpage it is! This weblog presents valuable
    information to us, keep it up.

  26. Jonah says:

    I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put
    in penning this blog. I really hope to view the same high-grade blog posts
    from you in the future as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has inspired
    me to get my very own website now ;)

  27. Jaunita says:

    This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.
    I have joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more
    of your wonderful post. Also, I have shared your site in my social networks!

  28. Alvin says:

    Thank you for some other informative site. The place else may just I am getting that kind of info written in such an ideal approach?
    I’ve a undertaking that I am just now working on, and I’ve been at the look out for such information.

  29. Carrie says:

    Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog posts.

    In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you
    write again very soon!

  30. tinyurl.com says:

    I really like looking through an article that will make men and women think.

    Also, many thanks for permitting me to comment!

  31. tinyurl.com says:

    I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your sites really
    nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back later.

    Cheers

  32. tinyurl.com says:

    What i don’t understood is if truth be told how you’re now not actually a lot more well-liked
    than you may be now. You’re so intelligent. You recognize therefore significantly in relation to this
    matter, made me individually imagine it from numerous various angles.
    Its like men and women are not interested except it’s one
    thing to do with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs great. At all
    times care for it up!

  33. Vanessa says:

    Wow, incredible blog layout! How long have you been running a
    blog for? you make blogging glance easy. The entire glance
    of your site is wonderful, as neatly as the content!

  34. German says:

    Thank you, I have just been looking for info about this topic for a long time and yours is the best
    I’ve discovered till now. However, what in regards
    to the conclusion? Are you sure in regards to the supply?

  35. When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails
    with the same comment. Is there any way you
    can remove me from that service? Thanks a lot!

  36. Unquestionably believe that which you said. Your favorite justification appeared to be on the net the simplest thing to be aware of.
    I say to you, I certainly get irked while people consider worries that they
    plainly don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects ,
    people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more.

    Thanks

  37. Camilla says:

    Greetings! Quick question that’s entirely off topic.
    Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly?
    My website looks weird when viewing from my iphone 4.
    I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to fix this problem.
    If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks!

  38. I’m curious to find out what blog system you are utilizing?
    I’m experiencing some small security issues with my latest website and I’d like
    to find something more safe. Do you have any suggestions?

  39. This paragraph offers clear idea for the new viewers of
    blogging, that genuinely how to do running a blog.

  40. Lloyd says:

    I every time spent my half an hour to read this
    website’s content everyday along with a mug of coffee.

  41. Very rapidly this web site will be famous among all blogging and
    site-building visitors, due to it’s fastidious content

  42. Annis says:

    Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having trouble locating it
    but, I’d like to send you an email. I’ve got some creative
    ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
    Either way, great website and I look forward
    to seeing it develop over time.

  43. tinyurl.com says:

    always i used to read smaller posts that as well clear their motive, and
    that is also happening with this paragraph which I
    am reading at this place.

  44. bit.ly says:

    Howdy! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I truly enjoy reading your posts.

    Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that go
    over the same subjects? Thanks!

  45. tinyurl.com says:

    Good day! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers?

    I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any suggestions?

  46. Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you writing this article plus the rest of the website is really good.

  47. tinyurl.com says:

    Hey! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok.
    I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new
    updates.

  48. Lilly says:

    Hi, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues.
    When I look at your website in Firefox, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some
    overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads
    up! Other then that, superb blog!

  49. It’s really very difficult in this full of activity life
    to listen news on Television, thus I just use world wide web for that reason, and get the most up-to-date news.

  50. Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this post plus the rest of the site is
    also really good.

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.

Rex The Stray – underground dog comic

Rex The Stray, an underground comic about a deviant runaway dog styled by illustrator Christian Herr and writer Lee Noble.

www.rexthestray.com

And Drunk Dial Rex, on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14CVGGD3xf8

Illustrator Marylou Farue

Work from Marylou Faure, an illustrator living in London.

more at www.maryloufaure.com

Illustrator Joel Mackenzie

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelmackenzie/ Details »

Captain Feline – Blending Pop Culture with Cats

felineship

Captain Feline employs anthropomorphism to blend pop culture with cats. The results are a collection of fun t-shirts and limited edition art prints – purr-fect for displaying a combined love of cats and cult movie characters! Whilst the debut t-shirt illustrations by Dave are inspired by cult and classic movie characters, the team plan to increase the range to feature other pop culture icons as they grow and expand.

http://www.captainfeline.com Details »

Vertigo

vertigo

via: www.tradclyffe.co.uk

Insekta

insekta-03

Insekta is a collection designed by Italian studio Kreativehouse. Details »