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File: December 2009

Sketchbook_perfume_09

We were appointed by D2 magazine to do the illustrations for a cover story on perfume.
On our first meeting I presented these sketches – pastels on coloured paper. Although well received, there were expressed concerns about the “crudeness” of the sketches – admittedly, there was a certain “art-schoolish” flair to them (which I thought were [...]

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2009-12-16 :: maria // Commando Group + analogue + design
Tree Kings

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The birch veneer rack made for Cathrine Kullberg’s Christmas mini lampshades is now standing on the sales desk of Vitra’s Norwegian concept store. Quite flattering actually, as they very seldom sell non-Vitra products. Big up to Cathrine!  (The mini lampshades are a great tip for a last minutes Christmas gift by the way.)

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wrappingpaper

The new wrapping paper just arrived from the printers, and we are very happy. The print is inspired by the Flanellograf, once state of the art technology for storytelling in the kindergarten, and (surprisingly) still on the market. The pattern is colorful and naive, and suitable for any gift. Get it at Hunting Lodge.

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treehouse_03

First sketches for a new textile pattern made for Mette Møller. Inspiration is drawn from the 50’s song book “Syng med Barna” (Sing with the Children) and this strange little poem: Den som er liten og ikkje fer sove, han kan gå i skogen og byggja seg ei stove, ospelauv og bjørkelauv det skal han [...]

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2009-12-01 :: maria // illustration
Designers Christmas Fair

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Cecilie is again attending “Designernes Eget Julemarked” (Designers Christmas Fair) at DogA, and this year she also illustrated the invitation. She will be selling her calendars, prints, jewellry, and even mustaches. The fair is this weekend, 5th and 6th of December, and a perfect place to by unique christmas presents. If you are not in [...]

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