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I'm a graphic and interactive designer. I live in New York City, but frequent Los Angeles. This is where I toss my ridiculous ideas, conversations, inspirations, etc. I can be reached at info@ashleysimko.com
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Feb 06
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Coure by Liviana Osti… Drawing on the design world’s current fascination with anatomy, the Cuore (Heart) carafe presents a beautiful, if not slightly unsettling, view of the fragility of the human body. The piece, designed by Liviana Osti, is composed of two carafes nestled in the form of a human heart. It is a reminder that one should drink as much water as wine. (via)

Coure by Liviana Osti…

Drawing on the design world’s current fascination with anatomy, the Cuore (Heart) carafe presents a beautiful, if not slightly unsettling, view of the fragility of the human body. The piece, designed by Liviana Osti, is composed of two carafes nestled in the form of a human heart. It is a reminder that one should drink as much water as wine. (via)

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Warm Red Mulled Wine concept by Designers Anonymous… A Christmas gift given to clients, suppliers and friends. The ‘Warm red’ Pantone chip becomes a gift box containing a bottle of ‘warming’ red mulled wine. The message printed on the bottle reads “Add a touch of colour to your cheeks this season, with a glass (or two) of mulled wine. Warmer wishes from Designers Anonymous. (via)

Warm Red Mulled Wine concept by Designers Anonymous…

A Christmas gift given to clients, suppliers and friends. The ‘Warm red’ Pantone chip becomes a gift box containing a bottle of ‘warming’ red mulled wine. The message printed on the bottle reads “Add a touch of colour to your cheeks this season, with a glass (or two) of mulled wine. Warmer wishes from Designers Anonymous. (via)

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Chelsea, New York… Home sweet (welcome) home.

Chelsea, New York… Home sweet (welcome) home.

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» 40 Wine Labels That’ll Delight You
Jan 30
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Shoes by Comme des Garçons Play, sand via Gaws…

Shoes by Comme des Garçons Play, sand via Gaws…

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“ I have never been in a natural place and felt that was a waste of time. I never have. And it’s a relief. If I’m walking around a desert or whatever, every second is worthwhile.
— Viggo Mortensen
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  • Simko: Do you think I'll get car sick on the dunes?
  • Schmidt: We can only hope so... I mean no.
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Photograph by James Nord… Our dune with a view.

Photograph by James Nord… Our dune with a view.

Jan 26
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“ People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
—  Dave Barry
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi…

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s design and construction ‘unites the world’, using artisans and materials from many countries including Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Greece and United Arab Emirates. More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned contracting companies took part in the construction of the Mosque. Natural materials were chosen for much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics. The design has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences. The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by both Mughal and Moorish design. Its archways are quintessentially Moorish and its minarets classically Arab. (via)

The mosque also houses the largest carpet in the world at 35 tons, 60,570 square feet and 2,268,000,000 knots.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates… If you look carefully, you’ll notice that the man in orange is actually restoring the tiny tiles of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s courtyard floor (which is considered to be the largest mosaic in the world).

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates… If you look carefully, you’ll notice that the man in orange is actually restoring the tiny tiles of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s courtyard floor (which is considered to be the largest mosaic in the world).

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  • Gaws: Simko, nice outfit. Margiela 09?
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