As you can imagine, I am exposed to the design work of so many that some conclude it must be easy to forget who’s who and and sometimes it can be! Truth is, no matter how many illustrators and graphic designers that I find and feature here, I tend to remember them all (even if I forget their names!) because what I write about strikes a cord with me and so they stick in my mind like glue. And some, like EightHourDay, really stand out as exceptional and it’s then that I find myself revisiting the work that I love regularly to see what’s new — no doubt just as you do with the faves that you collect. Katie Kirk is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Minneapolis and with her husband, Nathan Strandberg, they own EightHourDay and if you’ve not seen their work before then perhaps they’ll become one of your favorites, too.
This multi-disciplinary design boutique has been raved about by Print Magazine, PDN Magazine, HOW Design, and Communication Arts. “Most often found either at the studio, the dog park or an antique shop they aspire for the designed life(style), a place where work, life and inspiration are all equal and integrated organically.” Above is just a glimpse inside of their portfolio… you can view more on their website, her illustration blog, or in their etsy shop where you can purchase some of the prints shown. Enjoy!
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May 12th, 2010 at 4:48 am
I really like the flowers against the black background! Now heading off to see if it’s on Etsy…
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May 12th, 2010 at 5:33 am
oh, this is really lovely.
love
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May 12th, 2010 at 8:39 am
So much goodness! Thanks for sharing Holly. I’m in love with everything.
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May 12th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Oh, these make me happy! That Alice in Wonderland print is such a unique take on the more traditional imagery. I also love when artists just put effort into capturing everyday life. I completely appreciate the more fantastical creations, too, but this kind forces you to appreciate the simple moments of your own reality.
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May 12th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Looks really nice!
Lovely.
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May 12th, 2010 at 10:15 am
wow these are stunning!! I love the colors and neatness in the design, very friendly and elegant at the same time!!!
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May 12th, 2010 at 10:19 am
I love the mid-century esthetic. It makes me nostalgic.
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May 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I love EightHourDay…one of my etsy favorites :)
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May 12th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I love her style! She’s one of mi favorites illustrator! Her “Buy Sell Diamonds” print is amazing!
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May 12th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
They’re fantastic! I have often wondered how you can possibly keep it all straight in your head – when I started researching for Natural History there were so many images and inspirations that I remembered from blogging but I couldn’t remember *where* I had seen things or how to retrace my steps. Now of course, I make a note of everything!
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May 12th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
gorgeous prints.
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May 12th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
The candy print is calling me – must go check out the Etsy shop…
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May 12th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Fantastic images!! I’m hosting yet another giveaway, would love it if you could join!
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May 12th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
SO in love with this new, to me, shop! So swooning for the black background print….with the pink flowers. GORgeous! Thanks hun!
xo
Melis
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May 12th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I also love the colourful flowers against the black background what fantastic contrast! The buy sell diamonds caught my eye!!! I also love the interior styling with the shots the piece with the typewriter-now that is an inspiring workspace!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Like music to my eyes:)
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May 12th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Thanks for making me smile.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
I have that pink dessert bar print and it’s even prettier in real life!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Love these prints!
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May 12th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Very cute! I think I’ve seen similar prints in Chez Larsson’s laundry room?
Quite fun prints.
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May 12th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
*love*love*love*****
May 13th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I am also a big fan of Katie Kirk/Eight Hour Day! In fact, I featured one of her prints on a recent post on my site (http://twoballoonsblue.com/2010/05/07/prints-for-the-kitchen/)… Her Etsy prints are quite reasonably priced as well as being quite lovely to look at!
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May 14th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Ooo…love love love these. They are amazing prints.
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