Doodles & Letters

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2020 Daily Calendar 

Growing up, there were always these kinds of Chinese calendars we could see at our parents’ or relative’s houses. It is part of our everyday life. I used those tear up paper for math homework. My mom used it for doodling when she was on the phone.

Five Metal Shop, a Taiwanese Design Studio took this ordinary object and gave a new spin. They stay true to the format – the see-through paper, the large type, lunar calendar, moon phase, and the fun illustration on special days. They gave it a new life with a modern twist.

I bought a lot of copies this year and gave them out as gifts. I still have a few copies. If you are interested, you can get it at my personal online shop. Use the code tumblr for 10% off! 

I can’t believe the last time i posted something was 2016 Oct.

So much as changed. A dear friend passed away, I became a mom. I changed job a few times. What doesn’t change is that i am still trying to figure out what keeps me engaged and fulfilled.  I wouldn’t say i am wiser. But i would say i got better with uncertainty and unknown. Still sucks at a lot of things but i am ok with that.

Last October, I did a series of pixel doodles mostly around public transit for 30 days. I had a lot of fun. It reminded me the joy of making things. I’ve also learned i really like constraints. 

So this year, I am going to start with color mediation—based on Lisa Soloman’s new book—A Field Guide to Color. 

3/100 Snacking with Heirloom Tomatoes

2/100 Trader Joe’s Dinner - Palak Panner

Excited about Dave Gray’s New book —Liminal Thinking

Happy Valentines Day!

A friend and I are working together on a new project called, Local Luster. We’ve selected our favorite local artisan goods and you get them in a box!

This is what a sample box might look like.

365/365 That’s a wrap

363/365 Go Make a thing

From one of my favorite writer & designer, Jon Kolko.

Look, I Made a Thing: Confidence in Making is a must for any maker, or anyone like me 2 years ago...thinking i can’t do this drawing or lettering thing because i don’t know how to do it or i am just not good at it.

"So I made a thing, and it sucked, and I'll be at the bar." It's also a sometimes helpful, sometimes obnoxious directive I offer to pretty much any question. I don't understand the assignment. Go make a thing. My group isn't working. Go make a thing. I'm hungry. Go make a thing.