#andy mangold

In today's blog post, we've got part two of our look at the weirdest versions of Monopoly we could find!

Last week, we ventured on a deep dive into the expansive world of Monopoly. Yes, that most ubiquitous of games that everybody knows. That quintessential board game that comes in many different flavors, but only one texture.

In last week’s post, we strolled up and down the game’s historical timeline, covering curious updates, odd revamps, and truly baffling licensing deals that made for a…

Roman Mars successfully funded his popular radio show, 99% Invisible, via Kickstarter—and used Scout Books in the fundraising campaign!

The best advice from one of the best people I know. In brief:

1. Give gifts that are more useful than they are burdensome.

2. Give humble gifts of excellent quality and design. 

3. Be mindful of the origins of your gift.

4. Give used gifts whenever possible.

5. Carefully consider why the recipient doesn’t already own the thing you’re giving him or her.

6. Share something you love as a gift. 

Andy Mangold is a very young designer (fresh graduate from MICA) who consistently churns out a professional body of work that is process-oriented, thoughtful, and inspiring. He is an excellent communicator, both verbally and visually. 

A project I'm particularly interested in, is a venture of his called Folk Goods. 

"Folk Goods is a brand and small line of products designed to encourage and highlight meaningful relationships between goods and the people that own them. Founded on the idea that people come to love and trust objects through consistent use, the products nourish their owners by filling small physical and emotional voids. The brand is a reaction to contemporary, “disposable” product design and consumer mentality, as well as a way to combine my passion for making lasting things with the storytelling elements of graphic design.

A comprehensive publication that will serve as a brand manual, lookbook, and catalog will tell the story behind the products and overarching brand. The canvas for the products is reclaimed from the historic Globe Poster Company, the bags are sewn by Phil Spector and Fashions Unlimited who has been in Baltimore for over 20 years, and the leather is hand worked by Matt Leberman, a printer and leather craftsman from the area. The customer will be encouraged to build upon this rich narrative and customer submitted content will be used for future publications and brand strategy.

Love and Utility, tagline and inspiration blog for the brand, will be maintained to make my inspiration known, generate publicity for the products, and cultivate discussion around the themes behind Folk Goods." — Andy Mangold