Something I really miss in France are coffeehouses. Of course there is a Starbucks around any corner in Paris (and we do have a unique café & restaurant culture!) but nothing compares to the kaffehus culture in Scandinavia. It's the perfect laid back place to meet up with friends or family to spend time together Read article…
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And just like that…
…the new issue of Est Mag is now live! Some of the things I liked best: • A sneak peek into the property and studio of Jackson Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner. The studio floor reveals the colors and gestures of almost every painting he did from 1947 to 1952. • Of course there Read article…
Travel smart
For my job I spend many hours in trains & metros. Usually it's fast and easy, I can read a book or a magazine, listen to music, prepare a meeting, write to-do-lists. Sometimes it's annoying due to delays or smelly & noizy co-passengers. This tool by Mapnificient is really cool: it visualizes the areas Read article…
JOELIX featured on Bloesem
In the last few weeks Irene from Bloesem published a series of 3 articles with my shopping highlights of the Nordic countries. First we visited Denmark, then we traveled through Sweden and ended our journey in Oslo, Norway. Hope you enjoyed this little voyage! Thank you Irene! P.S. Did you know there is a new Read article…
Nordic light
Three weeks in the Nordics made me realize I could never live there. I totally underestimated the influence of the light and lack of darkness during spring. But at the same time the Nordic countries are so very beautiful! So much fresh air, space, rough nature and wild animals. Clean light (Scandinavian) design is everywhere Read article…
A Bigger Splash
Recently one of my photos was featured in "A Bigger Splash: Your favourite places to swim – A guide to some of the world's most interesting and exciting swim destinations" by Paul Smith. I took the photo at Les Bains des Docks. A really exciting place to swim (and relax) in Le Havre, France. The Read article…
Give type a face
The right typeface can encourage people to read your message. Listen what the German King of Typefaces, Erik Spiekermann has to say about new visual languages, design processes, the analogies of music and typography. House Industry is a wonderful type foundry which has a genuine love for their subject matter. See type at work in Read article…
Seven Seas
Have look at these photos of Berlin. Or get down under for the drapery clothing by Morrison. Travel the world like Jen and treat your family on a pizza tour. Don't forget to bring them a lousy T-shirt. And read what Dezeen has to say about pizza (and food) in their Food & Design Report. Read article…
Mjölky Way
Mjölk built a tower of men for their lookbook. Love the idea! The Type Jockeys created a pretty blue man group CD cover for the Austrian band Federspiel. Add some swedishness to your Year End! And some gloss too! Or watch bad things that could happen. And even if it's been over a year, this Read article…
London calling
Milan is calling my name, and especially the Sweet Room in Maison Moschino with the candy and cookie chandelier. More sweetness (and sugar) comes with the beautiful hand crafted gelato on a stick by Popbar in New York. Definately worth a visit. But these drawings by Christoph Niemann make me reconsider the trip… From NYC Read article…
