Paper Crafted Bugs & Birds

These gorgeous paper creations are created by France-based graphic studio Zim and Zou.  Artists Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmerman, who make up Zim and Zou, rework the inanimate materials to simulate organic characters in the series titled Cabinet de Curiosités. The duo, who met in art school, hand-cut their work from each intricate feather on their bird sculptures to... Read More »

Here comes Sweet Mango Cards

One of my Southern California Girlfriends who is a fabulous designer and has an amazing eye for design, just started a new greeting card line on the west coast.  It is called Sweet Mango: Unique greeting cards and designs inspired by yoga, and holistic practices, reflecting a love for balance, patterns and textures from cultures around the world. A... Read More »

Shameless Self Promotion

                                                    Here at Hi Octane Design we just redesigned our web site if you get a chance take a peak here. Hi Octane Design is a boutique graphic design firm located in Oceanside, North... Read More »

Great example of wall graphics...

These two examples from Interior Design really convey how well Interior or Exterior Wall Graphics can really transform a space. Here are a couple others that I really like as well. Read More »

Polish Paper Craft – Wycinanki

I don’t know how I have gotten by this long and never heard of Wycinanki, which is the art of polish paper craft or paper cutting. The styles vary be region. In some regions they are all one color, others multicolor and layered. Let me just say I am hooked. I think a great adaption of this would be... Read More »

Orange Studio Love

I was perusing one of my favorite blogs Jennski and came across Orange Studio by Helen Dardik.  I love this print.  It is how I feel today. Read More »

Etsy Banners or E-Commerce Identities

I recently completed a menagerie of designs for a client’s e-commerce site. Here are a few of the designs that I just adore, that were passed over. I would love to do more of this type of design for clients. These types of banners would work for your etsy store image, or for an online web banner advertising campaign,... Read More »

Pattern Junkie Love

I was screen shopping over at Pip last night and found this fabulous book with an incredible pattern on the cover.Check out their site if you haven’t in a while. It is wonderbar. Read More »

Shameless Self Promotion | Hi Octane...

I just finished this custom blog template for a friend up in Bainbridge Island, Washington. She is a creative soul, who has a wonderful studio and amazing gardens. She is a fellow crafter and treasure hunter who likes to collect like myself. She also has a son who is one of my favorite artists. Check out her blog when... Read More »

Event Planning & Children’s...

Did you know that Hi Octane Design does event planning in Oceanside, San Clemente, Encinitas, Carlsbad and surrounding areas? We have a team of creative, crafty girls who know how to create a magical themed event on a affordable budget. We offer: Custom Created Themed Invitations Enchanting Themed Decor Fun Activities & Crafts Cakes & Cupcakes Dress-up Kid Friendly... Read More »