Earl Twist The Saddlemaker
Full Frame America is a collective story and body of work by two young photojournalists named Kristyn Ulanday and Max N. Esposito. They recently shot this short film on Earl Twist at his workshop in Kalispell, Montana. Earl has been making saddles for forty years or so, this video gives us an idea o
Modern Craftsmanship by Alfred Dunhill, Max Lamb
UK designer Max Lamb was recently involved in a project for Alfred Dunhill as part of their 'Modern Craftsmanship' program, an initiative illustrating the brand's commitment to culture and creativity. Today we get some photography from behind the scenes and also close-ups of the chair itself, and th
Horgenglarus, Where a Chair is Not Just a Chair by The Brander
The Brander is a relatively new website from what I know, an online publication based around brands and their creators. They get together with renowned journalists and high-end photographers to create and showcase some really talented individuals from all over the world. My favourite has to be this
Made Here, Upstate by Jay Carroll
Previously we showcased a film from a series titled Made Here, filmed by Jay Carroll for Levi’s. Last time it was on Tim Whitten of Marlinespike Chandlery, a self taught master of traditional ropework. The film that can be seen below today is from the same series but on two young ladies, Kalen
BDDW Furniture Company
BDDW is a small American furniture company dedicated to the creation of well crafted timeless designs. Painter and Sculptor Tyler Hays is the company founder with BDDW being known for their solid wood furniture all traditionally joined and hand finished with natural oils. They also produce other ite
Letterpress by Naomie Ross
Naomie Ross is a designer based in New York, she created this short piece based on the Lettepress process. Very much a beautiful film that not only has really nice close up shots that are very detailed and colour rich, but also really innovate type on top of it. Type that moves, changes, and adapts
MEET YOUR MAKER by Asylum Artists
Meet your Maker is a fantastic new project by Asylum Artists, a production studio that handles lots of different digital work, for example filming, staging, and CG/Motion. This time round they film a piece that follows the journey of a hand built guitar with stringed instrument maker, Joe Yanuziello
Entermodal Bespoke Leather by Wood & Faulk
The Wood & Faulk website is becoming one of my top destinations to visit, most of the features on there are worth sharing and are very inspiring. This one highlights a leather worker named Larry Olmstead who owns a small goods label titled Entermodal. Larry has 17 years worth of experience in d
The Best Made American Felling Axe
Best Made Company have become very popular over the past year or so, they have taken something completely niche and in some ways quite ‘boring’, and have turned it into a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Designed in New York City, they worked hand-in-hand with a fourth-generation Americ
Nokia, HK Honey by Kiku Ohe
I’ve really fell in love with this short piece directed by Kiku Ohe as part of Nokia’s E7 Success Redefined campaign. It follows HK Honey, specifically product designer and founder Michael Leung, on his journey around Hong Kong as he looks to bring nature back into the metropolis. HK Hon
Another Country Contemporary Craft Furniture
Another Country is a furniture company that produces all of their products by hand in a small workshop in Dorset, England. Inspired by traditional Scandinavian and Japanese woodwork, they aim to make items that are truly functional and that will last the test of time. “We’ve taken familiar f
Doyald Young, A Logotype Designer
An inspiring short film made by Lynda about typographer, logotype designer, author, and teacher Doyald Young. Sadly, Doyald passed away two days ago on March 1st 2011, but his works will still live on for us to admire and enjoy. I was really touched when I watched it, and his attention to detail and
