Anything goes…
By MODintelechy / Design
One of my favorite things is functionality in modern design. My own personal work space is to small for decorations and knick-knacks, I need practical work necessities within reach, but I want those items to be atheistically pleasing. (Maybe that’s why I’m such a Mac junkie.) That’s why I love this collection from Anything-Design. Anything…
ANY Plans for New Year’s Eve?
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve this year? The Austin American Statesman announced on Thursday that the City of Austin is bringing back fireworks this New Years Eve! Although Austin’s annual July 4th celebration was canceled this year due to extreme drought conditions, the City WILL be hosting a New Year’s celebration on December…
Art on Two Wheels
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
“It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels.” ~ Heinz Stucke
Helveticards: Minimalist Playing Cards
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Designed with both the typophile and card player in mind, Helveticards are a beautiful, usable alternative to the traditional deck—that both master modernist designer Massimo Vignelli and Poker Hall of Famer Doyle Brunson would be happy to deal. “The center area of traditional playing cards is unintuitive. By making a number the main focus and…
Deck the Walls…Temporarily
By MODintelechy / Design
Just about everyone I know in Austin, including myself, is a tenant. In fact, over fifty percent of Austin housing is renter occupied. As we are all aware, decorating a rental can always be challenging. Any changes a tenant wants to make to a rental property has to be approved by the landlord, can only…
An Austin Essential: Jessica Ciarla
By MODintelechy / Design
Jessica Ciarla is an amazing Austin fashion designer, design consultant and local business owner. When Jessica was quoted in the February 2011 issue of Tribeza magazine, saying, ““My client is the Sex & The City Carrie Bradshaw bride,” she may have been referring to recent fashionista client, and MOD’s very own, Maria Orozova. Ciarla designed…
Eat, Drink and Stay Local
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
This weekend is the 5th Annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week, Austin’s premier local food event celebrating local food and foodmakers in Central Texas! This culinary festival raises money for Urban Roots and Sustainable Food Center. This exciting week kicks off this Saturday December 5 at 10am at the Downtown SFC Farmers’ Market with…
Sunsets and Skating
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Most Austin area residents know that the Oasis is the place to go for sunsets and margaritas. It’s the best destination to take your in-laws, your out of town boss, and any other tourist and show off our scenic Texas views. Now, the Oasis is the new destination for … winter sports??? That’s right! The…
MOD Studio + You
By MODintelechy / Marketing
This year FedEx + Me and American Express are teaming up to benefit America’s small businesses. Together, they are sponsoring Small Business Saturday and encouraging consumers to shop at local businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The MOD Studio is fortunate enough to participate with the FedEx + Me Program, which FedEx launched as a…
Beautiful words…
By MODintelechy / Design
The European term calligraphy means “beautiful writing,” and reflects an interest in ornamenting words on the page; most European calligraphy is highly stylized, regular, and decorated with flourishes, such as Copperplate, which was prevalent in the 19th century. Calligraphy continues to flourish in the forms of wedding and event invitations, font design/typography, original hand-lettered logo…
Cheering on a favorite..
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Are you keeping up with season nine of Top Chef? This season not only features fabulous food and delicious judges, but also features one of our favorite Austin culinary masters – Executive Chef Paul Qui from Uchiko. We here at MOD love Uchiko for its fantastic Japanese/Farmhouse fusion. We also love the restaurant design as…
Run for Color
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Ready to have some crazy fun? Then Register for the Austin Color Run!! The Color Run is a 5K, fun filled, charity run participants can take at their own pace. There are only two rules: Wear a white shirt and have fun! The Austin Texas Color Run will be held on February 4, 2012 and…
It's the most sensational, inspirational….
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
For those of us who grew up loving Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Rolf, and even Beaker, there is a real treat coming up. On November 23, 2011 Disney will release the “The Muppets“, featuring all of our favorite characters as well as Jason Segel and Amy Adams and a slew of current Hollywood Stars. If…
Flip It! Change your Perspective about your business.
By MODintelechy / Agency Culture, Marketing
MOD continues contributing to the Crave Company’s blog with this intuitive article on “Flipping Your Perspective” When you’re starting out, doubt creeps in quickly. It’s easy to second-guess decisions or mull over details that end up being irrelevant. But don’t let this feeling lessen the value of your knowledge. Believing that your own instincts aren’t…
Austin – The City of the Violet Crown
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
“The drawing-rooms of one of the most magnificent private residences in Austin are ablaze of lights. Carriages line the streets in front, and from gate to doorway is spread a velvet carpet, on which the delicate feet of the guests may tread. The occasion is the entrée into society of one of the fairest buds…
InFluential Praise
By MODintelechy / Agency Culture, Marketing
One of our favorite clients, InFluential Magazine, is a new web based publication which “captures emerging trends on the verge of shaping our world as exemplified through avant-garde leaders who inspire us on personal and professional levels.” InFluential is the brain child of William T Jackson, MBA, who is an accomplished musician, composer, entertainment manager…