Tumblr (3.0; @fitforablog)http://blog.fitforaframe.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5ne11qqON1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The current Fit for a Frame collection is framed and on-show at Birmingham’s <a href="https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=6%2F8+kafe&hl=en&ll=52.482173,-1.897652&spn=0.004437,0.009602&sll=52.482173,-1.897652&sspn=0.004437,0.009602&t=m&radius=0.24&hq=6%2F8+kafe&z=17">6/8 Kafé</a> for three weeks until the 5th of July.</p> <p>Go check them out if you want to get a closer look!</p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/25148155293http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/25148155293Fri, 15 Jun 2012 03:27:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ms1r4RsL1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ms1r4RsL1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ms1r4RsL1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ms1r4RsL1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ms1r4RsL1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Function over form.</h2> <p>This print is based on a philosophy Ashley applies to his designs and believes it should be adhered to in order to achieve set goals through design. Function should always be prioritised over form and the function must not be sacrificed because of unnecessary embellishment.</p> <p>1 colour screen print by <a href="http://www.ashleyobrien.co.uk/">Ashley O’Brien</a>, a Birmingham-based graphic designer, who produces simple and relevant design and is inspired by music and fashion.</p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/function-over-form">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792979805http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792979805Sat, 26 May 2012 08:58:36 -0400designscreen printscreen printingblackcolorplanwhite inkformfunctionprinciplesquotetypography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mrfppX4b1r70b5eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Not all those who wander are lost.</h2> <p>Not all those who wander are lost’ is a line borrowed from a poem by J. R. R. Tolkien. In the age of GPS and route planners it’s always good to remind yourself that it’s still ok to wander a little, and leave the maps for the followers.</p> <p>2 colour, black and metallic copper screen print designed by UK based freelance designer <a href="http://www.24exp.co.uk/">Chris Henley.</a></p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/not-all-those-who-wander">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792575248http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792575248Sat, 26 May 2012 08:45:24 -0400designfit for a framescreen printingscreen printFFAFchris henley24expcoppergoldtolkenquotephraselost<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mqpoCk0f1r70b5eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>The only truth is music.</h2> <p>I think the quote speaks for itself really - The fact that music is universal language that unites and divides, creates emotions and feelings beyond the material world. “I am a big fan of Kerouac and the ‘Beat Generation’, so it was nice to be able to mix this with my passion for typography.”</p> <p>2 colour, screen print designed by UK based designer <a href="http://iancaulkett.net/">Ian Caulkett.</a></p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/music-in-the-only-truth">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792119622http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/23792119622Sat, 26 May 2012 08:29:00 -0400designprintscreen printscreen printingmusician caulkettfit for a frameFFAF<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m36w4mi6N41qlcybno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Interested in this print?<br/>Might print it in June. </p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/22924594017http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/22924594017Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:25 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1r52mjkQM1r70b5eo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Black Gold - Coffee screen print</h2> <p>Screen printed using a highly concentrated mixture of instant coffee & espresso, these prints are varied and organic.</p> <p>What started as an idea based on my new found love for good coffee, has now been realised with the help of the awesome team at <a href="http://www.getagripstudio.com/">Get a grip Studio</a>. The coffee mixture is complimented by the Ellie poo 300gsm stock on which it’s printed, creating unique and individual textures. Because of the nature of the print, the colour, texture and consistency does vary between the the 30 printed, but that’s half the charm!</p> <p>If you love coffee, you need one of these 30cm x 40cm limited prints, which as always, fit perfectly for a frame.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/black-gold">Grab one now for only £9.50 & check out more photos</a></strong></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/20223440258http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/20223440258Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:49:00 -0400printscreen printingcoffeedesignespresso<p>Why not show your studio a bit of love?</p> <p>For the next 24hrs our &#8220;If you can&#8217;t stand the heat&#8221; print is discounted to only £24.99!!</p> <p>Go go go &#8212;-&gt; <a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat"><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat">http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat</a></a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/17603772638http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/17603772638Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:48:48 -0500valentinesdayprintscreen printdesignquotestudiolove<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykkb7YJL81r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><div> <h2>Fit for a frame has landed.</h2> <p><span>The first series for Fit for a Frame is now available! It’s been a couple months of planning, organising and building, but you can check it out now at:</span></p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/"><strong><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/">http://fitforaframe.com/</a></strong></a></p> <p>Fit for a Frame is all about selling <strong>gorgeous prints</strong>, <strong>thoughtful design</strong>, created by a<strong>range of designers and artists</strong> and not having the hassle and cost of finding a frame to fit it.</p> <p>The big idea is to release runs of 3 limited edition screen print designs every 2/3 months, including different artists each time. It’s not about mass-production, making big bucks or a ‘that’ll do’ mentality. It’s about building a collection of varied art & design and making the experience of buying a print easy and enjoyable.</p> <p><img src="http://ryandc.co.uk/ffaf/spice/blog/collection_1.jpg"/></p> <p>The first series of prints are available today, and have been created by <a href="http://www.clairelouisehartley.co.uk/">Claire Hartley</a>,<a href="http://www.ryandc.co.uk/">Ryan Dean-Corke</a> and <a href="http://www.jamesbraithwaite.com/">James Braithwaite</a>. For more info and photos check out the links below, and the previous blog posts for some production shots.</p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/a-man-without-a-moustache"><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/a-man-without-a-moustache">http://fitforaframe.com/product/a-man-without-a-moustache</a></a></p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/do-what-you-love"><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/do-what-you-love">http://fitforaframe.com/product/do-what-you-love</a></a></p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat"><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat">http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat</a></a></p> <p>We’ll hopefully be announcing the next three designers within the next few weeks, but until then, why not buy some prints, *ahem* fit for a frame… </p> <p>x</p> </div>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16701650050http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16701650050Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:54:00 -0500fit for a frameffafdesignprintscreen printingartloveillsutrationmoustacheteastorestudiocan't stand the heatsite<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykapgWjbD1r70b5eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>A man without a moustache is like a cup of tea without sugar.</h2> <p><strong>You like tea and you like moustaches. Man optional.</strong></p> <p><strong>A typographic 3 colour screen print comprising of a cool grey with black font and accent tangerines. The organic design incorporates hand drawn illustrations and subtle textures within the background.</strong></p> <p><strong> <p>Lovingly produced by Birmingham based designer and illustrator Claire Hartley, curator of the Pointe Blank collective.</p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/a-man-without-a-moustache">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p> </strong></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693811223http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693811223Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:27:00 -0500moustachedesignprintffafquoteteascreen printillustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykaj6luFs1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykaj6luFs1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykaj6luFs1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykaj6luFs1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykaj6luFs1r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Do what you love, and tomorrow will pay the bills</h2> <p>A slight variation on the original quote by <a href="http://www.felixsockwell.com/">Felix Sockwell</a>, this is the reason this website was started. If you do what you love, and love what you do, you owe it to yourself to focus on what makes you happy, not necessarily money.</p> <p>This is a very bright and vivid 2 colour screen print, which looks great framed (50x70 sizes) or not. It was designed by Ryan Dean-Corke, a user interface designer currently based in the English midlands. He’s also the creator of Fit for a Frame and other projects.</p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/do-what-you-love">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693720312http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693720312Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:23:00 -0500designprintscreen printffafquotelovedo what you love<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyka8hTPc71r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the studio</h2> <p>A bit of tough love goes along way. A fun variation on the quote coined by US President Harry S. Truman “If you don’t like the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Ideal for an industrious design studio’s walls.</p> <p>This punchy and vibrant screen print is a mix of typography and half-tone style illustrative flourishes, giving it great fine details you’ll want to see close up.</p> <p>Designed by London based pixel & pantone pusher James Braithwaite, Creative Director of Substrakt.</p> <p><a href="http://fitforaframe.com/product/if-you-can-t-stand-the-heat">Check out more photos & buy the print here!</a></p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693569672http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16693569672Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:17:00 -0500designffafscreen printingartquoteorangered<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly64l29Tzx1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Spent some time today in the studio shooting the prints ready for the launch next weekend. Now to shut myself away for a few hours…</p> <p>Can’t wait to share these :)</p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16248264052http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16248264052Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:48:37 -0500fit for a frametease<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly63i84ZAa1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Reserved for the designers :)</p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246924596http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246924596Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0500tease<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly63eyzMlX1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly63eyzMlX1r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly63eyzMlX1r70b5eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly63eyzMlX1r70b5eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Prints arrived today. VERY pleased</p>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246817420http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246817420Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:23:00 -0500teaseprintsdesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly638hsT791r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly638hsT791r70b5eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246593194http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246593194Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:19:00 -0500tease<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly636pcZkX1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246529279http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246529279Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:18:00 -0500tease<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly6343T5Lb1r70b5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246437222http://blog.fitforaframe.com/post/16246437222Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:16:00 -0500tease