Ruffle is a space of everyday inspiration. You will find pieces of the world that motivate us, interactions that drive us, and works that represent us. Let our inspiration be yours, and let one piece of the world ruffle your perception of the rest.


It officially feels like summer, and the perfect way to start the season was with a road trip to
Philadelphia where Steve Power’s West Philly Love Letter murals were at the top of my must see list.

The UIC School of Art and Design is pleased to present the seven MFA Design students completing
graduate studies in the graphic and industrial design programs.  Friday, May 6, 2011

What a clever way to document a city. These are some snippets
from Bernat Fortet’s Summer in Barcelona series.

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So inspired by the work of Bill Zindel. Came across his flickr today…amazing, there is so
much to look at. I also like his valentine piece too…wait I like it all! See even more here.

Just discovered the talented, Coco Amardeil…amazing photography with a bit of humor and brilliant
color. She photographed all the products for La cerise sur le gâteau.

Letha Wilson photocopy work are simple and stunning and
inspiring.  See her wide body or work on her website.

I wish I was at the button shop in Amsterdam right about now…instead I’m in snowy Saint Louis.
Photographed by Happy Anne.

Photo in front of the Ramova theater
in Bridgeport, Chicago.

My friend Fran & I were inspired by the diptych series, Persona by Jason Travis. He
photographs people alongside their everyday possessions. We tried it…see Fran’s.

I still cannot believe that it is already 2011. Where does the time go? Laura’s little guy
is almost one, and I am almost done with grad school. Hopefully 2011 is as good one.