Happy Zoo is the new collection of tea sets and dishware that has been launched this Spring in the Heartful bridal catalogue in Japan. The designers at Apex-Heart dipped into many of Julien’s image collections to create this playful Scandinavian inspired look. The Heartful catalogue also offers tableware in many different styles, ranging from modern Japanese, to French inspired designs, with Happy Zoo filling in the category of cute animals.
Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper have just flown in to join Ritzenhoff’s 2011 Fall lineup. Inspired by none other than Superman and Catwoman, this couple fights villains by night while during the day they function as cute porcelain salt and pepper shakers.
This is definitely the year of the octopus for Julien Chung Designs. The «Smooth Sailor» illustration was honored this week at 8th annual international 3×3 Children’s Show illustration competition in New York. This is the second year running that Julien has placed in the prestigious contest. Smooth Sailor, from the Modern Ark collection, has appeared on numerous items from chocolate wrappers and candy tins to Nintendo covers, all produced by Japanese licensee Mac Style. The 3×3 shows received entries from 41 countries and is organised by 3×3 magazine of contemporary illustration. The illustration will appear in the 3×3 Annual on newstands this Fall.
Introducing our newsest member of the Julien Chung Design family. This lovely giant panda was born this week, weighing three pounds and measuring over 18 inches tall, here in Montreal. Hand made by Majorie at Velvet Moustache, using organic and locally spun cotton and sherpa, and designed by me, the panda sports a large pocket in which resides a bright red velvet heart. This is the first in a new collection of stuffed toys based on my animal designs.
