Blik’s Picks: Top Ten of the Year

What a year! 2010 has flown by and before the year goes out with a bang, we wanted to give props to the Blik wall graphics that made our year. We asked 10 Blik staffers to tell us their favorite graphic of 2010.

1. Scott, Blik co-founder

The entire line of Atari graphics: Centipede, Pong and Asteroids.

“My personal love of Atari started out when I was a kid with the Atari 2600, so being able to launch these three classic games was a dream come true.”

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2. Jerinne, Blik co-founder

Night Owls by Amy Ruppel

“As a Portland native, I connect with Amy’s work. Her nature themes are so much a part of growing up in the Northwest.”

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3. Nick, Operations Manager/Custom Projects Manager

I Never Saw the Sign by David Bray

“Dark and Sexy, YES PLEASE.”

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4. Paul, Designer

Mega Man Re-Stik

“I worked on designing the Mega Man graphic from start to finish (helping Mega Man leap from screens to walls) which is why this Capcom classic is my pick for 2010.”

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5. Ryan, Designer

Asteroids

“My first day at Blik I covered our walls with the 8 bit shapes. The product impressed me with it’s ability to transform a large space so quickly and easily. Instant art installations? I knew I was with the right company.”

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6. Uly, Shipping Manager

The Helium Menagerie from Threadless

“A fun, clean design with a dash of humor.”

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7. Cody, Social Media

Socket Light by Mina Javid

“My pick is Socket Light in charcoal with an Inca bulb. They have a classic look and make me feel like I’m in a cool urban loft.”

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8. Heather, Public Relations & Marketing

Punctuation Flowers by 2×4

“I love Punctuation Flowers’ abstract pops of color and typography roots. The graphics speak louder than anything else in the room.”

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9. Eduardo, Production

Super Mario Bros. Re-Stik

“My pick is Super Mario Bros – a classic game brought to life.”

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10. Christy, Customer Service Superstar

Untitled Heart by Keith Haring

“I have to give it up for Untitled Heart by Keith Haring. Not only was Keith my first crush in 1984, but I think the design is all about finding true love out on the dance floor, and who doesn’t want that?”

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Anise Spotted in Santa Monica

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Animal Wellness Centers on Main Street in Santa Monica was profiled in Saturday’s Los Angeles Times Home section. And looked what we spotted – Anise wall graphics by Ilan Dei for Blik! The clean, minimalist space was designed with a dog’s perspective in mind, with everything from 3 ft. down appealing to dogs. It’s nice when Blik can make dogs and people happy. Woof!

AS SEEN IN…DWELL MAGAZINE

surfers-turf-house-interior-master-bedroomModern designophiles! If you haven’t gotten yours already, pick up the March 2010 issue of Dwell. Gracing the master bedroom of the “My House” featured home, is a Mina Javid for Blik custom headboard. We think it looks pretty terrific in the Venice, CA home of Eric Grunbaum, an Oregon-raised creative director for an LA ad agency. Besides being our neighbor, transplanted from the Pacific Northwest (like Blik’s Jerinne Neils), Eric selected esteemed architect Barbara Bestor to design his home. Well, it just so happens that Blik co-founder Scott Flora knows Barbara from his UCLA Architecture days. Bestor commissioned the “big red wall project”, a Blik custom installation outside of her office in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. It’s a small, small world.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Judges Jerinne Neils, Scott Flora + Christina Cody

Judges Jerinne Neils, Scott Flora + Christina Cody

group1boy1Our friends and neighbors at the Boys & Girls Club of Venice invited our very own Scott Flora and Jerinne Neils, along with Christina Cody from Storyboards, Inc., to adjudicate at the Fine Arts Exhibit, part of their, “No Strings Attached” Art Show this past January 15th. Winners from this local competition will be submitted to the Pacific Regional Fine Arts Judging & Exhibit in Kennewick, WA and could go on to the National Fine Arts Exhibit, displayed at BGCA’s annual National Conference. The judges were responsible for selecting nominees, based on the age of the member, skill and artistic sensibility expressed in their work. Out of 50 entries, 4 pieces from the exhibit were selected. Jerinne shared, “Scott and I had a great time and were thrilled to participate. There are some very talented artists in the Venice club. We’re hopeful that these winners go all the way!” Good luck artists!

"Italy" by Amaya, 9+Under

"Italy" x Amaya, 9+Under

"My Guardian" x Sophie, 10-12yrs.

"My Guardian" x Sophie, 10-12yrs.

"He Sang to Me" x Laura, 13-15yrs.

"He Sang to Me" x Laura, 13-15yrs.

"Untitled" x Tara, 16-18yrs.

"Untitled" x Tara, 16-18yrs.

Super Fly

blik_flyJohn Odom, Architect / designer / owner of JSO Services based in St. Louis, MO used Blik Fly in his latest home design project. John used 2 packages to form this large mural, creating a harmonious and serene effect in the luxurious master bedroom of this swanky loft. When can we move in? For more information visit his website.

NESSA IN WHITE…BY TURQUOISE

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Photo Credit: Lloyd Rosen

Fellow Venice Beach based business owner / designer / interior decorator, Vanessa De Vargas recently used Mina Javid for Blik Nessa Headboard for a local client project. Vanessa’s ingenious style, blending beautiful vintage pieces with a modern sensibility is just ace to us! We must say, she uses her Blik well. Please visit her website and blog, Turquoise, to view more of her exquisite work.
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PREFABULOUS

blik_samo_house_1Blik recently worked with a residential client on a custom graphic for their Santa Monica home. Gracing one of the 2-bedroom walls, oversized and custom colored Blik Fly can be seen from the inside out. This PreFab construction is designed by our brilliant neighbor, Jennifer Segal-Office of Mobile Design. OMD is dedicated to the design and construction of responsible, sustainable, beautiful prefabricated structures. A kindred-spirit, Ms. Segal celebrates individual choice and is an innovator of impeccable design.

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BOODALWEE!

bedroom_8kh_72dpi_1bedroom_2kh_72dpi_11bedroom_5kh_72dpi_11Combine the awesome designs of Wee Gallery, with the savvy aesthetic of Boodalee, and what do you get? BOODALWEE! Blik collaborator Jeanice Skvaril of Boodalee shared some photos of her creative interior design for her sons’ room, using none other than fellow Blik designer brand, Wee Gallery. We love Jeanice’s use of her Wee Gallery wall decals in harmony with her photographic nature wallpaper, creating an environment filled with imagination. It must feel like a camp-out every night! Minus the campfire & marshmallows of course…

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GAMER’S PARADISE…

Pump up the volume and check out this video from Ryan, proud owner of Blik New Super Mario Bros. decals. He can actually play a round of SMB on his wall. Well Ryan, we’re proud of you. We’re proud of your ingenuity, creativity and we’re proud of your nerddom…welcome to the club. Extra props to your DP for her inventive use of “Klingons” as a descriptive for Blik surface graphics. Awesomeness².

dna 11 eye-popping pop-up gallery

DNA 11, the inventors and creators of custom portraits made from customers’ DNA, has opened its first pop-up gallery called the DNA 11 House. The gallery marks the first location on the West Coast where authentic DNA 11 art is on display and available for purchase. Located at 218 6th Street in Hermosa Beach, California, the house is open to the public by appointment only now through April 1, 2009. We’ve known co-founders Adrian Salamunovic and Nazim Ahmed for years and manufactured the window graphics for this awesome house. But more importantly, we’re psyched for these guys – their stuff is amazing so you should definitely make an appointment to check it out.


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