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Urban Tumbleweeds: Eco Installation

Urban Tumbleweeds: Eco Installation

Challenges As designers, we feel compelled to challenge ourselves to raise awareness on the environmental issues facing society. Not only does it put our talents to good use but it...
MAD Cool

MAD Cool

The Museum of Arts and Design reopens this weekend at their new location in Columbus Circle. Despite the controversy of the "lollipop building" redesign, the museum looks interesting. The opening...
Debunking Composting

Debunking Composting

Here at MSLK we've been feeling a little guilty about throwing our fruit and vegetable scraps in the trash, but haven't quite felt ready to dive into the world of...
Urban Tumbleweeds: Brand Identity

Urban Tumbleweeds: Brand Identity

Challenges Urban Tumbleweeds, MSLK's eco-art installation, needed a memorable graphic that would brand the project and quickly convey the sentiment behind the installation. This graphic had to be flexible and...
Good For You, Good for the Earth

Good For You, Good for the Earth

This week I noticed a new Kashi product on the shelves. They've introduced a new line of cereal called Kashi U, a "vitality cereal" that's designed to strengthen five areas...
2007 NYC Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report

2007 NYC Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report

The 2007 NYC Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report arrived in our mail the other day, so I read it. In it I learn helpful factoids such as, "drinking 2...
MSLK’s New Business Cards

MSLK’s New Business Cards

Last week we received the final printed elements to assemble our new business cards! The design capitalizes on the ideas of DIY and sustainability. The colorful cards are cut down...
2663 Urban Tumbleweeds at Burning Man

2663 Urban Tumbleweeds at Burning Man

We're preparing for our art installation “2663 Urban Tumbleweeds” at the Burning Man Festival this summer. Please help us gather 2663 plastic bags by July 15th! (more…)
Redeeming Qualities

Redeeming Qualities

We love to hate plastic water bottles. They have become a beacon of unnecessary packaging and consumption. Though water bottles are recyclable, they are more likely than their carbonated counterparts...
Green Fashion Glossary

Green Fashion Glossary

The fashion industry is going green – but what does this exactly mean? What is ethical fashion? Which materials and methods are eco-friendly alternatives? Many words and terms are used...