Kaeli Justus is a graphic designer from Cape Town who has an ongoing series called The Desk Project, where she illustrates the workspaces of friends, acquaintances and people she admires from a distance. my desk next please, Kaeli?
The thought came from a piece by Jessica Hische which stated “I like my desk messy & my whiskey neat“…it got me thinking because I like both pretty neat. I wondered if people’s workspaces reflected anything about themselves or if they were just desks – to that end I’ve included their occupation as well as a link to their work where possible. Below are the vector illustration versions of the desks I was sent. Through their simplification & their vectorisation I’ve found they all land up looking pretty neat.
you can click on the images to be taken to the relevant person’s website.
19 Comments
What a cool project! I loved the colours that were used for each desk, I think that says a lot about the person as well.
My desk almost looks like Nicole Dalton’s.
Love it! So happy to be part of this fun project :)
The Desk Project http://t.co/E9YdJKgl5G
What a lovely project!
Awesome project! My desk is way too chaotic this time of year!
See most creatives have a coffee mug present on the table!:-)
So nice.
The Desk Project: http://t.co/p4ytD73DKp http://t.co/hk77WNEoCQ
What a great idea! I love her style of illustration. It makes this very easy to look at since she used the same perspective for each desk.
I can’t imagine she would have much to work with in my work space. Instead of a desk I use my dining table and kitchen counter.
great post!
My desk looks like none of these because right now it is a huge disorganized mess. As a new blogger who still has a demanding day job I am having trouble finding the time to be organized. These beautiful graphic illustrations have inspired me to think carefully abut my desk and how I would want it to look and what I might want it to say about me. II think I might even do a moldboard about it. It’s a really fun project, thanks for presenting it.
Accidental Icon
http://www.accidentalicon.com
Lol at how every computer is a mac/macbook…. x
I’ve noticed that too!! hehe
I am SO IN LOVE WITH THIS.
I love this! I wonder what my desk would look like in this form…maybe not as cute and adorable, but hopefully somewhat good!
maggie
http://www.shopean.etsy.com
What a cool project! It would be interesting if someone would illustrate my workspace. I think your desk really tells and reveals something about you, even if you didn’t know it yourself. Great post :)
Love this project! I definitely think my workspace would look prettier illustrated! :)
Love this illustrated desk project:
http://t.co/su1LTgPHYM
Ha very nice project!My favorite are the first 2 desks! Unfortunately, mine is a chaos! I would be curious about an architect’s desk how would look like!
This is one of the coolest projects I have ever seen. I love workspaces as each of them convey the person’s personality and line of work.
The visualization of the colors and depicting it is just brilliant. The work spaces would be a lot happier place with such art works. Just loved it!!
Love this – such a genius project!