If you’re in the midst of digging yourself out from under a pile of chocolates, plush animals, roses, heart-shaped cards and Facebook hugs then chances are you have a special Valentine. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who still observes this overly commercialized event. Ironically, antivalentines take aim at this Hallmark holiday with their own brand of cards and products. The goal of today’s post is to bring everyone together to appreciate some cardiac inspired offerings from all corners of the design world.
Ben Lawson kicks things off with his vivid ink illustration titled ‘My Big Octopus Heart’. From salty Octopi to 2121 Design Sight’s sweet chocolate sculptures, which includes an ultra realistic human heart. Speaking of Plastique Monkeys, Yuka Yamaguchi touched us with her sketch titled ‘New Heartbeat’, which she created after learning that she was a mother to be. For the unwilling participants in the crowd, ‘Be My Anti-Valentine‘ has a great set of cards for you to get your point across in a strange yet humourous way. Lastly, Bittersweets are candies that are stamped with twisted musings and mockeries perfectly suited to the dejected spirits of those who will spend the holiday alone.
