October 16, 2009
Pirate Supply Store.
Welcome to the store at 826 Valencia. That and the quote “Definitely one of the top five pirate stores I’ve been to recently” (David Byrne) are the only clues you have as to what awaits. And what awaits are some of the smartest ideas and graphic design I’ve seen lately. Take a look…
tara
October 16, 2009 at 5:43 pmOverheard between two pirates:
"Ahoy, I think I'm coming down with a spell of Blackwater fever."
"Me glass eye is a spot dry these days, me hearty."
"What say we set sail for the Pirate Supply Store?"
"Aye, I've got some doubloons layin' about."
Good stuff.
karey m.
October 16, 2009 at 5:46 pmexcellent packaging…excellent concept!
Kate and Chloe
October 16, 2009 at 8:45 pmThis store is cool enough on its own, but the fact that it was started by Dave Eggers to fund writing workshops for kids makes it that much more special.
Amy
October 16, 2009 at 11:14 pmGreat concept and design! I love all the names and descriptions
mae
October 18, 2009 at 6:52 pmDefinitely a design paradise. From concept to creation. Re: what Kate and Chloe said– those kids have to walk through the store to get to the tutoring center. All that creativity in visual form. And there's even a theater with old movie seats to watch….
fish. Design with pupose, yeah…