Make Some (More) Noise

What better way to ring in the new year (Happy 2009!!) then by making some noise! And this handy tote, designed by Wyeth Hansen, can remind you to keep the beat strong throughout the whole year. A portion of the profits have been designated by Wyeth to go to the Fresno Arts Council.

Available from Part of It for $20 + shipping.

Gluekit Sketchel

Jeremyville’s Sketchel project has launched a second series of one-off (supremely limited edition) messenger bags. Graphic makers from around the world have contributed to the project, creating a rainbow of messenger bags for every taste and outfit. There are still a few Gluekit sketchels available from Series One, including the peachy one above. Britney, tigers, and computer iconography? Yes indeed! Click here for Gluekit’s contributions, filed under “Christopher Sleboda” and get your very own special edition bag.

Part of It: New Totes!

Sneak peek at some Part of It totes, available soon! These are by the fine designers Demo (Justin Fines) and Swiss powerhouse DIY!

Stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks!

Let’s Get Logical

Part of It is proud to present “Logika Neutrala Facila,” a new design by the esteemable Stuart Bailey (of Dexter Sinister and Dot Dot Dot fame) now available at a special PRE-ORDER price from the PoI website. We’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Bailey to the project! He’s chosen the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in New York City to receive a portion of the profits from sales of this design. HASK does truly important work, serving meals to some of New York City’s neediest folks, and offering a range of services that can be a lifeline to those on the streets.

Best Before October 26, 2008

We’re very happy to announce that Part of It will be celebrating Daniel Eatock’s “Best Before October 26, 2008” project, which he created to coincide with the closing of his exhibition at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania (just outside of Philly). We’re hosting a sale of Eatock’s “Alphabet” shirt at a special price but the sale will end on October 26.

This weekend we stopped by his exhibition, “Extra Medium,” which is Eatock’s first solo show in the United States. Happily, we also were able to pick up his new book, Imprint, which features his life’s work thus far and, to our happy surprise, includes his Alphabet design for Part of It!

Make Some Noise for Part of It!

The Make Some Noise tote by Wyeth Hansen was recently featured in the UK’s Creative Arts magazine and looked absolutely sizzling!

The totes are available now from Part of It ($20). The same design on a classic white tee is $28. A portion of the profits from both products has been designated by Wyeth to go to the Fresno Arts Council.

Go ahead, make some noise!

Over and Over and Over

We were super honored to find out last week that we were included in Mike Perry’s most recent book on hand-drawn pattern-making, Over and Over (Princeton Architectural Press, 2008). When we saw the pre-publication announcements, we put the new book on our wish list, but lo and behold, we’re actually in it! We couldn’t be more thrilled. Like MP’s last book, Hand Job: A Catalog of Type, this one is chock full of inspiration, insight, and awesomeness from cover to cover.

If You’re Friends Of P…

The Friends of P Tote (designed by Part of It contributors Ryan Waller and Garrett Morin) is now available from Part of It!

As we mentioned previously, the Friends of P project is raising money for the Lupus Foundation of America. If you purchase a from Part of It, a portion of your sale will go to the LFA. Direct donations are also still being accepted at the Friends of P website.

Part of It: Resistance is Fertile

Adrian Johnson’s wonderful “Resistance is Fertile” design is now available on totes and t-shirts at Part of It! These are perfect summer items with a terrific message and a smart graphic. The bags are printed on natural totes ($20.00); tees are silver grey in a variety of Unisex sizes ($28). Adrian’s selected WWF to benefit from sales of products with this design. We love the new totes and tees, and hope you will too!

Part of It: Make Some Noise

We’re proud and very happy to announce that Wyeth Hansen’s design for Part of It, “Make Some Noise!” is now available on both natural tote bags (above, $20) and comfy unisex t-shirts ($28). The shirts are a bright white tee, which is perfect for summer sporting! It’s a really sparkling design sure to amp up enthusiasm wherever it goes! A portion of the profits will go to Wyeth’s chosen recipient, the Fresno Arts Council in Fresno, California.

Available now at Part of It. Check it out!

Threadless “True Love” On Sale!

By the way, the design we did for Threadless is on sale this week as part of their giganto Summer Blockbuster Sale for a delicious $12.00!

We just got ours in the mail today and are so happy with the way they turned out. We hope you will be too if you decide to order one– Threadless prints in separate editions so this is your chance to snap up a first edition of the tee!

Part of It: Let’s Be Honest

We are soooo excited to release the next product for the Part of It project– smashing “Let’s Be Honest” tees and totes designed by graphic designers Ken Meier and David Yun.

We think it’s a statement everyone can support, especially in this all-important election year in the States. The totes, as above, are printed on a ravishing apple red with white Caslon type ($20), while the tees are on a fine azure blue ($28). On a purely personal level, both items are a great reminder in any context that honesty is the best policy. A portion of the sales benefit Free Press, a US-based, non-partisan organization that promotes decentralized broadcasting and works to reform the media.

Available now at Part of It!

Threadless + Timbuk2 + Gluekit

Wow! We are super super SUPER excited to have been asked to be part of a special Threadless & Timbuk2 team-up! Above is the limited edition Gluekit messenger bag (only 200 made!) produced by Timbuk2 as part of their Threadless artist team-up. We are super pleased with the way the all-over design print took to the bag and hope Timbuk2 customers will be too!

For those who can’t afford the $150 dollars for the bag, the design is also available in a wide range of super comfy tees from Threadless. We’re honored to be part of their Select line!

Hurrah!

Harmony Nature Future Tote

Speaking of Earth Day and being kind to our environment, here’s a lovely and practical tote designed by Genevieve Guackler. No matter what shape you’re in, or color you’re feeling, this little number will make you feel better. Handy for toting your recyclables, your library books, your water bottle and your munchies, this is a perfect accessory for all seasons.

Available from Part of It, $20.

Design also available on a fetching navy tee, $28.

Part of It in Nylon!

Wow! We are just so psyched about this!

Nylon Magazine features Part of It’s “Inherit the Wind” tote (designed by Mark Owens, $20.00 from Part of It) in the 2008 April issue. We were excited to be featured alongside designers like Tracy Jenkins of Village, Keren Richter, and the good folks at Loyalty and Blood. So many cool totes, so little time!

Like Bees and Honey

What’s more apt than a lovely Library tote bag to haul your favorite tomes and zines around in?

With Spring right around the corner, this navy tote bag ($20.00) could serve as a fresh carry-all right through the summer season. A portion of the sales of this item (as well as its sibling, the Library t-shirt), both designed by the talented Mr. Ryan Waller, will go to the New York Public Library.

Available at Part of It.

Part of It: Garrett Morin

A new Part of It tote bag has arrived!

The awesome and very talented Garrett Morin has created a design that honors the non-profit work and selfless spirit of Craig Murphey. Craig, who passed away in 2007, was a community advocate who worked hard to contribute to the things he believed in. One of those things was the RightRides/SafeWalk program which he helped set up in Brooklyn. Garrett’s design– “Who’s Gonna Drive You Home Tonight” features a bike-riding knight in shining armor leading the way towards a time when no one has to fear walking home alone.

Garrett’s chosen RightRides as the charity to benefit from sales of this design.

RightRides is a New York-based grassroots non-profit that offers people a free, late-night ride home to ensure their safety. In addition to the escort program, RightRides offers safety awareness and educational programs focused on building safe communities. Through their website, you can donate money directly to their programs, or volunteer to help out if you’re in the New York City area. [You can be someone's shining knight yourself.]

Keep smiling, keep cycling, and keep trying to make the word a better, safer place.

Museum Tote

Part of It is pleased to make available this classy Museum tote, created by Ryan Waller (http://www.thingmaking.com).

Like his popular Library design, it’s available as both a tote ($20) and a tee ($28).

Ryan’s designated the Museum of Modern Art to receive a portion of the profits from this design.

Ryan also has an awesome zine we highly recommend– The New College Beat. Super yeah!

Behave!

BEHAVE! – a new Jeremyville t-shirt now available at Part of It ($28.00).

Jeremyville has selected the ASPCA to receive a portion of the funds received from sales of this design.

Isn’t it just cuter than kittens? This design is perfect for that animal lover (or disciplinarian) in  your life!

Save Polar Bears!

Genevieve Guackler designed this awesome tote for Part of It, available for a mere $20.00. Though the design sold out in its original printing, we’ve just received a new batch.

The design is also available as a smashing baby blue tee, with design as shown ($28.00).

Genevieve, who recently redesigned her website with some awesome new work, has chosen the WWF to benefit from sales of the tote and tee.