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Celebrating Ugmonk's Ninth Anniversary with a Limited Edition Set
Somebody else is celebrating today and it's our good friend Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk. All in festivities of his ninth anniversary, with the yearly traditional Ugmonk's anniversary set. Every year, it's always a surprising joy to uncover this limited edition set where you will be welcomed with a signature tee, emblem and of course beautiful packaging. Wonder who has the entire collection of Ugmonk's anniversary sets since his beginning. Congratulations to Jeff for Ugmonk's ninth anniversary! Ugmonk is Jeff Sheldon, a designer based in Downington, PA, USA. We do love Jeff's work on ABDZ, seeing his on-going progression with new products and projects are thoroughly inspiring every time. More Links Get your own Ugmonk's Limited Ninth Anniversary Set Check out also Ugmonk's store Ninth Anniversary Gallery
Gather by Ugmonk: Minimal & Modular, your Next Desk Organizer
Your desk, is it organized or just a cluttered mess? Most desk organizers on the market always on either ugly, badly designed or/and cheap-made. Well, our good friend Jeff Sheldon over Ugmonk is introducing Gather. A minimal, modular organizer that cuts clutter and it's amazing. We've been fans of Ugmonk for a long time, we always admire his avant garde entrepreneurship and his care of good design. This time, it's a beautiful and useful product design currently live on Kickstarter, we would like to congratulate Jeff on getting it funded in less than one hour. What a milestone of something that has been in the works for the last 3 years. Behind Gather, we have Ugmonk also known as Jeff Sheldon is the face behind the brand. A designer based in Downington, USA who has been creating products, moments and stories for the last 7 years. What is Gather? Your browser does not support the video tag. GIF Action Why Gather? (In Jeff's Words) Clutter. You don't want to think about it, but it always creeps in over time, making it impossible to find things when you actually need them. As a designer, I spend most of the day working at my desk and reach for the same things over and over. I try to stay organized, but by the end of the day my desk is a complete, cluttered mess because there's no central place to put everything. I searched for a product to solve this problem, but all I found were ugly, cheaply-made organizers. What I wanted was a beautifully-designed, minimal organizer. Something to gather all of my essentials into one central place. So I designed Gather. Gather adapts to your workspace and workflow to make sure the tools you need are always within reach. Product Shots & Prototypes For the past 3 years, I’ve worked through dozens of prototypes and sketches to dial in every detail. I went from chopping up rough foam models with a pocket knife all the way to working with industrial design engineers to produce 3D-models and technical drawings that are ready for mass manufacturing. More Links Support Gather on Kickstarter Follow Ugmonk on Twitter Follow Ugmonk's pictures/stories on Instagram
#Happy10Abduzeedo - Day One
This month, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Abduzeedo. This is very special to us, Fabio Sasso created the blog as a side-project after he lost everything from a robbery back in 2006. It was in his way for him to backup files but also bookmark things he liked and inspired him. Since then his work has been used, shared and featured many times but beyond all, his goal was to inspired us to create and make more. That’s the philosophy and minset of Abduzeedo that will always lives on. To celebrate this anniversary, we would like to thank you guys with 10 days of giveaway starting today with Day One. Thank you for your great support and also thank you to the people involved in the #Happy10Abduzeedo. I never imagined or planned to get to 10 years. I started the blog after my studio got robbed and I lost everything. After that day I tried to focus on the present more than ever, life is too unpredictable and we can get frustrated if something happens that weren't in our plans. That happened to me, it sucks, but I learned a lot. Sometimes things are much worse in our heads and imagination than in reality. - Fabio Sasso To celebrate the 10th ANNIVERSARY of Abduzeedo and the holidays we are giving away one (1) 25$ gift card to shop on Ugmonk: #happy10abduzeedo To enter the Day One giveaway, you must do the following: 1. Follow our new Instagram Account @abduzeedos on Instagram and also @ugmonk 2. Leave a comment below (on Instagram or Facebook) about a memory you have about Abduzeedo OR about where are you from? This giveaway closes tomorrow at 8am EST, 12th of December, 2016. The winner will be picked at random by the Fabio Sasso (@Abduzeedo) and we’ll announce the winners on the blog. The winners will be also contacted via DM on Instagram. About Ugmonk Based in Downington, USA, Jeff Sheldon is the face behind the brand Ugmonk. What started as a passion and still to this day is now running a brand with hundred of loyal happy customers worldwide. From clothing, prints, everyday carry and workspace, there's something that will make your fall in love with the Ugmonk brand. We do! Enjoy as well a 10% off your order with the code happy10 at checkout. More about Ugmonk: http://shop.ugmonk.com.
Case Study: Ugmonk 2.0
As a brand, it's never easy to introduce a new identity to your users. So the thing is people never ever like change. To commit your users to a new logo is committing them to new behaviors, vision and etc. It is quite a challenge and will take time to adapt. Some brands play it safe and some go completely overboard. We would love to share the latest work from Jeff Sheldon over at Ugmonk that introduced us a whole new identity. We've been a fan of Jeff's work for a long time and look ahead for his future (kickass) endeavors. The original Ugmonk logo has held up well over the past 7 years, but as we have evolved from a few T-shirts to a much bigger lifestyle brand, the logo has started to feel out of place. So, over the last year, I’ve been playing and experimenting with an update. Our new logo reflects Ugmonk’s high-quality and minimalist aesthetic, and still reflects the quirkiness and personality that separates us. It’s light, breathable, and simply geometric—just like everything we make. Each product is a peek into my head, and sharing the stories behind them has always been as important as the products themselves. It’s been awesome to connect directly with you and to build the brand slowly through those stories, one person at a time. A Year in the Making About Ugmonk Coming from Downington, USA; Jeff Sheldon is the face behind the brand Ugmonk. What started as a passion and still, now running a brand with hundred of loyal happy customers worldwide. But not as a corporation but instead being accessible and transparent as possible. For more information: http://ugmonk.com.
The Craft of Collaboration with Ugmonk
Ugmonk is a maker. We are showcasing today his story behind the craft of a collaboration from a designer to wicked folks (The Black Anchor) making the product all handcrafted. Behind every single product, there's a story. Video The beauty of collaboration is that when we play to each other's strengths we're able to bring great products to life that otherwise would have never been made. All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk "Though the end product looks simple from the outside there's a lot of detail that goes into crafting each piece by hand." - Stephen Jones, The Black Anchor All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Links Find out more about Ugmonk: http://shop.ugmonk.com Follow Ugmonk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugmonk/ Previously Featured Seventh Anniversary Set by Ugmonk: http://abduzeedo.com/seventh-anniversary-set-ugmonk
Seventh Anniversary Set by Ugmonk
Our good friend Jeff Sheldon commonly known as Ugmonk is celebrating its 7 Anniversary. Seven beautiful years of crafting his brand and devoting hard work every single year. Let's wish Jeff another seven years (at least). We like to think that it’s been more than just luck that’s transformed Ugmonk from a creative side project to a lasting brand. Creativity, hard work, and devoted fans have been the ingredients that made us successful for the past seven years. Here’s to another seven! All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Video Links More info about Ugmonk: http://shop.ugmonk.com/ Get your hands on this beautiful set: http://shop.ugmonk.com/products/7th-anniversary-set
Ugmonk in Iceland
Our friend Jeff Sheldon commonly known as Ugmonk recently came back from a trip to Iceland. Magically inspired, Jeff has brought us back a beautiful collection of images and video, nothing but pure inspiration from Reykjavik. Enjoy! All shot on my new Olympus EM-10 with f2.8 12-40mm lens. I’ll be writing more about my new camera setup in the future, but it was a lot of fun to put it through its paces on our trip. All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Video Free Wallpapers All Rights to Ugmonk Links: Learn more about Ugmonk: http://shop.ugmonk.com Follow Ugmonk on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ugmonk
Case Study: Messenger Bag by Ugmonk
2 years in the making, Ugmonk by Jeff Sheldon recently introduced a Waxed Canvas Messenger Bag to his shop. Based in Philadelphia USA, Jeff has being making truly beautiful products for our lifestyle. With the Messenger Bag, Jeff is sharing his whole creative process, from the concept sketches to the final product. Very impressive and totally inspiring, please enjoy! Ugmonk has always been about making products that I wanted to exist. Yes, there are thousands of different bags on the market to choose from, but I wanted to design a bag completely from scratch based around my wants while incorporating the Ugmonk aesthetic. The original idea for the bag started over 2 years ago but it was a long process to finally see the finished product through. Each new product is a learning process and brings on new challenges, but in the end it’s worth the work. In Jeff's Words All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Digital Mockup I don’t have any sewing or pattern-making experience, but I knew it would be helpful to draw the bag digitally to get a more precise mockup to send to manufacturers. This also helped me figure out the dimensions and proportions for each part of the bag. Though some parts of the bag were altered during the actual prototyping process, this gave me a solid idea to work from. All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Early Prototypes It’s hard to know exactly how the sketches will translate until creating the first physical prototype. After I had the first prototype bag in hand I noticed a number of things that needed to be modified and improved. For example, the original canvas that I chose was too thin and didn’t have enough structure making the bag feel too flimsy. Since I only had a sample swatch of the canvas it was hard to know that it wouldn’t work well for a whole bag, but that’s why it’s important to build out the whole product before proceeding with the full run. We also tweaked a number of other things like the length of the front flap, extending the back leather strip to help cinch the sides closed, and using more streamlined hardware. All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Product Photography It was an amazing feeling to finally have the finished bags in hand. The bags looked and felt incredible in person but I wanted to make sure that the same quality and detail really came through in the product photography. Too many people overlook this part when selling online and skimp on photography. This is the only interaction a potential customer will have with the bag and it’s vital that the photos reflect the quality of the product. I spent several days shooting the bags and designing the product page layout and flow. All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Links More info about Ugmonk and his shop: http://shop.ugmonk.com Follow Ugmonk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ugmonk Follow Ugmonk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ugmonk Read more about the Messenger Bag Process: http://www.ugmonk.com/2014/07/06/messenger-bag-processfrom-sketch-to-fi…
Ugmonk by Jeff Sheldon
Jeff Sheldon is the face behind the t-shirt brand of Ugmonk. Graduated in 2008, Jeff always had a passion for all things design. What started as a simple idea became into a brand and mindset centered around Jeff's love for typography and minimal design. Ugmonk is now celebrating its 5th Anniversary and now shipped to over 55 countries around the world. Also they have been able to donate over 10 000 meals to needy children around the world. No matter how big the brand gets, I want to keep the personal touch and service that people have come to know about Ugmonk. Find out more about Jeff Sheldon and Ugmonk at Shop.Ugmonk.com Limited Edition 5th Anniversary Set All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Some of Ugmonk's Lookbook All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk Ugmonk didn’t start with a formal business plan and in fact I had very little background in business. Rather than following the “traditional” model of starting a business, I just tried to apply common sense and research to figure things out as they came up. I’ve found that the best way of learning is by doing. Ugmonk will always remain a design-driven brand where design and quality comes first. More Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk All Rights to Ugmonk …I encourage you get out of your comfort zone and help those in need. It doesn’t have to be traveling to a third world country or giving away your life savings, but even a little bit can go a long way… All Rights to Ugmonk Discount Code For a limited time, use the code "ABDUZEEDO20" for 20% off the entire store. (Ends on September 20th, 2013) Links More info about Jeff and his shop: http://shop.ugmonk.com Follow Ugmonk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ugmonk Follow Ugmonk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ugmonk