The colorfully designed world of Steven Harrington is a place we’d like to inhabit. While we may not be able to jump inside his 1960’s Time-Life encyclopedia influenced creations ourselves, Mr. Harrington and the folks over at Arkitip have done us a solid by collaborating on a new set of laptop and iPhone cases. The partnership marks the third installment in the Curated by Arkitip series for Incase (which previously included the KRINK sleeve), aimed at turning the mundane carrying case into portable artwork. We’d say they’ve succeeded yet again.

We’re very familiar with the fanciful patchwork style of Steven Harrington, and now we have a lot more to see with more than 20 new pieces (many from his ‘Our Mountain’ travelling show) and a suped-up website to showcase them. Our favorite new bit is the video section, which totally brings to life the inner-brain world of Steven Harrington by way of some charming stop motion work.

Beginning on September 25th with a private showing (then open to the public on September 26th), Steve Lazarides heads up an exhibition of outsider art in the Bowery. Lazarides, who represents Banksy, will be bringing art by Faile, David Choe, Paul Insect, Reas, Invader, Zevs, Bast, Blu, Antony Micallef, Vhils, Conor Harrington, Miranda Donovan, JR, Jonathan Yeo and many more. The group show will run for at least two weeks. A book by Lazarides, entitled Outsiders, is being published next month.

It seems like Steven Harrington is always up to something. He’s like our own personal Ryan Adams. The guy is always busy. After pulling off his traveling art show for his Our Mountain book and spending the summer traversing the European continent, the National Forest Design principle is back in the States. That doesn’t mean he’ll be kicking up his feet any time soon. Harrington is set to release Our Mountain domestically, and what book release would be complete without a book release party? Answer: No book release. So in order to celebrate more stellar output, Harrington along with Sixpack France will be presenting their own little shindig at the Subliminal Projects Gallery on L.A.’s Sunset Blvd on Thursday September 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. Steven and book designer John Harrington will be signing copies of their new book. So if you’re in the mood for a good time gathering and getting a sneak peek at some fine work, we recommend being there.

I’m not sure if Kidrobot’s Dunnys are the “world’s greatest vinyl canvas” as their press releases proclaim, but they certainly are one of the most popular. As a designer toy created by KR founder Paul Budnitz (with Tristan Eaton), Dunnys have been released in four core assortments and a handful of special series. Series 5, however, is prepared to dominate with a truly amazing selection of artists.

The 19 new Dunnys include designs by: Amanda Visell, Aya Kakeda, Clutter, Devilrobots, Dirty Donny, Frank Kozik, Huck Gee, JMGS//Jellymoon, Jesse LeDoux, JK5, Junko Mizuno, Kathie Olivas, MAD, Mad Barbarians, MISHKA, Reach, Sneaky Raccoon, Steven Harrington, TOOFLY.

Each Dunny is sold blind-boxed for $6.95. You might get doubles, but you’ve got a shot at the Kozik Mecha or 1 of 600 Golden Tickets redeemable for an exclusive Huck Gee figure (that’s like, $8 million dollars on the aftermarket…). Dunny Series 5 drops September 4th. Let the trading parties commence!

Fresh off returning from his traveling art exhibition in support of his Our Mountain book release, Steven Harrington (National Forest Design) has thrown more visual stimulation our way. With the help of his friends at Element Skateboards, Harrington gives us a sneak peak into the preparation that helped make his recent art tour a success. This brief clip shows a day in the life of Our Mountain as Harrington and company get ready for their opening at Paris’ Lazy Dog Gallery. It’s an interesting slice of life for those of us who have never been privy to the calm before the storm.

For the most part Steven Harrington (National Forest Design) sees the same world we see — except with an altered color scheme that rivals our wildest imaginations. His artwork comes from a place where peacocks meet rainbows, and a colony of the love children in teepees pay homage to the Easter Island statues. He invites us into his world with his new traveling art exhibition Our Mountain. The first show will be in Paris at the Lazy Dog Gallery. From there it will go on across Europe, spreading Steven's ideas of redecorating. Not European? (specifically not Parisian, Berliner — the people and doughnut — Barcelonista or Milanese. What? No Londoners? Come on guys!?!) then be sure to pick up their 180 page book coinciding with the event. But you still want to travel around Europe don't you? Head over to their blog and follow them around for a significantly lower fee.

oneonenine is another nice looking indie design magazine covering the gamut of visual filtration from illustration to photography. This second issue is 48 pages long printed in two colors only (black and fluorescent green). Featured artists include familiar folks like Steven Harrington, Dust La Rock, Jennifer Garcia and many more. Need inspiration? Check this puppy out.

My blogger pal Notcot found some really nice products with unusually great patterns. Deadly Squire is a collaboration between Anna and Tim Harrington, initially attracted to one another by their art and personal style– when they finally got together and collaborated they made some beautiful stuff. They printed the patterns on everything from pot holders to sketchbooks– but their skateboard design is really my favorite.

Steven Harrington is a young and superbly talented artist and designer. He’s 25 from Los Angeles, and studied at The Art Center in Pasadena, CA–It seems like that school just breeds talent. He says he is influenced by Time Life Encyclopedias from ‘69-72, thrift stores, the moody blues, and his friends and families. He co-owns a design studio called National Forest with his comradeJustin Krietemeyer who is also very talented. The work is just great–a lot of hand printed posters, some nice t-shirts, and more. I was drawn to his work by the many bright colors and clean aesthetics.