of your anatomy

Ever wonder what’s inside your Gummy Bear that makes it so darn delicious? How about a vinyl toy? Jason Freeny has and is eager to share that knowledge with you. Among several, candy-coated, impressive illustrations; we are treated to some crucial anatomical details otherwise left secret by clowns and candy factories the world over. It’s what’s inside that counts.

of your index

Designers are always in search of inspiration and general knowledge that improves their thought processes for projects. Jim Krause’s “index” series of pocket-sized books are just the right tool for that task. Good things come in small packages.

of your tutorials

As a designer/artist, there are an incredible number of resources available to teach you some useful tips and tricks while working in Adobe Photoshop. Some of the finest, member-contributed tutorials can be found hiding behind the shield and they’re worth the search. Draw on some inspiration.

of your find

The internet is a repository for awesome imagery, but who wants to download all their favorites and try to sift through them later? With ffffound.com, you can bookmark these images and collect them to your hearts content and view them whenever you like (provided the original link lives on forever). I spy with my little eye…

of your jar

Getting all of the peanut butter out of the jar is no easy task. You might get lucky and leave less than 20% before you give up scrapping the sides. Sherwood Forlee, a rather clever product designer, seems to have created the perfect solution to all your jar-scraping woes. You can still use your finger if you like.

of your order

Stock photography sites are a crucial tool to just about any art director/designer. Veer continually pushes the envelope on what we should consider “stock” art. If you’re creatively inclined, there’s a society just for you. Discounts and freebies abound, along with a super cool codename. Learn a new way to shake hands.

of your network

Coudal Partners have really great ideas. They also know how to sell those ideas. Do you have a product and/or service suited for the advertising, design and creative culture of today? Perhaps, then, you should consider advertising through The Deck. There are some premier sites that are part of The Deck; 37Signals, Daring Fireball, IconBuffet and Ze Frank to name a few.

of your asian

There are a lot of beautiful and wonderful things that come out of Asia and startdrawing.org would like to provide a resource, and window, for the artistically gifted of that culture. Several artists are selected and showcased at this repository and pseudo-ezine. Asia looks good this time of year.

of your mono

Netherland engineers seem to have created an actual working version of an 1869 French design. This mechanical wonder on one wheel tops out at 25 mph thanks to its 31cc, 4-stroke 1.5-hp engine so it really isn’t for freeway travel, but it’ll certainly turn some heads as you tool around downtown. Turn signals not included.

of your flat

Readymechs are a series of free, flatpack “models” that you print out, cut, fold and build to create clever little characters all from a letter-sized sheet. Several characters to choose from; currently on Series 002. Also check out the offerings of these fine mechs over at Corbis. Put a little character in your life.