“Collection,” by Robert Rauschenberg, part of SFMOMA’s [http://collections.sfmoma.org/Obj262$1] permanent collection.

Remember art appreciation day at school? Here are a few artists that some of my favorite designers admire:

photo: Mr. Boddinton’s Studio

Mindy Gayer (Cotton Idea Studio) admires Egg Press, Mr. Boddington’s Studio, Night Owl Paper Goods.

Pillows: Hable Construction

Joan Schnee & Vanesa Peterson (Green Paper Company) admire: Orla Kiely, Heather Moore jewelry, Hable Construction.

fashion: Jean Paul Gaultier

Suzie & Serge McKig (Twig & Fig) admire: Jean Paul Gaultier, Giorgio Morandi, Rei Kawakubo (designer: Comme des Garcons)

fashion: Christian Lacroix

Michael Schultz and Douglas Duncan (Motel Deluxe and Cursive) admire: Christian Lacroix, Cy Twombly, Constantin Brancusi.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Mel Lim (JOY by Mel Lim) admires: Jimmy Choo, Yabu Pushelberg, Cynthia Rowley.

Sock Monsters: Stupid Creatures

Brandon Mise (Blue Barnhouse) admires: John Murphy, Ship to Shore.