by Allison Arieff, Sunset editor-at-large

It's hard not to love Alexander Girard (1907-1993), one of the most innovative and playful designers of the 20th century. Whether creating textiles for Herman Miller, designing the wildly colorful La Fonda del Sol restaurant with its cheerful sun motifs, or re-branding Braniff Airlines by designing everything from the sugar packets to the color of the planes themselves, Girard was one of a kind. You can view Girard's lovingly acquired collection of folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. Now you can also hang some of his work on your own wall at home thanks to the introduction of PLYprints, a collaborative effort of Columbia Forest Products, designer Eric Pfeiffer of San Francisco's PfeifferLab, and the estate of Alexander Girard.

Art meets sustainability with this collection of six classic Girard prints printed on CFP's formaldehyde-free PureBond hardwood plywood panels. Perfect for a child's room (or any room for that matter), PLYprints are available through a number of design retailers including Modern Seed, Design Public, and Room and Board.