Isabela Rodrigues: Tilín Cacao Packaging

Here is yet another gorgeous packaging project by Isabela Rodrigues (previously published here, here and here.) This time the creative work was developed for Tilín Cacao, a chocolate brand from Columbia. via Jan of Poppytalk Pinterest

Badass Lady Creatives: Julia Yellow

Editorial illustration has quite the reputation for (thrillingly) tight deadlines. Despite the fast-paced nature of this specialty, illustrator Julia Yellow creates hyper-detailed scenes for her editorial clients. I came across this week’s Badass Lady Creative in a well-timed article on…

Type Love: Brandon Printed

Brandon Printed is a new variation on the much loved Brandon Grotesque by HVD Fonts. This new release has a distressed, printed look and includes four versions of every character. Additionally, Brandon Printed includes shadowed, inline and double printed versions…

Studio Indice: Ocio Identity and Collateral

Bogotá, Colombia-based design studio Indice recently completed the identity and collateral for Ocio, a creative, informal restaurant and bar. The encyclopediac imagery was inspired by head chef Laura Londoño’s recent educational culinary travels.

Recommended Resources: Design Square

Design Square is a new, curated directory of the graphic design industry, aiming to make connections between design and business. The site is free to use and free to join, and the process is simple. After submitting an application form, your entry…

Inspiring Instagramers: ourwildabandon

Username: ourwildabandon Name: Jill + Kyla Info: Vancouver, BC. Baby, we were born to run. Postcards available. When it comes to Instagram, I tend to prefer photos shot exclusively on the iPhone (or any mobile device). But once in a while an account…

Emma Fick: Snippets

Emma Fick, a 22-year-old from Louisiana living in Serbia and teaching English on a Fulbright scholarship, has chosen an interesting and public way in which to chronicle her travels. Through sketches, illustrations and paintings, she’s sharing her experiences abroad on her “Snippets”…

El Famoso

El Famoso is an illustrator collective composed of brothers Rich and Chris Fairhead. Hailing from and operating in the UK, the two have combined their talents to form “the ultimate illustration monster.” Claiming influence from the likes of Johnny Cash, party food, killer…

Alex Westgate Illustration

Alex Westgate is a freelance illustrator and designer out of Toronto, ON. Though he’s only recently graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCADU), he has already worked with such clients as The BBC, The Royal Canadian Mint, AT&T and Western Union…

Quick Links: 01.24.14

If you missed Ugmonk’s studio tour on their blog last week, it is definitely worth a look. For a small space, it is packed with design inspiration from corner to corner, yet organized in a way that still feels decidedly…

Kickstarter Spotlight: JUMP Cables

Kickstarter is an amazing place for watching (and helping) innovative ideas develop into real world products. Once a month we will feature one project we think is worth your support. This month, we are very excited by JUMP, Native Union‘s “smartphone…

Hello! Lucky 2014 Valentines

This year, Hello! Lucky has designed a large collection of illustrated, letterpressed cards for Valentine’s Day. Each one features a light-hearted, quirky message, bright colors and lovable characters. In addition to the favorites you see below, you can now find…

Nicole and Mike McQuade: Pullman Foundation Annual Report

It’s a rare occurrence when an annual report crosses my inbox these days, so I was pleasantly surprised to find Nicole and Mike McQuade‘s recently completed design for the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation. The foundation, which awards high school students with merit-based, need-based…

Wise Words: Simon Sinek, Ask for Help

Wise words from “Ask for Help,” Simon Sinek‘s best advice, given at Creative Morning’s 5th Birthday Bash. By the way, if you’re looking for more inspirational quotes, Creative Mornings’s Quote section is a goldmine.