Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty

Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: reading & royalty.

Reading

Stephen King rightfully states that “books are a uniquely portable magic.” And though it’s difficult for a blog post to capture anything close to the magic that reading a book can inspire, these ten visual page-turners are filled cover to cover with creativity.

Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Ben Vaquero / Illustrations
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Maurizio Pagnozzi / Logo & collateral concept – Book publishing house
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Samantha Schroeder / Painted window mural – Literati Bookstore
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Jotaká / Illustration
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Carolin Rauen / Bookmark design
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Marco Villar / Hand lettering
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Chris Pecora / Screenprinted postcard
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Sara Infante / Hand-lettered & illustrated postcard series
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Sean Heisler / Logo concept – Children’s Digital Library
Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty / on Design Work Life
Cuddlefish Press / Letterpress cards

Royalty

“Power makes you a monarch,” Laurell K. Hamilton says, “and all the fancy robes in the world won’t do the job without it.” We can’t all be born into the royal family, so instead up our creative brain power to take full command our own mental monarchy. No matter your bloodline, embrace these ten royal offerings and you’ll be solemnly sworn in as a duke or duchess of design smarts.

Paprika / Wine label - Cuvée Margot Rosée
Paprika / Wine label – Cuvée Margot Rosé
Bayley Design / Typeface - Albert
Bayley Design / Typeface – Albert
Lange & Lange / Restaurant design - Queen Burger
Lange & Lange / Restaurant design – Queen Burger
Jason Carne / Illustration & hand-drawn type
Jason Carne / Illustration & hand-drawn type
Won-kyoung Seo / Pattern & poster design
Won-kyoung Seo / Pattern & poster design
Doe Eyed / T-shirt design
Doe Eyed / T-shirt design
YouWorkForThem / Typography
YouWorkForThem / Typography
Pavla Chuykina / Branding & packaging concept - Be True
Pavla Chuykina / Brand identity & packaging concept – Be True
Nicholas D'Amico / Typography
Nicholas D’Amico / Typography
Monster Riot / Biscuit packaging
Monster Riot / Packaging
Garth

Garth

<p>Garth is a do-it-all digital marketer/designer born and raised in the “City of Destiny,” Tacoma, Washington. He lives in Seattle, has a beard, enjoys pizza and coffee (not together) and tries to spread as much positivity as he can. He's at his best in a light, collaborative environment; he's at my worst when losing at Scrabble. Above all, he's always looking for ways to grow his brain.</p> <p>Formerly the community manager for <a href="http://smile.amazon.com" target="_blank">AmazonSmile</a> and digital marketing manager at <a href="http://www.drysoda.com" target="_blank">DRY Soda</a>; he can now be found doing freelance graphic design, social media and marketing consultation.</p>