While I usually keep this column’s themes random and unrelated, spending the holidays with Kelly Thompson in Dallas has me in the spirit of Texan togetherness. So saddle up, lone star, ’cause we’re about to get cozy.
TEXAS
As you may have heard in Texas, the stars at night are big and bright, but so are the design ideas. Once you’ve taken in these ten pieces of Texan design genius, you’ll need a ten-gallon hat to contain all of your inspiration.

Lin Zagorski / Hand-rendered script

Kendrick Kidd / Badge illustration

Alex M. Miller / Illustration

Simon Walker / Lettering

Trent Walton / Letterpress

Megan Harvell / Typography & illustration

Tyler Anthony / Illustration

Steve Wolf / Typography & illustration

Mason McFee / Illustration & lettering

Thomas Ramey / Typography
TOGETHERNESS
‘Tis the season for togetherness, so this theme was truly a no-brainer. So squeeze your loved ones tight, as these ten tidings of togetherness will have you teeming with the warm and fuzzies.

Blake N. Behrens / Illustration

Dilesh Lalloo / Illustration

Luke Flowers / Magazine cover art – Thriving Family magazine

Jeremiah Britton / Lettering

Van Huynh / Illustration

John H Ratajczak / Wedding invitation

Haejin Song / Icons

Cait Maloney / Valentine’s Day card

Dan Christofferson / Illustration

Jacob Greif / Christmas card