Courtney, Author at Design Work Life

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, By the Book: Create a Style Gu...

Skillshare By the Book Runner Up: Jena Buckwell

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, By the Book: Create a Style Gu...

Skillshare By the Book Runner Up: Jennifer Thomke

Courtney • Mar 26, 2014Mar 25, 2014

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, By the Book: Create a Style Gu...

Wise Words: Ann Landers on Opportunities

Wise Words by Ann Landers via After the Jump...

Jenney Stevens: Far North Spirits

I’m loving the identity and collateral designed by Jenney Stevens for Far North Spirits. The white glass bottle for their gin is especially gorg...

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Courtney • Mar 25, 2014Mar 25, 2014

It’s fascinating to get a look behind the scenes of Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, through the work of the designer...

Type Love: FF Dora

Courtney • Mar 25, 2014Mar 24, 2014

FF Dora is a serif family of five weights including display styles. OpenType features like ligatures, small caps, fractions, and super- and subscrip...

Stitch Design Co.: New Stationery

Courtney • Mar 24, 2014Mar 23, 2014

Check out the new stationery package that Stitch Design Co. designed to go with their recently updated website. Gorgeous, as always....

Recommended Resources: Skillshare Memberships

Courtney • Mar 24, 2014Mar 23, 2014

I’ve already raved about Skillshare’s educational platform multiple times, so I will keep this short and sweet. In addition to their offer...

Nicole McQuade: Kitchen Stories Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 21, 2014Mar 20, 2014

For the past three years, Nicole McQuade—designer and photographer—and Judi Cutrone—writer—have been collaborating on Some Kitchen Stories, a ...

MaeMae Paperie: Munster Rose Stationery

Courtney • Mar 21, 2014Mar 17, 2014

I’m loving this beautiful stationery developed by MaeMae Paperie for Munster Rose, a floral design company based out of Minneapolis....

Quick Links: 03.21.14

Courtney • Mar 21, 2014Mar 20, 2014

The VSCO Artist Initiative is a “$100,000 USD scholarship fund providing artists the resources to pursue their creative vision.” More inf...

Kickstarter Spotlight: The UpStanding Desk

Courtney • Mar 20, 2014Mar 19, 2014

I know it was only a week ago that I featured a desk design being funded on Kickstarter, but I’ve got another one for you today: The UpStanding ...

Plus63 Design Co.: Your Local Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 20, 2014Mar 17, 2014

Plus63 Design Co., a Phillipines-based studio, recently developed the brand identity and collateral for Your Local, a restaurant serving Asian comfort...

Wise Words: Jenna Meister

Courtney • Mar 19, 2014Mar 17, 2014

This week’s Wise Words on community come from Jenna Meister of Airbnb. via Behance Instagram...

Bryan Patrick Todd: Banner Year

Courtney • Mar 18, 2014Mar 17, 2014

Bryan Patrick Todd recently opened his first solo show, “Banner Year,” which includes eight handcrafted banners featuring eight quotes se...

Type Love: Result

Courtney • Mar 18, 2014Mar 17, 2014

Result is a grotesque sans serif designed by Cloud9 Type Dept, an independant type foundry based out of Helsinki, Finland. Result features three weig...

Quick Links: 03.14.14

Courtney • Mar 14, 2014Mar 14, 2014

I’ve always been a fan of Nicholas Felton‘s personal annual reports—so much so that I own every single one, in all of their data-heavy, ...

Kickstarter Spotlight: SlatePro by Nathan Mummert

Courtney • Mar 13, 2014Mar 10, 2014

Regular readers may remember the introduction of the Slate Mobile Air Desk seen here a few months ago. At that time my enthusiasm for this new produ...

Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, “If You Want to Build a Ship…”

Courtney • Mar 12, 2014Mar 10, 2014

This week’s Wise Words come from Antoine de Saint-Exupery via this great collection of leadership quotes, by way of Swissmiss....

Natalie Andrewson: Wes Anderson Posters

Courtney • Mar 12, 2014Mar 11, 2014

At the moment, I happen to be anxiously anticipating Wes Anderson‘s new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel (now in select theaters.) So when I spott...

Emmanuel Cohen: BNT Studio Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 11, 2014Mar 10, 2014

Lovely clean, modern, sophisticated work for BNT Studio, “a distribution studio devoted to design and innovation,” by Emmanuel Cohen....

Type Love: Malina

Courtney • Mar 11, 2014Mar 10, 2014

Malina is a new display face by Katatrad, a Thailand-based foundry. Defined by graceful, elegant letterforms, the typeface includes four fonts—two ...

2014 RE:DESIGN UXD Giveaway Winner

Courtney • Mar 10, 2014Mar 10, 2014

Congrats, Allison—you’ve won a free pass to the upcoming RE:DESIGN UXD Conference! Please shoot me an email so that I can pass your contact in...

Naomie Ross & Daniel Renda: Pastosa Ravioli Co.

Courtney • Mar 7, 2014Mar 3, 2014

As a personal project, designers Naomie Ross and Daniel Renda set out to rebrand Pastosa Ravioli Co., an NYC shop whose pasta they both grew up eat...

Quick Links: 03.07.14

Courtney • Mar 7, 2014Mar 6, 2014

When Adobe came to them to create an interpretive graphic of their logo, Sagmeister & Walsh came up with the brilliant idea of turning the process...

Etsy Finds: Vintage Posters

Courtney • Mar 6, 2014Mar 3, 2014

This Perth, Australia-based Etsy Shop, Vintage Posters Art, is offering some awesome vintage poster reproductions. Their stock mostly covers travel—...

1983 Present: The Happy 8 Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 6, 2014Mar 5, 2014

I’m loving this vibrant work by 1983 Present for The Happy 8, a chain of hotels in Malaysia. The Happy 8 is a high-quality chain hotels brand of...

2014 RE:DESIGN UXD Giveaway

Courtney • Mar 5, 2014Mar 5, 2014

It’s that time of year again! The 2014 RE:Design UXD Conference is coming up at the end of April in Brooklyn, and I’m happy to offer one l...

Wise Words: Tim O’Reilly

Courtney • Mar 5, 2014Mar 3, 2014

Wise Words about the good things that can come from sharing your work from Tim O’Reilly via Austin Kleon...

Stitch Design Co.: Produce Candles Packaging

Courtney • Mar 5, 2014Mar 5, 2014

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a project from the ladies at Stitch Design Co., so this morning I’m excited to share their ...

Type Love: Typejockeys Give it a Shot

Courtney • Mar 4, 2014Mar 3, 2014

Over the years, Typejockeys has come up with various ideas for fonts that don’t necessarily warrant a huge, in-depth typeface buildout. So to g...

Scotty Reifsnyder: Cheers Notecards

Courtney • Mar 4, 2014Mar 3, 2014

Today, Scotty Reifsnyder and Chronicle Books release Cheers!, a set of 12 notecards and envelopes “perfect for toasting any occasion.” Th...

Atelier Olschinsky: Rollercoaster Illustration Series

Courtney • Mar 3, 2014Feb 24, 2014

Between the kaleidoscopic use of color and deconstructed, abstract forms, I can’t stop staring at Rollercoaster, a new illustration series by At...

D.T. Practice: The Roxy

Courtney • Feb 28, 2014Feb 28, 2014

While browsing Klim Type Foundry’s blog recently, I discovered D.T. Practice’s work for UK’s The Roxy. Featured because of its hea...

Studio MPLS: Alli Marie Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 28, 2014Feb 27, 2014

I’m excited to share more new beautiful work from Studio MPLS, this time a new brand identity, stationery and packaging project for Alli Marie, ...

Quick Links: 02.28.14

Courtney • Feb 28, 2014Feb 27, 2014

Did anyone not fall in love with Mayhem this week? If you’re not familiar, Mayhem is an adorable, ultra creative four-year-old who makes dresses...

Luvocracy Love: 02.27.14

Courtney • Feb 27, 2014Feb 24, 2014

Luvocracy Love is a monthly column that features a handful of the products I’ve spotted over the past four weeks. Shop the links: 1. Colour + P...

“Love From Hawaii”

Courtney • Feb 27, 2014Mar 3, 2014

One of the many reasons I fell in love with Hawaii when I first visited a few years ago, was the Aloha spirit that is in the air. Beyond a greeting, a...

Wise Words: David Ogilvy

Courtney • Feb 26, 2014Feb 24, 2014

Wise words from David Ogilvy, the “Father of Advertising.” For more wisdom, also check out his 10 Tips on Writing on Brain Pickings...

Type Love: Revisal

Courtney • Feb 25, 2014Feb 24, 2014

Revisal is a new typeface from Switzerland-based foundry Type Dynamic. This “humanist sans family” includes seven weights plus italics, fr...

Marx Design: The Coconut Collective

Courtney • Feb 25, 2014Feb 24, 2014

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of coconut water as a beverage. But despite that face, I am loving the fresh, sunny packaging that Marx Design re...

Recommended Resources: Skillshare Round-up

Courtney • Feb 24, 2014Feb 24, 2014

As an avid user (and teacher) of Skillshare’s online classes, I thought it would be great to use this column to highlight a few of their offerin...

Little: Fair State Brewing Cooperative Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 21, 2014Feb 20, 2014

I am loving the work that Minneapolis’s Little has developed for Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Minnesota’s first cooperative brewery. As a ...

Matt Stevens: Junk Drawer Prints

Courtney • Feb 21, 2014Feb 20, 2014

Matt Stevens‘s Junk Drawer series is an ongoing set of illustrations that depict “fascinating characters from pop culture by showing the r...

Quick Links: 02.21.14

Courtney • Feb 21, 2014Feb 20, 2014

I’m loving these cool “Seeing New York” Cinemagraphs by Ann Street Studio found via Diego Guevara’s blog. The folks at Glob...

Etsy Finds: Sarah Abbott Art & Illustration

Courtney • Feb 20, 2014Feb 19, 2014

Sarah Abbott’s Etsy Shop features a collection of prints and paper goods designed by the Sheffield, UK based artist, who clearly has a strong a...

Chris Turnham Prints

Courtney • Feb 20, 2014Feb 17, 2014

I was happy to recently discover the work of Los Angeles-based Chris Turnham, who has worked as an artist in both feature and television animation a...

Wise Words: Justin McMurray, Show Your Work

Courtney • Feb 19, 2014Feb 17, 2014

This week’s wise words come from Justin McMurray’s Medium article, The time is now to share your work with the world. Found via Austin Kl...

Jessica Hische: Jess & Russ Keepsake

Courtney • Feb 19, 2014Feb 17, 2014

You may remember seeing Jessica Hische‘s epic wedding website awhile back, a richly detailed parallax design featuring the work of many of her a...

Type Love: Nomada

Courtney • Feb 18, 2014Feb 17, 2014

Nomada, a new release from Tipografies, is a compact set of sans serif fonts in four upright weights, from light to black. Pick up a copy for yourself...

Recommended Resources: Victionary Palette Series

Courtney • Feb 17, 2014Feb 17, 2014

Victionary is an excellent resource for books that contain lots of design eye candy, both in the content as well as the books’ own designs. They...

Jen Mussari Lettering

Courtney • Feb 17, 2014Feb 17, 2014

I’m not sure how I have not come across Jen Mussari‘s lettering portfolio before now, but it is filled with all kinds of awesomeness. You...

Jono Garrett: Wedding Materials

Courtney • Feb 14, 2014Feb 13, 2014

We love Jono Garrett’s work so much that it’s getting a double post! And since it is Valentine’s Day, what better project to share ...

Jono Garrett: Frida von Fuchs Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 14, 2014Feb 11, 2014

I’m absolutely loving this sophisticated and whimsical brand identity and collateral system developed by Jono Garrett for Frida von Fuchs, a Ber...

Stephen Powers: New Love Letters Products

Courtney • Feb 14, 2014Feb 10, 2014

I’m a huge fan of Stephen Powers’s (most recently featured here) large-scale, typographic, and poignant environmental works of art. So I w...

Quick Links: 02.14.14

Courtney • Feb 14, 2014Feb 13, 2014

In case you haven’t heard, The Great Discontent (on of my favorite blogs) has their sites set on creating a biannual print magazine! They curren...

Color Happy 197

Courtney • Feb 13, 2014Feb 10, 2014

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New Products from Fairgoods

Courtney • Feb 13, 2014Feb 11, 2014

Fairgoods, a shop that puts “the maker at the forefront,” recently introduced a couple of new products that caught my eye: Code Mode Ligh...

Scott Patt: Bigger. Smaller. Funnier.

Courtney • Feb 12, 2014Feb 12, 2014

I’m happy to have recently discovered this new project by Scott Patt, an artist whose inspirations—”the folk art of his youth and post ...

Wise Words: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Courtney • Feb 12, 2014Feb 10, 2014

This week’s wise words come from French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry....

Super Precious: Groundhog Day Mini-show

Courtney • Feb 12, 2014Feb 12, 2014

Well, Groundhog Day has passed, and unfortunately most of us didn’t get the result we wanted (6 more weeks of winter—no fun), but that doesn&#...

Paperless Post Valentines

Courtney • Feb 11, 2014Feb 11, 2014

With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching this week, I know many of you will be on the lookout for fun, interesting and creative greetings to sen...

Type Love: Louize

Courtney • Feb 11, 2014Feb 10, 2014

Louize is a new serif typeface by Nonpareille, the foundry of France-based, Swiss-born Matthieu Cortat. The typeface is a contemporary revival o...

Non-Format: nyMusikk Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 7, 2014Feb 3, 2014

Awesome work by Kjell Ekhorn and Jon Forss, of Non-Format, for nyMusikk, the leading promoter of contemporary music in Norway. nyMusikk, the leading p...

Richard Perez: Coen Cast

Courtney • Feb 7, 2014Feb 3, 2014

This afternoon I’m loving Coen Cast, a fun little side project from designer Richard Perez. He’s started a Tumblr to collect his illustrat...

Quick Links: 02.07.14

Courtney • Feb 7, 2014Feb 7, 2014

I’m personally not a huge fan of “selfies” (both taking them myself and the word in general), but if I was surrounded by these amaz...

Projekt, Inc.: Choiselle Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Feb 6, 2014Feb 6, 2014

Pennsylvania-based studio Projekt recently created a beautiful new identity and packaging system for Choiselle, a new line of all natural skincare pr...

Etsy Finds: Little Low Studio

Courtney • Feb 6, 2014Feb 6, 2014

Etsy shop Little Low Studio features the “illustrative, expressive, and charming style” of owner and designer Caitlin McClain. The shop of...

Wise Words: Steve Jobs, Love What You Do

Courtney • Feb 5, 2014Feb 4, 2014

Wise words from Steve Jobs’s 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. Watch a video of the entire speech on TED....

Jasper Gold: Faces in Places Illustration Series

Courtney • Feb 5, 2014Feb 4, 2014

It’s impossible not to smile when viewing Jasper Gold‘s playful Faces in Places series, a fun set of illustrations depicting a handful of...

Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Winner: Jody Worthington, Part 2

Courtney • Feb 4, 2014Feb 5, 2014

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Br...

Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Winner: Jody Worthington, Part 1

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Br...

Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Runner Up: Mushky Ginsburg

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Br...

Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Runner Up: Pedro Ramirez

This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Bran...

Type Love: Industry Inc

Industry Inc is a new typeface from Hold Fast Foundry, based on the previously released Industry family. This sans serif display face includes a coll...

Ludlow Kingsley + Chocolate = $ for 826LA

Ludlow Kingsley had quite a few custom-designed chocolate bars left over from a recent holiday promotion. So, after weighing all their options, they d...

Round: 2012 Jewish International Film Festival Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 3, 2014Feb 3, 2014

In 2012, Australia-based Studio Round was tasked with developing a brand new identity for the Jewish International Film Festival. Their goal was to re...

Print Club Boston

Courtney • Feb 3, 2014Feb 3, 2014

I’m absolutely loving the first series of limited edition prints from Print Club Boston, an initiative by artist Elizabeth Corkery. Each series ...

Vitae Design Projects

I recently discovered the work of Vitae Design, the studio of Toronto-based independent graphic designer Cameron McKague. His work is equal parts mini...

Post Projects: Brassneck Brewery

Awesome work by Vancouver-based Post Projects for Brassneck Brewery, a retail brewery in the area. The design team developed their brand identity b...

Studio MPLS: Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

I love it when I see new updates pop into my reader from Studio MPLS. They’ve posted several new pieces of work in the last couple of weeks, inc...

Quick Links: 01.31.14

I’m loving Mike Dornseif‘s recent contribution to The Desktop Wallpaper Project on The Fox is Black. Yay Squarespace Logo. Enough said. Ch...

Jon Contino: The Hidden Sea Packaging

Courtney • Jan 30, 2014Jan 30, 2014

I pretty much always buy wine based on its label (with the hope that it tastes good too), so I am all over this new packaging design for South Austral...

Luvocracy Love: 01.30.14

Courtney • Jan 30, 2014Jan 27, 2014

Luvocracy Love is a monthly column that features a handful of the products I’ve spotted over the past four weeks. Shop the links: 1. Aloha Maui ...

Steven Noble and Taxi Studio: Kate Hudnott Spirit Packaging

Courtney • Jan 30, 2014Jan 30, 2014

This packaging series, a collaboration between Steven Noble and Taxi Studio, was created for Kate Hudnott, a UK-based drinks pioneer. The Taxi Design ...

ilovedust Beer Coasters

Courtney • Jan 29, 2014Jan 27, 2014

ilovedust designed this series of 8 illustrated beer coasters as part of their most recent promotional pack. They will soon be available for purchase...

Wise Words: Margaret Mead

Courtney • Jan 29, 2014Jan 27, 2014

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Isabela Rodrigues: Tilín Cacao Packaging

Courtney • Jan 29, 2014Jan 27, 2014

Here is yet another gorgeous packaging project by Isabela Rodrigues (previously published here, here and here.) This time the creative work was develo...

Type Love: Brandon Printed

Courtney • Jan 28, 2014Jan 27, 2014

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...

Studio Indice: Ocio Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 27, 2014Feb 4, 2014

Bogotá, Colombia-based design studio Indice recently completed the identity and collateral for Ocio, a creative, informal restaurant and bar. The enc...

Recommended Resources: Design Square

Courtney • Jan 27, 2014Jan 27, 2014

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...

Rachael Saunders: Otto’s Circus Illustration Series

Courtney • Jan 27, 2014Jan 20, 2014

I’m loving the colorful, whimsical characters that Rachael Saunders has created in the world of Otto’s Circus....

Quick Links: 01.24.14

Courtney • Jan 24, 2014Jan 23, 2014

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 inspirati...

Savvy Studio: Puebla 109 Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 23, 2014Jan 23, 2014

Savvy Studio recently worked on the design for Puebla 109, a new gastropub in Mexico City. The identity consists of a series of icons inspired by Mexi...

Kickstarter Spotlight: JUMP Cables

Courtney • Jan 23, 2014Jan 23, 2014

Kickstarter is an amazing place for watching (and helping) innovative ideas develop into real world products. Once a month we will feature one projec...

Hello! Lucky 2014 Valentines

Courtney • Jan 23, 2014Jan 23, 2014

This year, Hello! Lucky has designed a large collection of illustrated, letterpressed cards for Valentine’s Day. Each one features a light-heart...

Nicole and Mike McQuade: Pullman Foundation Annual Report

Courtney • Jan 22, 2014Jan 22, 2014

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...

Wise Words: Simon Sinek, Ask for Help

Courtney • Jan 22, 2014Jan 20, 2014

Wise words from “Ask for Help,” Simon Sinek‘s best advice, given at Creative Morning’s 5th Birthday Bash. By the way, if you&#...

The Hungry Workshop 2014 Valentines

Courtney • Jan 22, 2014Jan 22, 2014

For this year’s Valentine designs, The Hungry Workshop worked with two designers on unique letterpressed love notes. The first card was designe...

FUNNEL: Lyon Distilling Co. Rum Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jan 21, 2014Jan 21, 2014

I’m loving the identity and custom packaging design that Funnel developed for Lyon Distilling Co. Based out of Saint Michaels, Maryland, the dis...

Type Love: Grota Rounded

Courtney • Jan 21, 2014Jan 21, 2014

Grota Rounded is a new unicase release from Latinotype. The typeface includes six weights, from thin to black, plus matching italics. Currently marked...

Anagrama: GIST Publication Design

Courtney • Jan 21, 2014Jan 21, 2014

Excellent work by Anagrama for the lifestyle magazine Gist: Gist is a lifestyle magazine that reports on many different subjects, from fashion to gadg...

Recommended Resources: 5 Email Newsletters Worth Subscribing To

Courtney • Jan 20, 2014Jan 20, 2014

If you’re anything like me, your inbox is almost always overflowing. It’s a constant battle; and while “inbox zero” is not som...

Tim Lahan: KENZO Idiom Illustrations

Courtney • Jan 20, 2014Jan 13, 2014

Tim Lahan developed this fun set of illustrations for Kenzo. Each one represents a common English idiom having to do with eyes. I never would have g...

Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop

Courtney • Jan 17, 2014Jan 16, 2014

Orlando-based studio Push recently took their design for restaurants one step further, by choosing to conceptualize, own and operate one for themselve...

Wedge & Lever

Courtney • Jan 17, 2014Jan 16, 2014

I’ve seen Wedge & Lever, a relatively new (established in 2012) design studio out of San Diego, all over the place lately, and rightfully so...

Blok Design: ADCC Promo

Courtney • Jan 17, 2014Jan 13, 2014

Blok Design developed this promotional piece for The Advertising and Design Club of Canada with the goal of driving membership to the organization. ...

Quick Links: 01.17.14

Courtney • Jan 17, 2014Jan 16, 2014

Last weekend I went to see Her and it was magical. I absolutely loved it. Between its wide release last Friday and the Golden Globes, tons of arti...

Color Happy 196

Courtney • Jan 16, 2014Jan 13, 2014

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Creature: Kigo Kitchen Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 16, 2014Jan 15, 2014

While browsing around Behance recently I stumbled upon the awesome portfolio of Clara Mulligan, who happens to be a Design Director at Creature. And a...

MoMA Art Lab: Movement

Courtney • Jan 15, 2014Jan 15, 2014

Tony Lee Jr., a designer at MoMA Design Studio (and previously featured for his student work), recently sent over his updated portfolio. I was immedi...

Wise Words: Milton Glaser

Courtney • Jan 15, 2014Jan 15, 2014

This week Milton Glaser reminds us of the importance of concept over ornamentation. via Quotes on Design...

Apartment One: Beespace Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 15, 2014Jan 15, 2014

One of Apartment One‘s most recent projects is their work for Beespace, “a new concept nonprofit incubator, helping to identify and launch...

Do Not Open

Courtney • Jan 14, 2014Jan 13, 2014

If, like me, you’ve been admiring Erik Marinovich‘s envelope handiwork via Friends of Type, you are in luck. Now, through his new project...

Type Love: Roihu

Courtney • Jan 14, 2014Jan 13, 2014

Roihu is a new sans serif typeface by Mika Melvas that includes eight upright and eight italic weights. The set also includes a huge selection of sw...

DIA: Porter & Plot Brand Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jan 10, 2014Jan 9, 2014

This afternoon I am loving the stripped down, graphic brand identity and collateral that DIA developed for Porter & Plot: Porter & Plot is an ...

Timothy Goodman: Airbnb Installation

Courtney • Jan 10, 2014Jan 10, 2014

Timothy Goodman recently completed an impressive, permanent 60-foot wall installation for Airbnb, the culmination of almost three months of preliminar...

Quick Links: 1/10/13

Courtney • Jan 10, 2014Jan 9, 2014

The What I Be project is a beautiful initiative by Steve Rosenfield Photography that aims to “tell your story the way you want it to be told.&...

Etsy Finds: Janet Hill Paintings and Prints

Courtney • Jan 9, 2014Jan 8, 2014

This week I am in love with the nostalgic and whimsical paintings of Janet Hill. Her Etsy shop offers a huge catalog of prints and originals—often u...

Studio JQ: Weather Dashboard Design

Courtney • Jan 9, 2014Jan 8, 2014

Jonathan Quintin, of Studio JQ, is currently working on a self-initiated project that immediately caught my eye: a weather dashboard that will displ...

Eleanor Taylor Illustration

Courtney • Jan 8, 2014Jan 7, 2014

UK-based illustrator Eleanor Taylor uses various methods to create her textural, narrative and somewhat somber mixed media illustrations. The layering...

Wise Words: Seth Godin, “But what if I fail?”

Courtney • Jan 8, 2014Jan 7, 2014

I love this recent short post from Seth Godin. It’s the perfect thought for the beginning of the year when we’re all contemplating new ris...

BLOW: Shanghai PoPo 336 Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 8, 2014Jan 7, 2014

The latest project from BLOW’s creative team is the identity and collateral for Shanghai PoPo 336 a modern restaurant located in Shanghai: Insp...

Dan Cassaro: Old Navy Holiday

Courtney • Jan 7, 2014Jan 7, 2014

I know the holidays are over, but I had to share one last holiday project until next season—Dan Cassaro‘s work for Old Navy’s latest hol...

Shauna Luedtke: Laser Etched Save the Dates

Courtney • Jan 7, 2014Jan 7, 2014

Designer Shauna Luedtke, who is currently the Art Director at Fairgoods, designed these beautiful save the dates for her own wedding, which is coming...

Type Love: Stay Gold

Courtney • Jan 7, 2014Jan 7, 2014

Stay Gold is one of Decade Type Foundry‘s newest releases. A vintage-inspired display script, the typeface includes a series of swashes, stylist...

1001 pt

Courtney • Jan 6, 2014Jan 6, 2014

1001 pt is a new print shop that features a selection of A2 typographic screen prints, each one showcasing a letterform set in precisely 1001 points....

Paul Soulellis: Queens Typeface

Courtney • Jan 6, 2014Jan 6, 2014

Though I don’t live there any longer, being a Queens resident for almost ten years means it will always hold a special place in my memory, which...

Danielle Kroll: The Art of Vintage Cocktails

Courtney • Jan 3, 2014Dec 26, 2013

The last couple of months have seen quite a few new site launches, including one for talented illustrator and designer Danielle Kroll. Designed by Jes...

Quick Links: 1/3/14

Courtney • Jan 3, 2014Jan 3, 2014

Kelli Anderson’s standing desk Ikea hack (above) is absolutely incredible. Check out all of the behind the scenes construction details on her b...

Heydays: Bolivar Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 2, 2014Dec 26, 2013

Heydays recently did a massive portfolio update (with a beautiful new site, by the way), and their work for Bolivar was one of the projects that caugh...

Etsy Finds: Sue Jean Ko

Courtney • Jan 2, 2014Oct 13, 2023

Etsy shop of illustrator Sue Jean Ko offers a selection of colorful greeting cards for all occasions. Each card design features a retro composition of...

Anti Grandpeople: Rumble in Rhodes Music Packaging

Courtney • Jan 2, 2014Dec 26, 2013

It’s rare to see music packaging these days, so I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Anti Grandpeople‘s recent work for Rumble in Rh...

Wise Words: Jamie Tworkowski

Courtney • Jan 1, 2014Dec 26, 2013

Some short and sweet words of wisdom from Jamie Tworkowski, as part of CreativeMorning’s recent series on Bravery. Check out the entire talk her...

Matt Stevens: Carolina Panthers Daydream Rebrand

Courtney • Jan 1, 2014Dec 26, 2013

I’ve always been a fan of Matt Stevens’s side projects (and envious of his productivity levels!), so it’s no surprise that I’m...

Jessica Tremp Photography

Courtney • Dec 31, 2013Dec 26, 2013

From landscapes, to portraits, to wedding photography, Jessica Tremp always capture spontaneous moments that evoke pure and genuine emotion. And the...

Type Love: 2013 Type Favorites

Courtney • Dec 31, 2013Dec 26, 2013

It’s that time of year again! I don’t know about you but I love end-of-the-year “Best of” lists. So below I present to you a s...

Moodley Brand Identity: Studio Arrc Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 30, 2013Dec 26, 2013

Moodley Brand Identity created this elegant brand identity for Studio Arrc, a design blog by Sophie Carr, an aspiring interior designer. The design te...

Glenn Wolk: Arrow / Cluett Labels

Courtney • Dec 30, 2013Dec 26, 2013

Glenn Wolk recently published a project that showcases all of the work he’s done with Arrow Shirts / Cluett and Peabody—a huge selection of g...

Recommended Resources: Podcast Thing

Courtney • Dec 30, 2013Dec 26, 2013

If you enjoyed my previous podcast-themed post, you will definitely love Podcast Thing. Created by Max Temkin and Veronica Corzo-Duchardt, the site...

Tyler Dale and Nuno Leites: GIF(T)S FOR FUN

Courtney • Dec 27, 2013Jan 16, 2014

GIF(T)S FOR FUN is a collaborative series of holiday-themed animated gifs featuring illustration by Tyler Dale and animation by Nune Leites....

States of Matter: 2013 Holiday Cards

Courtney • Dec 27, 2013Mar 7, 2016

I’m loving States of Matter‘s holiday card design for 2013, a lucky wooden rabbit. My favorite detail is how the shape of the accompanying...

Quick Links: 12/27/13

Courtney • Dec 27, 2013Dec 26, 2013

I’ve been loving VSCO Cam’s 2013 round-ups. Check them out here: People, Environments, Black and White, Animals, Microcosms, The World. Tw...

Paperlux: The Golden Camera 2014

Courtney • Dec 26, 2013Dec 26, 2013

This gorgeous event invitation was designed by Paperlux for DIE GOLDENE KAMERA. Technically this just a sneak peek before the event has taken place, ...

Luvocracy Love: 12.26.13

Courtney • Dec 26, 2013Jan 27, 2014

Luvocracy Love is a monthly column that features a handful of the products I’ve spotted over the past four weeks. Shop the links: 1. Geometric P...

Jeff Rogers: New Site

Courtney • Dec 26, 2013Dec 26, 2013

I’m late to the game on this one, but last month Jeff Rogers launched a beautiful new site. In addition to huge, crisp images of his work, he&#8...

Tom Froese: River Rock Casino

Courtney • Dec 25, 2013Dec 24, 2013

A lovely holiday series by Tom Froese for River Rock Casino....

Wise Words: Jessi Arrington

Courtney • Dec 25, 2013Dec 24, 2013

Some wise words from Jessi Arrington from the advice she gave at CreativeMorning’s fifth birthday party. Watch the video here. via Creative Morn...

W+K Studio: 2014 Calendar

Courtney • Dec 25, 2013Dec 24, 2013

W+K Studio always does a fun calendar every year. This year’s is a limited edition run of 100 and each month features a unique two-color, Risogr...

Planet Propaganda: 12 Days of 6 Words for the Holidays

Courtney • Dec 24, 2013Dec 24, 2013

Planet Propaganda chose to celebrate the holiday season by creating 12 Days of 6 Words for the Holidays. As fans of the Six-Word Memoirs® project, ...

Type Love: Equip Slab

Courtney • Dec 24, 2013Dec 24, 2013

Equip Slab, by Hoftype, is the newest edition to the Equip family. The slab serif typeface includes eight weights plus italics, for a total of 16 styl...

Mike Smith: A Vague Christmas Card

Courtney • Dec 24, 2013Dec 24, 2013

Mike Smith’s quirky advent calendar-themed design for the Vague family is by far my favorite Christmas card I’ve seen this year. Check ou...

Westwerk Design: Yeti Spotter

Courtney • Dec 23, 2013Dec 20, 2013

For this year’s holiday card, Westwerk Design went the non-traditional route and created Yeti Spotter, an interactive contest. The team sent ou...

Fred Schaub: BurdgeCooper Holiday Card and Gift Tags

Courtney • Dec 23, 2013Dec 20, 2013

This colorful holiday card was created for LA-based printer BurdgeCooper by CT-based designer Fred Schaub. The set of engraved and stamped cards wer...

Alan Rodriguez: Itzmin Project Illustration

Courtney • Dec 20, 2013Dec 19, 2013

Perhaps more Halloween appropriate than Christmas, but still worth sharing, Itzmin is a project that tasked 40 Mexican designers and artists to create...

Misty Manley: First Birthday Infographic Invitations

Courtney • Dec 20, 2013Dec 19, 2013

Misty Manley created these super fun infographic-style invitations for her son Jude’s first birthday, which is coming up in January. More than j...

Quick Links: 12/20/13

Courtney • Dec 20, 2013Dec 19, 2013

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about Beyoncé’s recent surprise album release. I haven’t actual...

Streamline Icons

Courtney • Dec 19, 2013Dec 18, 2013

Designer Vincent Le Moign of Webalys recently introduced Streamline, a set of over 1600 icons for designers and developers. Yes, you read that ri...

Kickstarter Spotlight: Foldio

Courtney • Dec 19, 2013Dec 18, 2013

As someone who takes mobile photos quite a bit, I understand that lighting is a constant challenge. Enter Foldio, a compact, portable, foldable photo ...

New House Industries Cotton

Courtney • Dec 18, 2013Dec 18, 2013

I’m loving all of the new cotton products that House Industries recently released, including men’s and women’s t-shirts, tote bags a...

Wise Words: Kid President’s 20 Things We Should Say More Often

Courtney • Dec 18, 2013Dec 17, 2013

If you’re not familiar with Kid President, you’re in for a treat. The inspirational video series was created by Brad Montague, whose mis...

The 2014 Studio On Fire Desk Calendar

Courtney • Dec 18, 2013Dec 17, 2013

Studio on Fire‘s letterpress desktop calendar is always my favorite calendar to purchase. Each year they work with a group of designers and illu...

Blok Design: Topix Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 17, 2013Dec 16, 2013

I’m loving Blok Design‘s new work for Topix, a special effects and animation studio operating out of Toronto: A pioneer in special effects...

Type Love: Clear Sans

Courtney • Dec 17, 2013Dec 16, 2013

Clear Sans is a “rational geometric sans serif” from Positype, that has been reworked since its original introduction in 2008. The newly ...

Last Minute Holiday Greetings

Courtney • Dec 17, 2013Dec 16, 2013

If you’re still on the lookout for a fun holiday card to send this year (fashionably late) I have a few suggestions for you. Alex Perez designed...

Tim Denee: A Free Calendar for 2014

Courtney • Dec 16, 2013Dec 16, 2013

Designer and illustrator Tim Denee has generously designed a 2014 calendar that you can all print and use for free. He’s designed two options wi...

Recommended Resources: Two Minutes with TGD

Courtney • Dec 16, 2013Dec 16, 2013

The Great Discontent is one of my all-time favorite blogs. Each week they feature in-depth interviews with people from creative fields who are doing r...

Michael J. Hildebrand: Rest

Courtney • Dec 13, 2013Dec 12, 2013

When Michael J. Hildebrand was planning his most recent website update, he knew he wanted to add a fun ending into the mix. So he shifted his focus to...

Mattson Creative: Audi Storybook

Courtney • Dec 13, 2013Dec 12, 2013

Mattson Creative recently had the opportunity to work with Audi on a 28-page book that celebrates the carmaker’s history. Check out the gorgeous i...

Quick Links: 12/13/13

Courtney • Dec 13, 2013Dec 12, 2013

This one’s for the eggnog enthusiasts: Eggnog—A Project. I spotted Paul McCartney’s newest album NEW in Starbucks the other day. I&#8217...

Studio Hausherr

Courtney • Dec 12, 2013Dec 12, 2013

There’s some beautiful work coming out of Studio Hausherr, a Berlin-based studio specializing in corporate, editorial and web design. I’v...

Color Happy 195

Courtney • Dec 12, 2013Dec 12, 2013

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A New Site for Tad Carpenter

Courtney • Dec 12, 2013

Just yesterday Tad Carpenter launched a beautiful new site featuring tons of awesome new projects. Below is a brief selection of my favorites, but be ...

New You Are The Friction Anthology

Courtney • Dec 11, 2013Dec 10, 2013

Sing Statistics recently released You Are The Friction, a new anthology of collaborative short fiction and illustration. The collection includes twel...

Wise Words: Pablo Picasso

Courtney • Dec 11, 2013Dec 10, 2013

via Ben Pieratt...

Type Love: Canaro

Courtney • Dec 10, 2013Dec 9, 2013

Canaro was released last month by Rene Bieder: Conceived as an exploration of geometrical typedesigns of the early 20th century, Canaro developed in...

Super Rural Prints

Courtney • Dec 10, 2013Dec 9, 2013

You may recognize this For Like Ever print (top image) that was popularized several years ago through Domino Magazine—I actually have it hanging in...

Recommended Resources: What I Listen to While I Work

Courtney • Dec 9, 2013Dec 13, 2013

One of the things I love about working on my own is having the freedom to listen whatever I want during the day. And while I do listen to music (via S...

Lundgren+Lindqvist: Kodamera Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 9, 2013Dec 9, 2013

Lundgren+Lindqvist recently updated their portfolio with a handful of new projects. Their work for Kodamera, “a digital agency specialising in...

Colle + McVoy: 2014 All-Set Card Set

For this year’s All-Set Card Set (see past versions here and here), Colle + Mcvoy decided to take a slightly different approach.They stuck wit...

The New Schedule

Courtney • Dec 6, 2013Dec 6, 2013

I hope you all are enjoying the new browsing experience on DWL! (If you happen to notice any problems, please let us know.) As I mentioned in our laun...

Brad Woodard: NOEL Letterpress Holiday Card

If you’re still on the lookout for this year’s holiday card, Brad Woodard‘s newest design may fit the bill. The NOEL holiday cards w...

Super Precious Art Gallery: Punctuation Show

Attention grammar enthusiasts: the latest exhibit Super Precious Art Gallery is the Punctuation Show, which features 17 pieces by 11 artists, all ins...

Sanna Annukka: New Prints

Sanna Annukka has released some beautiful new prints since the last time I checked in with her shop. They’re all limited edition, so get them wh...

Fonts.com Fontacular

Courtney • Dec 5, 2013Dec 5, 2013

Unfortunately I am extremely late to the game in announcing this, but Fonts.com is holding it’s first ever Fontactular, with awesome deals on ...

Strohl: Leckerlee Holiday Tins

Courtney • Dec 5, 2013Dec 5, 2013

Strohl designed some lovely new tins for Leckerlee this year....

Kickstarter: Slate Mobile AirDesk

Courtney • Dec 5, 2013Dec 5, 2013

If you’re a laptop user, this new Kickstarter project is for you. Slate is a lightweight, heat-absorbent laptop surface that provides both mob...

Ty Mattson: Homeland Posters Now Available!

Courtney • Dec 5, 2013

Exciting news! This week Showtime has made Ty Mattson‘s awesome jazz record-inspired Homeland tribute posters available for purchase. You can pi...

Introducing Garth!

Courtney • Dec 5, 2013Dec 4, 2013

Garth Purkett is our new DWL intern! He is going to help me out with all kinds of things behind the scenes, but he will also be lending his voice to t...

Introducing Melanie!

Courtney • Dec 4, 2013Dec 4, 2013

This morning I’m incredibly excited to introduce our next contributor to all of you. Please welcome Melanie Richards, an awesome designer who ...

Introducing Jackson and Graham!

Courtney • Dec 4, 2013Dec 4, 2013

For quite awhile, one of the ways I’ve been wanting to improve DWL’s content is to provide more information and inspiration focused on the...

Welcome to the new and improved Design Work Life!

Courtney • Dec 3, 2013Dec 4, 2013

Surprise! The new DWL is here! Over the last few years we’ve had a few (too many for my liking!) stops and starts so I’ve been a bit tight...

Uncommon Goods Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Dec 2, 2013Dec 3, 2013

I’m please to announce the winner of the Uncommon Goods $50 gift certificate! Expect an email from Uncommon Goods soon. Thanks to everyone els...

Paperless Post for the Holidays

Courtney • Nov 29, 2013Dec 3, 2013

If you haven’t yet decided on this year’s holiday or new year’s card for your family, I highly recommend Paperless Post. They offer ...

Moodley Brand Identity: Servus am Marktplatz Packaging & Digital Branding

Courtney • Nov 27, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Moodley Brand Identity developed the brand identity and extensive packaging system for Servus am Marktplatz, an online marketplace selling handmade ...

Werklig: Pikseli Identity and Signage

Courtney • Nov 27, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Finland-based studio Werklig designed this clean, graphic identity for Pikseli (which means “pixel” in Finnish), an office building in V...

Stout San Francisco

Courtney • Nov 27, 2013Dec 1, 2013

This morning I’m pleased to introduce you to Stout, the brand new San Francisco-based studio of Ryan Meis (who you may know from Lab Partners) a...

Gift Guides Now on Luvocracy

Courtney • Nov 27, 2013Dec 3, 2013

If you’re still looking for gift ideas—I know a lot of you will be kicking holiday shopping into high gear this week—I wanted to point you i...

Angelo Stitz: Typographic Gift Wrap

Courtney • Nov 26, 2013Nov 23, 2013

I’m loving this black and white, typographic gift wrap by German designer Angelo Stitz....

Type Love: Directa Serif

Courtney • Nov 26, 2013Nov 23, 2013

Directa Serif is a new release from Outras Fontes that is designed to save space while maximizing readability. It includes seven weights plus itali...

Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design

Courtney • Nov 26, 2013Dec 4, 2013

John Clifford, of Think Studio, just released his very first book, Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern Graphic Design, and it is a book ever...

An Uncommon Goods Gift Guide Giveaway!

Courtney • Nov 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Uncommon Goods is one of my absolute favorite online retailers. They offer a wide selection of unique products that you can’t find anywhere else...

Lomography Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Dec 3, 2013

I’m please to announce the winner of the Lomography Konstruktor DIY camera: Expect an email from Lomography soon. Thanks to everyone else for ...

Holiday Kaleidoscope Luxe Postcards

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Nov 26, 2013

One of the latest additions to Moo.com’s Luxe Project is this set of Holiday Kaleidoscope postcards designed by Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palac...

Kickstarter: MIJLO’s A Better Backpack

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Nov 23, 2013

MIJLO, a new company that provides simple solutions for small spaces recently launched their first product, A Better Backpack, via Kickstarter. The b...

Lomography Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Jan 16, 2014

I’m please to announce the winner of the Lomography Konstruktor DIY camera: Expect an email from Lomography soon. Thanks to everyone else for ...

Tim Gough: Sgt. Pepper Poster

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Nov 23, 2013

Tim Gough just released this amazing print of his Sgt. Pepper illustrations. Printed in a limited run of 100, the design features 8-color printing wit...

Wee Society Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Nov 25, 2013Nov 23, 2013

Without further ado, the winner of the Wee-You-Things block set is: Expect an email from Wee Society soon. Thanks to everyone else for participating...

John J. Custer New Portfolio

Courtney • Nov 22, 2013Dec 3, 2013

John J. Custer recently worked with developer Chris P. Wolf to put together a new site that showcases a complete archive of his work. There’s ...

Jen Serafini: Chef Alli Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 22, 2013Nov 22, 2013

Jen Serafini—who I had the pleasure of working with as an intern awhile back—recently worked with DC-based chef Alli Sosna on her brand identity a...

Nate Koehler New Site

Courtney • Nov 22, 2013Nov 22, 2013

Nate Koehler recently launched a brand new site, which features tons of design and illustration work in his bold and colorful style. Check out the wor...

Giveaway Reminders!

Courtney • Nov 22, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Hey Readers! Just a quick reminder that we have two giveaways going on right now which will close out tonight, so get in your entries quickly! Enter ...

Student Work: Hannah Johnson: Quarter Life Review

Courtney • Nov 21, 2013Dec 1, 2013

For her graduate thesis at Tyler School of Art, Hannah Johnson created Quarter Life Review, a series of book covers inspired by her childhood drawings...

Daniel Ting Chong: Red Bull Cooler Design

Courtney • Nov 20, 2013Nov 20, 2013

Daniel Ting Chong was one of 9 Cape Town artists selected to participate in Red Bull’s South Africa-based Canvas Cooler project, where they comm...

Ben Whitla: Mapkin Identity

Courtney • Nov 20, 2013Nov 19, 2013

Ben Whitla recently developed the identity for Mapkin, an app that combines turn-by-turn GPS with human storytelling, by allowing the user to “...

Frances MacLeod: Thirty Days of Thankfulness

Courtney • Nov 20, 2013Nov 19, 2013

Frances MacLoed has created a daily gratitude project to celebrate all the things she is thankful for, entitled Thirty Days of Thankfulness. The post...

Type Love: Pacific Northwest

Courtney • Nov 19, 2013Nov 18, 2013

Pacific Northwest is a whimsical handwritten font by Vancouver-based foundry Cultivated Mind. Pick up a copy at MyFonts....

Help Ink Haiyan Relief Prints

Courtney • Nov 19, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Update: Two more prints were posted after this post were published. They are now included at the bottom of this post. Check them out! This week Help I...

Foreign Policy Design Group: The Pelican Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 19, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Foreign Policy Design Group recently updated their portfolio with lots of new projects, including this branding project for The Pelican, a seafood res...

A Gift Guide Giveaway from Wee Society!

Courtney • Nov 19, 2013Nov 23, 2013

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! Readers, I have another awesome giveaway for you! The folks at Wee Society have offered...

A Gift Guide Giveaway from Lomography!

Courtney • Nov 18, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! To celebrate the launch of this year’s Gift Guide, I have an awesome giveaway for...

The 2013 Design Work Life Gift Guide is Here!

Courtney • Nov 18, 2013Nov 18, 2013

Woohoo! The 2013 Holiday Gift Guide is here! You can flip through clicking on the image above or following this link. A special thanks to this year&#8...

Jessica Bruggink: Patterns

Courtney • Nov 15, 2013Nov 15, 2013

Jessica Bruggink recently launched a new site, and I was particularly drawn to all of her pattern design work. Check out the rest of her portfolio rig...

Jolby & Friends: Ride The Weird Screen Print

Courtney • Nov 15, 2013Nov 15, 2013

I’m loving this fun print that Jolby & Friends recently released. It features the words, “Ride the Weird,” which, among many oth...

Kickstarter: Gettysburg Address Letterpress by Craig Welsh

Courtney • Nov 15, 2013Nov 15, 2013

To commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Craig Welsh (of Go Welsh) developed a Kickstarter project to help spread Lincoln&...

Type Love: Displace Cut

Courtney • Nov 14, 2013Nov 15, 2013

Displace Cut is a display face by Dzianis Serabrakou. It’s a special, stencil-style edition of the original Displace. Pick up a copy at MyFonts...

Kickstarter: Turnover: Interchangeable Wall Art

Courtney • Nov 12, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Turnover, a new Kickstarter project by Katie MacLachlan, Sisi Recht and Robyn Faith Donnelly, is a product most art and design enthusiasts will ...

Type Love: Millie

Courtney • Nov 12, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Millie is a cool, new, angular script by Kyle Wayne Benson. Pick up a copy (at 50% off for a limited time!) at MyFonts....

Reynolds and Reyner: Coffee House London Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 12, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Beautiful work by Reynolds and Reyner for Coffee House London, a new coffee brand based in Ukraine....

Fieldwork: A Guide to Making Things

Courtney • Nov 12, 2013Nov 11, 2013

For Fieldwork’s one year anniversary, they developed a limited edition printed piece with the theme of “A Guide to Making Things.” T...

Bravo Company: Sopra Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 11, 2013Nov 10, 2013

Great new work by Bravo Company for Sopra, a Singapore-based Italian restaurant that is inspired by “the glamorous days of post-war Italy.&#8221...

Rook: Various Identities

Courtney • Nov 11, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving all of the identity work coming out of new-to-me, Athens, Georgia-based studio Rook. Check out a few of my favorite projects are belo...

Studio Fludd: Gelatology Series

Courtney • Nov 11, 2013Nov 10, 2013

As part of their self-publishing collection, EPHEMERA & MISCELLANEA, Studio Fludd developed Gelatology, a booklet (available here) that explores�...

The Company You Keep: Builders Arms Hotel Social Campaign

Courtney • Nov 11, 2013Nov 10, 2013

Australia-based studio The Company You Keep developed this clean and bold typographic campaign to facilitate an ongoing dialogue between the Builders...

Style guide class starts this week!

Courtney • Nov 11, 2013Feb 3, 2014

Just a quick reminder that my new Skillshare class, By The Book: Create a Style Guide for Your Brand, opens up this Thursday. Once again you have lif...

Paperlux: Arjowiggins Reinventing the Bookmark

Courtney • Nov 8, 2013Dec 1, 2013

The Paperlux team created this series of fun, colorful—and incredibly useful for book lovers!—bookmarks for Arjowiggins. Check out more details ri...

Johnny Kotze: Wimpy Kids Illustrations

Courtney • Nov 8, 2013Nov 30, 2013

South Africa-based illustrator Johhny Kotze created this series of playful characters for the Wimpy restaurant’s (a UK hamburger chain) kids men...

J.D. Humphreys: An Invitation Across the Nation Poster Series

Courtney • Nov 8, 2013Nov 3, 2013

An Invitation Across the Nation is a collection of twenty posters featuring and celebrating musical artists from the 1960s, especially those who help...

Carlos Lerma and Azucena Morales: Geeks Illustration

Courtney • Nov 7, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Illustrators Carlos Lerma and Azucena Morales recently collaborated on this colorful and fun illustration as part of a submission for Picnic Magazine...

Type Love: Urge Text

Courtney • Nov 7, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Urge Text is a recent release from Schizotype that includes six weights in regular and condensed widths, plus matching italics. Check it out a pick ...

Typefight Relaunch

Courtney • Nov 7, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Typefight, “an arena for alphabetic altercations,” recently relaunched and it is looking awesome. Each day the Typefight folks pit two des...

Bosque: Oaxaca Moleskine

Courtney • Nov 6, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the vibrant design and illustrations that Bosque created for the Oaxaca moleskine for Monoblock....

Karsh Hagan: Colorado Tourism Wine Bottles

Courtney • Nov 6, 2013Nov 8, 2013

The folks at Karsh Hagan designed this unique wine bottle for the annual Governor’s Tourism Conference in Colorado. Each bottle was laser etched an...

Taylor Goad Portfolio Update

Courtney • Nov 6, 2013Nov 4, 2013

Talented designer Taylor Goad recently launched a brand new site, featuring all sorts of new projects. A few favorite images are below, but you can c...

Ghost: Ladies & Gentlemen Identity and Stationery

Courtney • Nov 6, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Beautiful, sophisticated work by Ghost for Ladies & Gentlemen, a full service millinery boutique offering high-end, handmade and custom hats fro...

Kickstarter: Oakland Illustrated by The Weekend Press

Courtney • Nov 5, 2013Nov 6, 2013

Every so often a Kickstarter project comes through my inbox that I get really excited about, and Oakland Illustrated is definitely one of them. Curate...

Type Love: Post Grotesk

Courtney • Nov 5, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Post Grotesk is a new release via Village’s Incubator program, and the first typeface designed by Josh Finklea. The typeface features four feat...

DIA: Speak Up Africa Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 5, 2013Nov 3, 2013

New York-based studio DIA developed this bold identity and series of collateral pieces for Speak Up Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to &#8...

Telegramme: Hawt Sauce

Courtney • Nov 4, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Telegramme recently updated their portfolio with a ton of new projects that span various design disciplines. One that particularly caught my eye is th...

Michael George Haddad: Zodiac

Courtney • Nov 4, 2013Dec 1, 2013

If you’ve been a reader for a little while, you may remember Michael George Haddad‘s self-initiated project, Mid-Century Canada. Well he&#...

Korn Design: Area Four Restaurant Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 4, 2013Nov 4, 2013

Restaurant identity design is one of my favorite things to feature, so when Jeshurun Webb sent over her work for Area Four I jumped at the chance to p...

Berto Martinez Illustration

Courtney • Nov 1, 2013Nov 28, 2013

These beautiful water color fashion illustrations were created by Berto Martinez for Tantalum Magazine....

Anna Dunn Illustration

Courtney • Nov 1, 2013Oct 20, 2013

I’m loving Anna Dunn‘s graphic patterns and illustrations....

Andrew Colin Beck: Aurora Florence Identity and Album Design

Courtney • Nov 1, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving this sophisticated, feminine identity and collateral that Andrew Colin Beck developed for Aurora Florence, a singer, songwriter, vio...

Type Love: Geli

Courtney • Oct 31, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Geli is a friendly, hand-lettered typeface by Volcano, including over 130 OpenType features. Check it out at MyFonts....

Martín Azambuja Illustration

Courtney • Oct 31, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Awesome design and illustration work by Uraguay-based designer Martín Azambuja....

Think Work Observe: Mask / Snake / Surprise Prints

Courtney • Oct 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Think Work Observe recently designed this series of illustrated prints—Snake, Mask and Surprise—for Editions of 100, an online shop that sells li...

Marco Goran Romano: GQ Germany Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 30, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Loving the style and color palette of this illustration series by Marco Goran Romano for GQ Germany....

Student Work: Apollo Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

As a student project, designers Tiffany R. Hsu, Eric Cancino and Nathan Shigeta developed this identity and extensive collateral system for the clo...

Type Love: Grumpy

Courtney • Oct 29, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Grumpy (which was used in the charity:ball invitations I posted last week) is a display face with six optical variants. Pick it up at MyFonts....

Always With Honor: Boke Bowl Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 29, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Earlier this month Always With Honor launched a brand new site. I’m particularly loving their work for Boke Bowl, a Portland-style ramen shop. C...

Chelsea Brink: Cheerios Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 29, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Chelsea Brink recently collaborated with Zeus Jones to create these fun e-card illustrations for Cheerios for the purpose of encouraging familie...

Ed Spence Collages

Courtney • Oct 28, 2013Oct 20, 2013

I’m loving these pixelated collages by Ed Spence: Using a knife and a ruler I dissect the information within the image. The hand-generated pix...

Type Love: Odesta

Courtney • Oct 28, 2013Dec 3, 2013

Odesta is another recent release from Village that flew to to the top of my wishlist. Designed by Ondrej Jób of Urtd, the typeface features seven w...

Patrick Fry: Good Design Identity and Site Design

Courtney • Oct 28, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Patrick Fry developed the identity and website design for Good Design, a blog by Joseph Maduma that focuses on “design and creativity that is cr...

Last Call for Gift Guide Submissions

Courtney • Oct 28, 2013Nov 28, 2013

Quick reminder: If you’ve been meaning to submit a gift idea for this year’s Gift Guide, you have until this Friday, November 1st to do so...

John-Patrick Thomas Illustration

Courtney • Oct 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Loving the illustration work of John-Patrick Thomas, who is currently a Jr. Designer at Penguin Books....

Clare Cousins Architects: Moor Street Studio

Courtney • Oct 25, 2013Oct 20, 2013

This space designed by Clare Cousins Architects looks like such an inspiring, energizing place to live and work....

Noise 13: Reorient Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Oct 25, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Beautiful work by Noise 13 for Reorient, a brand that creates herbal tonics and broths: Based in San Francisco, Reorient creates artisanal herbal to...

Type Love: Mrs Summer

Courtney • Oct 24, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Mrs Summer is a “a hand drawn narrow typeface with a Western touch.” This display face comes with two weights—regular and bold—all ca...

Joseph Veazey: Azede Jean-Pierre S/S 2011 Lookbook

Courtney • Oct 24, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Lovely work by Joseph Veazey for the Azede Jean-Pierre S/S 2011 Lookbook....

Andrew Suggit: Sanctuary 28

Courtney • Oct 24, 2013Dec 1, 2013

While at TUSK Agency, Andrew Suggit was tasked with the rebranding of Sanctuary 28, a builder of homes strongly influenced by coastal living. Creativ...

Caetano Calomino Lettering

Courtney • Oct 23, 2013Oct 20, 2013

An impressive collection of lettering samples by Caetano Calomino. Much more to see in his portfolio and on his Facebook page....

ElloThere: National Parks Explorers Guide

Courtney • Oct 23, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Mama’s Sauce recently produced this fun limited edition print by Seth Lucas of ElloThere. The 5-color screen print features all of the U.S. nati...

Introducing Skillshare Challenges

Courtney • Oct 23, 2013Feb 3, 2014

If you’re taking any Skillshare classes, you may have noticed that they recently introduced a new feature: Challenges. This feature allows teach...

Type Love: LCT Palissade

Courtney • Oct 22, 2013Oct 20, 2013

LCT Palissade is a formal, all caps display font by LCT. Check it out at MyFonts....

Kyle Miller: Dyer & Jenkins Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 22, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Kyle Miller recently developed the identity and collateral for Dyer & Jenkins, an American-made men’s clothing line. Lifestyle images shot b...

Dan Blackman New Site

Courtney • Oct 21, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Last week Dan Blackman launched a brand new site featuring lots of great new work. In particular, these two restaurant/bar projects caught my eye: Du...

The Midnight Moment Project

Courtney • Oct 21, 2013Dec 3, 2013

I’m late to the game in discovering the Midnight Moment project, an initiative by the Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square...

Mike Smith: Charity Water Ball Invitation Package

Courtney • Oct 21, 2013Oct 20, 2013

Mike Smith recently did a beautiful job of designing the invitation package and collateral for charity:water‘s annual charity:ball. Be sure to c...

DWL Gift Guide Ad Spots

Courtney • Oct 21, 2013Nov 30, 2013

I’m extending the ad submission deadline for this year’s Gift Guide until the end of the day tomorrow, October 22nd, so I thought I would ...

Varado & Co.

Courtney • Oct 18, 2013Oct 14, 2013

A nice selection of work by Milwaukee-based Varado & Co....

Type Love: Superior Title

Courtney • Oct 18, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Superior Title is a new release by one of my favorite type designers, Jeremy Mickel. The family is available in “five feature-rich weights&#822...

Ethan Park: Unconventional Lettering

Courtney • Oct 18, 2013Oct 14, 2013

I’m loving these pieces of unconventional lettering and typography by UK-based designer Ethan Park....

Kerry F. Williams Design

Courtney • Oct 17, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Awesome work by Kerry F. Williams, a Los Angeles-based designer that has worked at some really great agencies....

Type Love: Quiroga

Courtney • Oct 17, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Quiroga is a space-saving serif typeface that was designed for continuous text and optimized for smaller sizes. Pick up a copy for yourself—current...

Etsy Finds: Oh Gosh, Cindy!

Courtney • Oct 17, 2013Oct 14, 2013

I’m loving these watercolor portraits of various characters from movies and TV (some of my favorites!) by Oh Gosh, Cindy!. Check out the rest o...

Craig & Karl: Eyes on the Horizon

Courtney • Oct 16, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Craig & Karl recently collaborated with MCM on Eyes on the Horizon, a playful collection of luxury handbags and accessories. via LL Reps News...

Moodley Brand Identity: J. Hornig Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 16, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Moodley Brand Identity developed this work for J. Hornig, a new coffee brand. More to see right here....

Supermundane

Courtney • Oct 16, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Artist and designer Rob Lowe, also known as Supermundane, recently launched a brand new site. via Form Fifty Five...

States of Matter: Rivet & Sway Pop-up Shop

Courtney • Oct 16, 2013Mar 7, 2016

States of Matter recently helped designer sunglasses brand Rivet & Sway conceptualize and create a really fun pop-up shop concept: Rivet and Swa...

Pentagram: Jazz at Lincoln Center Brand Refresh

Courtney • Oct 15, 2013Nov 30, 2013

Paula Scher’s team at Pentagram recently completed a brand refresh of their iconic identity for Jazz at Lincoln Center. The update encompassed c...

Type Love: Helia

Courtney • Oct 15, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Helia, a semi-squared sans serif typeface by Nootype, includes eight weights—from hairline to black—plus italics, and a whole host of OpenType fe...

Office for Evernote Market

Courtney • Oct 15, 2013Oct 14, 2013

I’m loving this series of t-shirts and posters that Office created for Evernote Market as part of their recent launch. Evernote Market is a new...

Kelli Anderson: The Existential Calculator

Courtney • Oct 15, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Kelli Anderson‘s latest creation is an incredible paper piece commissioned by Adobe for distribution at the annual AIGA national conference. The...

Kickstarter: Beer Press Coasters

Courtney • Oct 14, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Beer Press is a new Kickstarter project by Jordan Mummert. The project includes a set of six beer-themed letterpress coasters as well as a handcraf...

The Wire Poster Project

Courtney • Oct 14, 2013Oct 14, 2013

The Wire Poster Project is a new side project by Oliver Munday. He’s designed one typographic poster for every episode of cult favorite HBO seri...

Spencer Heyfron and Angela Southern: This Is New York

Courtney • Oct 14, 2013Nov 30, 2013

I am still a faithful print magazine reader, and New York Magazine has been one of my favorites ever since I moved to NYC almost 10 years ago. One fe...

Half His Half Hers: Brynn Birth Announcement

Courtney • Oct 14, 2013Oct 14, 2013

Brooke and Matt Lunneberg of Half His Half Hers recently designed this lovely little birth announcement package to celebrate the birth of their daugh...

Cat Coquillette: Lucky Lindy Wine Packaging

Courtney • Oct 11, 2013Oct 8, 2013

Loving this collection of wine labels that Cat Coquillette designed for a good friend’s Golden Birthday....

BLOW: Fashion Walk Fashion Destination Campaign

Courtney • Oct 11, 2013May 11, 2014

I’m loving the pattern-heavy collateral and environmental graphics that Blow developed for the Fashion Walk Fashion Destination campaign, whic...

Lotta Nieminen: Walk this World

Courtney • Oct 11, 2013Oct 8, 2013

Earlier this week Lotta Nieminen released her first children’s book, Walk this World, a hardcover book that enables children to the explore cult...

Type Love: Becker Gothics

Courtney • Oct 10, 2013Oct 8, 2013

The Becker Gothics is a new display font family from Dunwich Type Founders: The Becker Gothics pay homage to the nineteenth century American lettering...

Paul X. Johnson Illustration

Courtney • Oct 10, 2013Oct 8, 2013

I’m loving the dark, mysterious and dramatic work of Paul X. Johnson....

Etsy Finds: Hokoda

Courtney • Oct 10, 2013Oct 8, 2013

Lovely block printed textiles from Etsy shop Hokoda....

BAND: Forest For The Trees NW

Courtney • Oct 9, 2013Oct 8, 2013

Portland, Oregon studio Band recently launched a new project for Forest for the Trees, a Pacific Northwest-based public mural project which aims to e...

Anagrama: Checklist Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 9, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Another great identity project by Anagrama, this time for Checklist, a company that specializes in custom event planning....

Lobulo Design: Atype

Courtney • Oct 8, 2013Oct 7, 2013

Lobulo Design created a series of sculptural experiments that turn a flat letterform into a three-dimensional object using paper. Get a closer look ri...

Wise Words: Maya Angelou

Courtney • Oct 8, 2013Dec 3, 2013

A short but sweet message about creativity from Conversations with Maya Angelou. ...

Type Love: Felice

Courtney • Oct 8, 2013Oct 7, 2013

Felice is a new serif typeface from Nootype, featuring 10 styles, from light to black, plus italics and a slew of OpenType features. Check it out and ...

Marisa Seguin: The Essentials

Courtney • Oct 8, 2013Oct 7, 2013

The Essentials is a new side project by Marisa Seguin, which was inspired by a friend’s trip to the grocery store where she came home with an am...

Cocolia: Picasso Museum Big Draw Posters

Courtney • Oct 7, 2013Oct 3, 2013

Each year the Picasso Museum promotes and organizes Big Draw in Barcelona, a celebration of the act of drawing and an event that aims to bring the com...

The Hungry Workshop: Sonia & Glenns Aerogram Invitation

Courtney • Oct 7, 2013Oct 4, 2013

I’m loving the fun aerogram wedding invitation package designed and printed by The Hungry Workshop for Sonia and Glenn’s nuptials last yea...

Alice Wellinger: The Limits of Love

Courtney • Oct 7, 2013Oct 4, 2013

Beautiful illustration series by new-to-me Alice Wellinger, called The Limits of Love. via Illustration Age...

Danielle Evans: Food Type

Courtney • Oct 7, 2013Oct 4, 2013

Designer and illustrator Danielle Evans is running a fun little side type called Food Type, where she creates lovely hand-lettering specimens out of...

Llew Mejia Patterns

Courtney • Oct 4, 2013Oct 3, 2013

Awesome patterns by Llew Mejia....

Brett King

Courtney • Oct 4, 2013Oct 3, 2013

I’m really loving the rich, textural design and illustration work of New Zealand-based Brett King. via Designspiration...

Perky Bros: No. Six Depot Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 4, 2013Oct 3, 2013

One of my favorite studios, Perky Bros, just published a new project to their portfolio, the identity and collateral for No. Six Depot, a small-batch ...

Herencia Mexicana Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 3, 2013Oct 2, 2013

Herencia Mexicana is a collaborative project intended to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mexico’s independence. The illustrations below are...

Type Love: Brix Slab

Courtney • Oct 3, 2013Oct 2, 2013

I’ve been meaning to feature Brix Slab, an extended family of 24 fonts, for quite awhile. Designed by Hannes von Döhren & Livius Dietzel ...

Knoed Creative: Outpost General Store Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 3, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Great new work for Outpost General Store, a “modern take on an old fashioned general store,” by Knoed, who also happened to have just laun...

New Skillshare Class: How to Create a Style Guide

Courtney • Oct 3, 2013Feb 3, 2014

I’m exited to announce that I’ll be teaching another Skillshare class next month! I really enjoyed the experience and hope to continue to ...

Eat Real Essentials Interactive eBook

Courtney • Oct 2, 2013Oct 1, 2013

Eat Real Essentials is an interactive eBook designed for use the iPad. Beautifully designed, the book features all kinds of great information about h...

Gabe Gonzales

Courtney • Oct 2, 2013Oct 1, 2013

I’m loving the colorful abstract illustrations of Gabe Gonzales. via Ape on the Moon...

Link Magazine Issue 14

Courtney • Oct 2, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Nice work for Link Magazine Issue 14 by David Di Gennaro, Pietro Buffa, Niccolò Mazzoni and Luca Zamoc....

2013 Gift Guide Call for Submissions and Sponsorships

Courtney • Oct 2, 2013Oct 3, 2013

It’s that time of year again! The DWL Gift Guide development is underway on our end, and we need your help to make this year’s guide even ...

Judy Kaufmann: Party Collection Prints

Courtney • Oct 1, 2013Dec 3, 2013

The new Party Collection series of prints by Judy Kaufman is certainly aptly named. The series of four prints features a collection of weird, colorful...

Type Love: Center

Courtney • Oct 1, 2013Sep 30, 2013

Center is a new typeface by Signal, with geometry based on a rounded rectangle. The typefaces includes 6 weights plus italics and a variety of OpenTy...

Etsy Finds: The Object Enthusiast

Courtney • Oct 1, 2013Sep 30, 2013

The Object Enthusiast is the one-woman shop of Emily Reinhardt, which aims to “create heirlooms for the modern traditionalist.” The shop f...

Andrew Kolb: Mused on Tattoos Series

Courtney • Oct 1, 2013Sep 30, 2013

I’m loving this new series by Andrew Kolb, Mused on Tattoos, which he created for Hero Complex Gallery’s Young Guns of Print show that opened...

Alexey Persh: VAQUM

Courtney • Sep 30, 2013Sep 30, 2013

Nice typographic layouts by Alexey Persh. Get a closer look at VAQUM right here....

Laffy Taffy Photo Shoot

Courtney • Sep 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I realize the focus of this project is fashion. But more than the clothing and accessories, I’m particularly drawn to the colorful, pattern-heav...

Elizabeth Baddeley Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Sep 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the colorful, illustrated wedding suite that Elizabeth Baddeley designed for her own wedding this past Spring. via Paper Crush Pinter...

Cue: New Thymes Packaging

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Sep 26, 2013

Cue recently developed some beautiful packaging for two Thymes product lines, Clary Sage Tea and Thymes Classics....

Ellen Surrey Illustration

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the lively and colorful illustration work of Los Angeles-based illustrator Ellen Surrey. via Gems...

Tanamachi Studio: Touch of Nature Prints

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Sep 26, 2013

I’m loving this new pair of prints by Tanamachi Studio. The two 20″ square designs were beautifully printed on 2ply wood veneer, in oak a...

Type Love: Respublika FY

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Sep 25, 2013

Respublika FY is a new sans serif family by Fontyou that includes five weights plus italics. Check it out at MyFonts....

Rice Creative: La Diplomate Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Lovely new work by Vietnam-based studio Rice Creative for La Diplomate, a tea shop in Bordeaux, France....

Danielle Kroll: Life’s A Party

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving Life’s A Party, a project by Danielle Kroll in which she designed and illustrated a pocket planner and book of labels &#822...

Sara Pellegrino: OVER Editorial

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013

OVER is an editorial project that features the photography and illustration of Sara Pellegrino. I’m loving the interactivity between the painter...

Mohawk Paper’s Maker Quarterly

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Sep 24, 2013

I’m really excited about Mohawk Paper’s recent initiative that asks the question, “What will you make today?” This new promoti...

On My Reading List

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Sep 24, 2013

I keep a running list of books I want to read. It’s a gigantic list that grows faster than I can possibly keep up with, unfortunately, and incl...

Somewhere Else: Pidgin Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Some great new work by Singapore-based studio Somewhere Else for Pidgin, a restuarant that offers “delightful, curious dishes imagined and inspi...

Dodge & Burn T-Shirts

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 24, 2013

Photography enthusiasts will love these products by Dodge & Burn, a company “created out of a passion for analogue photography and classic c...

Type Love: Equip

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 23, 2013

Equip is a new geometric sans serif from the folks at Hoftype. The typeface features 8 weights, 16 styles and a plethora of OpenType features....

Ty Mattson: Breaking Bad Posters

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013

Who hasn’t been glued to their TV watching the final episodes of Breaking Bad?? I don’t know about you, but I’ve found the last coup...

F is for Fonts

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 23, 2013

F is for Fonts is a collection of hand-painted typefaces that have been digitized into downloadable, vector alphabets. I’ve included a few style...

Etsy Finds: Kari Herer

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013

I recently rediscovered the beautiful work of Kari Herer—previously featured here—and fell in love with this series of prints. Each one combines t...

Pattern Box

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013

I can’t wait to get my hands on Pattern Box, a collection of 100 postcard designs by ten contemporary pattern designers. Below you can see a few...

Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Dec 3, 2013

I was struck by these words by Seth Godin last week, as this is something I need to remind myself of when I get caught up in the sometimes frustrati...

Nina Hunter: C’est la vie Typography

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013

Beautiful floral typography by Nina Hunter....

Type Love: Directors Gothic

Courtney • Sep 20, 2013Sep 19, 2013

The condensed, elongated Directors Gothic, a revival from the 1938 original, is a new favorite. Here’s a bit about its history: Handcrafted by ...

Lesley Barnes Illustration

Courtney • Sep 20, 2013Sep 19, 2013

I’m loving the whimsical, vintage-inspired work of illustrator Lesley Barnes....

Relajaelcoco: Goods of Spain Map

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 25, 2013

This intricately illustrated map of Spain was designed by studio Relajaelcoco in order to represent the most important goods that Spain produces. Ge...

Skip Dolphin Hursh: Animated GIFs

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving these playful, colorful animated GIFs by Skip Dolphin Hursh. Many more to see right here....

Unfamous Pirates

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 18, 2013

In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day—yup, it’s a real thing—I’m happy to share a fun side project by James Abercrombie, a ...

RE:DESIGN Conference Winners!

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 18, 2013

You’ll both receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...

New Poppin Picks

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Sep 17, 2013

Poppin, one of my favorite brands, has released some great new products in recent months. In case you’re not familiar, Poppin, whose motto is &#...

Type Love: Asterism

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Sep 17, 2013

Asterism is a gorgeous new calligraphic font from Great Lakes Lettering. Pick it up at MyFonts....

Matt Chase: The Ties That Bond Editorial Design

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Dec 1, 2013

While at Design Army, Matt Chase conceptualized, designed and art directed this awesome shoot for Washingtonian Magazine. Be sure to check out The Ti...

Haikuglyphics

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013

Haikuglyphics is a collaborative side project between designer Anne Ulku and haiku-writer Michael Derus. The project began in January of this year a...

RoAndCo Studio: TenOverSix Brand Refresh

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Dec 1, 2013

As part of their expansion to a second location, RoAndCo developed a fresh new brand for TenOverSix, a high-concept boutique originally based in Los ...

Etsy Finds: Studio Legohead

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013

I’m loving the vibrant floral prints and pet portraits by Studio Legohead. via Oh Joy!...

Fuzzco: Snyder Event Rentals Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013

I recently checked in on Fuzzco’s newer projects and spotted this identity and collateral work for Snyder Event Rentals. I love the resulting br...

Thanks!

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Jan 16, 2014

Hey Readers! Just a quick note to say THANKS for all of the incredible applications you submitted for the new DWL positions. It’s going to take ...

Type Love: MVB Solitaire Pro

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013

The latest release from MVB Fonts is MVB Solitaire Pro, a sleek sans serif that was designed and built to primarily serve content, as opposed to drawi...

New House Industries Products

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013

I’m really excited about this new line of products that came out of a collaboration between House Industries and Chronicle Books. You can now pr...

The Art of Branding: Good Morning Sunshine

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013

Israel-based studio The Art of Branding took it upon themselves to create Good Morning Sunshine, a project inspired by Simon Sinek’s mission: T...

Charity: Water India-inspired Posters

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Dec 1, 2013

For their September campaign, Charity: Water commissioned several designers to create a poster design inspired by India. 100% of the profits from the...

Tuuseday Bassen: Tinybop Wallpapers

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013

As part of her new role at Tinybop, a company that builds educational apps for kids, Tuesday Bassen designed this series of fun and colorful wallpaper...

The Island Continent: Studies in Broadcast Colour

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013

I’m mesmerized by Island Continent’s Studies in Broadcast Colour print series (part two here): ‘Studies in Broadcast Colour’ by The Is...

Martin Nicolausson Illustration

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013

This morning I’m really into the oddball style of Swedish illustrator Martin Nicolausson. It’s actually not a look I am typically drawn t...

Type Love: Breakers Slab™

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013

Breakers Slab is a companion to the sans serif typeface Breakers, designed by Kostic Type Foundry. It features six weights, each including small caps...

Pentagram: Queens Metropolitan Campus Murals

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving this series of colorful, hand lettered murals created by Paula Scher’s team at Pentagram for the Queens Metropolitan Campus. Lo...

Hiring Reminder!

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 12, 2013

Just interrupting regular posting to quickly remind you that I’m closing out applications for the DWL internship and DWL contributor positions t...

Studio Crême: Trevose Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013

This fresh, airy, nautical-inspired identity by Studio Crême caught my eye recently. Check out more of their work for Trevose Harbour House right he...

Strategy Design & Advertising: Boosted Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013

New Zealand-based Strategy Design & Advertising created this quirky, bold identity and collateral for Boosted, an initiative established by The Ar...

Type Love: Selektor Slab

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Sep 10, 2013

Selektor Slab is a new extension to the Selektor font family. Published by You Work for Them, the typeface was inspired by and designed with “t...

Historical NYC Maps

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Sep 10, 2013

Check out this great resource for vintage NYC transit maps. I pulled out a few favorites, but there are quite a few more, so take a look around. via Q...

Jaime Van Wart: Chris and Krista Wedding Materials

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the wedding materials—invitations, save the dates and engagement party invitations—designed by Jaime Van Wart for her sister Kris...

2013 RE:DESIGN Conference Giveaways!

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Mar 3, 2014

This giveaway is now closed. Winners will be announced on Thursday, September 19th. That’s right I said, giveaways, as in two! This year, I&#821...

Firebelly Design: Art + Science Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Under the creative direction of Will Miller, Firebelly Design recently led the charge on a rebrand for Chicago-based Art + Science salons. The new id...

Royal Studio: Indiesciplinas Poster Series

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Sep 9, 2013

Portugal based Royal Studio was tasked with the challenge of creating a collection of posters to promote a series of concerts showcasing indie music o...

Fairgoods Seashore Tote

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Sep 9, 2013

The playful Seashore tote is just one of the many fun handmade products sold by Fairgoods. To make it extra designy, this roomy and sturdy tote featur...

Fivethousand Fingers: Tangent Café Identity and Collateral

This minimal yet welcoming identity was developed for Tangent Café, a local café and bar that serves craft beer and hosts live music by Fivethousand...

Type Love: Pétala Pro

Pétala Pro is a new superfamily released by Typefolio that includes 18 weights plus italics. Pick it up at MyFonts....

New Hammerpress Products

As always, I’m loving some of the new card designs that Hammerpress has released this season. Check out the rest of what’s new right here....

Jason Munn: The Postal Service Poster Series

I haven’t checked in with Jason Munn—or poster design in general for that matter—in quite awhile, so I was excited to come across this great...

160over90: UArts Lookbook

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 5, 2013

The super talented team at 160over90 recently had 6 weeks to conceptualize, design and produce a new viewbook for the University of the Arts in Phila...

Type Love: Metro Nova

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 5, 2013

Metro Nova is a new release from Linotype which is an update of the 1929 modern classic by W.A. Dwiggins. The newly updated family includes seven weig...

Plenty: Urban Forest Renewal Project

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 6, 2013

When browsing through Frances Close‘s portfolio for the first time recently, her work for the Grand Rapids Urban Forest Renewal Project immedi...

Paintings by Michael Ward

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I instantly fell in love with these paintings by Michael Ward the second I saw them. Each one depicts an ordinary, everyday scene based on a photograp...

Hansel from Basel Spring/Summer Photo Series

This colorful photo series gives us one last glimpse of summer before Fall weather starts to set in this month, at least here on the East Coast anyway...

Michéle Brummer Everett Illustration

I’m loving the playful illustration style of Michéle Brummer Everett....

Stitch Design Co.: Garnish & Gather Identity and Collateral

One of my favorites, Stitch Design Co., just published a new identity project that they developed for Garnish & Gather an Atlanta-based company th...

New Patterns from Elizabeth Olwen

Feast your eyes on a few new patterns from the lovely Elizabeth Olwen. There’s much more to see right here....

DWL is Expanding!

Courtney • Sep 5, 2013Sep 9, 2013

Big news around here! After 5+ years of running DWL on my own—with the overwhelming support of Brian of course—I’m ready to bring on a few p...

Almanac: St. Louis County Library Online Annual Report

Courtney • Sep 4, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Almanac recently developed this interactive online annual report for the St. Louis County Library. The design centers around the use of full-bleed ima...

Student Work: Lacy Kuhn: Beehive Honey Squares

Courtney • Sep 4, 2013Sep 4, 2013

This fun packaging project was designed by Lacy Kuhn for Beehive Honey Squares, while a student at Western Washington University. For more from Lacy,...

Bureau of Betterment: Quill Feather Illustration Series

Courtney • Sep 4, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Over the past year, Mette Hornung Rankin, of Bureau of Betterment, created this beautiful illustration series featuring various quill pens alongside ...

Student Work: Mirim Seo: S.E.W. Saving Endangered Wildlife

Courtney • Sep 3, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Mirim Seo created this beautiful project while a student at Tyler School of Art. S.E.W., which stands for Saving Endangered Wildlife, is a game that t...

Ugmonk Limited Edition 5th Anniversary Set

Courtney • Sep 3, 2013Sep 3, 2013

Ugmonk, one of my favorite brands, just recently launched a new limited edition anniversary set to celebrate their 5th anniversary. The package, which...

Jeremy Loyd: Branding Bad

Courtney • Sep 3, 2013Sep 3, 2013

I’m loving Jeremy Loyd‘s new side project, Branding Bad, in which he creates a logo for each of the eight final episodes of Breaking Bad ...

New Projects from Jack Muldowney Design Co.

Courtney • Sep 3, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Jack Muldowney—previously featured here—recently published some beautiful new projects: Bella Casa Interiors The Hop Review Dance/US...

Type Love: Riona Sans

Courtney • Aug 30, 2013Aug 20, 2013

Riona Sans is a sans serif family of 16 fonts in 8 weights, including true italics. Pick it up at MyFonts for 80% off for a limited time....

Type Love: Lust Script

Courtney • Aug 27, 2013Aug 26, 2013

Lust Script is a new extension of the Lust family by Positype, which includes both regular and display formats. Pick it up at MyFonts....

My Skillshare class starts today!

Courtney • Aug 26, 2013Feb 3, 2014

If you have been considering signing up for my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Brand Identity, now is the time to do it! The class open...

Type Love: Encorpada Classic

Courtney • Aug 21, 2013Aug 20, 2013

Encorpada Classic is a beautiful serif that was designed with “functional considerations” in mind. Released by dooType last month, this f...

Mattson Creative Wants You

Courtney • Aug 2, 2013Aug 4, 2013

We’ve featured several projects from Mattson Creative over the years. (Remember these LOST posters? Still my fave.) We love their work and their...

A Quick Announcement

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Jul 31, 2013

Once again, for the month of August I will be taking a step back from DWL to focus on some in-house projects that need more devoted attention, and to ...

Fairgoods Type Stencil

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Jul 31, 2013

I was recently (and happily!) introduced to Fairgoods, which is an online store that sells a curated selection of items that are a combination of exis...

Type Love: Summit

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Summit is a new display face designed by Luke Lisi, which includes a layering system of 10 styles in five weights. Check out how some of the layering ...

Cosmosnail: Alone Illustration Series

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Jul 30, 2013

I’m loving this beautiful series by Cosmosnail that depicts solitude in various environments. Get a closer look at the Alone series on Behance. ...

Isabela Rodrigues: Spicemode Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Brazilian studio Isabela Rodrigues developed this suite of stationery, print materials and packaging for Spicemode Foods, a line of international spe...

Ale Román: Fueguia 1833 Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Jul 30, 2013

This lovely brand identity was designed for Fueguia 1833, a perfume brand, by Buenos Aires-based designer Ale Román. I can’t get enough of tha...

Noise13: Saison Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 31, 2013Dec 1, 2013

San Francisco’s Noise13 recently revamped the identity and collatearal for Saison, a two-Michelin-star restaurant helmed by chef Joshua Skenes....

Bunch: Zetland House Signage

Bunch’s signage design for Zetland House is a great example of a clear, navigable and visually pleasing wayfinding system. via MyFonts tumblr...

Type Love: HWT Slab

The most recent release from Hamilton Wood Type Foundry is HWT Slab, a set of two display fonts. Pick up a copy on MyFonts....

Etsy Finds: PetitReve

I’m loving the playful prints in the Etsy shop PetitReve, which features the work of Sarah and Colin Walsh....

Coöp: Number Station

These colorful, textural materials were created by Coöp for Number Station, a Melbourne-based band....

Atomicdust: Niche Identity and Collateral

Here is a lovely identity project by Atomicdust for Niche, chef Gerard Craft’s flagship restaurant in St. Louis. Check out this post on their...

Type Love: Sini

Sini is described as “a warm and delicious hand-lettered” typeface, which includes two styles, bold and ornaments. Pick up a copy for your...

Jag Nagra: Hugo’s Hot Sauce

Fun, minimal packaging and design for Hugo’s Hot Sauce by Jag Nagra (who also has a new website!)...

Frost* Design: Commonwealth Bank Environment

Frost* Design‘s environment team recently completed this incredible interiors project for Commonwealth Bank’s call center, located in Melb...

Lotta Nieminen: Beautified App

I’m loving the design that Lotta Nieminen came up with for Beautified, an app that helps find and book last-minute beauty appointments from�...

Alex Robbins

Courtney • Jul 26, 2013Jul 25, 2013

I was recently introduced to the work of Berlin-based Alex Robbins, and I quickly became a fan. I am especially loving his typographic illustrations, ...

A New Site for Hucklebuck Design

Courtney • Jul 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Andy Hayes recently launched a brand new site for Hucklebuck Design Studio, featuring loads of new work. A few of my favorites are below, but you ca...

New Work from Hum Creative

Courtney • Jul 26, 2013Jul 25, 2013

I’m loving these two new projects from Hum Creative. First, the identity and collateral for Brian Paquette Interiors, a Seattle-based full-servi...

New Work from Nudge

Courtney • Jul 26, 2013Jul 25, 2013

Nudge recently updated their portfolio with several new projects, and these two in particular caught my eye. First up is the identity and packaging de...

FoundryCo New Work

Courtney • Jul 22, 2013Jul 22, 2013

FoundryCo just recently added a bunch of new work to their portfolio. A few glimpses at the awesomeness are below, but be sure to check out the rest o...

Type Love: Gentona

Courtney • Jul 22, 2013Jul 22, 2013

Gentona is a new release from Rene Bieder… Designed for a wide range of applications, Gentona was intended to support the goals of contemporary...

Matter: OKLearn.ca Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 22, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Matter recently developed this bright and eye-catching identity for OKLearn.ca, a free resource which helps adult students and service providers fin...

Type Love: JAF Facit

Courtney • Jul 18, 2013Jul 17, 2013

JAF Facit was designed in 2005, but is a new find for me. It was designed by Tim Ahrens through Just Another Foundry, which he started in 2004, and fe...

Tanamachi Studio: Puffin Chalk

Courtney • Jul 18, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Check out these amazing new book covers that Dana Tanamachi created for Puffin Books, the children’s division of Penguin Books. Each one was des...

Andrew Kolb: Constellation Print Series

Courtney • Jul 17, 2013Jul 16, 2013

I’m loving this series of constellation prints that Andrew Kolb created for a current Space-themed show at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. If you&#...

One Plus One: Weddings

Courtney • Jul 17, 2013Dec 1, 2013

As promised, here is a selection of One Plus One‘s recent design for weddings. You can check out the rest of their wedding portfolio right here....

One Plus One: Design

Courtney • Jul 17, 2013Jul 16, 2013

I’ve been meaning to do a post that covers some of One Plus One‘s recent work for quite some time now—it’s long overdue. So at t...

Type Love: Prohibition

Courtney • Jul 16, 2013Jul 15, 2013

The latest release from Hold Fast Foundry is Prohibition, a sans serif display face that includes sylistic alternates, discretionary ligatures, and m...

Introducing the Luxe Family by MOO

Courtney • Jul 16, 2013Dec 1, 2013

This morning MOO is launching The Luxe Family, a suite of high quality printed products geared especially towards those running small businesses. Two ...

Join me on Skillshare!

Courtney • Jul 15, 2013Feb 3, 2014

I am super excited to announce that next month I will be teaching a class on Skillshare! In case you’re unfamiliar with the site, they offer bot...

Cempaka Surakusumah: Wedding Invitation

Courtney • Jul 15, 2013Dec 3, 2013

I recently stumbled upon this beautiful wedding invitation created by Cempaka Surakusumah, a designer from Jakarta, Indonesia. I’m loving t...

Naughtyfish: (Insiders) Identity

Courtney • Jul 15, 2013Jul 14, 2013

Here is yet another example of great work from Sydney-based Naughtyfish. This brand identity was developed for (Insiders), Sydney Opera House’s memb...

The Indigo Bunting: Paris Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Jul 15, 2013Jul 14, 2013

This gorgeous invitation suite was designed by the lovely Erin Jang for a couple who planned an intimate Paris wedding. This is also yet another examp...

Spencer Charles: FUGUE NO. 1 IN THE

Courtney • Jul 15, 2013Jul 14, 2013

Check out this awesome print that Spencer Charles recently designed, featuring 268 instances of the word “the.” Printed by the fine folks ...

Type Love: Doctrine Stencil

Doctrine Stencil is a “utilitarian display typeface with a muscular character” from Jonathan Barnbrook’s Virus foundry. The typeface...

Matt Chase: What Species Did You Evolve From?

I’m loving this recent project by Matt Chase that explores the concept, What Species Did You Evolve From? The design is great, but the conte...

Make & Matter: Bernie’s Burger Bus Packaging

Another great packaging design by Make & Matter for Bernie’s Burger Bus Ketchup (check out their Epic packaging here), which you can get a c...

Stellavie: Home Is Where Your Heart Is

Stellavie’s latest print is a colorful, playful illustration featuring a heartwarming, glow-in-the-dark message. You can pick one up in their sh...

Kristen Haff

Courtney • Jul 10, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Check out the lovely work of NY-based designer Kristen Haff. More to see right here....

Studio Birdsall

Courtney • Jul 10, 2013Dec 1, 2013

My friends over at Mama’s Sauce recently introduced me to the gorgeous portfolio of Studio Birdsall. Feast your eyes on a selection of clean, ...

Caserne: P.A. & Gargantua Foodtruck Brand Identity

Courtney • Jul 9, 2013Jul 8, 2013

Montreal-based studio Caserne recently developed this offbeat identity for P.A. & Gargantua, a local foodtruck offering up delicious variations on...

The World at Night Poster

Courtney • Jul 9, 2013Jul 8, 2013

Designer Andrew Althouse designed this lovely glow-in-the-dark world map for Real Mart, the shop that features the side projects of the designers at ...

Amy van Luijk Illustration

Courtney • Jul 9, 2013Jul 8, 2013

I’m loving these bright and fresh illustrated patterns by Amy van Luijk....

Curious Space Identity

Courtney • Jul 8, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Mash Creative worked with MayNinth to develop this adaptive identity for Curious Space, a design studio that creates “unique and inspiring spac...

Type Love: Built

Courtney • Jul 8, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Built is a new release from Ray Larabie’s foundry, Typodermic, that is intended to be used for the purpose of making solid, compact headlines...

Blok Design: Vuhl Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 8, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Blok Design just recently revealed their new brand identity for Vuhl, a new Mexican supercar....

Crispin Finn Playlist Illustrations

Courtney • Jul 4, 2013Jul 3, 2013

I know they are a London-based studio, but it still seems visually appropriate to share the red, white and blue work of Crispin Finn today. These pie...

A New Site for Studio MPLS

Courtney • Jul 3, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Earlier this week Studio MPLS launched a slick new site to showcase their beautiful work, new and old. A few standouts are below, but be sure to visit...

Monica Ramos Illustration

Courtney • Jul 2, 2013Jul 1, 2013

This morning I’m super into the illustration work of Monica Ramos, especially her ongoing Comfort Food series. Prints of some of the pieces you ...

Type Love: Aisha

Courtney • Jul 2, 2013Jul 8, 2013

Aisha, designed by Titus Nemeth, is a soft, friendly script that supports both Latin and Arabic characters. Pick up a copy for yourself at MyFonts. Wa...

Patrick Macomber: Across Country Romance

Courtney • Jul 2, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the colorful, playful wedding invitation and materials that Patrick Macomber designed for his 2011 wedding....

Moglea’s New Lookbook

Courtney • Jun 28, 2013Jun 27, 2013

I’m loving all the new paper goods that Moglea introduced at this year’s stationery show. Check out the lookbook in its entirety right her...

Sean Sutherland: MBS MFG. CO.

Courtney • Jun 28, 2013Dec 1, 2013

As of today, designer Sean Sutherland has launched his latest business venture, a small men’s headwear brand called MBS MFG. CO. Collection O...

Isle of Printing: All Hail Tees

Courtney • Jun 27, 2013Jun 26, 2013

In other apparel news, check out this new venture from Isle of Printing. They’ve designed a series of customizable men’s and women’s...

Gold Lunchbox Updates

Courtney • Jun 27, 2013Jun 26, 2013

Karl Hebert, of Gold Lunchbox, just recently updated his portfolio with a ton of excellent new work. A few favorites are below…...

Cotton Bureau

Courtney • Jun 27, 2013Jun 26, 2013

Cotton Bureau is a new venture from the creative minds behind United Pixelworkers that gives designers like you the opportunity to have shirts printe...

Christopher Eckel

Courtney • Jun 26, 2013Jun 25, 2013

Christopher Eckel recently left a postition at VSA Partners to take advantage of freelance opportunities, and as a result just launched a new site to...

Tolleson Design: Adobe Lightroom 5

Courtney • Jun 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Feast your eyes on the innovative, magical work that Tolleson developed for Adobe to promote the release of Lightroom 5. On location deep within a coa...

Type Love: Rolling Pen

Courtney • Jun 26, 2013Jun 25, 2013

Rolling Pen is a new script from Suditupos. Similar to their 2009 release Business Penmanship, Rolling Pen was inspired by vintage hand-writing and ca...

Recent Grad: Sarah Surrette

Courtney • Jun 25, 2013Jun 24, 2013

Sarah Surette is a recent Tyler School of Art grad with quite the portfolio. Here are a few examples of the pieces that caught my eye:...

Type Love: Preto Sans and Preto Serif

Courtney • Jun 25, 2013Jun 24, 2013

Designed by Ján Filípek, Preto is an extensive type family that includes a collection of over 16 fonts that include sans, serif, italics and a wid...

Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn: Hand Lettering

Courtney • Jun 25, 2013Jun 25, 2013

Beautiful hand-lettering and illustration by Orlando, Florida-based Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn:...

Matter: The Farm Business Cards

Courtney • Jun 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Matter created this awesome identity and 12 page, side-stitched business card for The Farm, a design consultancy. Get a closer look right here....

Student Work: Amber Asay: Design Variety

Courtney • Jun 24, 2013Jun 24, 2013

To promote herself to prospective employers and clients, recent grad Amber Asay (previously featured here) created Design Variety, a beautifully de...

Cocolia Identity and Stationery

Courtney • Jun 24, 2013Jun 24, 2013

I’m loving these graffitied business cards that Barcelona-based studio Cocolia designed for themselves. Get a closer look right here. via Type...

Factory North: Angela & Evan Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 24, 2013Jun 24, 2013

Portland-based studio Factory North created this warm and friendly identity for Angela & Evan Photography, a Seattle wedding photography duo. I...

Type Love: Paperback

Courtney • Jun 24, 2013Dec 3, 2013

Last week House Industries introduced Paperback, a set of 15 serif fonts including both text and display cuts, plus a series of ornaments. This new re...

Jonny Wan: Audi | The A-Z of Q

Courtney • Jun 21, 2013Jun 20, 2013

Illustrator Jonny Wan worked with agency Northstar to develop The A-Z of Q, a series of spot illustrations and front cover feature for Audi Magazi...

T. Koppel Design Posters

Courtney • Jun 21, 2013Jun 20, 2013

Brooklyn-based T. Koppel Design recently launched a brand new website and shop. The shop features a pretty large selection of posters that span topics...

The Making of Design Fu Mural on Vimeo

Courtney • Jun 21, 2013Jun 20, 2013

Check out this incredible mural—don’t miss the video documentation!—that Yiu Studio created for their new office. The design fuses their lov...

Burgess Studio: Planting Poetry

Courtney • Jun 20, 2013Jun 19, 2013

Planting Poetry is a series of colorful, typographic sculptures that were created by Burgess Studio for the Ministry of Stories, a charity that a...

Gra Monteleone: BHF Calories Calculator Illustrations

Courtney • Jun 20, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the playful approach that Gra Monteleone took in creating this series of illustrations to accompany a calories calculator for the Br...

Type Love: Bicyclette

Courtney • Jun 20, 2013Jun 19, 2013

Bicyclette is a new sans serif typeface by Nikola Kostic, whose name was chosen because it is “all about balance and elegance.” The famil...

Eoin Duffy: On Departure

Courtney • Jun 20, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Do yourself a favor this morning and take a few minutes to watch Eoin Duffy’s new animated short film, On Departure. Visually minimal yet emoti...

Tyler Adam Smith: 100 Books that SHOULD be written

Courtney • Jun 18, 2013Jun 17, 2013

As part of SVA’s Masters of Branding program, the students are each currently participating in a self-initiated project that spans the course o...

Type Love: Tenso

Courtney • Jun 18, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Tenso is the latest from Jos Buivenga’s foundry exljbris. This friendly sans serif includes five weights, from light to black, plus italics. Pi...

The Beauty of Letterpress: Rebuild Moore Edition

Courtney • Jun 18, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Today’s newest Beauty of Letterpress launch is “Rebuild Moore,” a print commissioned by Neenah Paper to raise funds for Architecture...

Food Chocolate Design

Courtney • Jun 18, 2013Dec 1, 2013

In addition to being three of my favorite things, Food Chocolate Design is an exhibition and accompanying publication featuring the work of various fo...

Student Work: Michelle Wang: The Art of Scent

Courtney • Jun 17, 2013Jun 17, 2013

I’ve featured the work of Pratt student Michelle Wang a couple of times before, so it’s no surprise that I’m equally impressed with ...

BLOW: Astrobrights Thank You Cards

Courtney • Jun 17, 2013Jun 17, 2013

I couldn’t resist posting another of Blow’s recent projects this morning—this time a series of thank-you cards also printed on Astrobrig...

BLOW: Polytrade Paper Packaging

Courtney • Jun 17, 2013

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous packaging that Blow created for Polytrade paper to explore the possibilities of the Astrobrights paper series. The f...

Jonathan Adler for Paperless Post

Courtney • Jun 17, 2013Jun 17, 2013

I just discovered Jonathan Adler’s Paperless Post collaboration, which features the bright colors, playful illustrations and graphic patterns I&...

Type Love: Nyte

Courtney • Jun 14, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Nyte is a 2012 release from DSType. This serif family was originally designed for New York Times Magazine, and features all sorts of swashes and alter...

Lumadessa Hummingbirds

Courtney • Jun 14, 2013Jun 13, 2013

Yesterday Lumadessa introduced two new vibrant hummingbird prints, as well as a re-issue of the original Ruby-throated Hummingbird The three prints...

Band: Lowbrau Beirhalle Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 14, 2013Jun 13, 2013

I’m loving this project by new-to-me Portland, Oregon-based studio Band. Their design for Lowbrau Beirhalle, a beer hall and sausage joint in S...

BVK + Timothy Goodman: CITGO Fueling Good Road Trip

Courtney • Jun 13, 2013Jun 12, 2013

BVK Milwaukee recently collaborated with Timothy Goodman on the CITGO Fueling Good Road Trip, which aims to promote CITGO through the good things t...

Rogier Wieland: Starbucks Coffee Perfection

Courtney • Jun 12, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Check out this fun promotion that animator Rogier Wieland developed for Starbucks to illustrate the reversed story of how their coffee goes from bea...

Perky Bros: Dogshells Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 12, 2013Jun 12, 2013

DWL favorite Perky Bros recently launched a site update featuring lots of new work. I’m especially loving the brand and collateral that they dev...

Hannah Rampley Textile Design

Courtney • Jun 10, 2013Jun 10, 2013

I can’t get enough of the gorgeous, fruit-inspired textile designs of recent grad Hannah Rampley. There’s lots more to see in her portfoli...

End of Work: Bib & Tucker Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 10, 2013

New, beautiful work from End of Work for Bib & Tucker, new restaurant in Western Australia: Bib & Tucker is a restaurant and bar on Leighto...

Type Love: Richler

Courtney • Jun 7, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Richler is a beautiful new serif family from Shinntype. Described as “an open, evenly spaced book face designed for quality headlines and enhan...

Timothy Goodman: The New Yorker Fiction Issue

Courtney • Jun 7, 2013Mar 26, 2014

Timothy Goodman recently completed a really fun project for The New Yorker‘s Fiction Issue, entitled “Crimes and Misdemeanours.” H...

Michael Mullan Illustration

Courtney • Jun 6, 2013Jun 5, 2013

Check out the beautiful illustration, lettering and pattern design work of Michael Mullan....

Nina Azzarello: Icon Ink

Courtney • Jun 6, 2013Dec 1, 2013

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Icon-Ink/8488019 For those of you who prefer to something more interesting to your default computer icons, designer Ni...

Shantanu Suman: Horn Please Musical Boxes

Courtney • Jun 5, 2013Jun 3, 2013

As part of his Horn Please exhibition, Shantanu Suman created a series of beautiful music boxes to demonstrate the various horns found in Indian truck...

Ludlow Kingsley: Santa Monica Festival Post Card

Courtney • Jun 5, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Check out Ludlow Kingsley‘s 2013 design for the Santa Monica Festival, an annual cultural event. I’m loving the color palette, in particul...

Student Work: Mia A. Johnson: Adventure Supply Kit

Courtney • Jun 4, 2013Dec 1, 2013

For her thesis project at the University of San Francisco, Mia Johnson created Adventure Supply Kit, which was “designed to aid, inspire, and en...

Type Love: Klinic Slab

Courtney • Jun 4, 2013Jun 17, 2013

I have a bit of a weakness for slab serifs, so Lost Type Co-op’s latest release, Klinic Slab, is right up my alley. Designed by Joe Prince, the...

Merit Animation

Courtney • Jun 4, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Jim Leszczynski sent over this great little animation that I’m happy to share with you this morning. The animation was developed for Merit, an...

Adam Quest: Editorial Illustration

Courtney • May 31, 2013May 27, 2013

A great series of illustrations by Poland-based designer and illustrator Adam Quest. Check out the rest of his Behance portfolio for more. via Illust...

My Name is Wendy: Freaks Alphabet

Courtney • May 31, 2013May 27, 2013

The Freaks Alphabet, by My Name is Wendy, is a series of letterforms created from a catalog of vector shapes and design sketches. Get a closer look ri...

The Blksmith Design Co. Shop

Courtney • May 31, 2013May 27, 2013

The Blksmith Design Co. is the Southern California-based design studio of David M. Smith. He has some excellent work in his portfolio (which you shoul...

Tatalab: Yorokobu Numbers

Courtney • May 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving this playful series of numbers that Tatalab created for Yorokobu Magazine. via Present & Correct...

Type Love: Adriane Swash

Courtney • May 30, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Adriane Swash, a companion to Adriane Text, includes uppercase, lowercase and small caps, as well as a wide range of OpenType features, including al...

Passport: Word. Brand Identity

Courtney • May 30, 2013Dec 1, 2013

UK-based studio Passport recently developed the identity and collateral for Word., a copywriting company. Word approached us wanting a complete brand...

Paperlux: MS Europa 2 Christening Invitation

Courtney • May 29, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Paperlux created this incredible Save the Date for the christening of MS Europa 2, a new luxury liner for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Check out the video ...

Laura Berglund: Anne Vieux Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 29, 2013May 27, 2013

Laura Berglund recently launched a brand new portfolio site, with lots of new work. One of the projects that caught my eye in particular, is this grap...

Sideshow Press Shop

Courtney • May 29, 2013May 27, 2013

I’m not sure when they launched, but I just discovered that Sideshow Press has an entirely new (to me, anyway) website, blog and shop. The shop ...

Sarah Thorne: Paper Stock Stationery and Ephemera

Courtney • May 29, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving this series of black and white stationery items by Sarah Thorne, which includes seasonal notebooks, cards, envelopes and wrap for UK...

Heartwork 2013

Courtney • May 28, 2013May 27, 2013

Heartwork is an annual project designed to raise money for art supplies within the art room at Target House, which is a “home-away-from-home for...

Type Love: Diversa

Courtney • May 28, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Diversa is an interesting new display face from DSType: Diversa is a single typeface with 9 fonts within, containing 2760 glyphs, divide in 9 stylisti...

Justin Pervorse: Draplin Poster

Courtney • May 28, 2013May 27, 2013

I’m loving this poster that Justin Pervorse designed for a recent talk by Aaron Draplin. The concept, graphic and content are perfectly appropr...

Studio Muti: Highlife SA

Courtney • May 24, 2013May 23, 2013

Studio Muti recently designed and illustrated a cover for British Airways’ inflight magazine, Highlife SA. The design was inspired by things to...

Rick Murphy: Seattle Print

Courtney • May 24, 2013Jun 3, 2013

Rick Murphy, of Hardly Code, just released his first print inspired by the city of Seattle. The four-color screen print, signed and numbered by the ar...

Type Love: Gin

Courtney • May 24, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Gin is a new release from Hold Fast Foundry, a vintage-inspired display face that includes stylistic alternates, discretionary ligatures, and multiple...

There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand

Courtney • May 24, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Who’s excited for Arrested Development‘s return this weekend?!? Well, in addition to me, the folks over at Fiction certainly are—so much...

David Arias: Leuie Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 24, 2013Dec 1, 2013

David Arias recently completed this dreamy, whimsical brand for Leuie, a company that “captures and celebrates the wonderful joy of childhood&#8...

End of Work iPad Mini Covers

Courtney • May 23, 2013May 22, 2013

For the first product in a forthcoming line of “designer type” products, Sydney, Australia-based studio End of Work has produced a seri...

Andrew Lyons: Strong Packaging Illustrations

Courtney • May 23, 2013May 22, 2013

Andrew Lyons created these gorgeous illustrations for the packaging for Strong, a new line of nutrient supplements. The textures and subtle color grad...

The “Design Is” Newsprint

Courtney • May 22, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Chicago-based designer Buddy Boor recently sent over this excellent project with a great look and a great message, the “Design Is” newspr...

Vault49: (Sub)Prime Cuts Hand-Painted Saws

Courtney • May 22, 2013May 21, 2013

I’m loving these gorgeously hand-painted saws that were created by Vault49, a NYC-based “artistic collaboration, a playground, and a creat...

Make & Matter: Epic Packaging

Courtney • May 22, 2013Jul 11, 2013

I’m in love with this series of package designs that Make & Matter developed for Epic, a line of 100% grass fed animal protein bars....

Anagrama: Cocolobo Identity and Packaging

Courtney • May 22, 2013May 21, 2013

Anagrama recently completed this playful, feminine identity, collateral and packaging for Cocolobo, a high-end women’s fashion boutique. Cocolob...

Minimals Paper Goods

Courtney • May 21, 2013May 20, 2013

I’m loving the adorable, colorful animal illustrations found at Minimals. The site offers the illustrations on various printed pieces, from gree...

Type Love: Esmeralda Pro

Courtney • May 21, 2013Jun 17, 2013

Esmeralda is a new display serif from Sudtipos, which was heavily influenced by classic capitals carved in stone, and includes a huge amount of ligat...

SAM+CAM Identity and Stationery

Courtney • May 21, 2013Dec 1, 2013

I’m loving the new identity for Sam + Cam, a two-person design studio based in Paris. via Branding Served...

Harry Diaz: Self-Promotional Materials

Courtney • May 21, 2013May 20, 2013

Harry Diaz recently created this fun package as a self-promotional piece for current and prospective clients. The package includes four small Risogr...

Student Work: The Good Store

Courtney • May 20, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Editor’s Note: As learned through the comments, this project was actually the result of a group effort. The other designers who worked on The Go...

Michael George Haddad: Funhouse Posters

Courtney • May 20, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Michael George Haddad created this awesome series of posters for Funhouse, a DJ night at a venue called Mugshots, which is located in the historic O...

Lettering by Ryan Hamrick

Courtney • May 20, 2013May 20, 2013

My friends at Mama’s Sauce recently pointed me in the direction of Ryan Hamrick, a Pittsburgh-based designer. And as expected, his portfolio did...

Special Event: Designing Better Experiences in the Digital Landscape

Courtney • May 20, 2013May 20, 2013

This morning I’d love to point you in the direction of a great design event happening in NYC in just a few weeks. After the Jump: Designing Bet...

Type Love: HWT Unit Gothic

Courtney • May 17, 2013Jun 17, 2013

HWT Unit Gothic is the latest release from the Hamilton Wood Type Foundry, a digitization of the Unit Gothic series, which was released by Hamilton M...

New Prints by Raymond Biesinger

Courtney • May 17, 2013May 17, 2013

Raymond Biesinger recently launched several great new prints, including a series that depicts How Illustrations Are Made, his illustrated take on the ...

Sociedad Anónima: Hotel Boca Chica Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 17, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Hotel Boca Chica, a hotel in Acapulco, Mexico, was once the place to be in the 1950s and 60s, but in recent years had lost its glamorous appeal. To ...

Student Work: Russell Edling: Homespun Records

Courtney • May 16, 2013Dec 1, 2013

For his senior thesis project at the Tyler School of Art, designer Russell Edling created Homespun Records, a “small time record label that put...

Ryan Frease: New Work

Courtney • May 16, 2013May 15, 2013

Ryan Frease has been making some excellent work since the last time I checked in with him (way too long ago!) In addition to the two pieces that he cr...

Type Love: Live

Courtney • May 15, 2013May 14, 2013

Live is a new release by Lián Types The lively brush script features three fonts, Pro, Standard and Live More which includes a set of pre-designed...

Richard Baird: Solis Brand Identity and Stationery

Courtney • May 15, 2013May 15, 2013

Designer Richard Baird—who also runs the excellent blog BP&O—recently completed this beautiful identity for Solis, the fashion label of Tel A...

No-Studio: The Personal Work of Miles Chic

Courtney • May 15, 2013May 15, 2013

No-Studio is a showcase of the personal work of Vancouver-based designer and illustrator Miles Chic, who loves “big colour, Japanese & Fren...

Booth: The Secret Garden Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 14, 2013May 13, 2013

Montreal-based studio Booth recently developed this lovely identity for The Secret Garden, a traditional Cape Cod bed and breakfast. Take a look th...

Type Love: Historism Border 2D

Courtney • May 14, 2013May 13, 2013

Historism Border 2D is an ornamental font family consisting of various friezes and patterns grouped into four fonts. All of the ornaments were based o...

Somewhere Else: Foodology Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 14, 2013May 13, 2013

Somewhere Else just launched an extensive brand for Foodology, an 8000 square foot restaurant located in Singapore. The project encompassed developmen...

Eoin Duffy: Encounter Short Film

Courtney • May 14, 2013Nov 20, 2013

Encounter is Eoin Duffy‘s short animated film which explores the territorial responses of varying North Atlantic species. The message, which h...

Help Ink T-Shirts!

Courtney • May 13, 2013

Last week Help Ink launched t-shirts, a welcome addition to their shop. This week’s design, “Never Give Up,” comes to you from desig...

The DM Collection: Animal Prints by Daniel Mackie

Courtney • May 13, 2013May 12, 2013

The DM Collection is a line of prints and cards featuring the work of artist Daniel Mackie, who is inspired by the styles of traditional Japanese pr...

Kevin Cantrell: Aguas Poster

Courtney • May 13, 2013May 12, 2013

Kevin Cantrell recently released the second of seven posters in his “7 Days” series, Águas. This new poster features the same style of g...

Jeremy Pruitt: Bordo Bello Skate Deck

Courtney • May 13, 2013Jan 16, 2014

Jeremy Pruitt, aka Thinkmule, recently contributed a deck design to AIGA Colorado’s Bordo Bello, a skateboard art show that’s been on view...

Kern and Burn: Conversations With Design Entrepreneurs

Courtney • May 13, 2013Dec 1, 2013

The creative minds behind Kern and Burn, 100 Days of Entrepeneurship have just launched the site for their first book, Kern and Burn: Conversations W...

Draw Your Own Alphabets

Courtney • May 10, 2013May 5, 2013

Draw Your Own Alphabets: Thirty Fonts to Scribble, Sketch, and Make Your Own is a new book by Tony Seddon that teaches you how to create your own cu...

Cat Neligan: The Owl and the Pussycat Illustrations

Courtney • May 9, 2013May 5, 2013

I’m loving Cat Neligan‘s illustrative interpretation of Edward Lear’s The Owl and the Pussycat....

Chloe Allen: Neck of the Woods Project Lettering Project

Courtney • May 9, 2013May 5, 2013

Neck of the Woods is hand-lettering project by Chloe Allen, a current student at the University of Leeds. Each entry illustrates a local idiom, from...

Lashun Tines: Diaspora “The Art of Blackness” 2013

Courtney • May 8, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Take a look at Chicago-based designer Lashun Tine‘s work for the 2013 Diaspora “The Art of Blackness” exhibition. (See the 2012 edi...

Amy Walters: Summer Fruits and Berries

Courtney • May 8, 2013May 5, 2013

I’m loving this series of bright, summery patterns by illustrator Amy Walters....

Type Love: Tomato

Courtney • May 7, 2013May 5, 2013

Tomato is a new discovery for me, but it was actually produced in 2005 by Canada Type. This curvy display face is actually an expanded digitization...

Kathryn Brylinsky: Poppin Free Stuff

Courtney • May 7, 2013May 7, 2013

Poppin is definitely a favorite brand of mine, so I was excited to see the work Kathryn Brylinsky (who currently works in house fo them) has develop...

Michael De Pippo: Love at First Flight Wedding Materials

Courtney • May 6, 2013May 5, 2013

For Michael de Pippo’s recent nuptials, he designed a super fun suite of materials around the theme of Love at First Flight. The theme, which...

KNOCK: We Heart Trees

Courtney • May 6, 2013May 5, 2013

Check out We Heart Trees, KNOCK’s 2013 campaign in celebration of Arbor Day, a site that asks users to design their own virtual trees while als...

Mackey Saturday: New Instagram Logo

Courtney • May 6, 2013May 5, 2013

In case you missed the launch of Instagram’s new logo last week, see below for Mackey Saturday‘s new and improved version. I also happened...

The Mood Series on Behance

Courtney • May 3, 2013May 2, 2013

The Mood Series, by Riccardo Casinelli, combines cheerful colors with not-so-cheerful messages in this dimensional typography. Love the contrast....

Muxxi: We Are Magical Illustrations

Courtney • May 3, 2013May 2, 2013

I can’t get enough of the graphic illustration work of Guatemalan artist Muxxi. The colors! These particular pieces are a new series of symmetri...

Weekly Crop

Courtney • May 3, 2013May 2, 2013

Weekly Crop is a new year-long illustration project started by Jim Mezei. Each week four designers and illustrators will interpret the same topic, ...

Hofstede Design: 83/87 Chapel Street Signage

Courtney • May 2, 2013May 2, 2013

Hofstede Design recently launched a new website featuring quite a few new projects. In particular, their modern and playful—love the cat chasing the...

Sabrina Smelko: VOA, an Illustrated Science-Fiction Novel

Courtney • May 2, 2013May 2, 2013

For her graduate thesis, Sabrina Smelko wrote and illustrated VOA, a science fiction novel focused on the concepts of death, power and justice. If yo...

Student Work: Michelle Wang: Shakespeare Poster Series

Courtney • May 2, 2013

I’m incredibly impressed by this Shakespeare poster series designed by Michelle Wang, a current graphic design student at Pratt. In her words: A...

Andy Luce Updates

Courtney • May 1, 2013Apr 30, 2013

Earlier this year Andy Luce overhauled his portfolio, featuring lots of new work. Below you can see a few projects I’m especially loving, but be...

Animography

Courtney • May 1, 2013Dec 3, 2013

Animography is a side project by Netherlands-based designer Jeroen Krielaars. The site is essentially a type foundry that produces and distributes e...

Adam Wells: The Circle Line

Courtney • May 1, 2013Nov 20, 2013

I don’t post a lot of animation work around here, but every so often one really catches my eye. And Adam Wells‘s beautiful black and whit...

Art Prints by Matthew Korbel Bowers

Courtney • Apr 30, 2013Apr 30, 2013

Awhile back I briefly featured the work of Matthew Korbel Bowers in Color Happy 152. And after stumbling upon his work again this week, I realized his...

Christophe Remy: Delbôve

Courtney • Apr 30, 2013Apr 30, 2013

Belgium-based designer Christophe Remy has done some beautiful work for Delbôve, a high-end cosmetics line. Be sure to check out Christophe’s...

Eric Comstock Illustration

Courtney • Apr 30, 2013

I’m loving the playful retro style of Eric Comstock‘s illustrations....

Type Love: Kana Sans

Courtney • Apr 29, 2013Apr 29, 2013

Kana Sans was released earlier this year by GT & CANARY, a New York City studio founded by Takaaki Goto, a type designer from Japan. Kana Sans...

Radio: Sea World Orlando Maps

Courtney • Apr 29, 2013Apr 29, 2013

Radio recently worked with London-based agency Cubo to create all new maps for Sea World in Orlando. Get a closer look right here....

One Heart Boston Letterpress Print

Courtney • Apr 29, 2013

One Heart Boston is an initiative by Boston-based Hairpin Communications to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon attack. In the aftermath of the at...

Type Love: Verb and Verb Condensed

Courtney • Apr 25, 2013Apr 24, 2013

Verb and Verb Condensed are two sans serif families from Yellow Design Studio. Verb Condensed is just a slightly more condensed version of the origina...

Push: Italio Modern Kitchen Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 25, 2013Apr 25, 2013

Push recently completed the identity and extensive collateral for Italio, a fast casual Italian restaurant chain. Challenge. Italio came to Push with...

The Original Champions of Design: MC Kitchen Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 24, 2013Apr 24, 2013

I’m loving this new project by The Original Champions of Design for MC Kitchen, a modern Italian restaurant in the Miami Design District. MC Kit...

Ada Blackjack Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 24, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Beautiful work for bag and leather goods brand Ada Blackjack by Verena Michelitsch and Tobias van Schneider. Check out the products online right he...

The World’s First Annual Report on Instagram

Courtney • Apr 24, 2013Apr 24, 2013

Trigger Communications just launched this year’s annual report for Calgary Zoo. But it isn’t your typical printed piece; the report unfold...

Fabio Ongarato Design: QT Port Douglas Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 24, 2013Apr 24, 2013

I’m loving this work for QT Port Douglas by Fabio Ongarato Design: Each QT Resort and Hotel has it own unique character and individual personal...

Design Ranch Update: Learn + Let Go

Courtney • Apr 24, 2013

In a post over the weekend, I requested that if anyone had pictures of the finished pieces from the Learn + Let Go workshop to send them my way. Well,...

Hammerpress: W. 18th St. Fashion Show

Courtney • Apr 23, 2013Apr 23, 2013

A recent browse through Hammerpress‘s custom portfolio turned up this beautiful work for the W. 18th St. Fashion Show, a collaboration with Per...

Type Love: Poster

Courtney • Apr 23, 2013Apr 23, 2013

Poster is a new release from Type-Ø-Tones designed by Íñigo Jerez. Want more type? Check out my Type Wishlist, current Favorites and Calli...

Damn You Art School

Courtney • Apr 23, 2013Apr 23, 2013

Damn You Art School, who provides answers for “everything they never taught you in art school,” looks like an awesome resource for stude...

Heal Boston

Courtney • Apr 23, 2013Dec 3, 2013

Designer Richie Stewart just launched Heal Boston, a great project to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon attack. Buy a shirt and all proceeds will...

So long, Texas!

Courtney • Apr 21, 2013Apr 23, 2013

Today I’m taking off after two days jam-packed with creativity. While I’m anxious to get back to NYC, I am incredibly grateful for this ex...

Today on the Ranch: 04.20.13, Part 2

Courtney • Apr 20, 2013Apr 23, 2013

This afternoon the last group of workshops were held in one three-hour block. So rather than take one full class, I decided to jump around to as many ...

Armadillo Races?

Courtney • Apr 20, 2013Apr 23, 2013

Yes, armadillo races. Maybe it’s naive of me, but I had no idea this was a thing. (FYI, it’s definitely a thing.) But hey, it was a new an...

Today on the Ranch: 4.20.13, Part 1

Courtney • Apr 20, 2013Apr 23, 2013

This morning I spent the first session of the day with Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. in a workshop entitled, “What’s Your (Color) Story?&#8...

Today on the Ranch: 04.19.13

Courtney • Apr 19, 2013Apr 23, 2013

After I had a chance to familiarize myself with the ranch this morning, I was able to attend two sessions in the afternoon: Jay B. Sauceda‘s &#...

Hello Texas!

Courtney • Apr 19, 2013Apr 23, 2013

Well, after a series of many travel hiccups, I finally arrived in Hunt, Texas at Camp Waldemar at 2AM earlier today. It was quite the adventure. But ...

Wear your inspiration on your sleeve.

Courtney • Apr 19, 2013Apr 17, 2013

To celebrate Design Ranch‘s 10th anniversary this weekend, Brian and I made up some little goodies for all of the Ranchers. Based on the idea, &...

See you in Texas!

Courtney • Apr 18, 2013Apr 17, 2013

I am currently en route to Texas for Design Ranch! That means that over the next four days, posting will be entirely Design Ranch focused, and regular...

Chris Dina: Fruit Prints

Courtney • Apr 17, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Designer Chris Dina has created a vibrant new print series that celebrates “wondrous varieties of fruit” through colorful, graphic illustr...

Ineo Designlab: Højmark Cycles Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 17, 2013Apr 16, 2013

Beautiful work for Højmark Cycles by Denmark-based studio Ineo Designlab. I’m especially loving the architectural typographic mark they devel...

Type Love: Program

Courtney • Apr 17, 2013Apr 16, 2013

Program is a new sans serif from Emigre. Designed by Zuzana Licko, Program is a “type designer’s typeface”: …It’s about the...

55 Hi’s: New Numbers Posters

Courtney • Apr 17, 2013Apr 16, 2013

This morning 55 Hi’s is releasing two new posters, Numbers and Numbers 2. They follow the same format as the previous Letters series (which I h...

Color Happy 194

Courtney • Apr 16, 2013Dec 6, 2013

Love the palette of this vintage piece. Unfortunately I don’t have any source information— if you happen to know any, please pass the info alo...

Boston On My Mind

Courtney • Apr 16, 2013

I love this image so much. via Quipsologies I feel the need to take a quick time out from design posts to express how heartbroken I am over the tragi...

Kickstarter: Mosto., Modular Storage For Your Shower and Closet

Courtney • Apr 16, 2013Dec 1, 2013

Mosto is a line of minimal, modular, flat pack organizational accessories developed by a student design team from Ohio State University. Their first ...

Merge Typography

Courtney • Apr 16, 2013Apr 15, 2013

Loving this typography by Wun Ping Christopher Wong: Merge is a san-serif type face designed with the combination of vector, pencil sketch, fine line...

Cats Let Nothing Darken Their Roar: New Products

Courtney • Apr 16, 2013Apr 15, 2013

Noa Bembibre just released a few new Cats Let Nothing Darken Their Roar products! Archival prints: Love Card: Custom Invitations, Cards or Prints:...

Tyler School of Art: Good Measure

Good Measure is this year’s Tyler School of Art Graphic and Interactive Design MFA Thesis Exhibition. The students are celebrating and showcas...

Paul Belford: Waddesdon Wine

I’m loving the identity and packaging that Paul Belford developed for Waddeson Wine: Waddesdon Manor is the historical country seat of the R...

Type Love: Icing

I’ve been loving everything Great Lakes Lettering has produced since they launched at the end of last year; and Icing, their newest font, is ...

Kelli Anderson: Paper Type Experiments

For her Typo San Francisco talk, Kelli Anderson created these incredible paper type experiments. Each one features intricate letters—mostly white on...

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Apr 15, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of current NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what...

Design Ranch: Meet Our Leaders! Part 2

Courtney • Apr 12, 2013Apr 11, 2013

As promised, I present to you the amazing remaining Design Ranch session leaders. Much more to come next week from Texas! Jay B. Sauceda Jay B. Sauced...

Creative Market Photoshop Extension

Courtney • Apr 12, 2013Apr 12, 2013

Earlier this week, the folks at Creative Market launched a pretty impressive new digital product, the Creative Market Photoshop extension. The extensi...

Type Love: Quant

Courtney • Apr 12, 2013Apr 11, 2013

Quant is a beautiful new serif from Hoftype. The family includes eight styles, support for over 40 languages and more, proving it to be “well-eq...

mgmt. design: Elbow Room Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 12, 2013Apr 11, 2013

Design studio mgmt., recently had the opportunity to develop a fun new identity for Elbow Room, a mini-chain of restaurants that serve many variations...

Design Ranch: Meet Our Leaders! Part 1

So many amazing artists, designers and creative people will be leading the workshops at Design Ranch next week. In anticipation of my arrival in Texas...

Gummy Industries Identity and Collateral

I’m loving the fun, playful approach that Gummy Industries, a new branding, marketing, and social media agency based in Italy, took in creatin...

New iPad App: Urban World

Courtney • Apr 11, 2013Apr 11, 2013

The McKinsey Global Institute just released a fascinating new iPad app, Urban World. Urban World provides users with a visually engaging way to explor...

Dittmar: The Project Factory Identity and Collateral

Berlin-based studio Dittmar developed this colorful identity for The Project Factory, a digital production company: The new brand is inspired by a...

The Beauty of Letterpress + Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

Last week Neenah Paper launched The Beauty of Letterpress, an incredible online resource featuring educational tools, a printer directory, and the bes...

Patrick Seymour: Shiny Diamond Type

I’m loving this geometric typographic exploration by Patrick Seymour....

Face. : Highpark Identity and Collateral

Face updated their portfolio with a few new projects this week. Their work for Highpark, a new residential building in Monterrey, Mexico, particularly...

Aad: DCU Students’ Union

I’m loving this colorful project designed by Dublin-based studio Aad for the DCU Student Union: DCU Students’ Union approached us with a cou...

Nudge: Browns Court Bakery Identity and Collateral

Charleston-based studio Nudge recently completed this lovely branding for Brown’s Court Bakery, a new area bakery with historical roots. Get ...

Type Love: Grey Sans

Courtney • Apr 9, 2013Apr 9, 2013

Grey Sans is “a contemporary sans with an angular design” by Canada-based foundry Greyscale Type. Want more type? Check out my Type Wish...

Studio on Fire: Summertime Poster

Courtney • Apr 9, 2013Apr 8, 2013

Yesterday I got to open the windows in the office for the first time this year, and it was glorious. So in the spirit of welcoming warmer temperatures...

Ico: The Mellier Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 9, 2013Apr 8, 2013

Ico created this beautiful body for work for The Mellier, an upscale London residence. The Mellier is a penthouse in the heart of London’s Mayf...

55 Hi’s: Pick Your Poison Coasters

Courtney • Apr 9, 2013Apr 9, 2013

55His latest creation is Pick Your Poison, a set of six screen printed coasters. Each coaster is double-sided, featuring a popular drink mix on one ...

Tag Collective: Salad Pangea Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 8, 2013Apr 5, 2013

Tag Collective recently completed an extensive identity project for Salad Pangea, a “fast-casual restaurant that offers a modern, multi-cultural...

Maud: Spa Q Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 8, 2013Apr 5, 2013

Awesome geometric identity work for Spa Q by Australian studio Maud: QT Hotels approached us to design a brand for their first of several spas arou...

Merijn Hos: Wood Sculptures at Beginnings NYC

Courtney • Apr 8, 2013Apr 8, 2013

Dutch artist and illustrator Merijn Hos recently had an exhibition at Beginnings NYC, featuring a selection of his colorful wood sculptures. A bit of...

Glenn Wolk: Tommy Hilfiger Patches

Courtney • Apr 8, 2013Apr 5, 2013

Glenn Wolk designed this incredible series of patches for fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger. Much more to see right here....

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Apr 8, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we reco...

Student Work: Chloe Scheffe

Courtney • Apr 5, 2013Apr 4, 2013

As evidenced below, Chloe Scheffe, a current student at RISD, is doing some seriously awesome work. You can explore more of her portfolio right here....

Type Love: HWT Catchwords

Courtney • Apr 5, 2013Apr 9, 2013

HWT Catchwords was released earlier this month by Hamilton Wood Type Foundry. HWT Catchwords features over 80 words based directly on designs offered...

Anthem Worldwide: Design Life Coasters

Courtney • Apr 5, 2013Apr 4, 2013

Anthem Worldwide recently designed this set of vibrant letterpress coasters as a promotional piece for 2013: Design Life is a set of 8 letterpress co...

Cue: Earthjustice Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 5, 2013Apr 5, 2013

Cue recently partnered with Hen’s Teeth to create a bold new identity for Earthjustice, the nation’s leading environmental law organizat...

Headed to the Ranch!

Courtney • Apr 4, 2013Apr 10, 2013

In just a few short weeks I’ll be heading down to Texas for the first time ever! I’m taking the trip to attend and live-blog AIGA Austin&...

Jason Grube & Corianton Hale: Intrigue Chocolate Co.

Courtney • Apr 4, 2013Apr 3, 2013

Jason Grube and Corianton Hale recently collaborated on the identity and packaging for Intrigue Chocolate Co., an artisanal chocolate maker who specia...

Leta Sobierajski: Personal Brand Identity

Courtney • Apr 4, 2013Apr 3, 2013

I’m loving Leta Sobierajski‘s bold, graphic personal identity system—especially the black and white pattern found on the back of the le...

Carina Skrobecki and Lizzy Showman: Blakely & Matthew Wedding Materials

Courtney • Apr 3, 2013Apr 26, 2013

Beautiful invitations by Carina Skrobecki and Lizzy Showman for Blakely and Matthew, a couple getting married at the Arctic Club in Seattle....

Type Love: Arek

Courtney • Apr 3, 2013Apr 3, 2013

Arek is a serif typeface from Rosetta, designed for both Latin and Armenian languages. Originally designed for textbooks, the family features beautif...

RoAndCo Studio: Loeffler Randall Brand Identity

Courtney • Apr 3, 2013Apr 3, 2013

Love this work for show brand Loeffler Randall by RoAndCo....

A Friend Of Mine: The Town Mouse

Courtney • Apr 3, 2013Apr 3, 2013

Love this new project from A Friend of Mine. The Town Mouse is a new bar/restaurant in Melbourne, and the AFOM team was responsible for everything fr...

Shop With Me on Luvocracy

Courtney • Apr 2, 2013Apr 3, 2013

Yesterday we talked visual inspiration apps. Today we’re going in a totally different direction: shopping. Luvocracy is a relatively new social...

Heroes Design: Chabur Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 2, 2013Apr 1, 2013

I’m loving this project by Heroes Design, the Poland-based design studio of Piotr Buczkowski for Chabur, a lingerie shop....

Designer Resource: FontShop’s Using Type

Courtney • Apr 2, 2013Apr 1, 2013

FontShop’s Using Type series is a great resource for beginners and seasoned designers alike. In case you’re not familiar, Using Type is an...

Luke Skinner: Luxury Rap

Courtney • Apr 2, 2013Apr 1, 2013

As a personal project, UK-based designer Luke Skinner created Luxury Rap, “a hand-lettered A-Z of fashion references in Hip-Hop.” More ...

Steven Bonner: Computer Arts Collection Illustrations

Courtney • Apr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013

Steven Bonner created this series of graphic illustrations for Computer Arts Collection Volume 2, the Typography edition. The illustrations accompanie...

Buying a Gun in America: Kelli Anderson

Courtney • Apr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013

Kelli Anderson recently completed a complex series of infographics that explore the topic of “Buying a Gun in America,” for the Mayors Agains...

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Apr 1, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we reco...

A Look at Icebergs: Visual Organization for Creative Minds

Courtney • Apr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013

Have you heard of Iceber.gs? It’s a new(ish) visual organization app, in the same vein as Pinterest or Dropmark, but targeted specifically towar...

Brave the Woods: Camp NaNoWriMo Brand Identity

Courtney • Mar 29, 2013Mar 29, 2013

Brad Woodard, of Brave the Woods, had the opportunity to design the Brand Identity and collateral for this year’s Camp NaNoWriMo, which offers ...

José Mendes at MAGA: M2 20 Years Print

Courtney • Mar 29, 2013Mar 29, 2013

Check out this incredible poster by José Mendes at MAGA, designed to celebrate 20 years of M2. via Chronique...

Etsy Finds: Upper Tiny

Courtney • Mar 29, 2013Mar 29, 2013

I’m loving all the neon artwork and gift items in Upper Tiny, a new-to-me Etsy shop featuring the work of Jenn Smith. Gotta love their tagline t...

Color Happy 193

Courtney • Mar 29, 2013Dec 6, 2013

I haven’t done a Color Happy post in quite awhile, but when I spotted this Springy, colorful Fossil Brand Poster I was compelled to. You can che...

Bureau of Betterment: Xplane Poster Trio

Courtney • Mar 28, 2013Mar 27, 2013

Bureau of Betterment recently completed this series of posters and icons for XPlane, aiming to illustrate the company’s vision. XPlane, an org...

Parker Fitzgerald: Kinfolk Ice Cream and Flowers

Courtney • Mar 28, 2013Mar 27, 2013

Aside from the fact that this photo shoot features two of my most favorite things, ice cream and flowers, it has me seriously craving Spring in a bad ...

The Clocksmiths Identity and Collateral

Love this identity and stationery for The Clocksmiths, a small Italian design studio....

David Drummond: Book Covers

Somehow I only just discovered David Drummond‘s incredible collection of book cover designs this week. More here. via MyFonts Facebook...

Type Love: Guanabara Sans

Guanabara Sans is a new release from Plau, a foundry based in Rio de Janeiro. The inspiration for the typeface came from their home city, “with...

Erik Barthels on Buy Some Damn Art

I’m loving these abstract watercolor and acrylic paintings by Erik Barthels on Buy Some Damn Art. They also have a great short Q&A with the ...

Jack Hudson

Courtney • Mar 26, 2013Mar 25, 2013

http://jack-hudson.com/...

Adam Hill: Simon + Simone Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Mar 26, 2013Mar 25, 2013

It’s been quite a while since I posted about the work of South Africa-based designer Adam Hill. So I was happy to recently come across his newly...

Penguin Great Ideas Series IV

Courtney • Mar 26, 2013Mar 25, 2013

I just came across some of the covers from the latest in Penguin’s Great Ideas Series, Volume IV (check out Volume III here). They’re not ...

Christine Wisnieski: Oliver Printing 32nd Annual Clambake Materials

Courtney • Mar 25, 2013Mar 24, 2013

Designer Christine Wisnieski recently completed the materials for Oliver Printing’s 32nd Annual Clambake. I never thought I would catch myself ...

Type Love: Quadon

Courtney • Mar 25, 2013Mar 22, 2013

I’m really loving Quadon, a modern slab serif by René Bieder. The typeface features line weights, from Think to Black, with matching italics, p...

Kickstarter: Ugmonk’s OpenFrame

Courtney • Mar 25, 2013Jan 16, 2014

Ugmonk recently launched a new product, called OpenFrame, via Kickstarter. OpenFrame is “a simple, flexible solution to display art, posters, ph...

Hatch Design 6th Annual Egg Coloring Contest

Courtney • Mar 25, 2013Mar 22, 2013

Hatch recently launched their 6th Annual Egg Coloring Contest! Submit yours here....

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Mar 25, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we reco...

WeLoveNoise: Oysho Brand Identity

Courtney • Mar 22, 2013Mar 21, 2013

Luke Finch just launched a brand new portfolio, under the name WeLoveNoise. There’s lots of great work to check out, but I’m particularly ...

All The Buildings in New York, The Book

Courtney • Mar 22, 2013Mar 21, 2013

All The Buildings in New York, James Gulliver Hancock‘s personal illustration project (originally posted here) is now a book! It wil be released...

42 Pressed: Ayat and Azaan Birth Announcements

Courtney • Mar 20, 2013Mar 20, 2013

42Pressed recently designed and printed this beautiful custom birth announcement for twins Ayat and Azaan. Love the color palette—especially the tif...

Type Love: Azo Sans Uber

Courtney • Mar 20, 2013Mar 20, 2013

Today I’m loving the chunky, playful letterforms of Azo Sans Uber, the heavy headline version of Azo Sans. Want more type? Check out my Type Wi...

New Device Creative Collaborative Stationery

Courtney • Mar 20, 2013Mar 20, 2013

Shane Cranford and Ross Clodfelter, of Device Creative Collaborative, recently revealed a new suite of gorgeous, letterpress stationery. I’m e...

The 2012 Feltron Annual Report

Courtney • Mar 19, 2013

Nicholas Felton has once again created a stunning annual report for 2012. This year’s version features 16 pages with sewn stitched binding, prin...

Davy Rudolph: Interactive and Print for Squarespace

Courtney • Mar 19, 2013Mar 18, 2013

New York-based designer Davy Rudolph has produced some beautiful print and interactive work as the Creative Lead at Squarespace. via Site Insp...

Pupilpeople: 2013 Order is Subjective Prints

Courtney • Mar 19, 2013Mar 18, 2013

Singapore-based studio Pupilpeople has released a colorful series of typographic 2013 prints, using hand-mixed block printing ink pressed with teak w...

Senongo Akpem: Lost Nigeria Photo Essays

Courtney • Mar 19, 2013Mar 18, 2013

Designer Senongo Akpem put together a series of incredible photo essays that depict life in Africa and the U.S. in the 1960s and 70s, entitled Lost Ni...

Ariel Wilson: Oak Grove Center Gym Artwork

Courtney • Mar 18, 2013Mar 15, 2013

Ariel Wilson recently completed an ongoing project at Oak Grove Center, a therapeutic treatment facility for at-risk kids. Over the past few months A...

Bravo Company: Mexout Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 18, 2013Mar 15, 2013

Bravo Company recently completed the identity and collateral for Mexout, a “fresh-mex eatery in Singapore.” Get a closer look right here....

Elisa Werbler: The Birthstones

Courtney • Mar 18, 2013Mar 15, 2013

I’m loving this colorful print series, The Birthstones, by Elisa Werbler. http://elisawerbler.bigcartel.com/category/the-birthstones ...

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Mar 18, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we reco...

RAW COLOR: TextielMuseum Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 15, 2013Mar 15, 2013

I’m loving the pattern-heavy identity and collateral that Raw Color developed for the TextielMuseum in the Netherlands via Present & Correc...

Type Love: Alegreya ht Pro

Courtney • Mar 15, 2013Mar 15, 2013

Alegreya ht Pro, designed by Juan Pablo del Peral, is a beuatiful serif typeface originally intended for literature. Want more type? Check out my ...

Alex Pierce: Black In History

Courtney • Mar 15, 2013Mar 15, 2013

Designer Alex Pierce has taken on the ambitious challenge of developing Black In History, a site that curates the names of influential Black Americans...

Type Love: Saint Agnes

Courtney • Mar 14, 2013Mar 15, 2013

Saint Agnes, a “handwritten font with a Roman feel,” is a new release from Great Lakes Lettering. Want more type? Check out my Type Wishl...

Adam&Co.: PF Flyers FW13 Catalog

Courtney • Mar 14, 2013Mar 14, 2013

Adam&Co. recently had the awesome opportunity to develop the PF Flyers FW13 Catalog. According to Adam, the concept for the catalog was “bas...

lg2boutique: Vintage by Gregory Charles Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 14, 2013Mar 14, 2013

lg2boutique recently created this new campaign for Vintage, a brand new show from the mind of musician Gregory Charles. The show will include a musi...

Student Work: Alex Register

Courtney • Mar 13, 2013Mar 12, 2013

Lots of great stuff to see in the portfolio of Alex Register, a senior graphic design major at Iowa State University....

Owen Davey: Laika

Courtney • Mar 13, 2013Mar 12, 2013

This year, Owen Davey will release his third picture book, entitled Laika. According to Owen, “Laika is based on a true story of a stray, living...

Reagan Ray: Signs of Austin

Courtney • Mar 13, 2013Mar 12, 2013

Since many fron the design community are currently living it up in Austin at South by Southwest (jealous!), I thought it apropos to post this personal...

Etsy Finds: The Link Collective

Courtney • Mar 12, 2013Mar 12, 2013

One a recent browse through Etsy, I recently came across these awesome graphic Furoshiki cloths by The Link Collective, two friends who live on oppos...

Happy Menocal Paper Goods

Courtney • Mar 12, 2013Mar 12, 2013

I could have sworn I posted about Happy Menocal over here before, but a little research led me to realize I had only shared her beautiful work on Head...

Marx Design: StrangeLove Promotional Gift

Courtney • Mar 12, 2013Mar 12, 2013

Marx Design created this “strange by lovely” promotional gift to introduce StrangeLove, a new energy drink, to the Australian market. Som...

Type Love: Prism & International

Courtney • Mar 11, 2013Mar 8, 2013

This style of open, linear display type is nothing new, but I’m always drawn to the modern, graphic presence it adds to a design. This week I ha...

Status Serigraph Posters

Courtney • Mar 11, 2013Mar 8, 2013

I’ve been admiring the poster work of Status Serigraph for quite awhile, so I thought it was high time they got their own post. Full disclosure:...

Sagmeister & Walsh: Halftone Satisfaction for Moo

Courtney • Mar 11, 2013Mar 11, 2013

Sagmeister & Walsh are the latest in the line of excellent designers to collaborate with Moo on a line of cards for their Luxe collection. In typi...

CourseHorse NYC: Classes to Take This Week

Courtney • Mar 11, 2013Apr 12, 2013

We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we recomm...

Eight Hour Day: Olive Juice Studios Identity & Website

Courtney • Mar 8, 2013

Here is yet another incredible identity and web design project by Eight Hour Day. This time they’ve lent their skills to a project for Olive Jui...

Colle + McVoy: Caribou Coffee Life Is Campaign

Courtney • Mar 8, 2013Mar 8, 2013

This week Colle + McVoy is rolling out a new campaign for Caribou Coffee, based around the theme: “Life is more than coffee. That’s why there’...

New Poppin Prints

Courtney • Mar 8, 2013Mar 7, 2013

Poppin, one of my favorite brands, recently added a series of art prints to their inventory. My personal favorites are the three abstract pieces you s...

A Mid-Century Canada Update

Courtney • Mar 8, 2013Mar 7, 2013

You may remember Michael George Haddad’s excellent personal project, Mid-Century Canada, which I featured earlier last month. Well, due to the ...

Erin Jang: A Dumpling Baby Shower

Courtney • Mar 8, 2013Mar 7, 2013

Erin Jang, of The Indigo Bunting, always creates the best party themes. Her latest creation is a little dumpling themed baby shower for a good friend ...

Substance: Sal Curioso Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 7, 2013Mar 19, 2013

Sal Curioso is an interesting restaurant concept, which was visually brought to life by Substance, a studio with locations in both Paris and Hong Kong...

A New Site for Dan Cassaro

Courtney • Mar 7, 2013Mar 6, 2013

Dan Cassaro launched a brand new site this week, with lots of new work to see. Love the black and white stripes!...

Erik Marinovich: Cincinnati Magazine Lettering

Courtney • Mar 7, 2013Mar 6, 2013

Erik Marinovich recently created this gorgeous lettering and set of numerals for Cincinnati Magazine‘s annual ‘Where to Eat’ issue....

Kickstarter: Commodity: Premium Fragrances with Home Try-Ons

Courtney • Mar 7, 2013Mar 7, 2013

I’m not a big fragrance person, but that’s due, at least in part, to the problem Commodity is now trying to solve. Once their Kickstarter ...

Type Love: Refrigerator Deluxe

Courtney • Mar 6, 2013Mar 8, 2013

Since I just mentioned Mark Simonson’s new site launch, I thought it only fitting to feature one of his new-to-me fonts. Refrigerator Deluxe i...

A Brand New Site for Mark Simonson

Courtney • Mar 6, 2013Mar 5, 2013

Yesterday Paravel launched a brand new site for type designer Mark Simonson, that puts his many typefaces front and center. It features a fully respon...

Nicole Zeigler & Mike McQuade: Wedding Materials

Courtney • Mar 6, 2013Mar 5, 2013

This morning I’m excited to share the wedding materials of designer couple Nicole Zeigler and Mike McQuade. Nicole and Mike collaborated on the ...

KentLyons: Tricolette Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 5, 2013Mar 5, 2013

I’ve admired this project by KentLyons for quite awhile, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to get it up on the site! Tricole...

Etsy Finds: Osborn Woods Posters & Prints

Courtney • Mar 5, 2013Mar 5, 2013

I’m so glad I stumbled upon the Etsy shop of Osborn Woods. I hadn’t heard of them before, but I’ve learned that David Osborn and Cha...

Mr. Cup Wood Letters Sale!

Courtney • Mar 5, 2013

Fabien Barral, of Mr. Cup, is gearing up to move from Bali back to France, and as a result, he’s cut prices on all of his beautiful wood product...

Lab Partners: JetBlue Pitch Posters

Courtney • Mar 4, 2013Mar 3, 2013

I’m loving these posters that Lab Partners created for Goodby, Silverstein and Partners as part of their pitch for Jet Blue....

Ben Geier: Record Label Rebrands

Courtney • Mar 4, 2013Mar 3, 2013

Ben Geier recently began a personal project that entails redesigning the logos of his favorite record labels in a retro style, which is also heavily i...

Kid President: I think we all need a pep talk

Courtney • Mar 4, 2013Jan 16, 2014

This video is just all kinds of awesome. The perfect pick-me-up for a Monday morning. Check out the rest of the series by SoulPancake right here. via ...

A New Site for Hyperkit

Courtney • Mar 4, 2013Mar 3, 2013

Hyperkit, the studio of husband-and-wife team Tim Balaam and Kate Sclater, just launched a beautiful new site. via Form Fifty Five ...

Daniel Green: Better Half Wine Packaging

Better Half Wine is a fictional wine brand targeted towards young males with a casual approach to wine drinking, conceptualized by Daniel Green. Th...

Leslie David: La mode. La mode. La mode.

Paris-based designer Leslie David created this series of graphic, mesmerizing broadcast animations for the French TV show, “La Mode, La Mode, L...

Aprile Elcich: Brittany & Jeff Save the Dates

Aprile Elcich created these gorgeous collage save the date postcards for Brittany and Jeff, using their engagement photos layered underneath bits of v...

Alexander Purdy Promo Cards

I recently discovered the work of Alexander Purdy on Steady Print Shop‘s blog. I’m especially loving this series of promotional cards tha...

Type Love: Ronnia

Courtney • Feb 28, 2013Feb 28, 2013

Ronnia is one of Type Together‘s sans serifs that I’ve had my eye on for awhile. Its original intention was for use in newspaper and maga...

Michele Rosenthal: Criterion Affection

Courtney • Feb 28, 2013Feb 28, 2013

I just came across this really fun personal illustration project by Michele Rosenthal, Criterion Affection. Through the project, Michele is visually d...

Salih Kucukaga: Static Coffee Packaging

Courtney • Feb 28, 2013

The identity and packaging you see below was designed by Salih Kucukaga for Static, Espresso Republic’s new coffee line. Awhile back, we shared ...

Etsy Finds: Little Things Studio Silk Scarves

Courtney • Feb 27, 2013Feb 26, 2013

Kate Thomas of Little Things Studio has recently started making these gorgeous, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind silk scarves. They’ve been selling o...

Gabriele Wilson Design: White Mule Identity

Courtney • Feb 27, 2013Feb 26, 2013

I’m a big fan of the work that comes out of Gabriele Wilson Design, especially because she’s developed brands for quite a few recognizab...

SouthSouthWest: Secret Agent Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 27, 2013Feb 26, 2013

I recently came across this project that SouthSouthWest developed for Secret Agent, a Melbourne-based property buyer advocates service. I’m p...

Stoëmp: Album Packaging

Courtney • Feb 26, 2013Feb 25, 2013

There’s lots of great things going on in the portfolio of Brussels-based studio Stoëmp, but I’m especially loving their album packaging ...

Leo Burnett Department of Design: Recipeace

Courtney • Feb 26, 2013Feb 25, 2013

While browsing the portfolios of Casey Martin and Kyle Poff last week for the post on Beurre & Sel, I came upon this lovely project. Designed wi...

Bryan Keplesky: ColdTowne Theater Identity

Courtney • Feb 26, 2013Feb 25, 2013

Bryan Keplesky recently added the rebrand for ColdTowne Theater, a premier comedy, sketch and improv theater in Austin, Texas, to his portfolio. I&#82...

Type Love: National Currency

National Currency is a new font from Decade Typefoundry, which was inspired by lettering found on 19th century stock certificates. In addition to th...

Kyle Anthony Miller: Grouper Identity and Collateral

I’m loving the work that Kyle Anthony Miller has been doing for Grouper, a social club that sets up drinks between two groups of friends. &nbsp...

Bright Bright Great Neon Business Cards

For their new business cards, Chicago agency Bright Bright Great added a vibrant pop of color to a minimal design using an air brushing technique. ...

RE:DESIGN/UXD Conference Winner

Ashley, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...

Typejockeys: Freude Album Packaging

Courtney • Feb 22, 2013Feb 21, 2013

The folks at Typejockeys recently had the pleasure of designing the album packaging for Freude, the second album from Tombeck. Their work included des...

Russell Cobb: Paintings on Books

Courtney • Feb 22, 2013Feb 21, 2013

I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous work of Russell Cobb, a UK-based illustrator. I’m especially fascinated with his massive series of p...

One Plus One Design: Recipe For Success Promo

Courtney • Feb 22, 2013Feb 21, 2013

Tyler and Jessie of One Plus One were kind enough to send over one of their Recipe For Success themed New Year’s promos a little while back. I p...

The Skillshare School of Design

Courtney • Feb 21, 2013Feb 3, 2014

I’ve been following Skillshare since the beginning, but for whatever reason I never actually signed up for a class until recently. Once I got on...

Type Love: Quan

Quan is a new release from new-to-me foundry, Typesketchbook, which is based in Thailand. The family features bold and rounded styles—plus obliques ...

lg2boutique: La Vittoria 2012 Identity and Collateral

lg2boutique recently completed this gorgeous work for La Vittoria, a charitable event held in Montreal: Montreal’s luxurious Ritz Carleton Hotel pla...

Monument Partners: Beurre & Sel

Monument Partners, the studio of Casey Martin and Kyle Poff, recently completed this extensive project for Beurre & Sel, a line of delicious-looki...

Aaron Eiland Business Cards

When I spotted Aaron Eiland’s new business cards on Dribbble, I knew I had to share. For this year’s Flatstock in Austin—one of these da...

Type Love: Brooklyn and Brooklyn Stencil

Brooklyn and Brooklyn Stencil are two new releases from Village. The pair was originally developed by Chester Jenkins as part of the massive Atlantic ...

Allan Peters: ESPN Music Issue Typography

Allan Peters recently had the pleasure of designing a typeface for ESPN’s Music Issue, which is currently on newsstands. The resulting typeface,...

Kickstarter: The Great Lakes States Project

Designer Meng Yang just launched a new Kickstarter project that I think you all will love. Inspired by a road trip with his girlfriend, Meng was decid...

Eight Hour Day: ADMCi Identity and Collateral

One of my favorites, Eight Hour Day, recently completed the Identity and various collateral you see below for The ADMCi, the American Design and Mast...

Meenal Patel

Courtney • Feb 19, 2013Feb 18, 2013

Designer Meenal Patel is doing some excellent work at KNOCK. In particular, I’m loving the play title illustrations she’s developed for ...

fFurious Namecards

Courtney • Feb 19, 2013Feb 18, 2013

Every two years or so, fFurious, a boutique creative agency in Singapore, completely redesigns their business cards. The result is a series of six e...

Georgia Hill: Michelberger Reserved Plates

Courtney • Feb 19, 2013Feb 18, 2013

Berlin-based designer Georgia Hill created these gorgeous hand-lettered plates as a unique “Reserved” sign for the tables at The Michelbe...

RE:DESIGN/UXD Conference Giveaway

Courtney • Feb 19, 2013Feb 25, 2013

This giveaway in now closed. Today I’m happy to once again offer one lucky reader a free pass to the next RE:DESIGN conference, RE:DESIGN UXD...

Elizabeth Graeber: U.S. Presidents Illustrations

Courtney • Feb 18, 2013Feb 15, 2013

After this post, we’ll be taking off for Presidents Day. We’ll be back tomorrow with regular posting, but in the meantime enjoy these illu...

Zara Picken: The Power of Introverts Illustrations

As a textbook introvert, I was very much drawn to Zara Picken‘s recent illustration series, which was inspired by Susan Cain’s TED Talk,...

Because Studio: 2013 Reminders

As a New Year’s promotion, Because Studio developed Reminders, a “desktop planner that helps you navigate your way through the year, one p...

Type Love: Kumla

Letters from Sweden recently introduced Kumla, a display face inspired by lettering on the facade of Kumla Skofabrik, a shoe factory in Sweden. Th...

Jon Lau Illustration

I’m loving LA-based illustrator Jon Lau‘s painterly style, especially when he applies it to animals and wildlife. There’s much more ...

Lab Partners: Love Rocks Campaign

It’s too bad I didn’t get this in yesterday’s love-themed posts, because it would have been perfect; but nevertheless I’m exci...

Aaron Bloom: Alli & Whitney Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013Feb 14, 2013

I’m loving this neutral, slightly rustic invitation suite that designer Aaron Bloom developed for Alli & Whitney’s wedding day. Much m...

Kate Spade Saturday

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013

This post doesn’t exactly fit into my Valentine’s Day theme, but bear with me… If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed la...

Kelley McIntyre Galbreath Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013Feb 13, 2013

For designer Kelley Galbreath’s wedding, she went the non-traditional route and designed an oversized newsprint guide to their big day, includ...

Little & Company: 2013 Valentine

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013Feb 13, 2013

Each year Little & Company designs a Valentine’s gift for their clients and collaborators. This year they partnered with Lucky’s Hot Sauc...

Kate Spade Paperless Post Valentines

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013Feb 13, 2013

I don’t often do themed posting days on DWL, but today I’ve decided to feature a handful of love-inspired projects in honor of today&#8217...

Esme Winter Paper Products

Courtney • Feb 13, 2013Feb 14, 2013

I’m loving this graphic gift wrap collection from Esme Winter, a new-to-me, UK-based paper goods brand. I especially love that the unique geom...

Fanny Nordmark: Stella McCartney Interactive

Courtney • Feb 13, 2013Feb 13, 2013

Designer Fanny Nordmark has completed some really beautiful interactive work under the direction of Mario Hugo at Hugo & Marie. I’m especial...

Atipo: Minke Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 13, 2013Feb 13, 2013

Spanish design firm Atipo developed the materials you see below for Minke, a “a graphic services provider that brings together production and r...

Hélène Georget: 2014 Patterns Collection

I can’t get enough of these gorgeous pattern designs by Hélène Georget—check out a whole lot more right here....

Jen Montgomery Weekly Drawings

Each week in 2013, Jen Montgomery will create a unique illustration (some of which are available as prints on Society6). Here’s some of what she...

Misc. Goods Co.

I’ve just discovered Misc. Goods Co., a new shop from Tyler Deeb of Pedale Design. You may remember his playing cards Kickstarter project fro...

Harvest Creative: Perenelle Identity, Packaging and Website

One of Harvest Creative‘s recent projects was developed for Jessica Puckett of Perenelle Beauty, a line of natural, pearl-based beauty products....

Harvest Creative Website

Courtney • Feb 12, 2013Dec 12, 2013

Harvest Creative recently launched a super fun new website. I’m going to hand over the reins to talented designer Michael J. Hildebrand to gi...

Chris Rushing: Floor Pass Digital Design and Illustration

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013Feb 11, 2013

Chris Rushing has one of those rare portfolios that includes excellent work across disciplines, from illustration to digital design. In particular, hi...

Type Love: Brandon Text

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013Feb 11, 2013

Brandon Grotesque is one of my favorite san serif typefaces, so I’m pretty excited about Brandon Text, the latest release from HVD Fonts. Brando...

Squat Design: Embark Animation

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013Nov 20, 2013

Embark, a recruiting and staffing company, recently commissioned NYC studio Squat Design to develop this fun little animated video, for the purpose...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Online Marketing

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013Apr 12, 2013

Nowadays maintaining or growing a business requires a robust online presence. That landscape is changing constantly, so takin a focused class on a re...

Grilli Type Giveaway Winners!

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013Feb 10, 2013

Without further ado… The winner of the GT Pressura Monospaced package is: And the winner of the GT Pressura Proportional package is: C...

Etsy Finds: Jimmy Marble Banners

I’m loving the fun, uplifting messages on these banners created by Jimmy Marble. Each one features hand cut unbleached canvas layered on top of ...

Type Love: Ollie

Ollie is a new casual script by Schizotype, with a huge variety of special features. It was designed to make the most of OpenType technology, and inc...

Belinda Love Lee: Christina Yan Business Cards

I’m loving the fancy business cards, which feature gold foil, gold edge painting and embossing, that designer Belinda Love Lee designed for Chri...

Type Love: Landmark

Courtney • Feb 8, 2013

Yesterday Hoefler & Frere-Jones added another awesome family to their library: Landmark. The architectural typeface was originally commissioned by...

Mirth & Co. on Kickstarter

Mirth & Co. is a two-person, bookbinder and designer team out of Austin, Texas. Their “purpose is to provide products to help people engage ...

Ryan Feerer: Abi-Haus Identity and Collateral

Not only did Ryan Feerer develop the identity, collateral and interiors (which he collaborated on with Dana Tanamachi and Jeff Rogers) for this aweso...

Amy Borrell Illustration

I’m not sure how it took me so long to discover the work of Amy Borrell, but I fell in love with her gorgeous illustrations at first sight. Ther...

Princeton Architectural Press New Gift Line

Have you seen Princeton Architectural Press’s new gift line? They’ve released a series of paper goods, including notecards and journals, m...

Bryan Patrick Todd: Everybody Matters Mural

In my experience, I’ve found that designers are generally a very compassionate group of people. Over the years working on DWL I’ve loved s...

TRÜF Identity Redesign

Courtney • Feb 6, 2013Feb 5, 2013

California-based studio TRÜF recently took on the challenge of rebranding themselves, ending up with a bold Swiss-inspired look: After years of desi...

Moglea Shop

Courtney • Feb 6, 2013Feb 5, 2013

One of my favorite letterpress stationers, Moglea, just launched their Etsy shop with a slew of beautiful letterpress goodies. Check out all they have...

I Shot Him: NYC Readiness Challenge Website

Courtney • Feb 6, 2013Feb 5, 2013

San Francisco-based studio I Shot Him recently got in touch to let us know they’d launched a brand new portfolio site. Their work consists mainl...

Tommy Perez Business Cards

Print enthusiasts, you’re going to love this self-promotional project by Tommy Perez. Tommy, who is a designer and frequent paper crafter, work...

Commoner: Fuel Brand Identity and Packaging

Boston-based studio Commoner recently launched a brand new site! They have tons of great work to share, but I had to feature their complete work for F...

Type Love: Lolita

Lolita is one of Latinotype’s latest releases, which they call a “sans family with a touch of mojo.” The typeface features ten weigh...

Roberto Blefari Illustration

I’m loving the quirky characters that Italian illustrator Roberto Blefari has developed in his work....

Grilli Type + Giveaway

Courtney • Feb 4, 2013Feb 9, 2013

This giveaway is now closed. Readers, I have an awesome giveaway for you today! Independent Swiss type foundry Grilli Type has offered up a fantast...

Creature: Northwest Film Forum Children’s Film Festival

Courtney • Feb 4, 2013Feb 1, 2013

Seattle-based agency Creature recently developed some really fun work for the Northwest Film Forum Children’s Film Festival. You can check out ...

Martino&Jaña: Guimarães Jazz 2012

Courtney • Feb 4, 2013Feb 4, 2013

I’ve always enjoyed the designs Martino&Jaña have created for the Guimarães Jazz festival. (If you’ve missed their past work on DW...

Sarah Andreacchio Illustration

Courtney • Feb 4, 2013Feb 1, 2013

I can’t get enough of Sarah Andreacchio’s colorful patterns and illustrations. Be sure to check out her shop as well. via Ape on the Moon...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Landing Your Next Gig

Courtney • Feb 4, 2013Apr 12, 2013

If it’s been awhile since you searched for a new job, or you’re getting ready to apply to new college programs, you may want to brush up o...

Ben Sherman Shirt Bar Promotion

To promote their stores’ ‘Shirt Bars,” the creative team at Ben Sherman came up with a creative solution: a paper origami folded sh...

New from Hello!Lucky

Hello!Lucky, one of my favorite stationers, has introduced several new products for 2013. Personally, I’m most excited by their new monthly card...

Student Work: Liz Cook: Pandora Rebrand

While at Chicago Portfolio School (where she graduated from this past fall), designer Liz Cook took on a rebrand of Pandora Internet Radio: Refining t...

Tyler Gross Illustration

I’m loving the bold and energetic illustration work of Tyler Gross....

Olivia King: Hand-Drawn Infographics

Sydney, Australia-based designer Olivia King has a profound love for ink. So much so that she developed this multi-page, hand-drawn infographic as an ...

Michael Haddad: Mid-Century Canada

Courtney • Feb 1, 2013Nov 3, 2013

Mid-Century Canada is the personal project of designer Michael Haddad. He chose to design a logo for every province in Canada in a graphic vintage-ins...

Love Letters is now live!

Courtney • Jan 31, 2013Jan 31, 2013

The collaborative coaster set I posted about recently, Love Letters by Mama’s Sauce, is now printed and available for purchase. In case you miss...

Type Love: Bellissima Script Pro

Courtney • Jan 30, 2013Jan 30, 2013

Bellissima Pro is the latest fancy script release from Sudtipos....

A New Site for Delicious Design League

Courtney • Jan 30, 2013Jan 30, 2013

Earlier this week Delicious Design League launched a brand new site. Below are a few of my favorites from their new shop additions....

Karsh Hagan: Portico Invitation Package

Karsh Hagan recently designed this gorgeous invitation and event package for Portico, a collection of luxury resorts around the in various locations ...

Sugar Paper for Goop

I’m loving this foil stamped Valentines that Sugar Paper designed for goop. Available for purchase here. via Black Eiffel Pinterest &nbsp...

Sasha Barr: Amigos Skateboarding Design

A little over a year ago Sasha Barr started a small skateboard company with a few friends called Amigos. Below you can see a selection of all the awes...

lg2: Maison Orphée’s Sea Salt Packaging

lg2 recently developed this classic, and somewhat nautical, design program for Maison Orphée’s new line of sea salts: As an importer and prod...

BLOW: Astrobrights Papers Products

To promote the line of Astrobrights papers, Design studio BLOW developed these bright and colorful paper products. Using a flower theme, (which orig...

Type Love: Insolente

Realistic-looking hand lettering typefaces are hard to come by, so I was plesantly surprised to stumble upon Insolente, a family of two fonts—the pr...

Matter: 2013 New Year Promotional Package

For their 2013 promotional package, Matter created a custom box containing 13 foil stamped cards and coordinating envelopes. Get a closer look right ...

The Hungry Workshop Valentines

If you’re in the market for some fun Valentines to give to loved ones this year, look no further than The Hungry Workshop. They’ve expande...

Bravo Company: The Sicilian Identity and Collateral

Bravo Company recently completed an extensive identity program for The Sicilian, an Italian restaurant in New South Wales, Australia: The Sicilian is...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Public Speaking

Courtney • Jan 28, 2013Apr 12, 2013

Whether it comes from a place of fear or self-doubt, or simply not knowing how to craft an engaging presentation, public speaking is a definitely a co...

Wax: Victoria Symphony 2012/13 Brochure

Courtney • Jan 25, 2013Jan 28, 2013

Designer Hans Thiessen recently worked with Canadian studio Wax to design the Victoria Symphony’s 2012/2013 Brochure. I’m especially lovi...

Lauren Hom: Daily Dishonesty

Courtney • Jan 25, 2013Jan 25, 2013

Daily Dishonesty is Lauren Hom’s daily design project where she hand-letters all of the little lies she tells herself throughout the day. The l...

The Pressure: Good Stuff Holiday Pack

Courtney • Jan 25, 2013Jan 25, 2013

I’m loving this new project from Adam Garcia, of The Pressure: the Good Stuff Holiday Pack: In collaboration with Portland-based printer Premie...

Vgrafiks: Wink Identity, Collateral and Interiors

Courtney • Jan 25, 2013Jan 25, 2013

This new project by Vgrafiks is so much fun. Designed for Wink, a laser and wax studio, Vgrafiks chose to go in the opposite direction of the typical,...

Gabby Lord: Self-Promotional Business Cards

I’m absolutely loving the fun wordplay designer Gabby Lord used on her self-promotional business cards....

Type Love: Prisma Pro

Prisma Pro is an energetic display face by RMU Typedesign. This version is actually a revival and expansion of Prisma, a typeface that was designed by...

J Fletcher: Family Circle Cup Imagery

Love this new project that Jay Fletcher recently posted to his site. He partnered with agency Obviouslee Marketing and writer Jenny Badman to crea...

Special Group: The Oyster Inn Identity and Collateral

Based on the branding by Special Group, this New Zealand restaurant, shop and inn looks like a fun place to be. The Oyster Inn project is actually st...

Mary Kate McDevitt Site Updates

Courtney • Jan 23, 2013Jan 23, 2013

Mary Kate McDevitt recently updated her site with some new work. Check it out here....

Turnstyle Stationery

Courtney • Jan 23, 2013

I knew I had to share Turnstyle’s gorgeous stationery with you as soon as I laid eyes on it....

Anagrama: Smartas Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 23, 2013Jan 23, 2013

Anagrama gives a fun and refreshing new look to a toilet tissue brand: Smartas....

Type Love: Marat Sans

Courtney • Jan 22, 2013Jan 22, 2013

According to MyFonts: Marat Sans is a clean and lively sans serif typeface designed by Ludwig Übele. It is characterized by excellent legibility and ...

States of Matter Holiday Promotions

Courtney • Jan 22, 2013Mar 7, 2016

States of Matter has a tradition of sending out creative holiday promotions to their clients. Below you can get some insight into their thinking strai...

Matchstic: Richard Photo Lab Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 22, 2013Jan 16, 2014

Matchstic’s new identity for Richard Photo Lab just plain makes me happy. From the color palette to the vintagey graphic details to the friendly...

Introducing Brave the Woods

Courtney • Jan 22, 2013Feb 21, 2013

This morning, designer and illustrator Brad Woodard has officially launched his new studio, Brave the Woods. He’s got lots of new work to share,...

New in the Shop: Positive Predictions Coasters

I’m excited to announce that our 2013 coasters are now up in the shop! This year, the set of four coasters will not only give you a place to res...

Some Studio: Norton Identity and Stationery

I’m loving the crisp, clean modern details (and the color palette, of course—can’t resist mint!) of the identity and collateral designed...

Savvy Studio: Iannilli Identity and Collateral

Beautiful identity work by Savvy Studio for Iannilli, a traditional Italian restaurant....

Mikey Burton: Food Pyramid Illustrations

Love these playful food pyramid illustrations that Mikey Burton created for a recent issue of Real Simple....

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Craft

Courtney • Jan 21, 2013Apr 12, 2013

One of my resolutions this year is to get my hands dirty with craft projects more often. On that note, here’s a few courses that sound pretty in...

Solo: Viña Verino Packaging and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 18, 2013Jan 18, 2013

Barcelona-based Solo is making some seriously sophisticated work. Love the packaging and collateral they developed for Viña Verino, a wine made by Ga...

Kamal Notecards

Courtney • Jan 18, 2013Jan 18, 2013

I’m loving the combination of gold foil and (what looks like) vibrant colored pencil sketches on this series of notecards by Kamal. Check them o...

Memo NY: San Marco Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 18, 2013

Memo NY developed this identity and collateral for San Marco, Mario Battali’s Italian trattoria and wine bar at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas...

Bryan Keplesky: Birds Barbershop

Courtney • Jan 17, 2013Jan 17, 2013

Designer Bryan Kepleskey has had the fun privilege of working with the Austin, Texas barbershop chain, Birds, to create interior artwork for each of t...

Type Love: Vulpa

Courtney • Jan 17, 2013Jan 17, 2013

Vulpa is a quirky little serif typeface by Schizotype Fonts....

Mariana Rodrigues Illustration

Courtney • Jan 17, 2013Jan 17, 2013

I’m loving the layered, collage-like illustration of Zurich, Switzerland-based Mariana Rodrigues....

Allan Peters: Target 50th Anniversary Party Branding

Some awesome work by Allan Peters and his team at the Target inHouse design studio for their 50th Anniversary Party. Get a closer look right here. ...

STUDIO ARHOJ: Helt Identity, Packaging and Collateral

Sure, some aspects of this work by STUDIO ARHOJ tends toward the visually chaotic, but I love it. Check out more details from their work for Helt, a ...

Student Work: Michelle Wang: We the People, White House Brew on Behance

Take a look at this student packaging project by Pratt student Michelle Wang: packaging design for We the People, White House Brew. The design is real...

LAND: Easy Tiger Identity and Collateral

I recently came across the portfolio of LAND, a studio formed by Caleb Owen Everitt and Ryan Rhodes, and became an instant fan. Each piece has a weat...

Studio Lin: Fab Perpetual Calendar

I’ve already acquired way too many calendars for 2013, but this perpetual calendar designed for Fab by Studio Lin is really tempting. If you&#8...

Type Love: Australis Pro

I’ve got my eye on Australis Pro from Latinotype....

Joanna Waterfall: Block Shop Identity and Collateral

Designer Joanna Waterfall developed this identity for Block Shop Textiles, a line of beautiful silk and cotton scarves that are hand-block-printed in ...

Bella Figura: 2013 Invitation Collection

Bella Figura recently launched their 2013 invitation collection, which features a huge amount of beautiful designs by various designers. A few of my f...

Lab Partners: Peacock Prints

Courtney • Jan 15, 2013Jan 16, 2013

DWL fave Lab Partners just added a really fun new series of prints to their shop, featuring a colorful, graphic peacock illustration. Each print is s...

Student Work: Fred Carriedo: Transform Conference Collateral

Courtney • Jan 14, 2013Jan 14, 2013

This impressive student project was developed by Fred Carriedo for the Transform conference, an event that tackles evolution and the future of commu...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Photography

Courtney • Jan 14, 2013Jan 16, 2014

I’ve had a DSLR camera for a couple of years now, but I’ve never devoted quite enough time to learning the ins and outs of photography tha...

Student Work: Amber Asay: The Voyager Shop

Courtney • Jan 11, 2013Jan 14, 2013

Designer Amber Asay developed the identity and collateral for The Voyager Shop, a San Francisco lifestyle boutique, while a student at Brigham Young U...

Eight Hour Day: Engler Studio Identity

Courtney • Jan 11, 2013Jan 11, 2013

I spotted this project over on Allan’s blog yesterday and immediately knew I had to share here as well. I’m a huge fan of Eight Hour Day&...

Type Love: Roman Extended Lightface

Courtney • Jan 11, 2013Jan 11, 2013

Roman Extended Lightface is a new release from the Hamilton Wood Type Foundry. This new digitization features a full Western and Eastern European char...

Xavi Garcia: Story Signage and Pattern Design

While working at Sagmeister & Walsh, Spanish designer Xavi Garcia had the privilege of doing some work for Story, a unique, immersive store experi...

Hazuki Miyahara Illustration

Feast your eyes on the vibrant illustration work of Hazuki Miyahara—I especially love the layered blocks of color found in each piece. ...

David J Weissberg: Jane Mayle Identities and Collateral

I’m loving this pair of sophisticated identities that David J Weissberg developed for Jane Mayle....

SkyFonts Service Launches

Courtney • Jan 10, 2013

Yesterday Monotype’s new font rental service, SkyFonts, officially came out of beta and released publicly. The service gives users access to ov...

3 Advertising: Michael Barley Identity and Business Cards

The folks at 3 Advertising created this impressive identity and business card for photographer Michael Barley. Beyond all of the intricate production ...

Daniel Howells: siteInspire Redesign

Courtney • Jan 9, 2013Jan 9, 2013

This week Daniel Howells relaunched siteInspire, which if you’re not familiar, is a showcase of great design for the web. Overall the new design...

Type Love: Minot

Courtney • Jan 9, 2013

Earlier this week Jessica Hische launched her latest font, Minot, a beautiful ornamental display face. Minot includes three styles—Outline, Fill and...

Lo Siento: Tenerife Design Festival

Courtney • Jan 8, 2013Jan 8, 2013

Barcelona-based studio Lo Siento developed this fun and playful identity and collateral for the Tenerife Design Festival, a design festival held in th...

Type Love: Trend

Courtney • Jan 8, 2013Jan 8, 2013

The layered type trend has certainly taken off in the last year or so. (See Detroit, Valuco, Frontage.) Now Latinotype has contributed their version ...

Bleed: Aker Brygge Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 8, 2013Jan 8, 2013

Bleed—who recently launched a beautifully redesigned website—developed this sophisticated identity and collateral for Aker Brygge, a popular area ...

TOKY 2012

Courtney • Jan 7, 2013Jan 7, 2013

This year the creative team at TOKY took a different approach to their year-end assessment. Faced with the dilemma of a year flying by with no time t...

Invisible Creature: Toth Construction Architectural Blocks

Courtney • Jan 7, 2013Jan 7, 2013

Invisible Creature designed this beautiful set of architectural nesting blocks for Toth Construction as a holiday gift for their clients. The blocks a...

Type Love: 2012 Favorites

Courtney • Jan 7, 2013Jan 7, 2013

Before I took a look back, I thought I might have a hard time finding ten really great typefaces from 2012 to feature. But once I actually explored th...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Gearing Up for Business

Courtney • Jan 7, 2013Jan 16, 2014

I don’t know about you, but for me the new year means taking a fresh look at my business, assessing what’s working and what needs to chang...

Darrin Higgins: Sprout Up Identity and Website

Courtney • Jan 4, 2013Jan 4, 2013

Designer Darrin Higgins developed the brand and web experience for new site Sprout Up, which aims to provide children with environmental education: En...

Carnevale: 2013 Desk Calendar

Courtney • Jan 4, 2013Jan 7, 2013

I’ve got one more 2013 calendar to share with you this week (and likely for the year). Designed by Megan Sullivan of Carnevale, this desk calen...

Cory Say: Cattle Baron’s Ball Catalog and Ticket Package

Courtney • Jan 4, 2013Jan 4, 2013

You may remember the stationery designed for the Cattle Baron’s Ball by Cory Say that was posted back in August. Well today he’s been k...

Type Love: Quarzo

Courtney • Jan 4, 2013

This morning I’m loving Quarzo, an elegant, traditional script by Corradine Fonts....

Mottis: Mottisimals Interactive Story

Courtney • Jan 3, 2013

This year, North Carolina-based ad agency Mottis developed a really fun interactive story for their holiday promotion. The story revolves around Jelly...

CA Collection Redesigns

Courtney • Jan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2013

For their second volume, CA Collection has undergone a complete design overhaul. The first edition was stellar, in both design and content, but the n...

Edwin Carter: 2013 Calendars

Courtney • Jan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2013

If you’re in the market for a large wall calendar, designer Edwin Carter has two awesome options for you. First up is Radial, a calendar based o...

Mink Letterpress: A Dozen Eggs 2013 Calendar

Courtney • Jan 2, 2013Jan 2, 2013

On the opposite end of the design spectrum is this charming letterpress calendar by Mink Letterpress. Each month features a pastel illustration of a d...

Upstruct: 2013 Poster Calendar

Courtney • Jan 2, 2013Jan 2, 2013

I promise I won’t overload you with too many more 2013 calendars this year, but I do have a few lined up that I think are worth sharing. It&#821...

FUNNEL: Tailored Twig Event Design Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 2, 2013Jan 2, 2013

While I was away last week, FUNNEL updated their portfolio with a couple of new projects, including this gorgeous identity and collateral for Tailored...

Happy New Year!

Courtney • Jan 1, 2013Jan 1, 2013

Illustration by Ma + Chr via L’affiche Moderne Happy New Year readers! We’ve got lots of things in store for the coming year that we&#8217...

Happy Holidays

Courtney • Dec 24, 2012Dec 24, 2012

We’re taking off this week to spend time with friends and family for Christmas. We’ll be back and raring to go first thing in January. Bes...

Type Love: Carat

Carat is a “contemporary interpretation of a classic serif” by German foundry Hoftype....

Hanna Konola: Christmas Calendar

Finnish illustrator/designer/artist Hanna Konola is currently in the process of adding to her Christmas calendar, a daily illustration project. Despit...

Monnet Design: Holiday Promotions

Each year Monnet Design redirects the money typically spent on holiday gifts to charities: Here’s what they did in 2011: As we’ve done since o...

Jorge Fuentes: Cosmos MMXIII Calendar

Cosmos MMXII is a 2013 calendar that consists of 12 original illustrations inspired by the universe and beyond. Beautiful! It’s available as a h...

Mama’s Sauce: Love Letters Collection

In support of the Hamilton Wood Type & Print Museum—if you don’t know about their current struggles, read more here—Mama’s Sauce h...

Type Love: Unio

Unio is a friendly slab serif with rounded edges by Wilton Foundry....

Peskimo: Special Brews Prints

The illustration team Peskimo created this fun series of prints inspired by the seemingly endless varieties of tea. Special Brews has launched with an...

Baji: Elements of Education

Seattle-based studio Baji recently completed the re-brand and site development for Elements of Education, a Washington-based non-profit that aims to...

Paper Pusher Printworks: 2013 Risograph Calendar

Courtney • Dec 19, 2012Dec 19, 2012

I’ve already bought far too many 2013 calendars—not sure where I’m hanging them all!— but I have to say I’m loving this vibrant ...

Bureau of Betterment: Holiday Chutes & Ladders Game Board

Courtney • Dec 19, 2012Dec 19, 2012

Bureau of Betterment created this playful Holiday Chutes and Ladders Game Board for Xplane, a company that specializes in Business Design Thinking....

Bond: Merry Xmas Interactive Card

Courtney • Dec 19, 2012Dec 19, 2012

Bond developed this fun interactive Christmas card game for the University of The Arts Helsinki. Take a minute to play with the greeting for yoursel...

Ty Mattson: Homeland-Inspired Vintage Record Covers

Courtney • Dec 19, 2012

If you’re not already watching Homeland, you should be. Plain and simple, it’s just great TV. What’s also great—better than great,...

Anagrama: Bonnard Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Anagrama just completed this gorgeous Brand Identity and collateral for Bonnard, a Mexican french-inspired tea and confectionery shop. I am loving th...

Nate Williams: Mar del Sur Collection

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012Dec 18, 2012

It hasn’t been that cold on the East Coast yet this winter, but I’m still craving a tropical vacation right about now. So Nate Williams&#8...

WBYK: Band Posters

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I just discovered the work of Sydney, Australia-based two-person team WBYK. I’m loving their illustration style, especially when it comes to the...

To Resolve Project 2013

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012

Chris Streger has just launched the 2013 edition of the To Resolve Project, where designers submit their resolutions for the new year in the form of p...

Jenny Bowers: Bloomingdales Holiday

Courtney • Dec 17, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I’m loving the colorful holiday decorations that Jenny Bowers developed for Bloomingdales this season. via Peepshow Collective...

Two Times Elliott: Daniel Hopwood Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 17, 2012Dec 17, 2012

Two Times Elliott developed this clean, modern identity for Daniel Hopwood, a London-based interior design practice....

The Little Friends of Printmaking: Unlucky 2013 Calendar

Courtney • Dec 17, 2012Dec 17, 2012

The Little Friends of Printmaking are greeting 2013 with “all the hostility it deserves” by way of their Unlucky silk screened calendar. ...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Illustration

Courtney • Dec 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

If you’re interested in getting into illustration or brushing up on your basic drawing and painting skills these classes are for you: Drawing Wo...

The Just Love Project Giveaway Winner

Courtney • Dec 17, 2012Dec 17, 2012

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Pearly Yon: Ashbourne Wine Label

This gorgeous wine label was designed and illustrated by Pearly Yon for the Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc. Here’s a bit about her process: I was bri...

Molly Jacques: Great Lakes Lettering

Earlier this week illustrator Molly Jacques announced Great Lakes Lettering, a new collaboration between herself and font designer Dathan Boardman. T...

The Winter Cabin Collection

The Winter Cabin Collection is a new collaboration between Mary Kate McDevitt, Man vs Ink and Wanderlust Vintage & Handmade. The line began as ...

Bond: Santa Claus Rebrand

Courtney • Dec 14, 2012

For Icon Magazine’s re-design section, Bond bravely took on Santa Claus. Faced with the challenge of a dwindling number of believers, they g...

Dan Blackman: Pointer Brand Refresh

I’m a little late to the game on this one, but Dan Blackman launched a beautiful new (and responsive!) portfolio site yesterday. All of the work...

Type Love: Shelton Slab

Courtney • Dec 14, 2012

Shelton Slab is a distressed letterpress style font featuring letterforms that appear to be from many different alphabets. Pick up this new release b...

Just Love Project Giveaway Reminder

Courtney • Dec 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Just a quick reminder that if you haven’t entered The Just Love Project giveaway yet, you have until tomorrow to do so. Just leave a comment on ...

Jack Muldowney: The Katie Boyce Company Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 13, 2012Dec 13, 2012

I’ve always loved emerald green, but being that it’s been declared Pantone’s 2013 color of the year, lately it’s been more pro...

Hum Creative Launch Party

Courtney • Dec 13, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Seattle-based Hum Creative recently threw this super fun launch party to celebrate their brand new website. Love those hum dog posters and tattoos. Al...

Dominic Flask and Rory Harms: 12 Days of Christmas

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I’ve been enjoying following Dominic Flask and Rory Harms’s illustration project, 12 Days of Christmas. They have been publishing their o...

Anagrama: Doce Cielos Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012Dec 12, 2012

Anagrama recently completed this elegant Brand Identity and Collateral for Doce Cielos, makers of traditional honey-based products....

Stitch Design Co.: Hob Nob Stationery

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012Dec 12, 2012

I’m loving the whimsical stationery items that Stitch Design Co. created for Hob Nob, an event curator based in Charleston, South Carolina....

Foundry Co: Fireside Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012Dec 12, 2012

Here is another awesome Foundry Collective project. This clean, modern and elegant identity and collateral was developed for Fireside, design + build...

Foundry Co: The Mule Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012

The Mule is another Foundry Collective project that I’ve seen snippets of in the past, but never the complete brand fleshed out to print pieces ...

Foundry Co: Emporium Pies Update

Courtney • Dec 12, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Earlier I happened to stumble upon Foundry Collective’s site after not visiting for awhile, and I noticed several project updates that are very ...

Type Love: Olio

Courtney • Dec 11, 2012Dec 10, 2012

Olio is a bold, geometric display face by Max Little. Available in Bold and Inline, you can currently pick up the set for 50% off at MyFonts....

Hans Thiessen and Michael Mateyko: KOMBOH Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Dec 11, 2012Dec 10, 2012

This identity and collateral designed for KOMBOH, a “fun loving bureaucracy run by two people,” is SO much fun. Check out KOMBOH&#821...

The Just Love Project Update + Giveaway

Courtney • Dec 11, 2012Dec 14, 2012

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who participated! Back in March I first posted about The Just Love Project, a philanthropic, collaborative ...

Noise 13: Holiday Cards

Courtney • Dec 11, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Check out Noise 13′s new line of holiday cards. You can choose to buy one of three series of three, each with its own theme, or the entire set o...

CourseHorse Featured Classes: Focus on Photoshop

Courtney • Dec 10, 2012Jan 16, 2014

This week’s classes are for those of you that may want to dive in further to Photoshop and all of its capabilities. I personally use Photoshop e...

Petra Börner: Cosmos Stationery

Courtney • Dec 10, 2012Dec 18, 2012

If you’re looking for a non-traditional card option this holiday, you may want to check out Petra Börner’s graphic, black and white Cosmo...

Gap Cares Update

Courtney • Dec 10, 2012Dec 10, 2012

Thanks to commenter Tracy (on this post), I’ve learned the other artists who participated in the Gap Cares gift card designs. In addition to And...

The All Day Everyday Project Giveaway Winner

Courtney • Dec 10, 2012Dec 9, 2012

Congrats Brian! Expect an email from me later today. Thanks to all who participated!...

Santtu Mustonen: Patterns and Illustrations

These interesting, painterly illustrations and patterns by Santtu Mustonen caught my eye today. More here. via Hugo & Marie Behance...

Manual: Loose Leaf Edition 02: Landscape

Manual recently released Edition 2 of Loose Leaf, their hybrid publication and print series that is published twice a year. Edition 2 focuses on the t...

FUNNEL: Waxing Kara Identity and Packaging

FUNNEL updated their portfolio with a few new projects this week, including the gorgeous identity and packaging that they developed for Waxing Kara h...

2013 Studio On Fire Desk Calendar

The 2013 Studio on Fire desk calendar is now available! This year’s design is based on the theme “Lucky Number 13” and includes col...

Aaron Bouvier: Ron and Puloma Wedding Materials

Courtney • Dec 6, 2012Dec 5, 2012

It’s been awhile since I posted a small sampling of Aaron Bouvier’s work back in 2010. Since then he’s updated his portfolio with a ...

Trigger Communications: Holiday/Apocalypse Advent Calendar

Courtney • Dec 6, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Trigger Communications has sent out a unique and engaging holiday promotion this year: We know December can get overwhelming, so this year we’ve se...

Naughtyfish: Spine Totem

Courtney • Dec 6, 2012Dec 5, 2012

Check out this super fun new project by Australian studio Naughtyfish. They designed this spine ‘Totem’ to identify issues of desktop maga...

Eames: Beautiful Details

Courtney • Dec 6, 2012Dec 5, 2012

Eames: Beautiful Details, a new book from Ammo Books, is definitely on my wishlist....

Hannes Beer: The All Day Everyday Project Book + Giveaway

Courtney • Dec 6, 2012Dec 8, 2012

This giveaway is now closed. Back in March I posted about Hannes Beer’s All Day Everyday Project, a self-initiated daily illustration and design...

Daniel Renda: Riff Raff Illustrations

There’s a good change you’re not familiar with the rapper Riff Raff. I’m wouldn’t call myself a fan of his music, but I will...

Ryan Schneider Art

I recently discovered the work of artist Ryan Schneider through 20×200, and immediately fell in love with his colorful and pattern/texture-filled...

Type Love: Ramsey

Ramsey is a new display sans from the folks at Associated Typographics, aptly described as having a “strong structure and a warm personality.&#...

Colle + McVoy: 2012 All-Set Card Set

Colle + McVoy‘s 2012 All-set Card Set is now available! (Check out last year’s set here.) This year, proceeds from the cards will go to F...

Andrew Bannecker: Gap Cares Design

Courtney • Dec 4, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Have you seen Gap’s new gift cards for the holiday season? This year when you purchase a gift card, 2% of the proceeds go to the non-profits CAR...

There: Marble Rebrand

Courtney • Dec 4, 2012Oct 17, 2013

Australian studio There developed this colorful rebrand for Marble, a business whose focus is on technical recruitment for the mining and construc...

Stitch Design Co.: Rewined Candles Stationery Package

Courtney • Dec 4, 2012Dec 4, 2012

Stitch Design Co. recently completed the design of some print collateral to accompany their earlier packaging work for Rewined Candles (posted here). ...

Riley Cran: New Site

Courtney • Dec 4, 2012Dec 4, 2012

Designer Riley Cran, who is also a founder of the Lost Type Co-op, just launched a brand new portfolio featuring some great projects. A few favorites ...

Darrin Crescenzi: Nike London 2012 Retailer Hospitality Identity and Collateral

Designer Darrin Crescenzi developed this luxe set of materials for a Nike-hosted event during the Olympics. He created the visual identity and print...

Type Love: Tabac Slab and Tabac Mono

Suitcase Type Foundry recently released two new typefaces to complement the popular serif Tabac: Tabac Slab and Tabac Mono. The entire Tabac family i...

Student Work: Yu Ping Chuang: Tivoli Identity and Collateral

While pursuing her Masters Degree in Packaging at Pratt Institute, Yu Ping Chuang developed these beautiful materials for Tivoli, a line of bath prod...

New Partnership: Course Horse

Courtney • Dec 3, 2012Jan 4, 2013

I’ve always said that if I ever win the lottery I would become a professional student. I’ve always wanted to go back to school, and I woul...

Kelli Anderson: MoMA Giant Garage Sale Newspaper

If you follow Kelli Anderson on Dribbble, as I do, you may have also been anxiously anticipating the launch of her latest project, a pair of newspap...

Daniel Renda: Personal Identity

Courtney • Nov 30, 2012Nov 29, 2012

I’m loving the clean, simple design and bright pops of color in the stationery system that Daniel Renda designed for himself....

Noise13: Living Greens Design and Development

Courtney • Nov 30, 2012Nov 29, 2012

San Francisco studio Noise13 recently completed an in-depth branding and design project for Living Greens, an organic juice company. Here’s a bi...

The Etsy Holiday Shop + Mama’s Sauce

Courtney • Nov 30, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Have you guys heard about the Etsy Holiday Shop? It’s up and running now through December 8th in Soho, and they have all sorts of fun things goi...

Type Love: Dude

Courtney • Nov 29, 2012Nov 28, 2012

Lost Type Co-op’s latest release is a “reverse contrast cowboy font” by Dan Gneiding, aptly named Dude. The font includes twelve a...

Red Antler: GRK Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 29, 2012Nov 28, 2012

Brooklyn studio Red Antler recently designed this bright and friendly identity for GRK, a new casual Greek restaurant in NYC. They were responsible ...

Monkey Ink Design Gift Wrap

Courtney • Nov 29, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Holiday pop culture fans will love Monkey Ink Design‘s gift wrap inspired by Home Alone and Christmas Vacation. I don’t know about you bu...

The Hungry Workshop Holiday

Courtney • Nov 29, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I’m loving The Hungry Workshop’s selection of holiday cards, which can be purchased as a set or individually. Check them out in their shop...

Boglárka Nádi: Urban Folklor Poster

Courtney • Nov 28, 2012Nov 27, 2012

This intricately illustrated poster was created by Hungary-based designer Boglárka Nádi for the Urban Folklor poster competition. More details righ...

Type Love: Feather Script

Courtney • Nov 28, 2012Nov 27, 2012

I’m currently loving Feather Script, an elegant vintage design from Lettering Inc. Pick it up at My Fonts....

Jake Dugard: Ruston Farmer’s Market Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 28, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Designer Jake Dugard (previously posted here) developed the identity and collateral for the Ruston Farmer’s Market. I especially love the bags!...

TURNCOAT: Rethinking with The Modern Wine Experience by Proof Wine Collective

Courtney • Nov 27, 2012Nov 26, 2012

The folks over at Proof Wine Collective (previously posted here) have embarked on a brand new endeavor: Turncoat, a new combination wine bar, restaur...

The One Off: 2013 Fedrigoni Calendar

Courtney • Nov 27, 2012Nov 26, 2012

UK-based studio The One Off recently worked with Italian paper manufacturer Fedrigoni on this colorful promotional piece for their Woodstock range...

New York Nights

Courtney • Nov 27, 2012Dec 14, 2012

“No other city in the world stages dusk to dawn like New York City. In this book one can experience New York on foot, the ultimate reward for the no...

New Prints by Patrick Hruby

Courtney • Nov 27, 2012Nov 26, 2012

Nobrow just released three fun new limited edition prints by Patrick Hruby. Pick them up for yourself right here: Bear, Penguin, Seal....

Type Love: Harriet

Courtney • Nov 26, 2012Nov 26, 2012

Harriet is an elegant serif typeface developed by Okay Type. It features two styles, display and text; six weights, from thin to black, and a wide arr...

End of Work: Xstrata Coal Opening Package

Courtney • Nov 26, 2012Nov 26, 2012

Australian studio End of Work, who just launched their brand new site today, sent over this gorgeous packaging project they recently completed. When X...

Etsy Finds: Normans Printery

Courtney • Nov 26, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I recently discovered that the New Jersey shop Norman’s Printery also operates an Etsy store: The Trading Post. Head on over to check out th...

w-o-r-d-u-p.biz

Courtney • Nov 26, 2012Nov 26, 2012

w-o-r-d-u-p.biz is a fun new project by Nicole Lavelle. In just three easy steps, you can purchase a bespoke piece of text art. Simply choose your siz...

Hello Black Friday

Courtney • Nov 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

In case you’re planning on doing any shopping today and looking for ideas, I just wanted to stop in and suggest that this year’s Gift Gui...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Courtney • Nov 22, 2012Nov 21, 2012

We’re taking off today and tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. We’ll be back bright and early on Monday with regul...

Brooklyn Makers

Courtney • Nov 21, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I just got my hands on a copy of Brooklyn Makers, a new publication from Princeton Architectural Press. The book features the photography of Jennifer...

The Best Part: Day and Night at Christmas Print

Courtney • Nov 21, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Just in time for the holidays, Jason Dean of The Best Part has released a new Christmas edition of his glow-in-the-dark Day and Night print. Pick one...

W+K Studio 2013 Letterpress Calendar

Courtney • Nov 21, 2012Nov 20, 2012

For 2013, W+K Studio has designed a letterpress coaster calendar in a graphic mint, black and white palette. You can pick one up right here, and check...

Hamilton Wood Type Needs Your Help

Courtney • Nov 21, 2012Nov 20, 2012

Calling all designers and typography afficionados: The incredible Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Wisconsin, needs your help. The owners o...

Type Love: Trithart

Courtney • Nov 20, 2012Nov 20, 2012

Trithart is a playful, hand-drawn, Open Type font by illustrator Emma Trithart. You can pick it up right here at You Work for Them. ...

Cardon Webb: Ralph Ellison Book Series

Courtney • Nov 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Speaking of vintage-inspired design and illustration, I am also loving Cardon Webb’s colorful design for a series of texts by Ralph Ellison. Fo...

Sanna Mander Illustration

Courtney • Nov 19, 2012Nov 19, 2012

I’m loving the vintage-inspired illustration work of Sanna Mander. via Laura Belle Wright Pinterest...

Type Love: Worthe Numerals

Courtney • Nov 19, 2012Nov 18, 2012

Worthe Numberals is a set of fun set of decorative numerals from House Industries. The set of two fonts includes both the standard and drop shadow ...

Print Aid NYC

Courtney • Nov 19, 2012Nov 18, 2012

Print Aid NYC is an artistic initiative in support of Hurricane Sandy relief. Various NYC-based artists were asked to create a poster design based on...

2012 DWL Holiday Gift Guide

Courtney • Nov 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Woohoo! The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is here! You can flip through clicking on the image above or following this link. A special thanks to this year&#8...

Marfa Contemporary

Courtney • Nov 15, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Oklahoma City studio Ghost recently completed this beautifully quiet and minimal identity for Marfa Contemporary, a Marfa, Texas-based extension of O...

Matt Luckhurst: Advertising Women of New York Identity

Courtney • Nov 15, 2012

I’m loving this dynamic identity that Matt Luckhurst created for the Advertising Women of New York organization....

Type Love: The New Tungstens

Courtney • Nov 15, 2012Nov 15, 2012

Yesterday HF&J launched the new and improved Tungsten family, which now boasts 32 styles. Improvements include four new lighter weights, the addi...

Volume: Flora Grubb Gardens Identity

Courtney • Nov 15, 2012Nov 20, 2012

Even though I’ve never had a chance to visit, I’ve always loved the identity for Flora Grubb Gardens. So I was pleasantly surprised to stu...

Grant Gold: The Design of Squarespace Note

Courtney • Nov 13, 2012Nov 12, 2012

In the couple of weeks since its launch, Squarespace Note has received quite a bit of positive buzz in the design and tech communities. If you haven&#...

The Plant: Union Jacks Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Nov 13, 2012Nov 12, 2012

London-based studio The Plant recently developed this spirited design work for Union Jacks, Jamie Oliver’s newest restaurant chain. They took ...

Erin Jang for Paperless Post

Courtney • Nov 13, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Exciting news! The latest in the line of amazing designers to collaborate with Paperless Post is none other than DWL favorite Erin Jang. Today marks t...

Blok Design: Not Myself Today Campaign

Courtney • Nov 12, 2012Nov 12, 2012

Blok Design developed the interactive “Not Myself Today” Campaign for Partners in Mental Health, with the goal of improving mental health...

Mr. Cup Launch

Courtney • Nov 12, 2012Nov 12, 2012

Today marks the launch of Fabien Barral’s new venture, Mr. Cup. This brings together all of his previous sites—FabienBarral.com, Harmonie Inte...

Type Love: Lupa Sans

Courtney • Nov 12, 2012Nov 11, 2012

Lupa Sans is a fun new typeface designed by Melle Diete. Lupa includes a range of weights, from Extra Light to Black, and an incredible extended char...

Leffe Goldstein: Maximus Brouwerij Pop-Up Store

Courtney • Nov 12, 2012Nov 12, 2012

Netherlands-based Leffe Goldstein developed the pop-up store design and details for Maximus Brouwerj, a brewer, to showcase new bottle designs during ...

Isabela Rodrigues: Cocoville Design and Packaging

Courtney • Nov 12, 2012Nov 11, 2012

I’m loving the bright, playful designs created for Cocoville Chocolates by Isabella Rodrigues....

Orion Janeczek: Sauvie’s Hard Cherry Packaging

Courtney • Nov 9, 2012Nov 9, 2012

I’m loving this self-initiated packaging project from Orion Janeczek. His inspiration for Sauvie’s Hard Cherry, an organic soda, was Sauv...

Johnny Kotze Illustration

Courtney • Nov 9, 2012Nov 9, 2012

I’m loving the all of layered, narrative details and selective use of color shown in the illustration work of South Africa-based Johnny Kotze....

Stellavie Paper Goods

Courtney • Nov 9, 2012Nov 9, 2012

Stellavie is the Germany-based design practice of Steffen Heidemann and Viktoria Klein. Their shop features some seriously stunning limited edition...

12 Musketeers Letterpress Calendar

Courtney • Nov 8, 2012Nov 16, 2012

This fun letterpress calendar is the result of a collaboration between Paperreka stationery and 11 of her designer friends aiming to “defend th...

Noise 13: Heath Newton Halloween Mailer

Courtney • Nov 8, 2012

San Francisco-based studio Noise 13 recently completed the design for Heath Newton Family law firm’s annual Halloween mailer. This year they des...

Designworks: Black Dog Brew Co.

Courtney • Nov 7, 2012Nov 7, 2012

New Zealand-based studio Designworks recently completed the branding and graphics for Black Dog Brew Co.’s retail space. More to see right here....

Type Love: Signalist

Courtney • Nov 7, 2012Nov 7, 2012

I’m loving Signalist, a lively brush script by Mike Melvas....

#GoVote Campaign

Courtney • Nov 6, 2012Nov 5, 2012

If you frequent Dribbble at all you may have come across quite a few pieces of art created for the #GoVote campaign, an artistic initiative that aimed...

Nudge: Stars Restaurant Identity

Courtney • Nov 5, 2012Nov 5, 2012

Charleston, South Carolina-based studio Nudge just recently relaunched their portfolio with lots of new work, including this great identity for Stars...

Type Love: Modular

Courtney • Nov 5, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Modular is a six layer stacking display typeface by Letterwerk that allows for unlimited possibilities. Two versions, a slab serif and a sans serif, ...

We Don’t Work – We Play

Courtney • Nov 5, 2012Nov 5, 2012

We Don’t Work – We Play was an exhibition held in Germany that featured various typographic interpretations of the phrase. Check out more examples...

Sol Linero: Descorches Magazine Illustrations

Courtney • Nov 2, 2012Nov 2, 2012

I love this series of illustrations by Sol Linero for Descorches Magazine....

JC Lemon Photography: Exploring Powerless Manhattan

Courtney • Nov 2, 2012Nov 2, 2012

Photographer JC Lemon took this series of haunting photographs while riding around lower Manhattan—which is still without power—on his bike the ot...

20×200 for Sandy Update

Courtney • Nov 2, 2012

In addition to Blue Marble—which had raised about $4k as of yesterday—20×200 is also giving you the opportunity to contribute to Hurricane Sa...

Blue Marble: A Sandy Benefit

Courtney • Nov 1, 2012Nov 1, 2012

I’m taking a little break from regular posting today to focus on the millions of people in our part of the country who have been impacted by Hur...

Philip Dennis Illustration

Courtney • Oct 31, 2012Oct 30, 2012

According to London-based illustrator Philip Dennis, his inspirations include: “80s films and cartoons, natural forms and patterns, playing arou...

TOKY: 2012 St. Louis Public Library Gala Invitations

Courtney • Oct 31, 2012Oct 30, 2012

TOKY designed these incredible pop-up invitations for the St. Louis Public Library’s end-of-year Gala. The design and construction was inspired ...

Siobhán Gallagher: Twelve Days of Halloween

Courtney • Oct 31, 2012Oct 30, 2012

I’m not much of a Halloween person (I know, I know), but I couldn’t resist posting Siobhán Gallagher’s latest illustration project...

Matt Chase: Herb Lester Copenhagen Map

Courtney • Oct 30, 2012Oct 29, 2012

Herb Lester‘s map selection represents an amazing group of designers and illustrators, including many that are DWL favorites. So needless to say...

Studio Brave: Christopher Elliott Identity

Courtney • Oct 30, 2012Oct 29, 2012

Love this minimal, geometric identity designed by Studio Brave for interior designer Christopher Elliott....

Type Love: Salvo Sans and Salvo Serif

Courtney • Oct 30, 2012Oct 29, 2012

The companion Salvo Sans and Salvo Serif was originally designed by Cyrus Highsmith for use in various AARP publications. Both typefaces are available...

Orion Janeczek: Supreme Tabletop Athletics Promotional Materials

Courtney • Oct 29, 2012Oct 28, 2012

Portland-based designer Orion Janeczek developed these awesome suite of promotional materials—check out that gorgeous engraving work—for Supreme...

Summer Pierre’s 100 stories

Courtney • Oct 29, 2012Oct 28, 2012

For her current self-initiated project, illustrator Summer Pierre is illustrating and hand lettering a new story every day for 100 days. She’s ...

Sanna Annukka Screen Prints

Courtney • Oct 29, 2012Oct 28, 2012

I don’t think these are new, but I love these limited edition screen prints by Sanna Annukka....

Scotty Reifsnyder and Projekt: Martin Treu Site Design

Courtney • Oct 29, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Take a look at this newly launched site for Martin Treu, “an urbanist, author, designer and architect,” which is the result of a collabora...

HoffmanChrisman Website Designs

Courtney • Oct 26, 2012Oct 25, 2012

San Francisco-based studio HoffmannChrisman has developed some incredibly elegant websites for various wineries and wine purveyors. Case in point: H...

Jonathan Burton: Centre François Mauriac Poster Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 26, 2012Oct 25, 2012

I’m loving the whimsical vintage feeling illustrations of Jonathan Burton. This series was designed for a poster campaign to promote the 2012...

Scott Balmer Illustration

I’m loving the colorful digital illustrations of UK-based Scott Balmer....

Type Love: Aria Pro

Aria is a graceful, elegant display serif by Fountain Type, that was released back in 2011. Get a closer look on MyFonts....

Two Arms: Expert Americana Tattooing Business Cards

Two Arms recently created these beautiful typographic business cards for Expert Americana Tattooing, a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist....

Modern8: Bookjigs Bookmarks

After designing print materials for Bookjigs bookmarks, Modern8 pitched the brand on a redesign of the product itself. The result was a series of 30 b...

Leo Burnett Dept. of Design: Star Reacher Award

I’m loving the elegant idetity that Leo Burnett Dept. of Design developed for the Star Reacher Award, a prize given to individuals for their com...

Megs Senk: Emergency Compliments

Courtney • Oct 24, 2012

Need a pick-me-up? Well I just might have the answer for you: Emergency Compliments, an altruistic online project from Megs Senk, a designer at W+K 12...

Push: Old Chicago Restaurant Re-Brand

Courtney • Oct 24, 2012

Orlando, Florida based design studio Push recently completed a rebrand for Old Chicago, a national restaurant chain with a pizza, pasta and beer menu....

Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter

Courtney • Oct 23, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Just in time for the holidays, Tad Carpenter has written and illustrated a new book. Sad Santa is a story about Santa’s annual holiday blues—...

Popular Lies About Graphic Design

Courtney • Oct 23, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Designer Craig Ward (who I’ve previously posted about here and here) has written a new book entitled, Popular Lies About Graphic Design. Craig d...

Recent Grad: Catherine Dimalla: Jeopardy Magazine

Courtney • Oct 23, 2012Oct 22, 2012

For a recent grad, Catherine Dimalla has quite the portfolio. I’m especially loving the work she’s done for Jeopardy Magazine, which is�...

2012 DWL Gift Guide Sponsorships Reminder

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Good news: We’ve extended our initial sponsorship deadline through the end of this week! We have several sizes and rates available. So if you ru...

Kevin Cantrell: Law Office of Matthew Messina Stationery

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Couldn’t resist also posting this beautiful stationery system that Kevin Cantrell designed for the Law Office of Matthew Messina. I’m lov...

Kevin Cantrell: Luminares Poster

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012

Take a look at this absolutely stunning poster by Kevin Cantrell, the first addition to his brand new online shop. Luminares is available for purcha...

Type Love: Swagg

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Oct 22, 2012

Swagg is a friendly sans serif—love the lowercase “g”—that was released by Miller Type Foundry back in 2011. You can pick up all fiv...

Invisible Creature: ‘Keys To The City’ Mural

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Oct 19, 2012

Check out this awesome mural that Invisible Creature recently designed for Vulcan Real Estate. They worked with artist Don Rockwell and Foley Sign...

Student Work: Alexandra Turban: The Inside Identity

Courtney • Oct 22, 2012Oct 19, 2012

For her thesis project, German designer Alexandra Turban developed the concept and design for The Inside, a fast food restaurant specializing in dum...

W+K 12 is Everywhere

Courtney • Oct 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Attention creative thinkers/dreams/doers: Wieden + Kennedy 12 is on the hunt for this year’s participants! Wieden + Kennedy 12 is an elite creat...

FUNNEL: Early Times Hot Cinnamon Whiskey Packaging Exploration

Courtney • Oct 19, 2012Oct 18, 2012

I am not a whiskey drinker by any means, but I love the packaging explorations that FUNNEL has developed for Early Times Hot Cinnamon Whiskey....

Ricky Linn for Help Ink: Explore

Courtney • Oct 19, 2012Oct 18, 2012

In case you’re unfamiliar, Help Ink is an altruistic, collaborative site that offers prints and other goods by various artists to benefit char...

Gabriele Wilson Design: Blue Marble Ice Cream Identity

Courtney • Oct 18, 2012Oct 17, 2012

Love this playful identity for Blue Marble Ice Cream by Gabriele Wilson Design....

Type Love: Filmotype Manchester

Courtney • Oct 18, 2012Oct 17, 2012

Originally released in the late 1960s, Filmotype Manchester has recently been reissued with new refinements and expansions. Along with Miner and Ma...

Aaron Meshon Illustrated Maps

Courtney • Oct 18, 2012Oct 17, 2012

I love these playful maps—the Maui one first caught my eye, of course—by New York City-based illustrator Aaron Meshon....

Keep Calm Gallery is Now The Calm Gallery

Courtney • Oct 17, 2012Oct 17, 2012

As of today, the popular Keep Calm Gallery has become The Calm Gallery. They’ve launched a brand new site featuring lots of new prints, includin...

Matt Stevens: New York Magazine User Badges

Courtney • Oct 17, 2012Oct 17, 2012

As both a devoted New York Magazine reader and avid consumer of pop culture, I am in love with this new project by Matt Stevens. For Vulture.com, NY M...

Timothy Goodman: FlexFit Tupac Mural

Courtney • Oct 17, 2012Oct 17, 2012

Take a look at Timothy Goodman’s latest amazing project. While at the MAGIC trade show this past August, he created a mural for FlexFit Headwear...

Hatchet Design: Cask & Larder |dentity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 16, 2012Oct 15, 2012

A fun, vintage-inspired identity by Florida-based studio Hatchet Design for Cask & Larder, a local restaurant. via Art of the Menu...

Sophie Roach: Sketchbook

Courtney • Oct 16, 2012Oct 15, 2012

These pages from Sophie Roach’s sketchbook are spectacular. See more here....

Type Love: Alda

Courtney • Oct 16, 2012Oct 15, 2012

You may remember that I already posted about Alda in 2010, back when it was still a work-in-progress. Well, I just happened to stumble upon it again ...

Hardhat Design: Coffee Supreme Re-Brand

Courtney • Oct 15, 2012Oct 15, 2012

I’m loving the friendly, laid-back identity that New Zealand-based Hardhat Design developed for Coffee Supreme, a local chain. via Best Awards...

KOMBOH: National Hero Registration Form

Courtney • Oct 15, 2012Oct 14, 2012

Komboh’s National Hero Registration Forms made me smile this morning. You can download one for yourself right here....

CA Collection, the Complete First Series

Courtney • Oct 15, 2012Oct 14, 2012

The first series of the excellent Computer Arts Collection (previously mentioned here and here) is now complete. Each issue focuses on one broad top...

2012 Gift Guide Call for Submissions and Sponsorships

Courtney • Oct 15, 2012Jan 16, 2014

As usual, the approaching holiday season has completely snuck up on me. Aside from needing to personally get a move on with my shopping, it also means...

Band: Mabe Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 12, 2012Oct 12, 2012

I can’t get enough of the gold foil inline type on these pieces for Mabe by Australian studio Band....

Construct London: Koffman’s Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 12, 2012Oct 12, 2012

Construct London designed this bold yet playful identity for Koffman’s, a London restaurant created by chef Pierre Koffmann. I love the contrast...

RE:Design/Creative Directors Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Oct 12, 2012Oct 12, 2012

Ashley, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...

Will Bryant: Celebration Series

Courtney • Oct 11, 2012Oct 11, 2012

Will Bryant’s work always puts a smile on my face. So I was excited to see he’s just launched a new site with a ton of new projects. Belo...

Type Love: HWT American Chromatic

Courtney • Oct 11, 2012Oct 10, 2012

HWT American Chromatic is the first release from the Hamilton Wood Type Foundry, a new collaboration between P22 and the Hamilton Wood Type & Prin...

Maddison Graphic Stationery

Courtney • Oct 11, 2012Oct 10, 2012

Sometimes all you need is a black and white geometric pattern. Or twenty. See the rest of Maddison Graphic’s new stationery right here. via Pres...

Grady McFerrin: Calexico Tour Poster

Courtney • Oct 10, 2012

I’m loving this new poster that Grady McFerrin designed for Calexico’s current tour. Beautiful palette....

Chung Ling Soo Letterhead

Courtney • Oct 10, 2012

This vintage letterhead is amazingly over-the-top. What makes it even more incredible is that it was created for Chung Ling Soo, who was an American m...

Bad Girls Throughout History Postcards

Courtney • Oct 10, 2012

Illustrator Ann Shen has created this awesome series of illustrated postcards featuring bad girls throughout history, like Marie Antoinette and Bettie...

Estrella de Anis: Pattern Design

Courtney • Oct 10, 2012Oct 8, 2012

Beautiful pattern designs by Berlin-based Estrella de Anis…...

Type Love: Susa

Courtney • Oct 9, 2012Oct 8, 2012

Susa, by Hubert Jocham Type, is currently one of my favorite casual scripts. Pick it up at MyFonts....

Gabriella Barouch Illustration

Courtney • Oct 9, 2012Oct 8, 2012

I’m so glad illustrator Gabrielle Barouch sent over her work this week. I love the imaginative subject matter and soft, delicate textures, espec...

2012 RE:Design/Creative Directors Conference Giveaway

Courtney • Oct 9, 2012Oct 11, 2012

Update: This giveaway is now closed. I’m so happy to be able to offer another free pass to one of the incredible RE:DESIGN conferences, RE:DESI...

Wurtemberg: Sellar Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 8, 2012

I was recently introduced to London-based design studio Wurtemberg, and discovered that their polished, sophisticated work is right up my alley. I&#82...

Pedale Design: Custom Playing Cards

Courtney • Oct 8, 2012

Over the past few months, Tyler Deeb of Pedale Design has been working on the design for a custom deck of playing cards. He’s set up the project...

Etsy Finds: Sass & Peril

Courtney • Oct 8, 2012

Etsy shop Sass & Peril offers a wide array of screen printed textiles and paper goods featuring all sorts of adorable, graphic animal illustratio...

Elizabeth Olwen: Pattern Design

Courtney • Oct 5, 2012Dec 18, 2012

I am in love with the pattern designs of Toronto-based surface designer Elizabeth Olwen. Much more to see right here....

Owen Gatley: New City Maps

Courtney • Oct 5, 2012Oct 4, 2012

I love these gorgeous new city maps by illustrator Owen Gatley. NYC is my favorite, naturally, but all three are available for purchase as A3 prints a...

Type Love: Lexia

Courtney • Oct 5, 2012Oct 4, 2012

Lexia is another Dalton Maag typeface originally created in 2007. The friendly slab serif features six weights plus italics. Pick it up right here....

Radio: Wired Environment Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 5, 2012Oct 31, 2012

Radio just updated their portfolio with several new projects, including these editorial illustrations for Wired UK....

Moglea: Wolf Finley Birth Announcement

Courtney • Oct 4, 2012

Check out this gorgeous birth announcement that Meg Gleason, of Moglea, recently designed for little one Wolf Finley. I especially love the color pa...

Letitia Buchan: Wedding Materials

Courtney • Oct 4, 2012

I’m loving the colorful, illustrative look and feel of the wedding materials designed by Letitia Buchan for her own wedding. via Brookl...

Anagrama: Montero Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Oct 4, 2012

Anagrama recently completed the identity, collateral and interiors for Montero, a restaurant in Saltillo Coahuila, which is a city very close to the ...

Studio Hi Ho: Backyard Apartments Identity and Collateral

Melbourne-based Studio Hi Ho was asked with developing a campaign to promote Backyard Apartments, an off-the-beaten-track housing development in the...

Toko: Art & About Festival Installation

Toko was commissioned by the Sydney-based Arts & About Festival to create a vibrant urban installation. Here’s a bit of insight into the thi...

Public Works Posters

Public Bikes has launched a new traveling exhibition featuring posters interpreting the concept of “public.” The exhibition, which will so...

Cake for Charlie

Cake for Charlie is a new line of modern paper goods by designer Sarah Hodges. Her initial offering includes ten fun wrapping paper designs, but plans...

Introducing Colabs

Courtney • Oct 2, 2012Oct 1, 2012

Colabs is a new creative community currently being developed by Brooklyn-based designers Noah Akinson and Jennica Johnstone. Once launched, the site ...

Ben Noe: Next Level Expeditions Patches

Courtney • Oct 2, 2012Oct 1, 2012

Designer Ben Noe recently completed the design of a series of seven embroidered patches for Next Level Expeditions, which illustrate the tallest summi...

God Hates Goods: About Us

Courtney • Oct 1, 2012

Check out this new project from the folks at Design Ranch: God Hates Goods is a line of clothing and ephemera intended solely to raise eyebrows and st...

justAjar Design + Press: New Posters

Courtney • Oct 1, 2012Oct 1, 2012

Check out these new posters from justAjar, all printed on a Vandercook letterpress from carved wood blocks and hand-set type. I’m especially lo...

Anne Lee: Floral Typography

Courtney • Oct 1, 2012

This gorgeous floral alphabet was hand-crafted and photographed by Anne Lee, a junior Graphic Design major a MICA....

Apartment One: Rock the Vote

Courtney • Sep 28, 2012Sep 28, 2012

Apartment One has teamed up with Rock the Vote to develop and launch this year’s epic youth voter campaign, “We Will.” Here’s ...

Type Love: Foco

Courtney • Sep 28, 2012

I’m loving the playful softness of Foco, a typeface published by Dalton Maag from 2007....

Mattson Creative: CBS Posters

Courtney • Sep 28, 2012

You may remember the posters Mattson Creative developed for CBS to commemorate some of their classic television shows. Well, get a load of how amazi...

Playtype: I Love Typography Poster Collection

Courtney • Sep 28, 2012

Playtype just launced their new series of I Love Typography posters. They will soon be available in the online shop....

Uppercase Magazine: Beautiful Bitmaps

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012Sep 27, 2012

Beautiful Bitmaps is a recent project from Uppercase Magazine: For issue 15, we invited 26 typographers, designers and illustrators to make beautiful...

New Telegramme Posters

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012

More awesome in the Telegramme shop…...

Etsy Finds: Nocciola Design Tooth Fairy Receipts

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012Sep 27, 2012

These Tooth Fairy Receipts by Nocciola Design are simply adorable. If you’re the DIY type, there’s a printable version too....

James Griffioen: Feral Houses

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012Sep 24, 2012

I am fascinated by James Griffioen’s Feral Houses, both the phenomenon itself and the way James has captured them on film. A few prints from the...

Sarah Drake Design: Brad Goreski Calling Cards

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012

If you’re any sort of Brad Goreski fan (as am I) you must agree how incredibly perfect these sophisticated yet playful calling cards are for hi...

Stitch Design Co. and Sideshow Press: “The South Illustrated” 2013 Calendar

Courtney • Sep 27, 2012

“The South Illustrated” 2013 calendar was designed by Stitch Design Co. and letterpress printed by Sideshow Press, exclusively for Garden ...

J Fletcher Design: Fenwick Pythons Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 26, 2012Sep 26, 2012

While I don’t have a specific fear of snakes, I can’t say I particularly like them either. Still I couldn’t resist posting this exce...

Emily Isles: Italian Inventions Posters

Courtney • Sep 25, 2012Sep 24, 2012

Designer/illustrator Emily Isles created this series of posters, Italian Inventions as a self-initiated project. The idea for the series came about as...

Lumadessa: Canine Editions

Courtney • Sep 25, 2012Sep 25, 2012

Just noticed an older draft of this went up incorrectly—sorry about that! DWL favorite Lumadessa has recently launched a series of Canine Editions, ...

Imaginaria Creative: We, You & Us Promotional Campaign

Courtney • Sep 25, 2012Sep 24, 2012

I’m a big fan of the work Imaginaria Creative is doing. This particular piece is a self-promotional one, centered around the theme of “We,...

Type Love: Gigalypse

Courtney • Sep 24, 2012Sep 24, 2012

I’m currently loving Gigalypse, a new chunky square sans serif from Dunwich Type Founders....

& SMITH: Porto Montenegro Marketing Materials

Courtney • Sep 24, 2012Sep 24, 2012

These sophisticated print pieces by & SMITH for Porto Montenegro are giving me major vacation cravings....

Tom Froese: Everlovin’ Press Site Design

Courtney • Sep 24, 2012

Tom Froese, along with Chad Holden and Rigel St. Pierre on development, recently launched a brand new site for Everlovin’ Press, the letterpress ...

Type Love: Steinweiss Script

Courtney • Sep 21, 2012Sep 19, 2012

I’ve had my eye on Steinweiss Script for awhile, a typeface that was originally developed as cover lettering for a Taschen edition on the work o...

Zara Picken Illustration

Courtney • Sep 21, 2012Sep 20, 2012

Zara Picken recently launched a brand new site design featuring a clean, simple layout and lots of new work. A few favorites are below, but be sure to...

Gordon’s + Conran: Limited Edition Gin Packaging

Courtney • Sep 21, 2012Sep 20, 2012

This week Gordon’s gin just launched a fun collaboration with Conran, a series of ten limited edition bottle designs: Seeming an obvious marri...

Frost* Design: Stanmore School Interior Graphics

Courtney • Sep 21, 2012Sep 20, 2012

Frost* Design recently put their stamp on the new library at Stanmore Public School, located in Sydney, Australia, through the use of bright, colorfu...

Tom Kondrat: Iceland Photography

Courtney • Sep 20, 2012Sep 19, 2012

It clear from past posts that I have a bit of a fascination with Iceland. So it should be no surprise that I’m loving the cool, quiet beauty of ...

Type Love: Luella

Courtney • Sep 20, 2012Sep 19, 2012

Luella is a whimsical, vintage-inspired, hand-drawn font by Cultivated Mind. Pick it up at You Work for Them....

Malika Favre: Hide and Seek Miniprints

Courtney • Sep 20, 2012Sep 19, 2012

Malika Favre just released a new series of mini screenprints featuring seven black, white and red illustrations centered around the theme of Hide and...

BKLYN Larder Posters

Courtney • Sep 19, 2012Sep 20, 2012

I’m loving these graphic food-themed posters from Bklyn Larder. I don’t have any information about the designer/illustrator, so if you hav...

Hang tags on the Behance Network

Courtney • Sep 19, 2012Sep 18, 2012

These gorgeous hang tags were designed and printed by Rocio Cogno during a letterpress class at Cooper Union....

Hovard Design: Creel and Gow Identity

Courtney • Sep 19, 2012Sep 18, 2012

A beautifully sophisticated identity by Hovard Design for Creel and Gow, an Upper East Side boutique. I can’t get enough of their signature pers...

Jessica Hische and Paul Buckley: Penguin Drop Cap Series

Courtney • Sep 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Jessica Hische and Paul Buckley have collaborated on an exciting new project, a series of cover designs for classic literature featuring Jessica&#8217...

SB Studio: The Brink Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 18, 2012Sep 18, 2012

Check out this identity developed by SB Studio for The Brink, which is a dry bar in the UK. I absolutely love the punchy graphics and the degree of in...

Alan Coulson Portraits

Courtney • Sep 18, 2012

Gorgeous work by Alan Coulson. via Ignant...

Ascender: Megan Sheerin Identity

Courtney • Sep 18, 2012

I love this clever identity by Ascender for Megan Sheerin, a corporate communications consultant. ...

HOOK & IRONS CO. on the Behance Network

Courtney • Sep 18, 2012Sep 18, 2012

This gorgeous typography was created by Ginger Monkey for Hook & Irons Co., a clothing label created by two firefighters. Pick up merch for yourse...

Bureau of Betterment: 54-40 Packaging

Courtney • Sep 17, 2012

I’m loving this new packaging project by Bureau of Betterment… The 54-40 packaging project was a collaboration between two sole proprietor...

Christine Wisnieski: Tavern Vinegar Co. Packaging

Courtney • Sep 17, 2012Sep 18, 2012

I’m loving the packaging solutions Christine Wisnieski came up with for Tavern Vinegar Co., a line of housemade artisanal vinegars by Chef J...

Blok Design: Furlined Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 17, 2012Sep 17, 2012

I love the bold, minimal design for Furlined, an L.A.-based film production company, by Blok Design: Working with the company’s founder and senior e...

Type Together Workhorses

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Type Together makes so many great workhorse typefaces, both serif and sans serif, that can work for an incredibly wide range of applications. I would ...

Glenn Wolk: Ruffian Spring 2013

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Sep 12, 2012

Glenn Wolk developed these t-shirt designs for Ruffian’s (a label created by his brother Brian Wolk) Spring 2013 collection. Check out more righ...

StudioThomson: Richard James Mayfair Tags

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I love the contrast between the natural textures and fluorescent strings in the hangtags that Studio Thomson created for Savile Row tailor Richard Ja...

Kelli Anderson CreativeMornings

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I was disappointed that I couldn’t attend Kelli Anderson’s Creative Mornings talk back in July, so I’m thrilled that the video of he...

Introducing Wee Society

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Creative parents will love Wee Society, a new kids brand from some of the folks at Office, “a team of moms and dads who believe in bright lit...

Brand New Opening Remarks

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Last week I attended the Brand New Conference here in NYC. I’ve been meaning to write a recap post, but my schedule will probably prevent me fro...

DKNG Studios New Posters

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012

DKNG launched five new posters today, and they are all beauties. Click on each image for the link, or check them out in the shop....

Mattia Castiglioni: Game of Thrones Typographic Heraldry

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012

Even if you’re not a Game of Thrones fan—though if you’re not, you should be—you have got to appreciate this gorgeous typographic hera...

Akihiko Miyoshi

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012Sep 12, 2012

These abstract photographs by Akihiko Miyoshi caught my eye....

Drawings: Orkacollective

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Beautiful drawings by Orka Collective....

Stitch Design Co.: Mixson Bath and Racquet Club Invitation

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012Sep 12, 2012

What can I say, Stitch just creates the best complex invitations. They often include elements of surprise, interesting objects, and unique details and...

Pauline Automatique: Jeanne Birth Announcements

Courtney • Sep 13, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Pauline Automatique created these beautiful (and playful) letterpress announcements to celebrate the birth of her daughter Jeanne....

Adrian Forrow: The Bastonnade Project

Adrian Forrow created this colorful silkscreen poster as part of The Bastonnade Project....

Michael De Pippo: Great Pumpkin Posters

All of the seasonal Charlie Brown movies are engrained into my memory from childhood. I still love them twenty or so years after my first viewing. So ...

The Best Part: The Outdoorsman Print

The Best Part just launched a new print that’s perfect for the nature/camping enthusiast in your life....

EnsaimadArt Project

EnsaimadArt is a project launched by the Majorca, Spain-based publishing house Infolio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amadip.esment, a non-pro...

Herman Miller: Why Design

Herman Miller just launched an exciting new series called Why Design: At Herman Miller design is the language we use to ask questions and seek answers...

Believe in: Lord of Logos Identity and Stationery

Courtney • Sep 11, 2012Sep 14, 2012

UK-based studio Believe in recently completed an identity and stationery project for Christophe Szpajdel, aka Lord of the Logos: The work follows the...

Tuesday Bassen Ceramics

Courtney • Sep 11, 2012

I’m loving Tuesday Bassen’s adorable new ceramic collection. Pick these pieces up in her Etsy shop....

Stranger & Stranger Wine Packaging

Courtney • Sep 11, 2012

Feast your eyes on this impressive wine packaging from Stranger & Stranger. Stranger & Stranger have teamed up with winemaker Truett Hurst an...

Wendy Polish Goods

Courtney • Sep 11, 2012Sep 11, 2012

I love these bright graphic textiles and paper goods from Wendy Polish....

Thanks and a Winner!

Courtney • Sep 11, 2012

First, thanks everyone for participating in the survey regarding our advertising, especially those of you who took the time to elaborate on your answe...

Rebecca Chew for Esquire

Courtney • Sep 10, 2012Sep 11, 2012

Rebecca Chew is currently the art director for Esquire (Malaysia) and Esquire (Singapore). Below are a few examples of the work she’s done for ...

Laura Castelló Illustration

Courtney • Sep 10, 2012Sep 9, 2012

Loving the illustration style of Valencia, Spain-based illustrator Laura Castelló....

Yours, Roxanne

Courtney • Sep 7, 2012Sep 3, 2012

Yours, Roxanne is the illustration practice of Roxanne Daner, who is part of the Ludlow Kingsley team. I’m especially loving this series of crit...

Wallnut Studio: Las Buenas Maneras Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 7, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Beautiful work for Las Buenas Maneras by Perth, Australia-based Wallnut Studio....

Owl Scouts

Courtney • Sep 6, 2012Sep 6, 2012

Owl Scouts is a truly epic photo series by Todd Baxter. As Photo Awards explains: The photo series follows the misadventures of a young boy and gir...

Micah Lidberg: Lacoste L!ve Patterns

Courtney • Sep 6, 2012Sep 6, 2012

I’m loving these crazy patterns developed by Micah Lidberg for Lacoste L!ve....

Foxtrot Bravo Alpha: SXSW 2013 Identity

Courtney • Sep 6, 2012Sep 14, 2012

LOVE the identity for SXSW 2013 designed by Foxtrot Bravo Alpha. via Oscar Morris...

Salih Kucukaga: Dripp Packaging

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012Sep 5, 2012

Salih Kucukaga recently completed two fun packaging projects for Dripp, a coffee bar: Hot Coffee Cups Boxed Water...

Terroir Magazine

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012

Terroir Magazine is a bi-annual publication that focuses on Singaporean perspectives on travel. Each copy is inkjet printed, and painstakingly coptic...

Gil Shuler Graphic Design: Charleston Ballet Theatre Posters

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012Sep 3, 2012

I love this minimalist modern approach to the Charleston Ballet Theatre’s posters for the 2012–2013 season. By Gil Shuler Graphic Design....

The Hungry Workshop Glow-in-the-dark Letterpress

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012Sep 5, 2012

Check out these awesome glow-in-the-dark business cards that The Hungry Workshop printed for Luke Lucas. Pretty freaking cool....

Stitch Design Co.: Lichty Guitars

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Check out the latest in beautiful stationery developed by Stitch Design Co., this time for Lichty Guitars....

Frank Gonzales Paintings

Courtney • Sep 5, 2012Sep 5, 2012

I’m loving the combination of natural realism and abstract geometry in the paintings of Frank Gonzales. via Booooooom...

Monnet Design: SummerWorks 2012

Courtney • Sep 4, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Earlier this year I shared Monnet Design’s work for SummerWorks, an annual theater festival in Toronto. Below you can see the new look for 2012....

Flower Constructions on the Behance Network

Courtney • Sep 4, 2012Sep 3, 2012

These incredible Flower Constructions were created by Anne ten Donkelaar: Fantasy Herbaria, filled with pressed paper, with dried plants and leaves, ...

Müesli: Le Baigneur Identity

Courtney • Sep 4, 2012Sep 3, 2012

Paris-based studio Müesli developed this identity for Le Baigneur identity, a line of face and body care products for men....

Ugmonk 4th Anniversary Set (Plus a discount!)

Courtney • Sep 4, 2012Sep 3, 2012

Have you seen Ugmonk’s amazing 4th Anniversary set? It is an incredible package of limited edition goods including a t-shirt, a letterpress bloc...

Some Changes and a Quick Poll

Courtney • Sep 4, 2012Sep 5, 2012

Image: Script and Seal for Friends of Type As you all know, I took a step back from DWL this last month. Luckily I had some amazing people available...

Color Happy 192

Courtney • Aug 31, 2012Aug 27, 2012

This vibrant vintage specimen was found by Jericl Cat. It originated from Canoga Park Bowl in Canoga, California. via Expresh Letters...

Type Love 206: Nat Grotesk

Courtney • Aug 30, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Nat Grotesk, a family of 14 styles and 4 weights by Paratype, has a sort of vintage feel that I’ve been drawn to lately. Pick it up at You Wor...

Collection: Greener Pastures

Courtney • Aug 29, 2012Aug 27, 2012

FOUND: 1. Greenmarker, 2. Soft-Focus Dessert Plate, 3. Hickoree’s Utility Tote, 4. Lush Grass Shower Gel, 5. Modernica Grasshopper Chair,...

Etsy Finds: Emmy Rickard Fine Art

Courtney • Aug 28, 2012Aug 27, 2012

This week I’m loving the colorful, abstract, acrylic paintings and collages of Emmy Rickard Fine Art....

Monday Quick Links: 08.27.12

Courtney • Aug 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014

There was a great two-part interview with Jessica Hische and Russ Maschmeyer on The Great Discontent last week: Part 1, Part 2. Game of Thrones enthus...

Color Happy 191

Courtney • Aug 24, 2012Aug 23, 2012

Sometimes I (unfortunately) temporarily forget about the amazingness that is Sheaff Ephemera. But every time it pops back onto my radar, I’m pro...

Type Love 205: Proxima Nova Soft

Courtney • Aug 23, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Proxima Nova Soft is a rounded version of Mark Simonson’s popular Proxima Nova. Fun fact: this Soft cut was originally designed for use as a web...

Collection: Movie Night

Courtney • Aug 22, 2012Aug 22, 2012

FOUND: 1. Home Cinema Popcorn Pack, 2. TCM Classic Movie Trivia, 3. Dear Movie Watcher Letterpress Card, 4. Retro Carnival Popcorn Bags, 5. Che...

Etsy Finds: New Documents

Courtney • Aug 21, 2012Aug 20, 2012

Etsy shop New Documents is a treasure trove of mid-20th century design specimens. Check out the entire stock right here....

Monday Quick Links: 08.20.12

Courtney • Aug 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Help Ink launched a beautiful new poster by Jacqui Oakley: To Love. Read more about the process right here. Last week Skillshare launched hybrid clas...

Color Happy 190

Courtney • Aug 17, 2012Aug 21, 2012

I love this vintage specimen found by Mikey Ashworth, which is menu card for The Beaufort Restaurant at Great Eastern Hotel in Liverpool London from 1...

Type Love 204: Sixta

Courtney • Aug 16, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Sixta is a new sans serif typeface from Hoftype, which comes in six weights. Get a closer look at MyFonts....

Collection: Music Makers

Courtney • Aug 15, 2012Aug 13, 2012

FOUND: 1. Ridley’s Retro Harmonica, 2. Moleskine Large Music Notebook, 3. Vilac Piano, 4. Record Coasters, 5. Crosley Radio Portable USB ...

Kansas City Creatives: Part 2

Courtney • Aug 14, 2012Aug 14, 2012

For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Brent Anderson of Kansa...

Kansas City Creatives: Part 1

Courtney • Aug 14, 2012Aug 14, 2012

For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Brent Anderson of Kansa...

Etsy Finds: Rowan Chase

Courtney • Aug 14, 2012Aug 14, 2012

These striking lampshades are wrapped with giclee reproductions of the artwork of Rowan Chase, making colorful abstract patterns out of his lanscapes ...

Monday Quick Links: 08.13.12

Courtney • Aug 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Fuzzco just launched a project I’m really excited about: Goes to Work, “a suite of internal management tools that allow companies in the c...

Type Love 203: Henriette

Courtney • Aug 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Henriette is a new, historically-influenced serif typeface by Typejockeys. Here’s a bit of info about its origin: In the 1920s the Viennese gov...

Collection: Peridot

Courtney • Aug 8, 2012Aug 8, 2012

FOUND: 1. Cushion Cut Peridot Ring, 2. Green Moss Candle, 3. Chanel Nail Polish, 4. Mid Century Sofa, 5. Peridot Crystal, 6. Panasonic Monitor...

Etsy Finds: Sara Lee Parker

Courtney • Aug 7, 2012Aug 6, 2012

This week I’m loving the hand-printed textiles offered by Sara Lee Parker. There’s plenty of fabric, napkins, aprons and more to see in he...

Erin Jang: Food Sketches

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012

For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The...

A Quick August Posting Update

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Good morning readers! I’m just checking in quickly to let you know that things will be slightly different around here for the next four weeks. I...

Monday Quick Links: 08.06.12

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012Jan 16, 2014

This weekend I finally made it to the Cooper Hewitt’s exhibition on Governor’s Island, Graphic Design—Now In Production. I was already f...

BoyBurns Barn: The Spence Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Aug 3, 2012

One of BoyBurnsBarn’s latest projects is the identity and collateral for The Spence, Richard Blais’s new Atlanta restaurant. Now if you&#8...

Daniel Ting Chong: ABSA Cityscape

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Aug 2, 2012

Daniel Ting Chong was recently commissioned to illustrate a South African cityscape by ABSA Bank. The intricate illustration will be used at ABSA bra...

States of Matter: Rivet & Sway Packaging

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Mar 7, 2016

States of Matter recently designed this lovely packaging program for Rivet & Sway, an online shopping boutique selling women’s prescription ...

Color Happy 188

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Jul 30, 2012

Green Spot 1 is an original screen print by Castle. Unfortunately this piece is sold, but you can browse their available prints right here....

Masha Shachaf Illustration

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Aug 2, 2012

I love the illustration style that Masha Shachaf has developed—the combination of textures, layered imagery and off-kilter proportions she often u...

iamalwayshungry: New Work

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Dec 14, 2012

iamalwayshungry (IAHH) is a New Orleans-based studio founded by Nessim Higson in 2005. I first discovered (and became a fan of) the studio’s wo...

Type Love 202: Valuco

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of Valuco since Aesthetic Apparatus announced its development with a Kickstarter project earlier this y...

Book Review: Graduation Guide for Design Students

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Graduation guide for design students is a palm-sized book that was written and illustrated by Moniek Paus of Netherlands-based Studio Pomp. The bo...

Bob Dinetz Design: Global Footprint Network 2011 Annual Report

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012

Last year I published the annual report for Global Footprint Network by Bob Dinetz Design; and today I’m pleased to feature the 2011 edition: ...

Collection: Frame-worthy

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Jul 30, 2012

FOUND: 1. Winter Horses by Kevin Russ, 2. Tropical Floral by Amy Sia, 3. 311 Washington DC by The Best Part, 4. The Whale Watchers by Josh Cochra...

Casey Martin: Farmhouse Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012

Casey Martin recently developed this vibrant and colorful identity and collateral for Farmhouse, a new innovation company from the creative minds at L...

Felicita Sala Illustration

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012

I’m blown away by the illustration work of Felicita Sala, a self-taught artist based in Rome. I especially love the approach she takes to drawi...

Zeichen & Wunder Brand Identity

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 31, 2012

German branding agency Zeichen & Wunder recently gave themselves a makeover. The entire program revolves around the slogan that you’ll see...

Etsy Finds: Lucy Snowe Photography

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012

I just came across Lucy Snowe’s photography and fell in love with her sense of color and geometry. I’m partial to her Mid-Century collecti...

Sideshow Press: The Boston Public Library

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jul 30, 2012

Drawing on the rich details of Maggie and Christopher’s wedding venue, as well as their love of books, Sideshow Press developed this beautiful...

Mother Volcano: Urban Myths

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jul 30, 2012

Urban Myths is an on-going series of illustrations by Mother Volcano. The initial set of images depicts three of their favorite myths, for which you ...

Brad Woodard for Herb Lester: How To Find Old LA

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Feb 21, 2013

Designer and illustrator Brad Woodard recently worked with Herb Lester to develop this incredible map of Los Angeles. How to Find Old LA, “a gu...

Monday Quick Links: 07.30.12

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Keegan Wenkman just added an awesome new poster to her shop—an orange and black linocut for Florance and the Machine and The Walkmen’s recent ...

Astrid Stavro Studio: Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I’m loving the minimal, typographic covers that Astrid Stavro Studio designed for this Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection....

Amrita Marino: Other Press Identity

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Here’s an interesting identity project by Brooklyn-based designer Amrita Marino: Other Press is an independent publisher of print-on-demand book...

Color Happy 187

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Jul 27, 2012

According to the folks over at Retrographica, this colorful advertisement was designed by Georges Lafaye and featured in the July 1961 issue of Frenc...

Projects of Imagination: Chin Chin Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 26, 2012Jul 23, 2012

Melbourne-based studio Projects of Imagination developed the identity and collateral for Chin Chin, a “a restaurant serving no-frills, quality A...

Type Love 201: Glenlake

Courtney • Jul 26, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Glenlake is a new addition to Filmotype’s extensive library of vintage fonts. This one in particular was originally designed and released in 195...

Cory Say: Cattle Baron’s Ball Stationery and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 24, 2012

Designer Cory Say designed this beautiful set of stationery for the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball around the theme “Give Cancer the Boot.&#8...

Glenn Wolk Design: Sperry Top Sider Ads

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 24, 2012

Glenn Wolk’s design work is awesomely vintage, featuring lettering and illustrations that have a gorgeous handmade quality and sense of history....

Collection: Office Space

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 22, 2012

FOUND: 1. Delfonics® for Top Hat Medium Vinyl Briefcase, 2. Slim Calculator, 3. Kamoi Kakoshi™ for Top Hat Tape, 4. Present & Correct Colo...

SilentPartner: Philippa & Trevor Wedding Stationery

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 24, 2012

I love Silent Partner‘s modern take on a nautical theme for the design of Phillpa and Trevor’s wedding stationery....

Luke Brown: Reuben Hills Identity

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 24, 2012

Luke Brown developed this graphic black and white identity for Reuben Hills, a Sydney-based cafe. Check out more of his work right here....

Etsy Finds: Hero Design Studio

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 23, 2012

Hero Design Studio is a Buffalo, NY-based husband and wife design and printing team. Their shop features all sorts of gig posters, art prints, t-shirt...

Stebbings Partners: BUCU Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Stebbings Partners recently completed the branding and collateral for BUCU, a burger and cupcake restaurant....

Raw Color: Franke Elshout Identity and Stationery

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2012

Building off Raw Color’s identity for Keukenconfessies—featured earlier this month—is the new look for Franke Elshout, a food stylist. Sinc...

Anagrama: Bermellón Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 20, 2012

Check out this new identity and packaging project by Anagrama for Bermellón, a Mexican hot candy confectionary shop....

RE:Design/Inspire Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 20, 2012

Mike, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...

Monday Quick Links: 07.23.12

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Matt Stevens has a brand new site! I have my eye on these security pattern paper bags from Present & Correct. Your Logo is Not Hardcore. Side no...

Austin Taylor: Vivint Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jul 13, 2012

The identity for Vivint, a home technology brand, was developed by Austin Taylor along with their in-house team. Take a look in Austin’s po...

Tag Collective: Brooklyn Taco Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I love the work coming out of Tag Collective, especially this identity for Brooklyn Taco, a local food purveyor based in the Essex St. Market....

Foundry Co: New Site

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014

One of my favorite studios to watch, Foundry Co, has just launched a new brand and site for their company. The new look is smart, streamlined and poli...

Color Happy 186

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jul 13, 2012

A bright summery specimen from Art of the Luggage Label....

Mark Gowing Design: UNSW Press Ltd. Identity

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Mark Gowing Design was tasked with the challenge of developing an identity for the five divisions of the University of NSW Press Ltd., a non-profit p...

de Vicq Design: Caffe Storico Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jul 14, 2012

de Vicq Design recently completed this beautiful identity and the accompanying collateral for Caffe Storico, a Venetian restaurant at the NY Historica...

Type Love 200: Colette

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Village is one of my favorite type shops. I’d love to own their entire library, but right now I especially have my eye on some of their 2012 rel...

Playtype POP Prints

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012

I love these typographic prints from The Playtype concept store in Copenhagen. Unfortunately they’re not available online, so you’ll have ...

Six: Kirschner Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012

I’m loving the work that Six has developed for Kirschner, a Brazilian cycling apparel brand. ...

Collection: Anchors Aweigh

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012

FOUND: 1. German Anchor Knife, 2. A.P.C. Canvas Anchor Tote, 3. Gold Tiny Anchor Necklace, 4. Anchors Away Throw Pillow, 5. Flat Top Anchor Sung...

KVHW: Level Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Sep 14, 2012

This beautiful identity was developed by Netherlands-based studio KVHW for Level, a multifunctional building. See more here and here....

Type and Media 2012

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m really impressed with the work of the 2012 graduates of the Type and Media program at The Royal Academy of Art in The Netherlands. Here ar...

Etsy Finds: The Mason Dixon

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Jul 14, 2012

The Mason Dixon shop features all sorts of great vintage items plus reclaimed wood furnishings. Much more to see right here....

RE:Design/Inspire Conference Giveaway

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 22, 2012

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Today I’m happy to offer one lucky reader a free pass to the next RE:DESIGN conference, RE:DESIGN Inspire...

160over90: Yume Ume Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 18, 2012

Rolls n’ Bowls was a made-to-order Japanese kitchen based out of Gainesville, Florida in need of a new identity—they tasked 160over90 with the ch...

Miller Creative: Business Cards

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 13, 2012

Miller Creative recently developed a new set of business cards to accompany their new identity and website. They took a uniue approach to the printing...

Monday Quick Links: 07.16.12

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

A new, designy Tumblr is born: Gotham Logos. Gum Cards is “an ever-expanding set of limited edition, screen-printed trading cards focused on art...

ShopVon Online Shop

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 9, 2012

ShopVon is an online shop and gallery featuring the artwork of London-based artist Von, whose work is described as “both detailed and abstract, ...

Atelier Martino&Jaña: PLI Arte & Design Magazine

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 13, 2012

Atelier Martino&Jaña recently completed a new print project, design for the magazine PLI Arte & Design: This magazine is the result of an ex...

Andrei Robu: Lettering & Type

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 9, 2012

I’m super inspired by Andrei Robu‘s lettering and typography work, examples of which you can see below. For more from Andrei, be sure to...

Color Happy 185

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 13, 2012

I’m loving the pale, soothing palette found in this image by L’hort de la Lolo....

Studio Lin: Jason Miller Studio Identity and Website

Courtney • Jul 12, 2012Jul 9, 2012

Studio Lin recently completed a beautiful identity and e-commerce website for Brooklyn-based industrial designer Jason Miller: The website features a...

Andy Tran: Poster Design

Courtney • Jul 12, 2012Jul 12, 2012

Andy Tran is a West Coast designer who mainly focuses on print-based work. When browsing his portfolio, I was particularly intrigued in his poster des...

Frost Design: Eye Out of Home Magazine

Courtney • Jul 12, 2012Jul 9, 2012

Frost Design was recently tasked with developing a new industry magazine for Eye, an international out-of-home media company. The print publication f...

Type Love 199: Memoire

Courtney • Jul 12, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Memoire is a gorgeous linear, hairline contemporary sans by Reserves. Pick it up at MyFonts....

Golden Cosmos for Nobrow: High Times: A History of Aviation

Courtney • Jul 11, 2012Dec 14, 2012

High Times: A History of Navigation is a new NoBrow publication designed by the Berlin-based illustration duo Golden Cosmos: This beautiful Leporel...

Petra Börner: Cut Paper Illustrations

Courtney • Jul 11, 2012Jul 11, 2012

Feast your eyes on the lovely cut paper illustrations by Petra Börner. There’s so much more to see in her portfolio (including prints!) so be...

Lisa Hedge: Sarah & Scott Wedding Annoucement

Courtney • Jul 11, 2012Jul 9, 2012

I am loving this new Save the Date designed by Lisa Hedge. The combination of minimal typography and clipped floral images is so fresh, fun and unexpe...

Collection: Rosé

Courtney • Jul 11, 2012Jul 9, 2012

FOUND: 1. Limoges Legle Rose Petal Teacup & Saucer, 2. O-Check Polka Dot Notebook, 3. Roman Chair, Venetta Rosewood, 4. G. Lalo Mode de Paris...

Take This Job and Love It: A Q&A with James Victore

Courtney • Jul 10, 2012Jul 10, 2012

Author/Designer/Filmmaker/Artist/Firestarter James Victore has recently launched a brand new project, Take This Job and Love It: “A one day live...

Bureau Rabensteiner: N. Daniels Wien Stationery and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 10, 2012Jul 9, 2012

Austria-based studio Bureau Rabensteiner recently developed this incredibly impressive identity and collateral system for N. Daniels Wien, a photo p...

Etsy Finds: Trash Things

Courtney • Jul 10, 2012Jul 9, 2012

Trash Things is a UK-based shop offering brightly colored, upcycled vintage decorative accessories....

Atipus: BUMT Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 9, 2012Jul 6, 2012

Atipus developed this identity and packaging for the band (BUMT)....

Miller Creative: Bunches & Bunches Snaps Packaging

Courtney • Jul 9, 2012Jul 9, 2012

One of Miller Creative‘s recent projects involved developing the packaging for a line of gourmet ginger snap cookies—yum!—Bunches & Bu...

Lotta Nieminen: Maeven Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 9, 2012Jul 9, 2012

I’m loving the gorgeous identity and collateral that Lotta Nieminen developed for Maeven, a Brooklyn-based online clothing boutique. The color p...

Monday Quick Links: 07.09.12

Courtney • Jul 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Uppercase Magazine just launched a major site redesign—congrats!—and to commemorate the occasion they’ve teamed up with The People’s ...

Glasfurd & Walker: The Silver Star

Courtney • Jul 6, 2012Jul 3, 2012

The Silver Star is a unique story about a iconic railway car’s journey from the American midwest to the remote Pilbara region of West Australia....

Ruby Taylor Illustration

Courtney • Jul 6, 2012Jul 3, 2012

Lovely illustration work by UK-based illustrator Ruby Taylor....

Color Happy 184

Courtney • Jul 6, 2012Jul 3, 2012

Loving the beautiful shades of peachy pink in this image by Cassia Beck....

Raw Color: Keukenconfessies Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 5, 2012Jul 3, 2012

This colorful and playful identity was designed by Netherlands-based studio Raw Color for Keukenconfessies, a food design studio: For their identity ...

Liquorice Studio: Pickle Pictures Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 5, 2012Jul 3, 2012

Check out this great identity designed by Liquorice Studio for Pickle Pictures. I am absolutely loving the various tone-on-tone green details....

Arian Franz: Navy & Gold Wedding Invitation Package

Courtney • Jul 5, 2012May 7, 2013

This beautiful invitation package was designed by Los Angeles-based designer Arian Franz: Inspired by traveling, vintage etchings, and a historic Los...

Type Love 198: Andes Italic

Courtney • Jul 5, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Latinotype has recently added Italic styles to their original Andes family. Check it out on MyFonts—it’s on super sale for a limited time. &nb...

Collection: Red, White and Blue

Courtney • Jul 4, 2012Jan 16, 2014

We’re taking off today to celebrate Independence Day. Back at it tomorrow. FOUND: 1.Supreme New York Baseball, 2. Sierra Platter, 3. Simon C Pa...

Enormous Champion: A. Heirloom Logo and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 3, 2012Jul 3, 2012

Enormous Champion recently collaborated with A. Heirloom, makers of state-shaped cutting boards, on their new logo and packaging. The primary desig...

Chris Silas Neal: Book Covers

Courtney • Jul 3, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Chris Silas Neal is another artist I’m ashamed to have never featured here before. On my umpteenth visit to his portfolio, his book cover illust...

Etsy Finds: Meera Lee

Courtney • Jul 3, 2012Jul 2, 2012

Meera Lee’s etsy shop stocks prints, textiles and other objects featuring her beautiful illustrations....

New Prints by Brainstorm

Courtney • Jul 2, 2012Jun 29, 2012

Brainstorm just launched a series of six new prints! I have to say The Planets is my personal favorite, but I love the florals too. Check them out in ...

CA Collection Issues 3 and 4

Courtney • Jul 2, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I recently got my hands on Issues 3 and 4—Illustration and Branding, respectively—of Computer Arts Collection, and they do not disappoint. Below y...

Monday Quick Links: 07.02.12

Courtney • Jul 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Behance put together this quick post about what makes a project feature-worthy, and the guidelines really apply to DWL as well, so I thought I’d...

Studio Botes: Cavalli Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 29, 2012Jun 29, 2012

South Africa based Studio Botes recently completed this sophisticated identity and collateral design for Cavalli Wine and Stud Farm, which is also loc...

Andrew Groves Illustration

Courtney • Jun 29, 2012Jun 25, 2012

I’m intrigued and inspired by the illustration work of Andrew Groves. His use of graphic blocks of color, angular shapes and offbeat color pale...

Ian Gabb: Letterpress

Courtney • Jun 29, 2012Jun 25, 2012

Ian Gabb recently launched a brand new website showcasing his letterpress design work, all personal projects completed while acting as the letterpress...

Color Happy 183

Courtney • Jun 29, 2012Jun 25, 2012

I know literally nothing about Pokemon (and I may be completely wrong), but apparently this illustration depicts a creature called Charmeleon. Even ...

Atipo: Mi&Mall Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 28, 2012Jun 28, 2012

Atipo recently completed the branding and collateral for Mi&Mall, brings together small- to medium-sized fashion labels into one online shopping d...

Elroy Ink Prints

Courtney • Jun 28, 2012Jun 25, 2012

I became an instant fan of Elroy Ink’s bright and colorful abstract prints as soon as I laid eyes on them. Check out the entire selection and pi...

Grant Gold: Squarespace Templates

Courtney • Jun 28, 2012Jun 28, 2012

Grant Gold is an interactive designer who will soon be taking his talents to Rdio as a product designer. I don’t have any experience with Rdi...

Type Love 197: Ninfa Serif

Courtney • Jun 28, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Ninfa Serif, designed by Brazilian foundry dootype, was built from the “genetic inheritance” of their earlier semi-serif design, Ninfa....

Jean-Charles Desevre Design

Courtney • Jun 27, 2012Jun 26, 2012

French designer Jean-Charles Desevre specializes in creating beautifully complex logos, emblems and labels. Check out more of his work right here....

Nicole Lavelle: This is an Internet Store

Courtney • Jun 27, 2012Jun 27, 2012

It’s a bit of a travesty that I’ve never featured the work of Designer/Artist/Writer/Thinker/Teacher Nicole Lavelle in this space—not re...

Kevin Russ Photography

Courtney • Jun 27, 2012Jun 26, 2012

Kevin Russ’s photographs make me want to dive into them—either that or embark on an epic road trip pronto. Get a look at more of the gorgeous...

Stitch Design Co.: Elizabeth Porcher Jones Stationery

Courtney • Jun 27, 2012Jun 26, 2012

Check out the gorgeous stationery package that Stitch Design Co. developed for calligrapher Elizabeth Porcher Jones. As always, their attention to det...

Collection: Beach Day

Courtney • Jun 27, 2012Jun 25, 2012

FOUND: 1.Zara Sunglasses, 2. Color Burst Beach Towel, 3. Cabana Beach Folding Chair, 4. Cape Cod Beach Tote, 5. Vivesana Solar Sunscreen, 6. Chro...

Student Work: Januar Rianto: Fire Of Each Other

Courtney • Jun 26, 2012Jun 26, 2012

As a student project, Januar Rianto, designed and produced an artist’s book for Robert Montgomery (whose work I’ve featured previously), ...

Offscreen Magazine Issue 2

Courtney • Jun 26, 2012Jun 25, 2012

Offscreen Magazine, a publication about the “human side of websites and apps” just launched Issue 2: In our second issue we speak with the...

Mikell Fine Iles: The Parks of the World Infographics

Courtney • Jun 26, 2012Jun 26, 2012

The Parks of the World is a series of striking infographics designed by Mikell Fine Iles. The series was developed to compare various characteristics ...

Etsy Finds: Double Bravo

Courtney • Jun 26, 2012Jun 26, 2012

I have to say a Double Bravo feature is long overdue. The Brooklyn-based studio is run by Barbara Buenz who describes its products as “Bespok...

The Unrefinery

Designer Dan Horan is cooking up some fun screenprinted t-shirts for design nerds over at The Unrefinery. Check out all of the available designs right...

Student Work: Þorleifur Gíslason: Børk Identity and Products

As his final project at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, Þorleifur Gíslason developed Børk, a creative studio focusing on surface pattern design....

Jesse Ragan: V Magazine Typeface

You may not know the name Jesse Ragan, but you certainly know his typefaces. Since his graduation from RISD in 2001 he’s contributed to many HF&...

Monday Quick Links: 06.25.12

“Symbolsets are semantic symbol fonts. They work in modern browsers and anywhere OpenType features are supported.” These look great—pre-...

Bibliothèque Design: D&AD Education Network

Courtney • Jun 22, 2012Jun 22, 2012

Bibliothèque Design developed this subbrand for the D&AD to “unify the education strands of the organization.” The project incorpora...

Landland Posters

Courtney • Jun 22, 2012Jun 22, 2012

Landland is a small Minneapolis-based design studio that makes some amazing screenprinted posters—they have a style you don’t often see in thi...

Color Happy 182

Courtney • Jun 22, 2012Jun 17, 2012

Such an eye-catching palette in this poster by Astronaut Design....

Anthropologie Still Life iPad Cases

Courtney • Jun 21, 2012Jun 17, 2012

This new series of Ipad cases from Anthropologie is like nothing I’ve seen. Each one features a one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Leslie Oschmann for...

States of Matter: ICHS Gala Materials

Courtney • Jun 21, 2012Mar 7, 2016

Seattle-based States of Matter developed these vibrant print materials for the 2010 Gala for the International Community Health Services (ICHS), th...

Type Love 196: Halogen

Courtney • Jun 21, 2012Sep 14, 2012

On the heels of Idlewild’s release comes Halogen, another extended typeface but with more quirky details. Designed by Positype, Halogen features...

Michael Hildebrand for Harvest Creative

Courtney • Jun 20, 2012Jun 20, 2012

Michael Hildebrand is doing some awesome work for Memphis studio Harvest Creative. In particular I’m loving this wedding announcement and invita...

Contrabrand: Hardware Series Product and Packaging

Courtney • Jun 20, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Brandon Wilson, of Contrabrand, worked with Studio Skate Supply to create Hardware, a series of products inspired by memories of his grandfather and...

Collection: Painted Patterns

Courtney • Jun 20, 2012Jun 17, 2012

FOUND: 1.Embletree Pattern, 2. Painted Floors, 3. Dana McClure, 4. Sasha Prood, 5. Moniquilla, 6. Little Green Notebook, 7. Cliff Hengst....

Lomography Fisheye Baby 110

Courtney • Jun 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Feast your eyes on the latest product from Lomography: the Fisheye Baby 110. It fits in the palm of your hand but produces the same quality photos as ...

Base Art Co.: New Posters

Courtney • Jun 19, 2012Jun 19, 2012

Base Art Co. has cranked out a few new posters for The Head & The Heart, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Young The Giant. Yes, the Y...

Alex Perez Updates

Courtney • Jun 19, 2012Jun 17, 2012

Alex Perez recently updated his site with lots of great new work, including the pieces below. Head on over there and check it out....

Etsy Finds: Studio Tipi

Courtney • Jun 19, 2012Jun 17, 2012

I randomly stumbled upon the work of Studio Tipi, an illustration duo from Alberta Canada and was excited to find they operate an etsy shop. The shop ...

Jakshop Launch

Courtney • Jun 18, 2012Jun 18, 2012

Last week Evan Huwa, along with partners Mike Mueller and AK Hottman, launched a brand new studio and site: Jakshop. I’ve included highlights...

lg2boutique: Fruits & Passions Packaging

Courtney • Jun 18, 2012Jun 18, 2012

Check out this new packaging project by lg2boutique for Fruits & Passion. The colorful, minimalist graphics just pop right off the package—lov...

Mingo Lamberti: Raw Furniture Illustrations

Courtney • Jun 18, 2012Mar 19, 2025

Brad Hodgskiss, of Mingo Lamberti, was recently commissioned by Raw furniture to create original illustrations for their Ikonik furniture range. He w...

Monday Quick Links: 06.18.12

Courtney • Jun 18, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m guest judging (along with some other lovely ladies) the Joy to the World Holiday Card Challenge at Minted. Check out all of the submissio...

Jenny Volvovski: From Cover to Cover

Courtney • Jun 15, 2012Jan 16, 2014

As I mentioned earlier in the week, I am very much interested in designers’ personal projects. So naturally, my interest was piqued by From Cov...

Student Work: Kacie Mills: Promotional Materials

Courtney • Jun 15, 2012Jun 15, 2012

I recently discovered the work of Kacie Mills, a current MICA student, through Eric Mortenson, whose new portfolio site I posted about last week. She...

Color Happy 181

Courtney • Jun 15, 2012Jun 11, 2012

This illustration is an excerpt from Noisy Book, a vintage children’s story by Margaret Wise Brown & Leonard Weisgard, which was discover...

Adam Hancher: Link Magazine Illustrations

Courtney • Jun 14, 2012Jun 11, 2012

These 1950s-inspired advertisement illustrations were created by Adam Hancher for Link Magazine, to accompany an article about the theories of Marsha...

Arlo Vance and Kevin Cantrell: AIGA 100 Collateral

Courtney • Jun 14, 2012Jun 14, 2012

This beautiful identity and supporting collateral pieces were designed by Arlo Vance and Kevin Cantrell for the AIGA 100 show in 2010....

Type Love 195: Adelle Sans

Courtney • Jun 14, 2012Sep 14, 2012

A little while back I mentioned that Adelle Sans, the sans serif companion typeface to TypeTogether’s popular Adelle, was being designed. Well l...

Kevin Cantrell: Hawthorne and Wren Identity

Courtney • Jun 13, 2012Jun 12, 2012

This beautiful identity system was designed for Hawthorne & Wren, a company that provides “gifts with meaning,” by Salt Lake City-base...

Outpost: Lybba Identity and Web Design

Courtney • Jun 13, 2012Jun 13, 2012

Outpost is the Los Angeles-based studio of Atley G. Kasky and Keith Scharwath. Out of all their projects, I’m particularly loving this work fo...

Student Work: Nicole Yeo and Jonny Sikov: Sol – Yours Truly Identity

Courtney • Jun 13, 2012Sep 14, 2012

This project was created for Seattle-based hip hop artist Sol by Nicole Yeo and Jonny Sikov, two students from the University of Washington. The desig...

Collection: North Fork

Courtney • Jun 13, 2012Jun 13, 2012

FOUND: 1.Turkish Beach Towel, 2. Churned Stemles Wine Glass, 3. Bobbi Brown Beach Body Oil, 4. Saturdays Atlantic Beach Soap, 5. North Fork Living...

Tom Davie: 2012 Typographic Prints

Courtney • Jun 12, 2012Jun 12, 2012

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Tom Davie—I previously posted about his work here, here and here—so I was excited to learn about ...

Eirian Chapman: Teeth and Hair

Courtney • Jun 12, 2012Jun 12, 2012

I love exploring the personal projects of artists and designers. It provides so much insight into the topics/styles/themes they’re interested ...

BLOW: ‘wich Brand Identity

Courtney • Jun 12, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Hong Kong-based studio BLOW recently completed the identity for ‘wich, a new sandwich shop in their city. I love all of the playful details—th...

Etsy Finds: Albie Design

Courtney • Jun 12, 2012Jun 11, 2012

I’m a big fan of Albie Design’s city prints, which feature cities throughout the United States and Europe. A few of my favorites are below...

Alex Liebold: Birth Announcement

Courtney • Jun 11, 2012Jun 11, 2012

Alex Liebold created this super sweet announcement to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Elise. The announcements were printed by Rise and Shine Pap...

Happycentro: Louis Vuitton Origami Invitation

Courtney • Jun 11, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Italian studio Happycentro was recently asked to design and produce an invitation for the opening of a Louis Vuitton store in Osaka, Japan. The resul...

Monday Quick Links: 06.11.12

Courtney • Jun 11, 2012Jan 16, 2014

HF&J released their latest typeface, Idlewild, an extended sans serif in five weights. I picked it up right away, and it’s definitely fillin...

Studio Beige: Goliath Sportswear Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 8, 2012Jun 8, 2012

Check out Studio Beige‘s extensive branding project for Goliath Sportswear, which encompasses everything from identity to print to web to sign...

Color Happy 180

Courtney • Jun 8, 2012Jun 4, 2012

This muted vintage specimen was discovered by Tom Schifanella from Art of the Luggage Label, one of my favorite Flickr users....

Pietari Posti: Shop Magazine Illustrations

Courtney • Jun 7, 2012Jun 4, 2012

Pietari Posti created this series of illustrations for Shop Magazine under the art direction of Studio8 (which has sadly closed its doors.) Each one ...

Fuzzco: Ruell and Ray Denim Identity

Courtney • Jun 7, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Here is yet another excellent project from the folks at Fuzzco, the identity and collateral design for Ruell and Ray Denim. I absolutely love the hand...

Pixelbox: Illustrated Portraits

Courtney • Jun 7, 2012Jun 4, 2012

Pixelbox is a small creative studio based in Spain, who works on design, illustration and photography projects. These graphic and textural portraits e...

Type Love 194: Winco

Courtney • Jun 7, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I’m loving the quirky personality of Winco, a new typeface from Re-Type. At first glance it may look like your typical sans serif, but upon clos...

Two Times Elliott: Knockout Specimen

Courtney • Jun 6, 2012Jun 7, 2012

As a self-initiated project, London-based studio Two Times Elliott developed a series of printed type specimens. This one in particular, features one ...

Malika Favre: Gucci Style Illustrations

Courtney • Jun 6, 2012Jun 4, 2012

This series of summery illustrations were created by Malika Favre for the iPad Summer 2012 issue of Gucci Style. I love that each one feels very grap...

Apartment One: The Happiness Project Site Redesign

Courtney • Jun 6, 2012Jun 6, 2012

Apartment One recently completed a site redesign for author Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. I’m an avid reader of Gretchen’s bl...

Collection: Upstate

Courtney • Jun 6, 2012Jun 4, 2012

FOUND: 1.Vintage Albany City Map Print, 2. Rustic Barn Oil Painting, 3. Saratoga Water Bottle Glasses, 4. Organic Almond White Chocolate Candy, 5....

Colle + McVoy: Farm Credit Brand Refresh

Courtney • Jun 5, 2012Jun 4, 2012

Minneapolis-based Colle + McVoy was recently tasked with the challenge of breathing new life into Farm Credit service of Mid-America’s existing...

Eric R. Mortensen: New Site

Courtney • Jun 5, 2012Jun 5, 2012

Eric R. Mortenson, who among other things is the co-founder of The People’s Pennant (one of my new favorite sites), has just launched a brand ne...

Creature: District Threads Rebrand

Courtney • Jun 5, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Take a look at the excellent rebrand that Creature recently completed for District Threads, a fashion basics line owned by SanMar: “Creature rebrand...

Etsy Finds: Elise Mahan Fine Art

Courtney • Jun 5, 2012Jun 5, 2012

In honor of Venus’s trip past the sun today (!), I’m excited to share Elise Mahan’s gorgeous celestial paintings....

New Blog: Pen & Ink

Courtney • Jun 4, 2012Jun 4, 2012

I don’t have any tattoos myself—mostly because I can’t decide what to get—but I’ve wanted one for as long as I can remember. Ma...

MWM Graphics: Coca Cola London 2012.

Courtney • Jun 4, 2012Dec 14, 2012

MWM Graphics recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Attik and CocaCola on an extensive campaign for the London 2012 Olympics. They were resp...

Recent Grad: Trent Edwards: Atlas of Remote Islands Redesign

Courtney • Jun 4, 2012Jun 4, 2012

Trent Edwards is a recent grad of the excellent MFA program at Tyler School of Art. Of all his projects I’m especially loving his cartographic a...

Douglas Behl: Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Jun 4, 2012Jun 4, 2012

I’d have to agree with the folks at Studio on Fire that Douglas Behl’s wedding invitations “ooze summer.” The split fountain p...

Monday Quick Links: 06.04.12

Courtney • Jun 4, 2012Jan 16, 2014

In case you were living under a rock last week and missed the news of Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh joining forces as Sagmeister & Walsh, he...

Student Work: Molly Weber: Bridesmade Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jun 1, 2012May 27, 2012

Molly Weber created these beautiful laser cut pieces as a student at Academy of Art University. The pieces were designed to promote Bridesmade, a fict...

Ben Weeks: Love Poster

Courtney • Jun 1, 2012Jun 1, 2012

Illustrator Ben Weeks created this poster as a self-promotional piece. It folds out to reveal all sorts of things that he loves, plus bespoke letteri...

Color Happy 179

Courtney • Jun 1, 2012May 27, 2012

Another awesome vintage album cover from Project Thirty-Three....

Hip Street: Mugly Coffee Roasters Packaging

Courtney • May 31, 2012May 31, 2012

Great packaging by Hip Street for Mugly, a local coffee purveyor....

Becca Clason: Miles of Road

Courtney • May 31, 2012May 31, 2012

This summer, designer and letterer Becca Clason has embarked on an extended road trip—jealous!—with her husband, a documentary filmmaker. They&#82...

Type Love 193: Bulo

Courtney • May 31, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Bulo, which means “hoax” in Catalan, is a new sans serif family by Barcelona-based foundry Tipografies. The typeface was specifically des...

Andy Baron: Wedding Materials

Courtney • May 30, 2012May 30, 2012

Designer Andy Baron created this vibrant suite of wedding materials, including a 20-page booklet invitation, letterpressed marmalade tags, a website...

Tim Kamerer: Yoga Bhoga Identity

Courtney • May 30, 2012May 27, 2012

A great identity by Tim Kamerer for Yoga Bhoga, a yoga studio in Portland, Oregon....

Collection: Blueberries and Cream

Courtney • May 30, 2012May 27, 2012

FOUND: 1.Rag & Bone Duffel Bag, 2. Chanel Blue Rebel Polish, 3. Don’t Let Yesterday Risograph Print, 4. Large Cream Dipped Planter, 5. B...

Student Work: UW Design 2012

Courtney • May 29, 2012May 27, 2012

The graduating students of the University of Washington in Seattle, WA have put together an excellent online showcase of their work: UW Design 2012. ...

Print and Grain: Making Lemonade Business Cards

Courtney • May 29, 2012May 29, 2012

Check out these beautiful business cards that Print and Grain created for Making lemonade, a business making handmade baby clothing, quilts and pill...

Maddy Lucas Set Photography

Courtney • May 29, 2012May 29, 2012

Initially, I was familiar with Maddy Lucas through the stationery shop she runs with her husband, Ello There. What I didn’t know is that she is...

Etsy Finds: Pine and Main

Courtney • May 29, 2012May 27, 2012

I’m really loving the mix of vintage goods at Pine and Main....

Monday Quick Links: 05.28.12

Courtney • May 28, 2012Jan 16, 2014

We’re taking off after the Quick Links today to enjoy Memorial Day. We’ll be back with regular posts tomorrow. Enjoy! Registration for the...

Jamie Mitchell: Emma’s Children’s Hospital 2011 Materials

Courtney • May 25, 2012May 21, 2012

I’m loving these printed event materials that Jamie Mitchell designed for Emma’s Children’s Hospital. Creative Credits: Studio: …...

Lara Cameron: Proteaflora Prints

Courtney • May 25, 2012May 21, 2012

I’m loving the combination of bold typography and graphic illustrations in this recent print series by artist Lara Cameron. The Proteaflora ser...

Color Happy 178

Courtney • May 25, 2012May 25, 2012

This minty vintage specimen was discovered and photographed by Bravo Six Niner Delta in March 2011. The stamps are from the late 1960s and were foun...

Emily Robertson: La Cucina Italiana Magazine Illustrations

Courtney • May 24, 2012May 24, 2012

I recently discovered London-based illustrator Emily Robertson and instantly fell in love with the soft edges, hand-lettering and color washes used ...

Daniel Ting Chong: Dear Me Brasserie Identity

Courtney • May 24, 2012May 21, 2012

Dear Me is an all-day basserie and deli in Cape Town, South Africa whose Brand Identity was created by Daniel Ting Chong. The collateral creates such ...

Type Love 192: Magallanes

Courtney • May 24, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Latinotype seems to be cranking out fonts at extremely high speeds these days. Magallanes is one of their latest, a “neo humanist sans serif&#82...

Letterpress Packaging via Prägedruck

Courtney • May 23, 2012May 23, 2012

Unfortunately I can’t read a word of this site (and Google translate is failing me at the moment), but I couldn’t resist posting this gorg...

Student Work: Fred Carriedo: Bass Pro Shop Identity

Courtney • May 23, 2012May 21, 2012

Check out this awesome student-designed identity for Bass Pro Shop by Fred Carriedo—a huge improvement in my opinion....

Collection: Long Weekend

Courtney • May 23, 2012May 21, 2012

FOUND: 1.Super Sunglasses, 2. Pocket Bocce, 3. J. Crew Boardwalk Tote, 4. Mrs. Lilien’s Cocktail Swatchbook, 5. Fish-Shaped Serveware, 6. P...

Sideshow Press: A White Washed Wedding

Courtney • May 22, 2012May 22, 2012

In my opinion, sister companies Sideshow Press and Stitch Design Co. can do no wrong. Their wedding invitation designs are simply stunning, and this ...

Sandstrom Partners: St. Germain Packaging and Collateral

Courtney • May 22, 2012May 22, 2012

Sandstrom Partners has done some truly beautiful work for St. Germain liqueur. More to see right here....

Etsy Finds: Anne Benjamin Posters

Courtney • May 22, 2012May 22, 2012

I’m a long-time fan of Anne Benjamin’s wedding invitations—which she designs under the moniker of Mok Duk—so it’s no surprised t...

End of Work: Mangoola Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 21, 2012May 18, 2012

This sophisticated suite of printed materials was designed by Australian design studio End of Work. There’s an incredible attention to detail an...

Emily Isabella Illustration

Courtney • May 21, 2012May 18, 2012

Illustrator and textile designer Emily Isabella specializes in “design for the young at heart”, which is immediately apparent when brows...

The 99% Conference 2012 Identity & Branded Materials

Courtney • May 21, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I was lucky enough to attend the first ever 99% Conference back in 2009. It was awesome—I left feeling energized and inspired. But ever since then, ...

Monday Quick Links: 05.21.12

Courtney • May 21, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Last week, Lost Type Co-op celebrated both their first birthday and the release of a new font, Edmond Sans. Fast Company just launched the 2012 instal...

Molly Jacques: Lettering and Calligraphy

Courtney • May 18, 2012May 14, 2012

I recently stumbled upon the beautiful hand-lettering and calligraphy work of Molly Jacques, and became an instant fan. She works in a wide variety of...

Christopher Dina: Japan Day Artwork

Courtney • May 18, 2012May 14, 2012

This graphic Japan Day artwork was submitted by Christopher Dina to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japan’s donation of cherry trees to t...

Color Happy 177

Courtney • May 18, 2012May 14, 2012

“Poppy stalking” by heavenly~flower....

Abe Vizcarra: Qualcomm Authorized Test Labs Campaign

Courtney • May 17, 2012May 17, 2012

Een though science was always my least favorite subject in school, I can never resist a well-designed piece with a scientific theme. Here is an awesom...

Joel Holland Illustration

Courtney • May 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous hand-lettering and illustration work of New York-based Joel Holland. Many of these pieces appear on books that I woul...

Student Work: Brian Rau: Native Resorts Identity

Courtney • May 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

The Native Resorts hotel identity is a recent project by Brian Rau, who will be graduating from Northern Illinois University this spring. Take a lo...

Type Love 191: Jocham

Courtney • May 17, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Meet Jocham, the first typeface created by Hubert Jocham that also bears his name. The bold script was developed from the lettering used to create hi...

Andrew Holder: Outside Lands Identity Update

Courtney • May 16, 2012May 17, 2012

This year Andrew Holder created an updated identity for Outside Lands, a music festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. (Sidenote: the...

Brent Couchman New Site

Courtney • May 16, 2012May 16, 2012

I’ve been anticipating the launch of Brent Couchman‘s new site ever since I saw some snippets on Dribbble awhile back. Well last week, th...

Student Work: Allison Kerek: The Retired Kid Illustration

Courtney • May 16, 2012May 16, 2012

I am in love with Allison Kerek’s illustration style. Her portfolio is overflowing with great work. But as a lifelong fan of illustrated books, ...

Collection: May Flowers

Courtney • May 16, 2012May 16, 2012

FOUND: 1.Eva Solo Flower Vase, 2. Prescott Dishtowel, 3. Castile Rose Bathmat, 4. Silhouetted Zinnia Knob, 5. Rifle Paper Co Botanical Journal, 6...

Dorian: New Wine Packaging

Barcelona-based Dorian recently published a few new wine packaging projects—take a look....

Kate Thomas Patterns

Courtney • May 15, 2012May 15, 2012

This year Kate Thomas will be making her debut at Surtex (Booth 670, if you’re able to attend), an international fair for the sale and license ...

Austin Petito Wedding Package

Austin Petito, of Tight Slice Graphics Co. developed this insanely gorgeous wedding package for his own recent wedding. The suite of materials featur...

Student Work: Caleb Heisey: Folksaga Packaging

This awesome packaging series, Folksaga, was designed by by Caleb Heisey, who is currently pursuing an MFA at Tyler School of Art. Here’s a bit ...

Etsy Finds: Nocciola Design

I’m loving the whimsical paper goods that Jessica Yeo creates as Nocciola Design. Take a look at the rest of the stationery items she has to off...

Stebbings Partners: LeanWorks Branding

Courtney • May 14, 2012May 13, 2012

Great work by Massachusetts-based Stebbings Partners for LeanWorks, a new area restaurant featuring healthy fast food: LeanWorks is serving up a whol...

Student Work: Aldis Ozolins: Blue Note Legend

Courtney • May 14, 2012May 13, 2012

Awesome work by Aldis Ozolins for Blue Note Legend: Design for a proposed specialty sub label for Blue note records called “Blue Note Legend.&#...

Monday Quick Links: 05.14.12

Courtney • May 14, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Check out The Hungry Workshop’s Trophy Lives letterpress prints—they’re awesome. Knoed put together some great advice for young designer...

Color Happy 176

Courtney • May 11, 2012May 10, 2012

A playful illustration in a monochromatic palette by Liam Barrett....

Alex Dalmau: Dan! Corporate Identity

Courtney • May 10, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Check out the lively identity and collateral designed for Dan Arisa, a musician and percussionist, by Barcelona-based designer Alex Dalmau....

Mother New York: Maison Gerard Print Collateral

Courtney • May 10, 2012May 7, 2012

Mother New York designed this suite of luxe printed materials for the opening of Maison Gerard‘s new gallery showroom on East 10th Street. Gorg...

Type Love 190: Vibro

Courtney • May 10, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I’ve had my eye on Vibro ever since it was released on MyFonts back in March. It’s certainly not the most versatile font in the world, but...

Lundgren + Lindqvist: Cora Hillebrand Identity

Courtney • May 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

As a promotion for artist Cora Hillebrand, Lundgren + Lindqvist developed these printed pieces that combine the functionality of a business card a...

Student Work: Chul Lee: Omnibus Film Festival Identity

Courtney • May 9, 2012May 7, 2012

Really impressed with Chul Lee’s work, especially the identity and collateral developed for the fictional event, Omnibus Film Festival....

Collection: For Mom

Courtney • May 9, 2012May 7, 2012

FOUND: 1. Lollia Candle in Sunspots On A Photograph No. 2, 2. Hable Construction Picnic Tote, 3. Virginia Johnson Shawl, 4. Kate Spade Hand in ...

Valerie Jar: National Park Stamp Icons

Courtney • May 8, 2012May 8, 2012

Valerie Jar recently developed this series awesome of stamp icons for the National Parks by National Geographic app, an interactive guide to the U.S...

Student Work: Mike Perry: Packaging Projects

Courtney • May 8, 2012May 8, 2012

Mike Perry is a soon-to-be-graduate of Tyler School of Art with a great portfolio. In particular, I’m most impressed with his packaging projects...

Etsy Finds: Print and Grain

Courtney • May 8, 2012May 7, 2012

I’m loving the work of Print & Grain, a letterpress studio based in Portland Oregon and operated by designers Violet Tchalakov and Mike Ja...

Tom Jaeger: Identity and Collateral

Courtney • May 7, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Tom Jaeger recently completed a brand new identity for his design practice. Here’s a bit of info that describes his thinking: Design with the ab...

La Sardina Beach Editions

Courtney • May 7, 2012May 4, 2012

How fun are Lomography’s new La Sardinia stripey beach editions?? Check out all of the available options right here....

Jon Contino: Louie Lettering and Illustration

Courtney • May 7, 2012May 4, 2012

I’ve only seen a couple of episodes of Louie, but I’m hoping to catch up with it over the summer while all my usual shows are on hiatus. A...

Monday Quick Links: 05.07.12

Courtney • May 7, 2012Sep 14, 2012

During a three-week Creative Problem Solving Course in the Digital Media Management master program of Hyper Island Manchester, students developed Q...

Ludlow Kingsley: LK Year End Report

Courtney • May 4, 2012Dec 18, 2012

What a great year-end project by Ludlow Kingsley, the 2011 LK Year End Report: Every early December, it starts up again. “Should we send out a h...

Thereza Rowe Illustration

Courtney • May 4, 2012Apr 30, 2012

I’m loving the graphic and colorful illustration work of London-based illustrator Thereza Rowe....

Color Happy 175

Courtney • May 4, 2012May 4, 2012

A beautiful piece by Andrew Bannecker....

Macarena López: CD Packaging

Courtney • May 3, 2012May 3, 2012

These beautiful CD packages were designed and illustrated by Macarena López. You can check out more of her work right here. &nb...

Sami Viljanto Illustration

Courtney • May 3, 2012Apr 30, 2012

I’m loving the illustration work of Sami Viljanto, who operates under the moniker of Grand Deluxe. I especially love the colorful, jiggly Jello-...

RoAndCo Studio: Honor Branding

Courtney • May 3, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous identity and collateral that was developed for fashion label Honor by RoAndCo—featuring a perfectly balanced combina...

Type Love 189: Sofia Pro

Courtney • May 3, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Sofia Pro is a 16-font sans serif type family that was originally designed in 2008 by Oliver Gourvat. This year it’s been redesigned to suppor...

Michael Croxton: MODBOT

Courtney • May 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’ve mentioned this year’s SVA MFA program a couple of times recently, as the work the graduates are doing is really impressive across th...

Illustrated Bites Exhibition

Courtney • May 2, 2012Apr 26, 2012

Heather Hardison recently opened a show at San Francisco’s Curiosity Shoppe featuring food-related bits of hand-lettering and illustration. Th...

Bureau of Betterment: Well Vegan Branding and Illustration

Courtney • May 2, 2012Apr 30, 2012

Mette Rankin, of Bureau of Betterment, recently completed some identity and illustration work for Well Vegan, a website that caters to hungry vegans ...

Collection: For the Birds

Courtney • May 2, 2012Apr 30, 2012

FOUND: 1. Early Birds Letter Set, 2. Illustrated Bird Garland Kit, 3. The Animal Print Shop Owl Print, 4. Western American Bird Calls, 5. Sanna ...

End of Work: Meet the Greek Identity and Interiors

Courtney • May 1, 2012Apr 30, 2012

Sydney-based studio End of Work recently completed the identity and interiors for Meet the Greek, an Australian restaurant chain. A few details: The ...

John Derian for Paperless Post

Courtney • May 1, 2012May 1, 2012

I’ve used Paperless Post a couple of times when I’ve needed an evite and didn’t have the time to design and code it myself. It&#8217...

Murmure Business Cards

Courtney • May 1, 2012Apr 30, 2012

Concrete business cards by Murmure. Wow....

Daniel Ting Chong: Soap Range

Courtney • May 1, 2012May 1, 2012

For this recent project, Daniel Ting Chong collaborated with a soap maker in Johannesburg, South Africa to develop a range of soaps. Each one has a ...

Etsy Finds: Pinecone Camp

Courtney • May 1, 2012Apr 30, 2012

This week’s find: beautiful photographs by Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp....

88 Brand Partners Launch

Courtney • Apr 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

88 Brand Partners is a brand new full service agency based in Chicago. Be sure to check out their site to learn more about who they are and how they w...

Bravo Company: The Chain Reaction Project Identity

Courtney • Apr 30, 2012Dec 14, 2012

A great project for a great cause by Bravo Company: The Chain Reaction Project (TCRP) is a non-profit organization that was born in 2009 to help chang...

Trigger: Calgary Zoo 2011 Annual Report

Courtney • Apr 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Trigger recently took a unique approach to designing and producing the Calgary Zoo’s 2011 Annual Report. Be sure to check out the video below fo...

Monday Quick Links: 04.30.12

Courtney • Apr 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

The site for the SVA MFA Design program is up and running, with links to each designer and their thesis projects. Check it out here. Speaking of SVA, ...

Student Work: Woody Harrington: Novel Tea Cafe Identity

Courtney • Apr 27, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Woody Harrington is currently a Senior at Tyler School of Art, with an excellent portfolio. In particular, his identity project for Novel Tea Cafe, a ...

Mytton Williams: Ink Identity

Courtney • Apr 27, 2012Apr 27, 2012

Identity and collateral for Ink, a team of copywriters, by Mytton Williams....

Color Happy 174

Courtney • Apr 27, 2012Apr 26, 2012

Yet another lovely pattern from the always awesome Helen Dardik. Follow her blog for more....

O&Co on Branding Served

Courtney • Apr 26, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Personal identity and stationery for O&Co Branding....

Hovard Design: Founders Card Packaging

Courtney • Apr 26, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Great redesign by Hovard Design for the Founders Card packaging....

Janice Wu Illustration

Courtney • Apr 26, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Beautiful illustration work by Janice Wu: “My work explores how meaning, value, and associations are placed upon things in the material realm. I...

Type Love 188: Armitage

Courtney • Apr 26, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I’ve recently discovered Dunwich Type Founders, a New York-based foundry with a handful of solid typefaces available for licensing. Armitage, i...

Victoria Fernandez Illustration

Courtney • Apr 25, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Take a look at the lovely illustration work of Victoria Fernandez. More here....

Boy Burns Barn: Parish Food & Goods Identity

Courtney • Apr 25, 2012Dec 14, 2012

We were lucky enough to attend a wedding held at Atlanta’s Parish Food & Goods last fall, so I was excited to discover that Boy Burns Barn ...

Sean Sutherland: Inspirational Posters

Courtney • Apr 25, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Sean Sutherland designed this series of inspirational posters for use in his fiance’s office as a guidance counselor at a middle school....

Collection: Out and About

Courtney • Apr 25, 2012Apr 23, 2012

FOUND: 1. Karen Walker Eyewear, 2. O Happy Day Print, 3. Thinksport Safe Suncreen, 4. Huffy Women’s Ocean Deluxe Bike, 5. Nixon Headphone...

Atipus: Rítmia Identity

Courtney • Apr 24, 2012Apr 23, 2012

A beautiful identity by Atipus for Rítmia, a music therapist and social educator....

ruiz+company: Chocolate Factory Packaging

Courtney • Apr 24, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Great packaging for Chocolate Factory by ruiz+company....

Michael Mavian: The HUB Concierge Identity

Courtney • Apr 24, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Check out: The HUB Concierge an identity project by Toronto-based Michael Mavian....

Etsy Finds: The Aldas Project

Courtney • Apr 24, 2012Apr 24, 2012

The Aldas Project is a philanthropic daily art project by Kristy Modarelli. Here are the details: I am a mixed media artist, generally working in scul...

Archie McLeish: Long Story Short Typography

Courtney • Apr 23, 2012Apr 23, 2012

I’m loving Long Story Short, a project by Archie McLeish which typographically renders common digital speak acronyms in a decidedly non-digita...

Loren Klein: Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Apr 23, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Today I’m pleased to share the invitations Loren Klein designed for his wedding last summer. Below is a bit of background from Loren about the d...

TRÜF Creative: Indiegogo Re-Brand

Courtney • Apr 23, 2012Apr 23, 2012

Los Angeles-based design firm TRÜF (pronounced trooph) recently completed a re-brand and website overhaul for Indiegogo, a funding platform that&#82...

Monday Quick Links: 04.23.12

Courtney • Apr 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Sadly, the design world lost Hillman Curtis last week, an incredibly influential creative thinker who touched the lives of many. (If you haven’t...

Fuzzco: Westbrook Brewery

Courtney • Apr 20, 2012Dec 14, 2012

This flexible and playful identity for Westbrook Brewing Co., was created by Fuzzco and inspired by both the visual cues found in wrought-iron work ...

Jessica Taich: Yelp Design

Courtney • Apr 20, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Who knew Yelp was cranking out such fun design work behind the scenes? Thanks to designer Jessica Taich for sending these along for me to share....

Kelli Marie: Personal Stationery

Courtney • Apr 20, 2012Apr 16, 2012

I love the business card and resume that Kelli Marie created for herself while she was a student. Check out the rest of her work right here....

Color Happy 173

Courtney • Apr 20, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Loulou and Tummie always produce colorful, vibrant pieces, so they’re a great resource for color palette inspiration. Today this this city art ...

Brandt Brinkerhoff: Dip Dust-up Collateral

Courtney • Apr 19, 2012Apr 19, 2012

I first came across the work of Brandt Brinkerhoff via the collaborative storybook poster project I posted about recently. So it was great to discove...

Anne Vagt: Hallo liebe Unbekannte

Courtney • Apr 19, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Love these pieces: Hallo liebe Unbekannte by Anne Vagt....

Dustin Holmes: Gig Posters

Courtney • Apr 19, 2012Apr 16, 2012

South African designer Dustin Holmes has a great selection of gig posters in his portfolio. Check out the rest right here....

Type Love 187: Foro

Courtney • Apr 19, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Foro is an elegant slab serif by Hoftype featuring 8 weights and italics. Pick it up at Myfonts. ...

Tom & James Draw

Courtney • Apr 18, 2012Apr 18, 2012

Tom & James Draw is the beautiful collaborative art project between James Gulliver Hancock and his brother Tom, who was born with Down’s Syn...

Ping Zhu: Swan Lake for Nobrow Press

Courtney • Apr 18, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Ping Zhu recently created this gorgeous piece for Nobrow based on a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The unique format features the theater,...

Posters from Help Ink

Courtney • Apr 18, 2012Apr 18, 2012

In case you’re unfamiliar with Help Ink (I’ve only briefly mentioned them on DWL before), it is a collaborative site featuring unique ar...

Collection: Hex Value

Courtney • Apr 18, 2012Apr 16, 2012

FOUND: 1. Hex Weight, 2. Drona Hexagonal Winerack, 3. Hex Desk Lamp, 4. Hexagon Navy Circle Stud Earring, 5. Noen Hexagon Ring, 6. Concrete Hex...

& Smith: SugarSin Branding

Courtney • Apr 17, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I couldn’t resist posting another project from & Smith’s enviable portfolio. This whimsical branding for SugarSin sweet shop isn&#...

Print In Cursive: Twin Birth Announcements

Courtney • Apr 17, 2012Apr 17, 2012

Check out this adorable modern birth announcement for twins by Salt Lake City-based printer and designer, Print in Cursive. I love the gray and neon c...

Etsy Finds: XA Charles Matchbook Landscapes

Courtney • Apr 17, 2012Apr 16, 2012

I’m in love with these matchbox landscapes created by Krista Charles, who has been collecting vintage matchbooks ever since inheriting a stash ...

& Smith: Lux Branding

Courtney • Apr 16, 2012Dec 14, 2012

And Smith recently updated their portfolio with some new work, and their colorful work for Lux Island Resorts immediately caught my eye. Check out som...

Adam&Co: Nike Lebron 9 Campaign Posters

Courtney • Apr 16, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Adam&Co was recently commissioned to develop the visual identity for Nike’s Lebron 9 campaign, based on the concept “Shoe Science.&#82...

Designer As… — SVA MFA Design Thesis Forum

Courtney • Apr 16, 2012Apr 16, 2012

Coming up this week is a great event for the SVA MFA Design Department: the 2012 Thesis Forum, “Designer As _____.” Here are the details: The MF...

Barbara deWilde: A Very Graphic Poster Kickstarter Project

Courtney • Apr 16, 2012Apr 16, 2012

I’m so excited to share this Kickstarter project with you this morning. Veteran designer Barbara DeWilde, perhaps best know for her book jacket ...

Monday Quick Links: 04.16.12

Courtney • Apr 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Check us out on page 50 of the latest issue of Uppercase Magazine, where we interviewed the incredibly talented Kelli Anderson. If you missed Paula Sc...

Sylvain Toulouse: Jacqueline Fleury Identity

Courtney • Apr 13, 2012Apr 9, 2012

Sylvain Toulouse developed this sophisticated, feminine identity for Jacqueline Fleury a seamstress specializing in custom drapery. via Looks Like G...

Moser Design: Philippe Guignard Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Apr 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Great work by Lausanne, Switzerland-based studio Moser Design for Philipe Guignard, a hospitality brand....

Color Happy 172

Courtney • Apr 13, 2012Apr 9, 2012

Images like this one by twodolla remind me why the Neon Boneyard is on my future “must visit” list....

Madewell Office Accessories

Courtney • Apr 12, 2012Apr 9, 2012

Lately I’ve noticed that Madewell is offering up a pretty large selection of designy office supplies, from notebooks to paper clips to tacks. Yo...

Student Work: Seth Lunsford: 1,000 Paces

Courtney • Apr 12, 2012Apr 10, 2012

Seth Lunsford, a senior at Iowa State University, has quite an impressive student portfolio. Out of all his projects, 1,000 Paces caught my eye as a ...

Type Love 186: Argumentum

Courtney • Apr 12, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Argumentum is a new sans serif family from Kostic, a Serbia-based foundry. It features six weights plus italics, an extended set of monetary symbols ...

Elsa Dray-Farges Papier Mâché Art

Courtney • Apr 11, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I’m incredibly inspired by the whimsical Papier Mâché creations of Amsterdam-based artist Elsa Dray-Farges....

Student Work: Sarah Taylor: Spion Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Apr 11, 2012Apr 11, 2012

Sarah Taylor is a student enrolled in Capilano University’s IDEA Program. Spion, a fictive spy-themed store, is a project involving multiple c...

Collection: Pixel Perfect

Courtney • Apr 11, 2012Apr 9, 2012

FOUND: 1. Samal Designs 6DPI Glasses, 2. Pixel Punch Wrapping Paper, 3. Guillaume Delvigne 72DPI Light, 4. CB2 Pixel Rug, 5. Icon Watch, 6. Tat...

Brandt Brinkerhoff & Katherine Walker: Storybook Posters

Courtney • Apr 10, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Brandt Brinkerhoff & Katherine Walker collaborated on this poster series based on the original text and etchings from classic children’s st...

Charlotte Trounce Illustration

Courtney • Apr 10, 2012Apr 9, 2012

I’m loving the playful illustrations of UK-based illustrator Charlotte Trounce....

Casebolt Design: Summer and Seth Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Apr 10, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Check out this playfully illustrated wedding invitation by Casebolt Design for Summer and Seth’s wedding in the North Carolina mountains. Print...

Etsy Finds: Small Talk Studio

Courtney • Apr 10, 2012Apr 10, 2012

Small Talk Studio is the etsy shop of illustrator Alyssa Nassner, whose work I’ve long admired and featured on DWL several times. She has quite ...

Fivethousand Fingers: TNA Blocks

Courtney • Apr 9, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Fivethousand Fingers is a small creative studio founded by Lexane Rousseau & Eli Horn. They have a really interesting portfolio, but this project...

Peter Skwiot Smith: Forms&Shapes

Courtney • Apr 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Check out these beautiful abstract pieces by Peter Skwiot Smith, which he describes as such: These images reveal layers comprised of audible and invi...

Bless: Taylor Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Apr 9, 2012Apr 9, 2012

Bless just recently shared with me this recent letterpressed wedding invitation suite they designed for a client. It’s such a perfectly springy ...

Monday Quick Links: 04.09.12

Courtney • Apr 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Abstract City, a compilation of 16 of Christoph Neimann’s popular New York Times visual essays, is now available for sale. Fast Company is launc...

Invisible Creature Speaks: Flora’s Birth Announcement

Courtney • Apr 6, 2012Apr 6, 2012

Check out this vibrant and festive birth announcement that Invisible Creature created for Don Clark’s daughter, Flora—beautiful work, beautifu...

25ah: Everybody loves You

Courtney • Apr 6, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Stockholm-based studio 25ah worked with Koncept Stockholm to develop the branding and design for You Stockholm, a hairdressing salon conceived by f...

Color Happy 171

Courtney • Apr 6, 2012Apr 3, 2012

A beautiful DIY nest and eggs, created and photographed by Maria Kallin....

Foreign Policy Design Group: Darryl Jingwen Wee Stationery

Courtney • Apr 5, 2012Apr 5, 2012

As part of a recent site update, Foreign Policy Design Group added Darryl Jingwen Wee‘s business cards to their portfolio, whose unique look ...

Michael Freimuth: Van Horn Identity

Courtney • Apr 5, 2012Apr 3, 2012

I’m loving this simple and nostalgic identity for Van Horn, a Cobble Hill eatery offering up Southern fare (check out their menu here.) The ide...

Marko Savic: Dog Portraits

Courtney • Apr 5, 2012Apr 3, 2012

I don’t have a pet, but admittedly I’m one of those people that oohs and aahs over cute puppy photos. So naturally, these dog portraits by...

Type Love 185: Fancy Antique Display

Courtney • Apr 5, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Fancy Antique Display features the perfect mix of solids and stripes. Designed by Morten Iveland, the font was inspired by French decorative alphabe...

Foreign Policy Design Group: Business Cards

Courtney • Apr 4, 2012Apr 4, 2012

Foreign Policy Design Group recently gave their brand and stationery a facelift. The resulting business cards feature a triplex design covered in cop...

HUB Collective: Promotional Postcards

Courtney • Apr 4, 2012Apr 3, 2012

For the design of their recent self-promotional materials, Hub Collective chose to develop a mix and match postcard series. The cards were printed o...

HUB Collective: Business Cards

Courtney • Apr 4, 2012Apr 4, 2012

Portland-based HUB Collective recently developed a set of promotional materials that includes new business cards and a postcard series. Lucky for you,...

RE:DESIGN Conference Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Apr 4, 2012Apr 4, 2012

Nick, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...

Collection: Bright Pastels

Courtney • Apr 4, 2012Apr 3, 2012

FOUND: 1. Gutermann Pastel Colored Seashell Sequins, 2. Bubbled Cone Pendant, 3. Classic Backpack, 4. Letterpress Merci Cards, 5. Essie A Crewed...

Allan Peters: Artcrank 2012

Courtney • Apr 3, 2012Apr 3, 2012

Allan Peters designed this poster as part of Artcrank 2012, a Minneapolis-based event that features hand-made, bike-inspired posters created by 40 Tw...

Ben Whitla: DBGB Kitchen and Bar

Courtney • Apr 3, 2012Apr 3, 2012

Ben Whitla recently launched a newly designed—and entirely responsive—site. When looking around, I was most excited to get a new, closer look at t...

Etsy Finds: Methane Studios

Courtney • Apr 3, 2012Apr 3, 2012

I’ve long been a fan of Methane Studios’s gig posters, so I was excited to recently come across their etsy shop. The sop doesn’t off...

Kelli Anderson: Paper Brownstones

Courtney • Apr 2, 2012Apr 1, 2012

Kelli Anderson’s latest project is this stunning press invitation and program for a recent Brooklyn Philharmonic concert. The invitation packag...

The Hungry Workshop: Aerograms

Courtney • Apr 2, 2012Apr 1, 2012

The Hungry Workshop’s latest letterpress creation is the aerogram, a self-sealing letter and envelope in one. Their modern take on this vintage ...

Monday Quick Links

Courtney • Apr 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

House Industries added nine new limited edition prints to their shop. Print featured this series of fun watercolor portraits of well-known designers b...

Recent Downtime

Courtney • Apr 1, 2012Jan 16, 2014

As many of you are aware, we had some unexpected (and unfortunate) issues with our host over the last few days, resulting in extensive downtime for DW...

Carlie Templeman: Victoria & Albert S/S 11 Concept

Courtney • Mar 30, 2012Mar 26, 2012

London-based designer Carlie Templeman developed this self-initiated project for fictive clothing label, Victoria & Albert. The men’s and ...

Because Studio: A Good Week Identity

Courtney • Mar 30, 2012Mar 26, 2012

Love this identity project by Because Studio for A Good Week, a celebration of all the good that happens in the world....

Color Happy 170

Courtney • Mar 30, 2012Mar 26, 2012

I’m loving this image from illustrator Paul Thurlby developed a series of alphabet illustrations, which was created to promote the series. ...

Superbig Creative: Palomino Restaurant Identity

Courtney • Mar 29, 2012Mar 26, 2012

Here’s some great identity work for Palomino Restaurant by Superbig Creative, a Seattle-based studio. I’m loving all of the attention ...

Mark Allen Miller Illustration

Courtney • Mar 29, 2012Mar 26, 2012

Awesome work by SoCal-based illustrator Mark Allen Miller. via Featured/by...

Type Love 184: King Wood

Courtney • Mar 29, 2012Sep 14, 2012

King Wood is a new release from Canada Type which they classify as a “gothic wood type with a Tuscan flair.” Pick it up at MyFonts....

An Aparment One Wedding

Courtney • Mar 28, 2012Mar 28, 2012

These super fun wedding invitations were designed by Apartment One for their Creative Director Spencer Bagley. A bit of background: Spencer and his wi...

RoAndCo: RoAndCordials Holiday Promotion

Courtney • Mar 28, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Each year New York-based studio RoAndCo designs a special holiday gift for clients, friends and collaborators. For 2011, the team worked with the the...

Tractorbeam: Sissy’s Southern Kitchen Branding

Courtney • Mar 28, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Here is yet another impressive (and super fun) brand identity project from the creative minds at Tractorbeam, this time for Texas restaurant Sissy&#8...

Collection: Aquamarine

Courtney • Mar 28, 2012Mar 26, 2012

FOUND: 1. Jungle versus Forest Magnet Animal Set, 2. Aquamarine Sea Glass Photograph, 3. Heath Single Stem Vase, 4. Aqua Fade Bowl Set, 5. Aqua ...

Mind Design: The Collection Identity

Courtney • Mar 27, 2012Mar 26, 2012

UK-based Mind Design developed the identity and collateral for The Collection, a restaurant, cultural event and retail space. According to the agenc...

Malin Rosenqvist New Work

Courtney • Mar 27, 2012Mar 26, 2012

I previously posted about Malin Rosenqvist’s work almost a year ago. Since then she’s added tons of great work to her portfolio, all with ...

Ross Clodfelter: Coaster Wedding Invitations

Courtney • Mar 27, 2012Mar 26, 2012

Check out these great coaster wedding invitations and saved the dates designed by Ross Clodfelter for Brittany Brown & William Goncharow. Some b...

Etsy Finds: Monkey-Rope Press

Courtney • Mar 27, 2012Mar 27, 2012

Monkey-Rope Press is a Chicago-based letterpress shop that specializes in prints featuring hand-set antique wood type and hand-carved linocut illustra...

Luke Woodhouse: Galante Restaurant Branding

Courtney • Mar 26, 2012Mar 26, 2012

Designer Look Woodhouse has some great identity work in his portfolio—especially this project for Galante, which he designed while at Ragged Edge D...

One Trick Pony: Alcoholidays 2011

Courtney • Mar 26, 2012Dec 18, 2012

Check out 1 Trick Pony’s recent holiday promotion: “Alcoholidays” is One Trick Pony’s annual self-promotion that celebrates awesome client...

2012 RE:DESIGN Conference Giveaway

Courtney • Mar 26, 2012Apr 4, 2012

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your participation! Good news readers! For the second year in a row I’m excited to offer one luc...

Chopsticks Giveaway Winners

Courtney • Mar 26, 2012Mar 25, 2012

Thanks for your participation everyone! Winners, you’ll get an email shortly....

Monday Quick Links: 03.26.12

Courtney • Mar 26, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Pinterest has updated their Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and Privacy Policy. Their recent blog post outlines the basics. In honor of las...

Work in Progress: Tjuvholmen Sjømagasi

Courtney • Mar 23, 2012Mar 20, 2012

Work in Progress developed this fresh, identity—loving the blind embossed details—for Tjuvholmen Sjømagasi, a seafood restaurant in Oslo, Norway...

Son&Sons: Gagen MacDonald Identity

Courtney • Mar 23, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I recently stumbled upon the work of Son&Sons, a New York-based studio. They have a great portfolio, but I was particularly drawn to their work fo...

Color Happy 169

Courtney • Mar 23, 2012Mar 20, 2012

Here is yet another lovely vintage matchbook label, this time found in the stream of Shailesh Chavda. Check out more from his collection right here....

Cast Iron Design Company: Jack Sinclair Identity

Courtney • Mar 22, 2012Mar 20, 2012

I’m loving Cast Iron’s identity for Jack Sinclair, a letterpress studio. They declare it a “designer’s dream project”, a...

Fabio Ongarato Design: The Capitol Identity

Courtney • Mar 22, 2012Dec 14, 2012

The Capitol is a luxury apartment building located in Melbourne, Australia. Fabio Ongarato Design developed the identity and various collateral for t...

DDB New York: Hertz Corporation Print Ads

Courtney • Mar 22, 2012

Check out this new print campaign by DDB New York for Hertz. The highly stylized campaign centers on the them of “Traveling at the Speed of Hert...

Type Love 183: User

Courtney • Mar 22, 2012Sep 14, 2012

User is a new monospaced (which means there’s no kerning) type family from DSType. The family includes 30 styles with five weights ranging from...

Eric Hanson Illustration

Courtney • Mar 21, 2012Mar 21, 2012

Eric Hanson is an award-winning, Minneapolis-based illustrator with an incredible client list. He works in a sketchy pencil style, developed while wor...

Magpie Studio: Jackson Gilmour Identity

Courtney • Mar 21, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Magpie Studio created this sophisticated identity for Jackson Gilmour, a family-run catering company. I especially love the tone-on-tone metallic det...

Student Work: Nina Reck: Serengeti Board Game

Courtney • Mar 21, 2012Sep 14, 2012

This beautiful board game, Serengeti, was designed by recent Tyler School of Art grad, Nina Reck. In this educational board game, players migrate acro...

Collection: X’s and O’s

Courtney • Mar 21, 2012Mar 20, 2012

FOUND: 1. XOXO Stacking Ring in Sterling Silver, 2. Aimee Wilder Wallpaper, 3. Dwell Studio Circle Artwork, 4. Serena & Lily Parker X-Bench, ...

Alejandro Largo: Eco-Map of the Upper East Side

Courtney • Mar 20, 2012Mar 20, 2012

Alejandro Largo, is a Brooklyn-based designer who also spends his days designing for Apartment One, a studio I featured yesterday. This freelance pro...

Jordan Metcalf: Nike Create the Future Pitch Typography

Courtney • Mar 20, 2012Mar 20, 2012

Here is some gorgeous dimensional tpographic work by Jordan Metcalf for Nike Create the Future: At the end of 2011 I was asked to pitch on the ident...

Etsy Finds: Western New York Book Arts Collaborative

Courtney • Mar 20, 2012Mar 20, 2012

This week I stumbled upon the etsy shop for the Western New York Book Arts Collaborative, and I’m so glad I did. Located in Buffalo, the non-pro...

Apartment One: Poppin Branding

Courtney • Mar 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I became an instant fan of Poppin the second I laid eyes on their website; and it was only solidified once I received some of their fantastic products...

The Just Love Project

Courtney • Mar 19, 2012Mar 19, 2012

The Just Love Project is a new collaborative initiative based on the resolution of “Just Love.” Each month one poster will be released by...

AIGA San Francisco 50 Books/50 Covers Exhibition

Courtney • Mar 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

If you’re in the San Francisco area on March 29th (I wish I was!) don’t miss this great event: Fifty Books/Fifty Covers, a juried selecti...

A Chopsticks Novel Giveaway

Courtney • Mar 19, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your participation! Readers, you’re in for a treat today—I have a new giveaway to share with p...

Monday Quick Links: 03.19.12

Courtney • Mar 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m still not 100% sure if I will adopt the Curator’s Code process for attribution. I’m all for citing sources, but I have some of ...

Tractorbeam: Hutton Identity

Courtney • Mar 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

What a beautiful identity Tractorbeam has created for Hutton Hotel, a Nashville boutique hotel that caters specifically to musicians and Vanderbilt Un...

Parallax: Henry’s Drive Vignerons Identity

Courtney • Mar 16, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Australian studio Parallax developed a wide range of work for Henry’s Drive Vignerons, including everything from brand strategy to web design. The...

Color Happy 168

Courtney • Mar 16, 2012Mar 12, 2012

This vibrant, colorful architecture was captured by Matthias Heiderich....

NOTHING:SOMETHING: Resin Denim Branding Part 2

Courtney • Mar 15, 2012Dec 14, 2012

As promised, here is an exclusive look at the branded trade show booth created for Resin Denim by Kevin Landwehr of NOTHING:SOMETHING. This gives you ...

NOTHING:SOMETHING: Resin Denim Branding Part 1

Courtney • Mar 15, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I’ve long been a fan of the work of New York Studio, NOTHING:SOMETHING. In particular, I love that their work for each client has its own disti...

Font Design: Abraham Lincoln | Frances MacLeod

Courtney • Mar 15, 2012Mar 15, 2012

I’m giving you a double dose of type love today, with this new display font designed by Frances MacLeod. Abraham Lincoln was born out of a need ...

here design: Café Luc Identity

Courtney • Mar 15, 2012Mar 15, 2012

This week has been a restaurant and packaging heavy one (I love weeks like this), so why not continue the trend? This super chic identity for Café L...

Type Love 182: Storefront

Courtney • Mar 15, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Storefront is the latest—fantastic—release from Sudtipos. Inspired by American sign painting, the script features all sorts of alternatives and s...

Oat Creative: Saloon Identity

Courtney • Mar 14, 2012Mar 14, 2012

Great work for Saloon, a Boston-area restaurant, designed by Oat Creative. via Sceneologist...

Kerr Vernon: That’s Impressive Print Promotion

Courtney • Mar 14, 2012Mar 14, 2012

That’s Impressive is a print piece designed by Kerr Vernon in collaboration with Glasgow Press. The colorful piece is comprised of five lette...

Mint Design: Hilliards Brewery Packaging and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 14, 2012Mar 14, 2012

This project has already made its way around the interwebs but I couldn’t resist another post. I love seeing how well the identity translates fr...

Collection: Daylight Saving

Courtney • Mar 14, 2012Mar 13, 2012

FOUND: 1. You Are My Sunshine Print, 2. Kate Spade Sailor Stripe Scarf, 3. Yellow Matchbox Light, 4. Poppin Yellow Tape Dispenser, 5. Neon Yello...

Jesse Campbell: Corso 32 Identity

Courtney • Mar 13, 2012Mar 13, 2012

I’m a sucker for restaurant design, and Vigor’s blog has turned out to be a great resource for finding fantastically designed brands and s...

Student Work: Beau Monroe: Concannon Packaging

Courtney • Mar 13, 2012Aug 1, 2012

This post has been removed at the request of the featured designer....

Caste: Citizen Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 13, 2012Mar 13, 2012

I love everything about Caste’s design for Citizen, a menswear boutique in Victoria, BC—from the carefully crafted flourishes to the quirky p...

Etsy Finds: Brittany Burton Prints

Courtney • Mar 13, 2012Mar 12, 2012

I’m loving the small selection of prints in Brittany Burton‘s shop, which, according to the illustrator, is dominated by “patches of...

Acre: UNLEASHED! 2011 Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 12, 2012Mar 9, 2012

Unleashed! is a recent identity project of Singapore-based studio Acre: Taking our design direction from M.O.D’s sophomore performance of going beyo...

Dan Cassaro: GOOD Magazine WPA Posters

Courtney • Mar 12, 2012Mar 12, 2012

For their most recent issue, GOOD Magazine commissioned Dan Cassaro to create this series of six full page illustrations inspired by WPA poster art. L...

2011 La Marzocco Year Book

Courtney • Mar 12, 2012Mar 12, 2012

This beautiful, limited edition book is the result of a collaboration between Jon Contino and German studio, Sven Hoffmann. Developed for La Marzocc...

Jon Contino: Good Times Lettering and Illustration

Courtney • Mar 12, 2012Mar 12, 2012

Last week Jon Contino relaunched his site with a new design and lots of new work. While there is plenty of inspiring work to see, this project, illust...

Monday Quick Links: 03.12.12

Courtney • Mar 12, 2012Jan 16, 2014

The Curator’s Code, “a standard for honoring attribution of discovery across the web”, is a new project from Maria Popova, Kelli An...

Studio Constantine: Stationery and Promotional Materials

Courtney • Mar 9, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Studio Constantine recently revamped their printed materials. Here’s a bit about how they arrived at this solution: We wanted our own printed ma...

Riikka Sormunen Illustration

Courtney • Mar 9, 2012Mar 6, 2012

I can’t get enough of Rikka Sormunen’s illustration work—she has such a lovely way with color, texture and composition. You can see more...

James Reeve: Lightscapes

Courtney • Mar 9, 2012Mar 6, 2012

Feast your eyes on James Reeve’s striking Lightscapes series. via The New Minimum...

Color Happy 167

Courtney • Mar 9, 2012Mar 6, 2012

Jacqui Lee created this lovely illustration for the Postcards to Alphaville project....

Mucca Design: Teplitzky’s Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Mar 8, 2012Mar 6, 2012

I’m a big fan of Mucca Design and the work they produce, but I am especially loving the work I spotted recently for Teplitzky’s, a diner-i...

Hannes Beer: All Day Everyday Project

Courtney • Mar 8, 2012Mar 6, 2012

I’m incredibly impressed with the results of Hannes Beer‘s All Day Everyday Project. A few favorites are below, but you can check out th...

Vladimir Stankovic: Entomology

Courtney • Mar 8, 2012Mar 6, 2012

It would be putting it lightly to suggest that I have a strong aversion to bugs of any kind. So it’s a testament to Vladimir Stankovic’s ...

Type Love 181: Frontage

Courtney • Mar 8, 2012Sep 14, 2012

To my delight, layered type systems seems to be popping up everywhere lately. Frontage, the newest version I’ve spotted, features five separate ...

lg2boutique: Agropur Annual Report

Courtney • Mar 7, 2012Mar 6, 2012

I started out my design career with a heavy focus on print design, so I love when a well-designed annual report pops in my inbox—they’re few a...

Marc Shur: Sign Language

Courtney • Mar 7, 2012Mar 6, 2012

Marc Shur maintains Sign Language, an impressive set of vintage signage photographs (as well as their locations) on Flickr—definitely a great ins...

Studio Makgill: Good Energy Branding

Courtney • Mar 7, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Studio Makgill recently completed the rebranding for Good Energy, the UK’s only dedicated 100% renewable energy supplier. I love that it manage...

Collection: Spring Green

Courtney • Mar 7, 2012Mar 6, 2012

FOUND: 1. Balsam Fir Incense, 2. YeeHaw SPRING TREES Letterpress Mini Prints with Envelopes, 3. Kate Spade Gum Drop Studs, 4. Walker Derby 100, ...

Adam Gower: Super Whatnot Printed Goods

Courtney • Mar 6, 2012Mar 6, 2012

The Hungry Workshop recently printed the coasters and business cards for Super Whatnot, a new Brisbane-based bar. Designed by Adam Gower, the printed ...

Poly: Stark Skincare Packaging

Courtney • Mar 6, 2012Mar 5, 2012

I recently spotted Poly’s packaging design for Stark Skincare on Dribbble, and knew I had to share it with you. Here’s a bit of background...

Salih Kucukaga: Espresso Republic Business Cards

Courtney • Mar 6, 2012Mar 6, 2012

Istanbul-based designer Salih Kucukaga just sent over the hot-off-the-presses, letterpressed business cards he designed for Espresso Republic (If yo...

Steven Bonner Typography

Courtney • Mar 6, 2012Mar 6, 2012

Steven Bonner (whose blog features some great typographic and designy finds) has some really impressive typography and lettering in his portfolio. Be...

Etsy Finds: Vintage Optical Shop

Courtney • Mar 6, 2012Mar 5, 2012

I’ve never really needed glasses (so far anyway), but I’ve always wished I did. I just like the look. So the amazing selection of vintage ...

Monnet Design: SummerWorks Collateral

Courtney • Mar 5, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Over the past few years, Toronto-based studio Monnet Design has completed the branding and collateral for SummerWorks Theatre Festival. Each year they...

Pentagram: Today I’m Feeling Turquoise

Courtney • Mar 5, 2012Dec 18, 2012

This past year Pentagram put a really fun and unique spin on their Holiday card with the development of Today I’m Feeling Turquoise, an interac...

The 2010/2011 Feltron Biennial Report

Courtney • Mar 5, 2012Mar 5, 2012

I’m a big fan of Nicholas Felton’s information design work—I’ve posted about him several times in the past, and own all of his pri...

Monday Quick Links

Courtney • Mar 5, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Industry Standard is a new print shop that specializes in custom printing by artists for artists based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The new venture i...

Student Work: Jon Wong: Beast in a Neon Cage

Courtney • Mar 2, 2012Dec 14, 2012

This has been a week of stellar student work, and Jon Wong is no exception. He has a particular talent for book and publication design, as evidenced e...

Color Happy 166

Courtney • Mar 2, 2012Feb 28, 2012

The muted, natural palette found in this lovely photo by Lisa Rupp is pretty much the exact opposite of the palettes I’m usually drawn to. But e...

Student Work: Natalie Andrewson Illustration

Courtney • Mar 1, 2012Feb 28, 2012

Check out the lovely illustration work of Natalie Andrewson, a third year student at Ringling College of Art and Design...

Lorenzo Cappelli: Fake Movie Title Screens

Courtney • Mar 1, 2012Feb 28, 2012

I’m loving these fake movie title screens designed by Lorenzo Cappelli, where modern comedies are transformed into vintage classics....

Type Love 180: Saissant

Courtney • Mar 1, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Saissant is a hand-drawn script by Magpie Paper Works. It’s probably not the most legible typeface in the world but it would be beautiful for e...

Anagrama: Sofia Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 29, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Anagrama was responsible for the branding and collateral development for Sofia, a building designed by architect Cesar Pelli for One Development Group...

Liam Stevens Illustration and Design

Courtney • Feb 29, 2012Feb 28, 2012

A little while back I featured a project by London-based designer and illustrator Liam Stevens for Anya Hindmarch. A second look at his portfolio re...

Collection: Chalk It Up

Courtney • Feb 29, 2012Feb 28, 2012

FOUND: 1. Ace Hotel Mural by Dana Tamachi, 2. Alphabet Paperweights, 3. Chalk, 4. Chalk-it-to-me Piggy Bank, 5. Chalkboard Spice Jar, 6. Mini C...

Student Work: Mallory Smith: Southern Sayin’s

Courtney • Feb 28, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Mallory Smith is a current Communications Design student at the University of Louisville. This project, Southern Sayins, is a set of 10 greeting car...

Student Work: Jake Dugard: The Coffee Co-Op Identity

Courtney • Feb 28, 2012Feb 28, 2012

Jake Dugard is a designer currently working towards his Masters in Fine Arts at Louisiana Tech University. This identity project was created for fict...

Sara Saedi Illustration

Courtney • Feb 28, 2012Feb 28, 2012

Sara Saedi is a Los Angeles-based illustrator with a rather extensive digital illustration portfolio. In particular I’m loving the illustration...

Etsy Finds: Man vs. Ink

Courtney • Feb 28, 2012Feb 28, 2012

Man vs. Ink is a Portland-based shop featuring a variety of screen printed goods, from textiles to prints. Check out the full stock right here....

FUNNEL: Mary Da Ros Photography Stationery

Courtney • Feb 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Check out this new beautiful identity and stationery system designed for Mary Da Ros Photography by that always inspirational Eric Kass. The letterp...

Think Studio: Extraordinary Moves Dance Festival Materials

Courtney • Feb 27, 2012Sep 14, 2012

As a former dancer, I was immediately drawn to the dynamic design program created by Think Studio for the Extraordinary Moves Dance Festival. ...

Kult House: Laura Eisenberg Identity

Courtney • Feb 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Josh Rhode of Kult House just recently relaunched his portfolio site, with a striking new design. There’s all sorts of great work to be seen, mu...

Monday Quick Links: 02.27.12

Courtney • Feb 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Herb Lester released a new map of Austin, Texas illustrated by Curtis Jinkins. Okay Type created a beautiful site for the release of their new typefa...

Martin Oberhäuser: Travel Website Redesign

Courtney • Feb 24, 2012Feb 24, 2012

Martin Oberhäuser designed the site below as part of a pitch for an undisclosed client. The design includes visual and structural concepts for a trav...

Color Happy 165

Courtney • Feb 24, 2012Feb 20, 2012

Loving this palette of primary colors plus neutrals found on these Czech matchbox labels from Kindra Murphy’s Flickr stream....

Hybrid Design: Impact Campaign

Courtney • Feb 23, 2012Feb 23, 2012

I’m always drawn to great design for a great cause, and Hybrid Design‘s Impact Campaign. The campaign, which is concerned with the soberin...

TOKY: 2012 CAM Gala Materials

Courtney • Feb 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Feast your eyes on this vibrant collateral designed by TOKY for the 2012 Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Gala. Beyond the playful interactivity ...

Christine Wisnieski: Dino-themed Invitations

Courtney • Feb 23, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Christine Wisnieski recently designed this dinosaur-themed invitation suite for a pair of young brothers, Brody and Charlie. Great illustrations and c...

Type Love 179: Rooney

Courtney • Feb 23, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Rooney is a friendly, rounded slab serif that is right up my alley. Featuring six weights, from light to black, and italics, this one is definitely at...

Lashun F. Tines: Diaspora Exhibition

Courtney • Feb 22, 2012Feb 22, 2012

It’s short notice, but if you happen to be in the Chicago area, a great creative event is happening this Friday. Diaspora: The Art of Blackness...

Ben Whitla: Boylston Trading Co. Patch Design

Courtney • Feb 22, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Perhaps it is my strong ties to my Boston roots, but I’m really loving the patch designs Ben Whitla recently developed for Boylston Trading Co....

Collection: Winter Escape

Courtney • Feb 22, 2012Feb 20, 2012

FOUND: 1. Jetlag Travel Alarm Clock, 2. Catbird Travel Candle, 3. Travel Leather Sticker, 4. J. Crew Globe Trotter Suitcase, 5. Clarks Botanicals ...

Face: Pocketmag Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Feb 21, 2012Feb 20, 2012

I’m loving the clean, colorful design that Face came up with for Pocketmag, a Mexican magazine. Check out a few more details right here. ...

Etsy Finds: Crank Bunny

Courtney • Feb 21, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Crank Bunny is shop featuring handmade 3D pop up cards, paper puppets, personalized custom greeting cards, hand cut-out paper toys and other nostalgi...

Tim Boelaars: Bob Van Hulst Business Card

Courtney • Feb 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014

The embossed effect found on these business cards designed by Tim Boelaars is actually a property of the paper used, GF Smith Colorplan. Colorplan ha...

Ludlow Kingsley: Fix Food Identity and Website

Courtney • Feb 20, 2012Feb 18, 2012

Here’s a great identity and site design by Los Angeles-based Ludlow Kinsley (who is also responsible for Milton Glaser’s beautiful new si...

Monday Quick Links: 02.20.12

Courtney • Feb 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Issue 2 of Computer Arts Collection is now out! Check out this more in-depth preview of the first two issues for a closer look. Roald Dahl Stamps! In ...

Student Work: Jonathan Faust: Earl/Gray Identity

Courtney • Feb 17, 2012Feb 17, 2012

Here’s another great student identity project by Denmark-based Jonathan Faust. The design was developed for a fictive company with the intentio...

Rod Castro: Ache Erre Identity

Courtney • Feb 17, 2012Feb 17, 2012

This minimal, classy identity was designed by student Rod Castro for an up-and-coming architecture firm....

Color Happy 164

Courtney • Feb 17, 2012Feb 13, 2012

I can’t get enough of the color palette from this album cover found via Project Thirty-Three....

Bunch: Allegheny Financial 2012 Planner

Courtney • Feb 16, 2012Feb 13, 2012

This beautiful 2012 planner was designed for Allegheny Financial by Bunch. The impressive design features all sorts of fun production details, includ...

Student Work: Katey Mangels: Phantom Calls Identity

Courtney • Feb 16, 2012Dec 14, 2012

This project by Katey Mangel, is one of the reasons why I love student projects so much—school gives you the freedom to create completely fictiona...

Type Love 178: Uma

Courtney • Feb 16, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Uma is a new, two-weight, rounded typeface from Sudtipos. Check out the features and pick it up right here at MyFonts....

Design Ranch: Zen’d Party Arty Invitation

Courtney • Feb 15, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I couldn’t resist featuring another project from the creative minds at Design Ranch this week—they have such an incredible portfolio. Here&#82...

Ben Geier: Culture 22 Identity and Graphics

Courtney • Feb 15, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Ben Geier is a Chicago-based designer and photographer with a decidedly impressive portfolio. What caught my eye in particular was the work he did f...

Remilla and Emil Wedding Paper Goods

Courtney • Feb 15, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Bay area designer Remilla Ty designed this suite of paper goods for her own wedding this past November. The pieces feature all sorts of handmade deta...

Collection: Presidential

Courtney • Feb 15, 2012Feb 13, 2012

FOUND: 1. Vintage White House Postcard, 2. Vintage George Washington Postcard, 3. Vintage Mount Rushmore Commemorative Plate, 4. Vintage Political...

Design Ranch: Unforked Branding

Courtney • Feb 14, 2012Jan 16, 2014

By way of Laura Berglund’s portfolio I found this super fun restaurant branding project by Design Ranch, where she is currently employed. Here&#...

Studio Lin: 2012 Core77 Design Awards Poster

Courtney • Feb 14, 2012Feb 14, 2012

Studio Lin recently designed this beautiful poster to commemorate the 2012 Core77 Design Awards, which is currently accepting entries through March 1...

Erin Drewitz Photography

Courtney • Feb 14, 2012Feb 13, 2012

Feast your eyes on the incredible photography of Erin Drewitz. What you see below is a selection from her Places series, but she also shoots portraits...

Etsy Finds: Constellation & Co.

Courtney • Feb 14, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’ve mentioned Constellation & Co.’s work in the past, but I only recently discovered their etsy shop. It’s filled with all sort...

Student Spotlight: Paul Marcinkowski: Tattoo Infographics

Courtney • Feb 13, 2012Feb 13, 2012

How cool are these tattoo infographics?!? A very impressive student project by Paul Marcinkowski. via Quipsologies ...

Almanac: Discover Monet Website

Courtney • Feb 13, 2012Feb 13, 2012

Recently, Almanac was commissioned by the St. Louis Art Museum to assist them in creating an online resource centered around Claude Monet’s Water ...

Red Design: Aspex Gallery Identity

Courtney • Feb 13, 2012Dec 14, 2012

I’m incredibly intrigued by this branding project from new-to-me studio Red Design… Red Design were invited by Aspex Gallery in Portsmout...

Monday Quick Links: 02.13.12

Courtney • Feb 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Kate Spade has brought back their e-valentines for 2012. I can’t tell you how much I love Love Ever After, a Kickstarter project by Lauren Fle...

Michael Braley: Colin Corcoran Business Cards

Check out these excellent, alphabet flashcard business cards by Michael Braley for Colin Corcoran, a copywriter....

Tind: What You See Is What You Get Posters

Tind’s latest experimental poster (remember these?) is a typographic beauty screen printed in phosphorescent and fluorescent inks. Take a look...

Daniel Zender: Hitchcock Poster Series

Daniel Zender has put together quite the extensive portfolio of design and illustration work. In particular, I’m really loving his Hitchcock fil...

Color Happy 163

I’m loving this cool, crisp color palette found in a book design from Mucho’s portfolio featured on September Industry....

Ehrenstråhle & Wågnert: Modesty Branding

Courtney • Feb 9, 2012Dec 14, 2012

In my opinion, this stark, minimalist design—by Ehrenstråhle & Wågnert—is perfectly apropos for a high-end clothing line named Modesty. I&#...

Vintage Animal Illustrations by Staffan Wirén

Courtney • Feb 9, 2012Feb 9, 2012

I can’t get enough of these vintage animal illustrations by Swedish illustrator Staffan Wirén. Each alphabet illustration was found in the chil...

Type Love 177: Narziss Text

Courtney • Feb 9, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Narziss Text is the serif companion to the very popular Narziss display face by Hubert Jocham Type....

NB Studio: This Year…

Courtney • Feb 8, 2012Jan 16, 2014

This Year… is an annual piece by NB Studio sent to clients and friends as an alternative to the typical holiday card. Each year they focus on a par...

Marwan Kaabour: On Passports: A Study

Courtney • Feb 8, 2012Feb 8, 2012

On Passports: A Study is a visual summary that accompanied Marwan Kaabour’s thesis project PASS/PORT, which critically investigates the differ...

Radio: 22 Seven Icons

Courtney • Feb 8, 2012Dec 14, 2012

An icon is such a small piece of artwork that it presents quite the communication challenge. So I’m impressed with this extensive set that Radio...

Collection: Love Actually

Courtney • Feb 8, 2012Feb 6, 2012

FOUND: 1. Sugar Paper Gold Hearts Card, 2. Love You Daily, 3. I Like You and Naps card, 4. Loved ring, 5. Tattly Love Tattoo, 6. Custom Love Wa...

Proof Wine Collective Packaging

Proof Wine Collective is producing some really interesting wines with some impressive label artwork. You can see a whole lot more right here....

Mark Gowing Design Movie Posters

Mark Gowing Design has created some excellent poster designs for Hopscotch films....

STUDIO BRAVE: Egg Unlimited Branding

Melbourne, Australia-based Studio Brave recently developed the identity and collateral for Egg Unlimited, an old-fashioned bakery that bakes all o...

Etsy Finds: Julia Kostreva

I’ve seen these geometric, color blocked notebooks and planners all over the place recently, so I’m glad I finally stumbled upon the shop....

Braden Wise: Good Day CA Revisited

Courtney • Feb 6, 2012Feb 6, 2012

In celebration of the project’s publishing in the CA Typography Annual, Braden Wise has posted a whole new series of his Good Day CA postcard d...

Alfalfa Studio for Kate Spade

Courtney • Feb 6, 2012Feb 6, 2012

This perfectly charming stop motion animation was created by Alfalfa Studios for Kate Spade in celebration of the color chocolate brown, as part of ...

Lulu Dee Valentines

Courtney • Feb 6, 2012Feb 6, 2012

Check out Lulu Dee’s new Valentines—four, two-color designs in her signature playful style. They’re available for purchase as a complete...

The Hungry Workshop: The Rabbit Hole Promo

Courtney • Feb 6, 2012Feb 5, 2012

Here is yet another amazing project from The Hungry Workshop, a promotional piece for The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe, “a place to meet, work, sh...

Monday Quick Links: 02.06.12

Courtney • Feb 6, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Designers & looks like it could be a great resource for designers to connect with both printers and developers. I love these great illustrations a...

Luli Sánchez Hand-painted Patterns

Courtney • Feb 3, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m in love with these hand-painted watercolor patterns by Luli Sánchez. So much more to see right here. via Oh Joy!...

Laudon Type Design

Courtney • Feb 3, 2012Jan 31, 2012

Laudon is the Swedish type design studio of Carolina Laudon, focused on typography, type design and type education. Here’s a small sampling ...

Borja Bonaque: Square, Circle, Triangle Prints

Courtney • Feb 3, 2012Jan 31, 2012

Borja Bonaque just released this print series of urban landscapes housed within basic geometric shapes. Get a closer look here and pick up a set for ...

Color Happy 162

Courtney • Feb 3, 2012Jan 31, 2012

I’m usually one for bright, vibrant color palettes, but the muted tones of these letterpress tags by Joseph Parra caught my eye this week....

New Facebook Page!

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

We’ve got a brand new Facebook page! To go along with our current rebranding efforts, we’ve consolidated our updates to one page where we&...

Big News: We’ve opened up shop!

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Feb 2, 2012

The Seamless shop has been in the works for quite awhile, and we’re now finally ready to release our first product! We recently designed these ...

Iglika Kodjakova: Illustrative Numbers

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Jan 31, 2012

These illustrative numbers by Iglika Kodjakova are super fun. via Typography Served...

CODO Design: Bird on a Wire Branding

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Dec 14, 2012

CODO Design recently developed the branding for Bird on a Wire, a small boutique in Franklin, Indiana that sells repurposed, recycled and refurbished...

Foundry Collective: Emporium Pies Branding

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m a big fan of Foundry Collective’s work, so it’s no surprise that I love their branding for Emporium Pies. The color palette mig...

Type Love 176: Kurry

Courtney • Feb 2, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Kurry is a fun, curvy new display face from Cadson Demak. ...

BOND: Aschan Deli Branding

Courtney • Feb 1, 2012Dec 14, 2012

BOND recently completed the branding and interior design for Aschan Deli. I’m loving the pops of red against the neutral color palette and mater...

Matter: 2012 New Year Package

Courtney • Feb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2012

Check out this gorgeous promotion that Matter sent to their clients this year: two custom designed notebooks housed in a zipper-perforated mailer. Bea...

Matt Delbridge: Noble Discord

Courtney • Feb 1, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Great work by Matt Delbridge: pieces designed for Noble Discord, a proposed fashion show highlighting the collections of young Bay Area fashion desig...

Collection: Moody Blues

Courtney • Feb 1, 2012Jan 31, 2012

FOUND: 1. Need Supply Navy Watch (sold out), 2. Farm Ruck Sack, 3. Richer Poorer Socks, 4. Cracked Chroma iPad Case, 5. Ugmonk Percent Shirt, 6. ...

Commercial Type for Fast Company

Courtney • Jan 31, 2012Jan 16, 2014

This past Fall, Fast Company—a magazine I subscribe to and highly recommend—launched a redesign featuring three custom typeface families by Comme...

Doe Eyed: New Site, New Work

Courtney • Jan 31, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Lincoln, Nebraska based design and print studio Doe Eyed just launched a brand new site with loads of new work. Below you can see a small selection of...

P.A.R

Courtney • Jan 31, 2012Jan 31, 2012

I am really drawn to the offbeat brand designed by P.A.R. for Barcelona-based Strata Bakery. I know this look is something we’ve seen a lot of b...

Colin Pinegar: F. Troupe Branding

Courtney • Jan 31, 2012Jan 31, 2012

According to recent grad Colin Pinegar, F. Troupe is “a drunkship of cobblers from London who make shoes that are ‘quintessentially Britis...

Etsy Finds: Aaron Eiland

Courtney • Jan 31, 2012Jan 31, 2012

I was happy to discover that Texas-based designer has an Etsy shop, where several screen printed posters are available for sale. Check out the rest ri...

Music: Leeds Print Festival posters

Courtney • Jan 30, 2012Jan 29, 2012

I’m really inspired by the beautiful marbling in these posters found via Creative Review: Music worked with screen printers ASForPrint and m...

Zeus Jones: Thymes Mandarin Coriander Packaging

Courtney • Jan 30, 2012Jan 29, 2012

I’ve long been a fan of Thymes products—especially their packaging—so I was excited to learn about the products designed for a new line, Th...

Naughtyfish: Keaykolour Paper Promotion

Courtney • Jan 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Australian agency Naughtyfish created this printed promotional piece for Keaykolour, a paper range manufactured by ArjoWiggins. Their unique spin on ...

Stockholm Design Lab: Vårdapoteket Identity

Courtney • Jan 30, 2012Dec 14, 2012

The vibrant identity was designed by Stockholm Design Lab for Vårdapoteket, a Swedish pharmacy chain. What a breath of fresh air it would be to shop...

Monday Quick Links: 01.30.12

Courtney • Jan 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but I’m really liking JC Penney’s new brand. Seems like most of the Brand New comm...

Computer Arts Collection

Courtney • Jan 27, 2012Jan 27, 2012

Computer Arts Collection is a new annual series of six in-depth guides from the makers of Computer Arts. I’ve seen one of these babies in perso...

Paul Rogers Posters

Courtney • Jan 27, 2012Jan 27, 2012

Check out this small sampling of vintage style posters by Paul Rogers. Much more to be seen right here. ...

Color Happy 161

Courtney • Jan 27, 2012Jan 23, 2012

I always love House Industries type catalogs. This one is even more of a beauty in person. ...

Chicago Women’s Health Center Invite

Courtney • Jan 26, 2012Jan 16, 2014

This incredible invitation package was designed by Will Miller, and Ohn Ho for Firebelly Design’s annual Grant for Good project....

Fer Juaristi Photography

Courtney • Jan 26, 2012Jan 26, 2012

I think the common perception is that, for the most part, wedding photography tends towards the cheesy and less towards the artistic. But Fer Juaristi...

Type Love 175: Spade

Courtney • Jan 26, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Spade is a new chunky display face by Canada Type, which features one font with sharp edges and one with round....

Edrea Lita: Spread the Word Identity

Courtney • Jan 25, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Edrea Lita designed this graphic identity for Spread the Word, an organization that acts as a resource for designers who need logos from non-profit a...

Jessica Singh Illustration

Courtney • Jan 25, 2012Jan 25, 2012

Check out the gorgeous illustration work of Jessica Singh. ...

Amy Rodchester: Newcastle Festival of Dance Posters

Courtney • Jan 25, 2012Jan 23, 2012

These unique, 3D posters were designed by Amy Rodchester for the Newcastle Festival of Dance. ...

Collection: Librarian

Courtney • Jan 25, 2012Jan 18, 2012

FOUND: 1. Modern Library Storage Bin, 2. Bibliotheque Wooden Sign, 3. Vintage Wooden Card Catalog, 4. Edgar Allen Poe Library Candle, 5. Library ...

Josh Finklea: Rider Branding

Courtney • Jan 24, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’m loving Josh Finklea‘s identity for Rider, a boutique hotel chain that caters to touring musicians....

Felix Reichle: Turbulenz

Courtney • Jan 24, 2012Aug 6, 2013

This beautiful publication was created by Swiss designer Felix Reichle, who happens to be—employers—looking for an internship in NYC. In his own...

Nate Luetkehans Illustration

Courtney • Jan 24, 2012Jan 23, 2012

I’m absolutely loving the bold colors and intricate line work found in Nate Luetkehans’s illustrations. For more, you can follow Nate on ...

Etsy Finds: Valentines

Courtney • Jan 24, 2012Jan 23, 2012

Big Love Letterpress Valentine Card by Anemonene Letterpress Letterpress Card by Find Day Press You Make Me Smile Letterpress Card by Wiley Valentine ...

John Phalane Cartographic Art

Courtney • Jan 23, 2012Jan 23, 2012

These beautiful maps were drawn in colored pencil by John Phalane, a cartographic artist who focuses on the areas of South Africa where he’s liv...

Recent Grad: Eugene Art Seo: Radiolab Redesign

Courtney • Jan 23, 2012Jan 23, 2012

I am a huge fan of Radiolab—if you don’t know the podcast, I highly recommend checking it out—so this brand and site redesign by recent Ar...

Ben Liney Photography

Courtney • Jan 23, 2012Jan 20, 2012

I know we’ve barely made it through winter on the East Coast, but I am already craving warm, sunny weather and coastal road trips. Since I have ...

Miller Creative: Drake & Lou

Courtney • Jan 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Take a look at yet another gorgeous project by Miller Creative: packaging for Drake & Lou, a small-batch jam maker, which features labels letterpr...

Monday Quick Links: 01.23.12

Courtney • Jan 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014

We were happy to join in last week’s protest against SOPA and PIPA, and it looks like the internet’s joint efforts paid off. The bill has ...

Lila Symons Calligraphy

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 20, 2012

I became an instant fan of Lila Symons’s hand-lettering and calligraphy work the second I laid eyes on it. Take a look at a plethora of other wo...

Sana Pearl Park Illustration

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 18, 2012

I’m loving the beautiful drawings and paintings of Sana Park. ...

Uniform: Grilleriet

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 16, 2012

Though I can’t speak a word of Norwegian, or translate their web page, I love the aesthetic details of this project for Grilleriet by Uniform....

Recent Grad: Jiin Kim: New York Fashion Week Posters

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 24, 2012

Jiin Kim, another recent grad of Art Center College of Design, has an excellent portfolio. I was most impressed by these graphic, hand-sewn posters de...

Paige Foley: Abbey Brown Packaging

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 16, 2012

This lovely packaging was designed by Paige Foley for Abbey Brown, Chicago-based soap artisan and gift shop....

Color Happy 160

Courtney • Jan 20, 2012Jan 16, 2012

Love this colorful image from CSA Flat File....

Safwat Saleem: Oh Expletive: Zombies, Unicorns and 8-bit Creatures!

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Jan 19, 2012

I’m not one for violence, so when Safwat Saleem emailed me about his latest project, a poster series based on “ass kicking and mayhem&#822...

Tom Davie: 2011 Typographic Posters

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Jan 19, 2012

Below you will see a selection of Tom Davie‘s stellar typographic posters from 2011. Yesterday Tom actually kicked off a giveaway via his Face...

Juan Marin: David Byrne Book Tour Posters

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I spotted this poster series in the recent Communication Arts Typography Annual (lots of great work in there, by the way). Designed by Juan Marin, th...

Survey Thanks!

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012

Just a quick thank-you for those of you that filled out the DWL content survey last week. Your responses were extremely interesting and helpful, and w...

Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich Book Covers

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014

I’ve long been familiar with the work of Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich through projects such as Bembo’s Zoo and Type Calendar (I also jus...

Jeremy Payne: Project49

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Jan 16, 2012

Project49 is a self-initiated poster series by Jeremy Payne based on the San Francisco 49 mile scenic drive, which he walked and photographed in its...

Type Love 174: Marian

Courtney • Jan 19, 2012Sep 14, 2012

Even though it’s only January, I would venture a guess that Marian will be at the very top of my Favorite fonts of 2011 list a year from now. De...

SOPA Strike, tomorrow January 18th, 2012

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Hello Readers! I wanted to give you a head’s up that DWL will be joining internet giants like Wikipedia, Reddit and BoingBoing, as well as...

New Valentines from The Hungry Workshop

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

If you’re looking for a non-traditional Valentine’s Day card this holiday, look no further than The Hungry Workshop‘s two new design...

Jan Avendano: 1985 Typography

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 16, 2012

1985 is a new typographic experiment by Jan Avendano. Prints are available right here—would make a great gift for someone born that year. ...

Recent Grad: Tracy Hung: Linger Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 16, 2012

Tracy Hung is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design. Linger is a 5-week long summer outdoor film festival in Pasadena, California, for ...

Tim Boelaars: New Icons

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Tim Boelaars just launched a pretty extensive set of icons that encompasses quite a wide range of topics. Check out the rest right here. ...

Illustrated Etymology

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 17, 2012

Illustrated Etymology is an intriguing project by Adam Garcia. Illustrated Etymology is just that – a collection of visual correlatives to Engli...

Etsy Finds: Kring Emporium

Courtney • Jan 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Kring Emporium’s full name is “Kring Emporium of Tiny Literature and Cards”. And they sell just that: miniature storybooks, cards an...

Many Hands

Courtney • Jan 16, 2012Jan 16, 2012

Many Hands is a new shop that allows you to purchase variety of artwork directly from a carefully curated group of artists. A few of my favorites are ...

Lee Anthony Zelenak: Art of Ornament Collateral

Courtney • Jan 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Lee Anthony Zelenak created these print pieces for Art of Ornament No. 2, an annual charity event hosted by AIGA Cleveland. The event enlists members ...

Jason Perez: Treasury Wine Estates Displays

Courtney • Jan 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Jason Perez conceptualized these unique wine displays for Treasury Wine Estates, using only sustainable or upcycled materials provided by the winery....

Simon Frouws: Jamaica Blue Premium Coffee Packaging

Courtney • Jan 16, 2012Jan 14, 2012

This gorgeous packaging was conceptualized, designed and illustrated by Simon Frous for Jamaica Blue Premium Coffee. Based on the island’s close...

Monday Quick Links: 01.16.12

Courtney • Jan 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Good morning readers! Just a quick reminder about the DWL Content Survey, which is open through tomorrow: if you’re still interested in giving u...

Yukari Terakado Illustration

Courtney • Jan 13, 2012Jan 9, 2012

Feast your eyes on the stunning work of Japanese illustrator Yukari Terakado....

Bravo Company: By Invite Only

Courtney • Jan 13, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Bravo Company designed the identity and collateral for By Invite Only, a handcrafted jewelry brand, with a rustic, vintage circus theme. via BP&O...

Color Happy 159

Courtney • Jan 13, 2012Jan 13, 2012

This lettering specimen, created by Typebrain, was inspired by the envelope for Spanish cigarette rolling papers from 1899....

Icinori Artist Books

Courtney • Jan 12, 2012Dec 14, 2012

Icinori is the publishing project of Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller. Together they produce limited edition artist book that are hand printed and bo...

Ana Raimundo Paintings

Courtney • Jan 12, 2012Jan 12, 2012

These abstract, organic illustrations were created by Ana Raimundo, a Portugal-based artist who, among other things, is inspired by people’s p...

Marisa Morea Illustration

Courtney • Jan 12, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Loving the playful work of Spanish illustrator Marisa Morea—especially this series of images that adorn a party invitation....

Type Love 173: Vanitas

Courtney • Jan 12, 2012Sep 14, 2012

I’m loving the sleek curves and high contrast thicks and thins of Vanitas, a new typeface by California-based foundry Reserves. Pick up a copy r...

Brian Michael Gossett: People for Bikes

Courtney • Jan 11, 2012Jan 11, 2012

Brian Michael Gossett (who just launched a new portfolio site) created these imaginary worlds for People for Bikes, an organization committed to makin...

Apfel Zet: Stuttgarter Filmwinter Posters

Berlin-based studio Apfel Zet designed this poster series for Stuttgarter Filmwinter, a short and experimental film festival....

Robert Finkel: Up, Down, Left, Right Exhibition

For his thesis project, Robert Finkel chose to produce an exhibition based on the history of the arrow, entitled Up, Down, Left, Right. Here’s a...

Saranna Drury Lettering

These beautiful lettering snippets were created by Saranna Drury. More here. via Typeverything...

Collection: Garnet

FOUND: 1. Garnet Karung Credit Card Case, 2. Continuum Necklace, 3. Sur La Table Red Baroque Charger, 4. Nike Blazer Hi Suede VNTG Deep Garnet, 5. Red...

2012 DWL Content Survey

Courtney • Jan 10, 2012

Hey Readers! As we get ready to launch the redesign in the next couple of months, I have my mind on content. We have some ideas in the works for chang...

New SVA Subway Posters

Courtney • Jan 10, 2012

SVA just launched a new poster campaign featuring a design by George Tscherny, who actually taught their first graphic design course in the 1950s and...

DeRouen & Co.: Intuition Ale Packaging

I’m loving the graphic illustrations and limited color palettes of the packaging designed for Intuition Ale by DeRouen & Co. Definitely the ...

Jorinde Voigt Drawings

Check out the incredible drawings of Jorinde Voigt. Wow. via But Does it Float...

Fabio Ongarato Design: Baker D. Chirico Identity

I discovered Fabio Ongarato Design late in 2010, and have loved every project they’ve done since then. So it’s no surprise that I was impr...

Etsy Finds: SketchInc

I am in love with the electric color palettes and geometric forms that adorn all of SketchInc‘s goods. The shop features everything from prints ...

Geetika Alok: Greetings, Wolff Olins

Courtney • Jan 9, 2012Jan 7, 2012

I’m loving the playful, geometric forms found in this (clearly labor intensive) typographic project by Geetika Alok for Wolff Olins. Check out t...

Mink Letterpress: Vintage Handkerchief Letterpress Calendar

Courtney • Jan 9, 2012Jan 9, 2012

This Vintage Handkerchief calendar by Mink Letterpress instantly caught my eye. You can read more about the design and production process on their blo...

Recent Grad: Meghan Besinger

Courtney • Jan 9, 2012Jan 7, 2012

Recent grad Meghan Besinger created this campaign during her last year at the University of North Texas. In her own words, Move to Amend is “a...

Monday Quick Links: 01.09.12

Courtney • Jan 9, 2012Jan 16, 2014

A couple of more “best of” posts to round out the year: The Best Movie posters of 2011, Johnson Banks Review of the Year. Jessica Hische&#...

Kris Knight Paintings

Courtney • Jan 6, 2012Jan 3, 2012

I am utterly captivated by the paintings of Canadian artist Kris Knight. Here’s an excerpt from his artist’s statement, which I think capt...

Manic: The Sultan Branding

Courtney • Jan 6, 2012Dec 14, 2012

The Sultan is a brand new boutique hotel in Singapore. It’s elegant branding was conceptualized and developed by Manic....

Color Happy 158

Courtney • Jan 6, 2012Jan 3, 2012

The subject of this week’s Color Happy is one of the book covers Owen Davey created for Orange: The Feed. I’m a big fan of both the color ...

Stewart Scott-Curran: Dark Side of the Moon Posters

Courtney • Jan 5, 2012Jan 5, 2012

As a self-initiated project, Stewart Scott-Curran designed a series of posters inspired by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Each poster repre...

Duet Letterpress: Party in a Box

Courtney • Jan 5, 2012Jan 7, 2012

When Julie of Duet Letterpress realized her husband’s 30th birthday would fall at an inopportune time for a gathering, she came up with an ingen...

Type Love 172: 2011 Top 10

Courtney • Jan 5, 2012Sep 14, 2012

This week I thought I’d share my favorite typefaces of 2011, in no particular order. Just click on each image to pick up a copy for yourself....

Jackie Besteman Illustration

Courtney • Jan 4, 2012Jan 4, 2012

I’ve recently become a fan of Jackie Besteman’s illustration work—especially her portraits and pattern design. There is quite a bit more...

Jenny Harmsen Photography: Iceland Landscapes

Courtney • Jan 4, 2012Jan 4, 2012

I’ve mentioned before that Iceland is on my dream trip list. But since I unfortunately won’t be getting there any time soon, I’ll ha...

Jennifer Maravillas Art

Courtney • Jan 4, 2012Jan 4, 2012

I was recently introduced to Jennifer Maravillas’s work via Fab.com, a newish flash sale site that offers tons of discounted designy products da...

Collection: Year of the Dragon

Courtney • Jan 4, 2012Jan 3, 2012

FOUND: 1. Saint George and the Dragon Laser cut Shadow Puppets, 2. J.Crew Vintage Matchstick Cords, 3. ban.do Sequin Scarf, 4. Mylar Confetti, 5. Chiy...

Angela Rizza Illustration

Courtney • Jan 3, 2012Jan 2, 2012

I’m loving these lush illustration pieces by Angela Rizza, an FIT graduate. Her goal is for the viewer to get a sense of nostalgia from her curr...

Inflated/Deflated

Courtney • Jan 3, 2012Jan 3, 2012

Inflated/Deflated is a collaborative project by three Chicago-based creatives: Jillian Barthold, Lauren Connolly, and Kady Dennell, with photography b...

MaricorMaricar: Makers, Dreamers

Courtney • Jan 3, 2012Jan 3, 2012

Feast your eyes on yet another gorgeous specimen of hand-embroidered typography by MaricorMaricar, featuring a quote from one of my favorite movies of...

Etsy Finds: The Lost & Found Department

Courtney • Jan 3, 2012Jan 3, 2012

The Lost & Found Department Etsy shop features a selection of awesome graphic prints—both letterpressed and screen printed—by Portland-based d...

Zeus Jones: Proof iPad App and Tasting Kits

Courtney • Jan 2, 2012Jan 2, 2012

I’m a firm believer that the best and most successful self-initialed projects grow out of a personal or shared passion. This is precisely the ca...

Atelier Martino&Jaña: JAZZ 2011 JOURNAL

Courtney • Jan 2, 2012Jan 1, 2012

For the past couple of years Atelier Martino&Jaña has done an excellent job creating the look and materials for the Guimarães Jazz festival, an ...

Christina Hart Illustration

Courtney • Jan 2, 2012Jan 1, 2012

Christina Hart is a recent grad of the Tyler School of Art graphic design program, who is now pursuing a career in illustration. I love her graphic, i...

Monday Quick Links: 01.02.12

Courtney • Jan 2, 2012Jan 16, 2014

Happy New Year Readers!!! I hope you had some time to relax and recharge over the holidays. We have lots of exciting things in store for 2012 and we c...

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 18, 2012

We’re signing off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with friends, family and a whole lot of relaxation. Happy Holidays and thanks for ...

Brandt Imhoff: Twelve Fluid Ounces

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 22, 2011

Take a look at Brandt Imhoff’s latest project, Twelve Fluid Ounces. The ongoing series of drawings is inspired by vintage beer cans. Love it....

Division Of Holiday Card

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Check out this super creative card by the folks over at Division Of/. Each year they aim to make a useful holiday gift, so this year they created a ge...

Maddison Graphic: The Fruitful Field

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 14, 2012

The Fruitful Field, by Maddison Graphic, is an identity and book for the Methodist Church introducing their project of the same name. I’m partic...

HAMMERPRESS: The Ship Has Sailed Paper Goods

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 22, 2011

It’s been awhile since I featured anything wedding-related, so I’ve been on the lookout. And as a huge fan of all things Hammerpress produ...

Color Happy 157

Courtney • Dec 23, 2011Dec 18, 2012

I’m very much in the mood for a holiday palette this week, and this vintage gem, from the stream of Alan Mays, sure is a beauty....

Birdsong Gregory Holiday Card

Courtney • Dec 22, 2011Dec 18, 2012

This beautiful Holiday “gift pack”, which includes 3 cards, gift tags, postcards and an ornament, was conceptualized, illustrated designed...

Karen To and Piper Weaver: Metamorphosis

Courtney • Dec 22, 2011Dec 19, 2011

As a team, Karen To and Piper Weaver developed the announcement and program for the CalArts 2011 Graduation. Based on theme of metamorphosis, the desi...

Antoine Corbineau Illustration

Courtney • Dec 22, 2011Dec 22, 2011

Check out the work of Paris-based illustrator an designer, Antoine Corbineau. His pieces feature an organized chaos of type, textures and illustration...

Type Love 171: Air

Courtney • Dec 22, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Air, by Positype, is definitely at the top of my wishlist. This workhorse super family features nine weights, regular, condensed and compressed styles...

Loligo Paper Goods

Courtney • Dec 21, 2011Dec 18, 2012

These sophisticated stationery items by Loligo are perfect for someone who is looking for a somewhat traditional holiday card in a non-traditional col...

TOKY: Texts in the City Gala invitation

Courtney • Dec 21, 2011Dec 21, 2011

This stunningly beautiful invitation was designed by TOKY for the St. Louis Library Foundation’s annual gala. Here’s a little insight into...

Collection: Cookies for Santa

Courtney • Dec 21, 2011Dec 19, 2011

FOUND: 1. Gingerbread Cookies, 2. Peppermint Crunch-Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies, 3. Eggnog Cheesecake Bars, 4. Peppermint Patty Brownie Bites, 5. Whit...

The Indigo Bunting: 2012 Calendars

Courtney • Dec 20, 2011Dec 20, 2011

I’m always a fan of Erin Jang’s work, so it’s no surprise that I’m loving the new calendars designed for 2012. I have her 2011...

Travel + Leisure Holiday Card

Courtney • Dec 20, 2011Jan 16, 2014

This playful fortune teller holiday card was created for Travel + Leisure magazine by art Director Jill Sabato and her talented in-house design team. ...

Matchstic Rebrands

Courtney • Dec 20, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I’m consistently impressed with the work coming out of Atlanta-based Matchstic, so my eyes widened when I spotted the recent rebrand of their ow...

The Lost Type Co-op Shop

Courtney • Dec 20, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I have been a fan of the Lost Type Co-op since it opened its doors. So I’m pleased to announce that as of this morning they have launched a bran...

Etsy Finds: Quill and Fox

Courtney • Dec 20, 2011Dec 19, 2011

This morning I’m loving the illustrative, hand-lettered designs of Quill and Fox, whose whimsical style adorns various paper goods in their shop...

Gifted

Courtney • Dec 19, 2011Dec 19, 2011

I’m really excited about Gifted, a side project from the folks at Atelier 1A and FormFiftyFive. Gifted will be a mix of a “shop, blog and ...

Meers Advertising: Swoon Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Dec 19, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I have a huge sweet tooth, so well-done branding for any dessert-related product is hard for me to resist. Case in point: Swoon, a custom sugar cookie...

Cast Iron Design Company: Liz Miller Branding

Courtney • Dec 19, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Cast Iron Design Company, a relatively new two-man shop, has just launched their complete website. There’s lots of great work to be seen, but I ...

Strohl: Leckerlee Lebkuchen

Courtney • Dec 19, 2011Jan 16, 2014

Exciting news—two huge talents, Eric Strohl and Christine Celic Strohl have officially joined forces as STROHL, a San Francisco-based design firm sp...

Monday Quick Links: 12.19.11

Courtney • Dec 19, 2011Jan 16, 2014

This beautiful alphabet by Luci Everett was made out of the scraps from another project. I just rediscovered From Here to There: A Curious Collection...

Jakob Hinrichs Illustration

Courtney • Dec 16, 2011Dec 16, 2011

I’m loving the unusual characters in these colorful, woodcut-inspired illustrations by Berlin-based Jakob Hinrichs....

Color Happy 156

Courtney • Dec 16, 2011Dec 16, 2011

In addition to the illustrative details, I’m loving the color palette of this map created by Always With Honor for the MTV European Music Awards...

Figtree Network: Flying Fantastic

Courtney • Dec 15, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Apologies if you saw this post disappear earlier today, an unfinished version of this post went up unintentionally. Like Figtree says in their descrip...

Type Love 17: Abril

Courtney • Dec 15, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Abril is one of Type Together’s newest releases, a serif designed with intensive editorial use in mind. You can pick up the complete family of A...

Pepillo Illustration

Courtney • Dec 14, 2011Dec 12, 2011

I’m loving the childlike, geometric illustration of the French artist Pepillo. Her work can be purchased in print form at L’Affiche Modern...

Kikayis “Summer Time” Window Painting

Courtney • Dec 14, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Check out the beautiful and intricate window painting by Barcelona-based Kikayis. ...

Collection: Sugar Plums

Courtney • Dec 14, 2011Dec 12, 2011

FOUND: 1. Edie Velvet Chaise, 2. Burgundy Plum Rectangular Post Earrings, 3. Fresh Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment, 4. Garrett Leight Sunglasses, 5. L...

Brad Woodard: Big Fish Poster

Courtney • Dec 13, 2011Feb 21, 2013

I loved Brad Woodard’s illustration style at first sight—especially this poster design he created for Big Fish, a submission to the current Si...

LouLou & Tummie: Moonwalking the Dog Screen Print

Courtney • Dec 13, 2011Dec 12, 2011

I’m loving this new screen print by Loulou & Tummie, Moonwalking the Dog—great color palette. Pick up a print for yourself in their shop....

Moxy Creative House: Touristique

Courtney • Dec 13, 2011Dec 13, 2011

Moxy Creative House presents Touristique, a series of five illustrated posters based on major cities. They’re available for purchase right here....

Etsy Finds: Project Neon

Courtney • Dec 13, 2011Dec 12, 2011

Back in May I posted about Project Neon, which at the time, was an active Kickstarter campaign. Well I’m excited to share that the accompanying ...

Sane and Able: The Londoner Christmas Games

Courtney • Dec 12, 2011Dec 18, 2012

If you’re still on the hunt for this year’s holiday cards, this set by Sane and Able, The Londoner Christmas Games, is definitely a fun an...

Recent Grad: Tony Lee, Jr.

Courtney • Dec 12, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Take a look at this beautiful senior project by Tony Lee Jr., a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon. He developed visual identities for three Puccini o...

Monday Quick Links: 12.12.11

Courtney • Dec 12, 2011Jan 16, 2014

Pantone reveals the color of the year: Tangerine Tango. “The Type Heritage Project [THP] discovers and documents the histories of digital displa...

Sébastien Bisson: B-SIDE Branding

Courtney • Dec 9, 2011Jan 16, 2014

I’m loving the crisp black and white branding and materials for B Side Studios by Sébastien Bisson. via The Dsgn Blog...

Color Happy 155

Courtney • Dec 9, 2011Dec 18, 2012

This beautiful illustration was created by Javier Garcia’s 2011 Holiday Card. Such a lovely palette....

Minini Mini-People Pins

Courtney • Dec 8, 2011Dec 5, 2011

I can’t get enough of these hand-painted porcelain pins by illustrator Min Lee. A huge selection of them are available right here on Etsy. via P...

Type Love 169: Andes

Courtney • Dec 8, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Andes is a new typeface from Latinotype. Designed by Daniel Hernández, the display face includes eight weights and is based on the design of Merced. ...

Citizens for Optimism

Courtney • Dec 7, 2011Dec 9, 2011

Citizens for Optimism is a collaboration among 17 up and coming designers who strive to use their unique styles to inspire happiness through design. O...

Michael Croxton: Viacom Projects

Courtney • Dec 7, 2011Dec 7, 2011

Michael Croxton recently did a bit of work for Viacom and Viacom International that caught my eye. This first set of images represent a campaign creat...

Collection: Emerald

Courtney • Dec 7, 2011Dec 7, 2011

FOUND: 1. Aspen Earrings, 2. Emerald Art Print, 3. Match Tealight Holder, 4. Block print Hello Poster, 5. Butter London British Racing Green, 6. Emera...

One Plus One Holiday Paper Goods

Courtney • Dec 6, 2011Dec 18, 2012

I first became aware of One Plus One’s work when I was really into wedding blogs during our wedding planning process. I immediately loved their ...

Hopscotch Design Recent Works

Courtney • Dec 6, 2011Dec 6, 2011

Hopscotch Design is the new studio of paper artist Chloe Fleury, who I featured back in February. She’s been quite busy since then, as you can s...

Etsy Finds: Nidhi Chanani

Courtney • Dec 6, 2011Dec 5, 2011

San Francisco-based Nidhi Chanani makes adorable art prints and paper goods that would be so great for a kid’s room....

Vesa Sammalisto Alphabet Prints

Courtney • Dec 5, 2011Dec 2, 2011

DWL fave Vesa Sammalisto just launched an online shop! The shop currently stocks his personal Alphabet project, a series of limited edition mini print...

Trigger Communications Advent Calendar

Courtney • Dec 5, 2011Jan 16, 2014

As a kid, my brothers and I used to get one of those vintage style chocolate advent calendars every year, which was pretty much my favorite thing abou...

Colle + McVoy All-Set Card Set

Courtney • Dec 5, 2011Jan 16, 2014

Colle + McVoy has just released the 2011 version of he All-set Card Set, a set of eight letterpressed cards that has you covered for an entire year of...

Monday Quick Links

Courtney • Dec 5, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Mama’s Sauce is generously offering you almost 200 300 dpi bitmaps of created from scanning their collection of vintage letterpress plates. Scor...

Martin O’Neill Collage

Courtney • Dec 2, 2011Nov 29, 2011

I can’t get enough of Martin O’Neill’s mixed media, and largely typographic, collage and art work. Check out a whole lot more here, ...

Shore Society Gift Tags

Courtney • Dec 2, 2011Dec 18, 2012

If you’re on the lookout for some holiday gift tags, these illustrated beauties from Shore Society are definitely an option to consider. You can...

Color Happy 154

Courtney • Dec 2, 2011Dec 2, 2011

This acidy bright palette was found on CSA Flat File, one of my new favorite visual blogs....

Bryan Keplesky Illustration

Courtney • Dec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011

I’m loving the personal, handmade quality found in much of Bryan Keplesky’s work. An Austin-based designer and illustrator, Bryan’s ...

Marian Williams Design: Fitting Wines

Courtney • Dec 1, 2011Nov 29, 2011

Lovely branding and design for Fitting Wines by Marian Williams Design....

FontMap Typographic Maps

Courtney • Dec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011

Typographic maps are nothing new, but these by Fontmap are the best I’ve seen. The letters that denote each area also make up an accurate geogra...

Type Love 168: Bookmania

Courtney • Dec 1, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Check out this new beauty from Mark Simonson: Bookmania is a revival of Bookman Oldstyle (1901) and the Bookmans of the 1960s, but with all the featur...

Emily Macrae: Nine Lives Book Design

Courtney • Nov 30, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Emily Macrae’s Nine Lives is a self-initiated project that examines how older generations are affected by the huge changes in the way we communi...

Sarah Papworth Florals

Courtney • Nov 30, 2011Nov 29, 2011

I’m loving these gorgeous floral patterns and illustrations by Sarah Papworth....

Linzie Hunter Christmas Cards

Courtney • Nov 30, 2011Dec 18, 2012

I just recently stumbled upon this project of Linzie Hunter‘s from last Christmas, where she hand lettered 100 different holiday cards for clien...

Collection: Ruby

Courtney • Nov 30, 2011Nov 29, 2011

FOUND: 1. Spade Correspondence, 2. Rose Gold and Ruby Wedding Band, 3. Restoration hardware Stanley Flask Red, 4. Madewell Embossed Telegram Clutch, 5...

Miller: Olli Salumeria Branding

Courtney • Nov 29, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Check out this gorgeous branding created by Miller Creative for Olli Salumeria, a virginia-based shop that makes dry-cured salumi. I especially love t...

Lulu Dee 80s Mix Tape Letterpress Cards

Courtney • Nov 29, 2011Nov 29, 2011

As a child of the 80s, this new set of mix tape letterpress cards by Lulu Dee is right up my alley. Each of the five cards feature an instantly recogn...

Adrian Johnson Illustration

Courtney • Nov 29, 2011Nov 29, 2011

I’m loving these graphic illustration pieces by UK-based artist Adrian Johnson. Much more to see here....

Etsy Finds: Satchel and Sage

Courtney • Nov 29, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Satchel and Sage is the Etsy shop of Morgana and Gerren Lamson, an Austin-based husband and wife creative team. Among other things, they make these fu...

Tad Carpenter: 2011 Holiday Paper Goods

Courtney • Nov 28, 2011Dec 18, 2012

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Tad Carpenter around here, we’ve posted about his work several times in the past. But more tha...

The Hungry Workshop: Letterpress Bookmark

Courtney • Nov 28, 2011Nov 27, 2011

The creative letterpress projects that are coming out of The Hungry Workshop are so incredibly inspiring—this little piece of paper goodness was des...

Foundry Collective: Urban Wineworks

Courtney • Nov 28, 2011Nov 27, 2011

Earlier this month Foundry Collective launched a beautiful new site featuring lots of new work. They excel at layering typographic and illustrative de...

2012 Studio on Fire Desk Calendar

Courtney • Nov 28, 2011Nov 28, 2011

I look forward to the Studio on Fire letterpress calendar every year, and this year’s version does not disappoint. For 2012, they’ve emplo...

Monday Quick Links: 11.28.11

Courtney • Nov 28, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Happy Monday readers! I hope everyone in the States had a great holiday! I know I’m feeling reenergized and ready to make the next month an extr...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Courtney • Nov 24, 2011Nov 21, 2011

We’re taking off today and tomorrow to enjoy some time (and, of course, delicious food) with family and friends. See you on Monday!...

Yasmeen Ismail Illustration

Courtney • Nov 23, 2011Nov 23, 2011

Yasmeen Ismail is a London-based illustrator with a focus on character design and children’s illustration. If you love her work as much as I do,...

Richard Mosse Photography

Courtney • Nov 23, 2011Nov 23, 2011

Feast your eyes on this stunning landscape photography by Richard Mosse. via But Does it Float...

Pedale Design: Quills Coffee

Courtney • Nov 23, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Love this simple, yet bold packaging and identity work for Quills Coffee by Pedale Design....

Collection: Cornucopia

Courtney • Nov 23, 2011Nov 22, 2011

FOUND: 1. Brown Turkey Fig Jam with Raw Honey and Cinnamon, 2. Southern Biscuit Combo Pack, 3. Apple Cider Caramels, 4. Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie, 5...

Nate Utesch Illustration

Courtney • Nov 22, 2011Nov 21, 2011

I’m loving this selection of pieces by designer and illustrator Nate Utesch....

Area Code Project

Courtney • Nov 22, 2011Nov 22, 2011

Awhile back I briefly mentioned the Area Code Project, Mike McQuade’s ongoing project whose mission is to catalog all of the area codes in the U...

Lulie Wallace Paintings

Courtney • Nov 22, 2011Nov 22, 2011

I am currently obsessed with the gorgeous floral paintings of Lulie Wallace. From the vibrant color palettes to the bold brushstrokes to the geometric...

John & John Crisps Packaging

Courtney • Nov 22, 2011Nov 29, 2011

I came across this graphic packaging the other day, and they immediately grabbed my attention. According to the source, BP&O, John & John is &...

Etsy Finds: Wrap Round-up

Courtney • Nov 22, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Without a doubt, the minute I launch the gift guide every year I come across more items I would have loved to include, so I’ll be sharing them h...

Laurie DeMartino Design: Womn in Design Exhibition

Courtney • Nov 21, 2011Nov 21, 2011

Minneapolis has such an amazing design scene, including an especially high concentration of talented female designers. So it was great to see the deve...

Neighborhood Studio: Oaksterdam Hydroponics

Courtney • Nov 21, 2011Nov 20, 2011

Last week Curtis Jinkins launched a brand new site for his shop, Neighborhood Studio, featuring loads of new work. All of it is fantastic, but this pa...

TunnelBravo: North Identity & Collateral

Courtney • Nov 21, 2011Nov 20, 2011

TunnelBravo recently completed the identity and collateral design for North, a brand new Italian restaurant in Phoenix. I’m especially loving th...

Kelli Anderson: Infographics

Courtney • Nov 21, 2011Nov 21, 2011

Like so many others, I’ve been admiring the infographic snippets Kelli Anderson has been posting on Dribbble over the last few months. So I was ...

Monday Quick Links: 11.21.11

Courtney • Nov 21, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Shoebox by 1000 Memories presents How to Go Home, A Survival Guide to Life During the Holidays, featuring illustrations by Patrick Long. Alan Segama j...

2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Courtney • Nov 18, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Open publication – Free publishing – More design Without further adieu, I present to you the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide—better late then ne...

Student Spotlight: Mai K. Nguyen

Courtney • Nov 17, 2011Nov 15, 2011

Mai K. Nguyen is a current design student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a whole lot of talent. I’m incredibly impressed with this identity an...

Nate Williams: The chemiCOOLS Collection

Courtney • Nov 17, 2011Nov 15, 2011

I’ve been a big fan of Nate Williams’s illustration, design and lettering work for quite awhile, so it’s no surprise that I instantl...

Type Love 167: Zadie

Courtney • Nov 17, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Zadie is a gorgeous, ornamental display face by A2-Type featuring open and solid styles. Pick it up right here....

Adam Hayes Lettering

Courtney • Nov 16, 2011Nov 15, 2011

This morning I am loving the typographic works of London-based Adam Hayes. There’s much more to see (plus illustration, maps and more) right her...

Neil J Rook Patterns

Courtney • Nov 16, 2011Nov 15, 2011

How great are these pattern designs by Neil J Rook? I’m loving the flat graphics, fun subject matter and compositions of tightly collected objec...

Collection: Thankful

Courtney • Nov 16, 2011Nov 16, 2011

FOUND: 1. Two Arms Thank You, 2. Modern Block Letterpress Thank You Cards, 3. MMMG Talk Bubble Card, 4. Karolin Schoor Thank You, 5. Rifle Gold Floral...

2011 Gift Guide Update

Courtney • Nov 15, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Hi readers! Just wanted to give you all a quick update on the 2011 DWL Gift Guide. The Guide will launch a bit earlier this year, on this Friday, Nove...

Keren Richter Visual Art

Courtney • Nov 15, 2011Nov 15, 2011

What I find most impressive about Keren Richter’s work is how it spans across various media, but still remains distinctly her own. From collage ...

JooHee Yoon Illustration

Courtney • Nov 15, 2011Nov 15, 2011

I’ve always been drawn to fairy tales and whimsical stories a la Alice in Wonderland, which is why I’m so excited by JooHee Yoon‘s i...

Etsy Finds: Eye Poetry Photography

Courtney • Nov 15, 2011Nov 14, 2011

The Eye Poetry Photography shop is filled to the brim with dreamy, magical images created by Irene Suchocki. Check out a whole lot more right here....

Jenni Sparks Illustration

Courtney • Nov 14, 2011Nov 11, 2011

I’m really loving Jenni Sparks’s sketchy illustration and hand-lettering style....

Greg Christman: Oliver Birth Announcement

Courtney • Nov 14, 2011Nov 11, 2011

Check out this gorgeous announcement that Greg Christman designed to celebrate the birth of his son Oliver (love that name!). The lyric he chose to us...

They Draw and Cook Winner!

Courtney • Nov 14, 2011Nov 11, 2011

Thanks again to all who participated! I’m psyched to have a huge list of new recipes to try; check the comments on the original post to see for ...

Monday Quick Links: 11.14.11

Courtney • Nov 14, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I came across several great posters this week: DKNG’s latest release is a tribute to the films of Bill Murray, The Best Part has two new Day &am...

Misty Manley: Fake Anything Designs

Courtney • Nov 11, 2011Nov 11, 2011

Have you heard of Fake Anything? I hadn’t before I received Misty Manley‘s submission. But I’m certainly glad I did, especially sinc...

NB Studio: Land Securities Park House Branding

Courtney • Nov 11, 2011Nov 7, 2011

A beautiful identity for Park House by London-based NB Studio. More here....

Karli Ingersoll Lettering and lllustration

Courtney • Nov 11, 2011Nov 7, 2011

Hand-lettering is one of those skills I wish I had but don’t, so I will never tire of perusing well-done examples. My latest discovery is the gr...

Charles Wiliams: Uniqlo Portraits

Courtney • Nov 11, 2011Nov 7, 2011

Uniqlo commissioned Charles Williams to create this series of portraits for their 2011 Brand Book. Each piece honors one of five Japanese craftsmen em...

Color Happy 153

Courtney • Nov 11, 2011Nov 11, 2011

Apparently 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry. Who knew? Anyway, to celebrate the occasion, Simon C. Page created a whole series of posters...

Two Paperdolls: I Do Films Branding

Courtney • Nov 10, 2011Dec 14, 2012

When we were planning our wedding last year, a wedding video seemed like one of the items we could live without, so we opted not to hire a videographe...

Pink Paper Circus Illustration

Courtney • Nov 10, 2011Nov 9, 2011

I’m loving the delicate, perfectly imperfect illustrations of Pink Paper Circus....

Dan Cassaro: New York Times Magazine Education Issue

Courtney • Nov 10, 2011Nov 9, 2011

For The New York Times Magazine’s Education Issue, Dan Cassaro was commissioned to create a a series of stickers to accompany each article. It l...

DDB: ADC Annual Awards Call for Entries Campaign

Courtney • Nov 10, 2011Nov 9, 2011

DDB New York’s campaign for ADC’s Annual Awards Call for Entries is just plain awesome—I think we all can relate. I especially love the ...

Type Love 166: Carolyna

Courtney • Nov 10, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I’m always on the lookout for scripts that emulate handwriting a bit more than traditional ones do, so I was excited to discover Carolyna, which...

Eric Frommelt Design

Courtney • Nov 9, 2011Nov 9, 2011

I’m incredibly inspired by the work of Eric Frommelt, whose abstract compositions are informed by “technology, maps, data visualizations, ...

René Bieder and Yassin Taibi: Mr. Bob Films Website

Courtney • Nov 9, 2011Nov 7, 2011

I’ve said before that I don’t feature web design enough around here, so I’m excited to share this sleek design for Mr. Bob Films by ...

Recent Grad: Christine McMahon

Courtney • Nov 9, 2011Nov 7, 2011

Philadelphia’s Tyler School of Art seems to be producing one talented designer after another—we’ve posted about a few of their students ...

Collection: Platinum

Courtney • Nov 9, 2011Nov 7, 2011

FOUND: 1. Platinum Volute Wallpaper, 2. Essie Playa del Platinum, 3. Leather Flower Bobby Pins, 4. Personalized Cufflinks, 5. Platinum Promise Gloves,...

Nate Koehler: Library Posters

Courtney • Nov 8, 2011Nov 7, 2011

I’m a big fan of Nate Koehler’s playful illustration style. These Library Posters, which he developed at Distillery Design Studio, are esp...

Miriam Altamira: Cocktail Sodas

Courtney • Nov 8, 2011Nov 8, 2011

LOVE this student project by Miriam Altamira—packaging for a series of Cocktail Sodas...

Lab Partners: California Gold

Courtney • Nov 8, 2011Nov 8, 2011

I’m a bit late to the game on this one, but I am so excited about this new poster series by Lab Partners that I had to share. This screen printe...

Etsy Finds: Larken Design Mug Shots

Courtney • Nov 8, 2011Nov 7, 2011

Larken Designs acquired the negatives from vintage mugshots circa 1955, and made a series of prints and posters from them. Who knows what these four p...

Hello! Lucky Holiday Card Collaborations

Courtney • Nov 7, 2011Dec 18, 2012

Along with a newly designed website, San Francisco-based stationery design shop Hello! Lucky recently launched a series of fantastic custom holiday ca...

Stitch Design Co.: Rewined Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Nov 7, 2011Nov 4, 2011

I’m completely smitten with this new project by Stitch Design Co. Rewined is a line of allnatural soy candles that are housed in recycled wine b...

They Draw and Cook Giveaway

Courtney • Nov 7, 2011Dec 14, 2012

This giveaway is now closed; the winner will be announced on Monday morning. Thanks to all who participated! For the third week in a row, I have anoth...

Lomography Winner

Courtney • Nov 7, 2011Nov 7, 2011

Expect an email from a Lomography representative with the details! Thanks again to all who participated! ...

Monday Quick Links: 11.07.11

Courtney • Nov 7, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Timothy Goodman has a brand new site and it is a beaut. Search Instagram will definitely come in handy. This new collected edition of Malcolm Gladwell...

Nosurprises: Abstract Colors

Courtney • Nov 4, 2011Nov 1, 2011

Abstract Colors is a personal illustration project of Alessandro Pautasso, aka Nosurprises. The series features portraits of classic movie stars inclu...

Sam Bosma Illustration

Courtney • Nov 4, 2011Nov 1, 2011

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous illustration work of Sam Bosma. A selection of his work is available in print form right here....

Color Happy 152

Courtney • Nov 4, 2011Oct 31, 2011

This refreshing piece represents one half of the of the LINCOLN SLOAT SUN & FOG series by Matthew Korbel Bowers. You can buy prints of these and...

Hovard Design: Eastfield Village Identity

Courtney • Nov 3, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I’m really impressed with this unique identity project for Eastfield Village by Brooklyn-based Hovard Design. More about the project in their ow...

Type Love 165: Beckett

Courtney • Nov 3, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I’ve recently discovered A-2 Type, a London-based foundry started by A2/SW/HK, and I loving the selection of typefaces they’ve developed. ...

Edge and Barrett: 11 Boundary Branding

Courtney • Nov 2, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Edge & Barrett is producing some really great work, including this branding for 11 Boundary, a high-end East London boutique. via Vigor Branding...

Rachell Sumpter: Penguin Book Covers

Courtney • Nov 2, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I’m blown away by these hand-embroidered book covers that Rachell Sumpter created for Penguin under the art direction of Paul Buckley. Get a clo...

Collection: First Snow

Courtney • Nov 2, 2011Nov 2, 2011

FOUND: 1. Kate Spade Air Quote Mittens, 2. Small Snow Forest Basket, 3. Snowflake Trouser Sock, 4. Snow Gardenia Scented Candle, 5. Oversized Snowglob...

LOOVVOOL: Bendis Financial Branding

Courtney • Nov 1, 2011Dec 14, 2012

LOOVVOOL is a branding agency for lifestyle and luxury businesses based in Hong Kong. I was particularly drawn the branding for Bendis Financial....

Anna Hurley Design and Illustration

Courtney • Nov 1, 2011Nov 3, 2017

I’ve been a big fan of Ann Hurley‘s design and illustration work for quite some time, so I’m surprised me that I’ve never feat...

Jordan Metcalf: Pictures | Words Exhibition

Courtney • Nov 1, 2011Dec 14, 2012

For a solo show in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jordan Metcalf created Pictures | Words, a “range of type and image based pieces in various mediu...

Etsy Finds: Largemammal

Courtney • Nov 1, 2011Nov 1, 2011

Largemammal is the shop of Kevin Mercer, who makes and sells a selection of screen printed posters. The stock represents both both art prints and gig ...

New Moniquilla Patterns

Courtney • Oct 31, 2011Oct 31, 2011

Over the summer I posted about the gorgeous patterns Moniquilla uses in her clothing designs. So I was excited to hear that she’s recently relea...

CODO Design: The Libertine Branding

Courtney • Oct 31, 2011Dec 14, 2012

CODO Design recently developed the identity, signage and various print materials for The Libertine, a new cocktail bar in Indianapolis. The brand took...

A Lomography Giveaway!

Courtney • Oct 31, 2011Oct 31, 2011

Good news: we’ve got another awesome giveaway for you this week! One lucky reader will receive one of Lomography‘s brand new La Sardinia P...

Monday Quick Links: 10.31.11

Courtney • Oct 31, 2011Sep 14, 2012

A Halloween treat: iPhone and iPad wallpapers by Andy Awesome. Help Alex Griendling produce the 2012 Time Travel Calendar on Kickstarter. Artists pay ...

Ayaka Ito Illustration and Design

Courtney • Oct 28, 2011Oct 31, 2011

I’m incredibly impressed with the breadth of Ayaka Ito‘s work, a Brooklyn-based interactive designer. From the dimensional hand-lettering ...

Casa Rex: Emporium Collection Notebooks

Courtney • Oct 28, 2011Oct 30, 2011

Brazilian design agency Casa Rex has recently produced the Emporium Collection, a large grouping of stationery items, for the Livraria Cultura booksto...

Color Happy 151

Courtney • Oct 28, 2011Oct 24, 2011

This super sweet, fantastical illustration is the result of a collaboration between Mika J. Nakano and Rachel Dougherty on Ten Paces and Draw....

The New Year Design and Illustration

Courtney • Oct 27, 2011Oct 26, 2011

I’m a big fan of the work of Sasha Barr, aka The New Year. In fact, we’ve had one of his posters (the Pinback design 5 rows from the botto...

Mark McCormick: Alfonso

Courtney • Oct 27, 2011Oct 27, 2011

Alfonso is a typeface that was developed by Mark McCormick during his time in the type@cooper program. It’s not yet available for purchase, but...

Christopher Monro DeLorenzo Design

Courtney • Oct 27, 2011Oct 27, 2011

I actually posted about some of Chris DeLorenzo’s work awhile back, but it was only recently that I realized he not only grew up one town away f...

Type Love 164

Courtney • Oct 27, 2011Oct 21, 2011

Meet my latest typographical crush, display face Fierro: Fierro is a heavy-geometric-retrofuturistic typographic construction that, without any curve,...

Kiosk Royal: Eminor Music Packaging

Courtney • Oct 26, 2011Oct 26, 2011

As I’ve said before, it’s rare to come across well-designed music packaging these days, as most people have gone 100% digital. So it&#8217...

Travis Brown: Core of Discovery Branding

Courtney • Oct 26, 2011Dec 14, 2012

This colorful, typographic branding for Core of Discovery is right up my alley. Designed by Travis Brown while at TOKY, the program was intended to in...

Nolan Pelletier Illustration

Courtney • Oct 26, 2011Oct 26, 2011

I’m loving the quirky illustration work of Nolan Pelletier, a Toronto-based illustrator whose favorite things include cats, the 1939 NY Worlds F...

Collection: Trick-or-Treat

Courtney • Oct 26, 2011Oct 24, 2011

FOUND: 1. Halloween Wreath, 2. Candy Corn and White Belgian Chocolate, 3. Boo Ghost Halloween Charms, 4. Halloween Greeting Card, 5. Ten Wrapped Soap ...

Make & Matter: Apron Allure Branding

Courtney • Oct 25, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I’m absolutely loving the work of Make & Matter, an Austin-based design studio who believes in a simple philosophy — “to make (aka �...

Bryan Patrick Todd: Highlands Mural

Courtney • Oct 25, 2011Oct 24, 2011

Check out this awesome typographic mural that Bryan Patrick Todd designed to adorn a building in the Highlands, a popular neighborhood in Louisville, ...

Katie Kirk: Eli, no!

Courtney • Oct 25, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I actually posted a couple of spreads from Eli, No!, Katie Kirk‘s self-written and illustrated children’s book, way back in 2008 when it w...

Recent Grad: Kayla Jang

Courtney • Oct 25, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Kayla Jang is a recent SVA grad, with a portfolio that rivals many professionals I’ve seen. Here’s just one example of her smart and sophi...

Etsy Finds: Carmen Mok Studio

Courtney • Oct 25, 2011Oct 24, 2011

Carmen Mok has created a world of joyful, colorful and creative characters in her illustration work. I especially love the playful hand-lettering she&...

I Love Dust: Allotinabox

Courtney • Oct 24, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I Love Dust created this playgful, graphic, yet handmade-feeling packaging for Allotinabox, a series of GYO (Grow Your Own) boxes to help anyone—eve...

Jack Hughes: I Found the F, I Found the End

Courtney • Oct 24, 2011Oct 21, 2011

I’m blown away by the craftsmanship of Jack Hughes‘s two-part D&AD Student Illustration Awards entry, I Found the F, I Found the End. ...

Cue: Children’s Theatre Co. | Emerald & Ruby

Courtney • Oct 24, 2011Oct 21, 2011

I’ve always loved Cue‘s work for the Children’s Theatre Co. (previously posted about here and here), so I’m equally impressed ...

RE:DESIGN Conference Winner

Courtney • Oct 24, 2011Oct 24, 2011

Shoot us an email and I’ll put you in touch with the folks at the RE:DESIGN Conference. Thanks again to all who commented for a chance to win!...

Monday Quick Links

Courtney • Oct 24, 2011Oct 30, 2011

A couple quick announcements before we get to the Quick Links: First, thanks to all who entered the RE:DESIGN Conference giveaway! The winner will be ...

Sonia & Mark Whitesnow: Burnt by the Sun

Courtney • Oct 21, 2011Oct 18, 2011

I’m incredibly intrigued by the conceptual work of Sonia & Mark Whitesnow, a young couple from Kirov, Russia. This particular series, Burnt ...

Color Happy 150

Courtney • Oct 21, 2011Oct 18, 2011

This vintage record jacket was found at the always-awesome Project Thirty Three....

Take a Line for a Walk: A Creativity Journal

Courtney • Oct 20, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Take a Line for a Walk is a new creativity journal by Robin Landa. The journal is a true collaboration, featuring all sorts of creative prompts from w...

Oat Creative: Island Creek Oyster Bar

Courtney • Oct 20, 2011Oct 18, 2011

I’m loving all the collateral for Island Creek Oyster Bar by Oat Creative....

Type Love 163

Courtney • Oct 20, 2011Oct 19, 2011

I recently caught a glimpse of DSType’s Braga, via Typophile and since then I have been anxiously awaiting its release. Well, now the wait is ov...

Phillipe Nicolas: Merry Crisis

Courtney • Oct 19, 2011Oct 18, 2011

Merry Crisis by Phillipe Nicolas. For months, thousands of people across the world have now begun protests and elsewhere show that Europe’s lost...

Andy Singleton Paper Works

Courtney • Oct 19, 2011Oct 18, 2011

Andy Singleton makes some amazing two- and three-dimensional paper works. More can be seen on Flickr....

Karsh/Hagan: Social Animals

Courtney • Oct 19, 2011Oct 19, 2011

Karsh\Hagan created Social Animals to help their client, American Crew, make the most of its redesigned social pages. The book outlines timelines, ton...

Aaron and Will: Dubai Metro Campaign

Courtney • Oct 19, 2011Oct 19, 2011

This campaign for the Dubai Metro was designed by Aaron and Will as part of a pitch while working at Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai. I know the colorful ...

Collection: Fireside

Courtney • Oct 19, 2011Oct 17, 2011

FOUND: 1. Magpie & Rye Firestarter Kit, 2. Loll Lotus Chair, 3. Sun Jar, 4. Cast Iron Fire Bowl, 5. Campfire Cookery, 6. Mocha S’mores, 7. P...

Gift Guide Call for Submissions

Well, crazily enough, it’s that time of year again—Gift Guides! This year we’re going to be putting the guides together in a slightly di...

Occupy George

I haven’t been following the Occupy Wall Street movement all that closely, but I’ve been paying enough attention to know that it’s s...

Johnston Duffy: Trevor Dixon Photo Identity

I’m loving these identity elements created by Johnston Duffy for Trevor Dixon Photography. The various marks and illustrations are used througho...

Jillian Frey: Ivey Awards

Here is some some beautiful new work by Jillian Frey, of Fame Retail, for the Ivey Awards. The stunning photography by William Clark. The Ivey Awards ...

Etsy Finds: Wonder Thunder

Wonder Thunder is a Seattle-based shop selling all sorts of goods—from tea towels to organic vegetable bags to prints—that feature consistently li...

Demian Conrad Design: Almighty Identity

Courtney • Oct 17, 2011Oct 14, 2011

This beautiful identity for Almighty, an interior design and home staging company, was designed by Demien Conrad Design using an interesting techniq...

Matt Luckhurst Illustration

Courtney • Oct 17, 2011Oct 14, 2011

I’m loving these geometric, stylized illustrations by Matt Luckhurst, a Brooklyn-based designer, illustrator, and motionographer. There’s ...

Student Spotlight: Alex Sophocles

Courtney • Oct 17, 2011Oct 14, 2011

Check out this amazing packaging project by Alex Sophocles, a senior at MICA. The goal was to transform Higgins Brand India Ink from a product with a ...

A Re:Design Conference Giveaway!

Courtney • Oct 17, 2011Oct 21, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who participated! The winner will be announced on Monday. I have an amazing opportunity for all of you toda...

Monday Quick Links: 10.17.11

Courtney • Oct 17, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Nerdy Dirty – Illustrations for Nerds in Love, is a series of prints by Nicole Martinez that is available on Etsy “TypeFight is an ongoing...

Solo Project Management

Courtney • Oct 14, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I am one of those people who is constantly looking for ways to streamline my work processes. One of the things I’m always seeking is an all-in-o...

Anahi Ojeda Art

Courtney • Oct 14, 2011Oct 11, 2011

I can’t get enough of these vibrant pieces by Anahi Ojeda. via Art Hound...

Curtis Baigent: Subway Campaign

Courtney • Oct 14, 2011Nov 20, 2013

Current ADC Young Gun Curtis Baigent created this super fun illustrative spot for Subway....

Color Happy 149

Courtney • Oct 14, 2011Oct 11, 2011

I’m loving the rich, warm color palette in this series of pieces by Owen Davey....

Vesa Sammalisto: Visit Finland

Courtney • Oct 13, 2011Oct 11, 2011

I’m a big fan of the work of Vesa Sammalisto, who was recently named an ADC Young Gun. His compositions are always brimming with fun details tha...

Student Spotliht: Ryan Keightley

Courtney • Oct 13, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Ryan Keightley is now a full-fledged graduate, but this piece is the result of work done in his senior year at the University of Florida. I was partic...

Stockholm Design Lab: Bella Sky Identity

Courtney • Oct 13, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Stockholm Design Lab designed this sleek, modern identity system for Bella Sky, which is Scandinavia’s largest hotel. SDL was responsible for cr...

Type Love 162: Centrale Sans

Courtney • Oct 13, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Centrale Sans is a modern sans serif typeface by Typedepot that is currently deeply discounted. Check it out....

Ingela P Arrhenius 2D puzzle

Courtney • Oct 12, 2011Oct 11, 2011

I’m a big fan of Ingela P Arrhenius’s illustration work, so I was excited to see that she’s recently developed a 2D puzzle featuring...

Blake C. Tannery: Ruby Starr

Courtney • Oct 12, 2011Oct 11, 2011

This colorful, illustrative publication was designed as a promotional piece by Blake C. Tannery for surface designer Melody Miller....

Justin LaFontaine Posters

Courtney • Oct 12, 2011Oct 11, 2011

Philadelphia-based Justin LaFontaine has made some really great screen printed posters. I love the simple, graphic style....

Collection: Spicy

Courtney • Oct 12, 2011Oct 12, 2011

FOUND: 1. Espresso Coconut Jalapeno Lollipop, 2. Spice Up Thanksgiving, 3. Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix, 4. Anthropologie L’Epice ...

Method: Maui Bus Branding

Courtney • Oct 11, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I spotted the fresh, clean design for Maui Bus, Maui’s public transportation system, while on vacation in Hawaii. And after some quick Googling,...

Kyle Marks: B+A Wedding Materials

Courtney • Oct 11, 2011Oct 11, 2011

Take a look at this gorgeous, screen printed and hand-stamped wedding invitation suite for Brian and Allie by Kyle Marks. The design was inspired by M...

The Best Part Day and Night Print

Courtney • Oct 11, 2011Oct 10, 2011

The latest piece from Jason Dean of The Best Part is Day and Night, an illustrative city scene that completely changes its tune when the lights go out...

Andrew Lyons Illustration

Courtney • Oct 11, 2011Oct 11, 2011

Andrew Lyons is a freelance illustrator based in Normandy, France (lucky!) who lists his inspirations as Tintin books, American poetry, the paintings ...

Etsy Finds: Burd Haus

Courtney • Oct 11, 2011Oct 10, 2011

I have literally zero outdoor space here in NYC, but I am still completely smitten with these modern bird shelters by Bird Haus— I’m definitel...

Friends With Benefits

Courtney • Oct 10, 2011Oct 10, 2011

Friends with Benefits is a collaborative project in printmaking run by Baltimore-based printer Erin Wallace. The inaugural collection, Piles, features...

Student Spotlight: Ryan Hubbard

Courtney • Oct 10, 2011Oct 10, 2011

Iowa State senior Ryan Hubbard had the fortunate experience of interning at 160over90 this past summer. Under the art direction of Dan Blackman—who ...

ESPO: Love Letter to Brooklyn

Courtney • Oct 10, 2011Oct 10, 2011

One of Steve Power’s (ESPO) most recent projects is one that’s much closer to home: Love Letter to Brooklyn. Commissioned by Macy’s,...

Monday Quick Links: 10.10.11

Courtney • Oct 10, 2011Sep 14, 2012

There was an outpouring of love and sadness expressed over the passing of Steve Jobs, a true creative visionary, from within the creative world and be...

Luci Everett New Works

Luci Everett has been making some absolutely gorgeous new mixed media pieces. Browse through a few more on her blog here and here....

Doubleday & Cartwright: BluePrintJuice

Love this super sleek, simple packaging for BluePrintJuice by Doubleday & Cartwright....

Riley Cran Design & Illustration

I’m a big fan of Riley Cran’s vintage-inspired design and illustration work. He’s just recently launched a new portfolio site with l...

Color Happy 148