Type Love 203: Henriette
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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...
Courtney • Collection: Peridot
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One of BoyBurnsBarn’s latest projects is the identity and collateral for The Spence, Richard Blais’s new Atlanta restaurant. Now if you...
Daniel Ting Chong: ABSA Cityscape
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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
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States of Matter recently designed this lovely packaging program for Rivet & Sway, an online shopping boutique selling women’s prescription ...
Color Happy 188
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I’m loving the minimal, typographic covers that Astrid Stavro Studio designed for this Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection. Get 300+ Fonts for FRE...
Amrita Marino: Other Press Identity
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Designer Cory Say designed this beautiful set of stationery for the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball around the theme “Give Cancer the Boot....
Glenn Wolk Design: Sperry Top Sider Ads
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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
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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
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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
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Luke Brown developed this graphic black and white identity for Reuben Hills, a Sydney-based cafe. Check out more of his work right here. Get 300+ Font...
Etsy Finds: Hero Design Studio
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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
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Stebbings Partners recently completed the branding and collateral for BUCU, a burger and cupcake restaurant. Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEnter your email t...
Raw Color: Franke Elshout Identity and Stationery
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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
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Check out this new identity and packaging project by Anagrama for Bermellón, a Mexican hot candy confectionary shop. Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEnter you...
RE:Design/Inspire Giveaway Winner!
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Mike, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...
Monday Quick Links: 07.23.12
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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
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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
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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. Get 300...
Foundry Co: New Site
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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
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A bright summery specimen from Art of the Luggage Label....
Mark Gowing Design: UNSW Press Ltd. Identity
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I’m loving the work that Six has developed for Kirschner, a Brazilian cycling apparel brand. Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEnter your email to down...
Collection: Anchors Aweigh
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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
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This beautiful identity was developed by Netherlands-based studio KVHW for Level, a multifunctional building. See more here and here. Get 300+ Fonts f...
Type and Media 2012
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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
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The Mason Dixon shop features all sorts of great vintage items plus reclaimed wood furnishings. Much more to see right here. Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEn...
RE:Design/Inspire Conference Giveaway
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...