Garth, Author at Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/author/garth/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:17:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Garth, Author at Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/author/garth/ 32 32 Rebecca Mah: Culture Caps https://designworklife.com/rebecca-mah-culture-caps/ Fri, 30 May 2014 19:00:34 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81221 For her senior thesis, Tyler School of Art graduate Rebecca Mah created Culture Caps, a drop cap alphabet influenced by different regions corresponding to each letter. In this series, Rebecca expertly incorporates regional design aesthetics to create a hand-lettered trip around the world. Rebecca nails the small things with the beautiful details in each letter, and […]

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]]> The Fox and King Illustration https://designworklife.com/the-fox-and-king-illustration/ Thu, 29 May 2014 19:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81222 There’s something sly and regal making magic in Melbourne, Australia, and that something is Glenn Thomas, AKA The Fox and King. Glenn’s rich, colorful, and beautifully textured illustrations caught my eye a few weeks back, and he’s since ascended to the top of my list of favorite illustrators. While The Fox and King’s new site is under […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Zoos & Zzz’s https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-zoos-zzzs/ Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79263 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: zoos & zzz’s. ZOOS If work has you feeling like you’re trapped in a cage, now is the time to channel your spirit animal. Free your mind back into the wild […]

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]]> Kelly Thompson: Design & Illustration https://designworklife.com/kelly-thompson-design-illustration/ Wed, 28 May 2014 21:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81220 Kelly Thompson, a Texan designer/illustrator based in Seattle, has combined her southern spice and northwestern quirkiness into a wide range of noteworthy work. Her charming hand-drawn aesthetic has become a distinctive style that she translates beautifully across a number of projects. Explore more of Kelly’s lovely work on her website and give her a follow […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Wheels & Water https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-wheels-water/ Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79260 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: wheels & water. WHEELS We can brainstorm and daydream all we want, but when the rubber meets the road you’re going to need some real inspiration to keep from spinning your […]

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]]> ASCD: 2013 Annual Report Website https://designworklife.com/ascd-2013-annual-report-website/ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80908 Every annual reporting season, companies and nonprofits alike step up their design game to create a solid impression of the past year’s progress. Education nonprofit ASCD knocked their 2013 annual report out of the parallax park with their dedicated report site showcasing their programs, products and services through beautiful design, rich textures, and a satisfying scrolling […]

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]]> Sense: Oblica Catalogue https://designworklife.com/sense-oblica-catalogue/ Tue, 20 May 2014 19:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81100 Bask in the warming glow of beautiful design found in this catalogue for Oblica fireplaces created by Sense, a creative agency based in Melbourne, Australia. In making collateral for such unique products as Oblica’s fireplaces, Sense did a masterful job of designing around the beautiful, already-design-forward products by creating a rich, complementary experience of texture and feeling through both visual and […]

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]]> Baron Fig: The Poster Project https://designworklife.com/baron-fig-the-poster-project/ Tue, 20 May 2014 15:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80890 Baron Fig, a small business making “sketchbooks and notebooks for thinkers,” just launched a lovely new side project simply titled The Poster Project, featuring a collection of inspiring posters created by thinkers around the world. The posters employ a simple color palette that unifies the series and puts the focus on each inspirational quote while each design style […]

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]]> Jon Newman: Daydreams & Nightschemes Studio Launch https://designworklife.com/jon-newman-daydreams-nightschemes-studio-launch/ Thu, 15 May 2014 15:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80437 Designer Jon Newman took the leap from the comfort of his day job at MTV to start Daydreams & Nightschemes, his own new studio. Among Jon’s other great work,  I can’t keep my eyes off of DDNS’s wildly compelling typography projects that push the boundaries of format, legibility, and meaning. Dig into a collection of […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Veggies & Vacation https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-veggies-vacation/ Thu, 15 May 2014 13:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79259 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: veggies & vacation. VEGGIES Just like your mother wouldn’t let you leave the table until you finished your vegetables, you can’t leave this page without mentally chowing down on these ten […]

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]]> Odding Wang: The Book of Red https://designworklife.com/odding-wang-the-book-of-red/ Wed, 14 May 2014 15:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80432 Odding Wang‘s “The Book of Red,” a handcrafted notebook tribute to Pablo Picasso, is a beautifully made piece of paper cut storytelling by the artist/designer from Beijing. “The Book of Red” is part of Odding’s series “Everyone Has A Story,” accompanied by “The Book of Black,” which won the Silver Lion Award in Design at Cannes Lions International […]

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]]> Ciara Phelan: Collages https://designworklife.com/ciara-phelan-collages/ Tue, 13 May 2014 15:00:15 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80433 Ciara Phelan, a freelance illustrator and textile designer in east London, recently launched her new website full of intricate collage work and other marvelous projects. Ciara has a notably talented eye for combining vintage ephemera and other goods, and has been commissioned for work by O, the Oprah Magazine, Volcom, and more. There’s a lot of beautiful work for […]

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]]> Studio Fludd: Gelatology – Micro / Macro https://designworklife.com/studio-fludd-gelatology-micro-macro/ Mon, 12 May 2014 15:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80343 Studio Fludd‘s Gelatology project, which we featured back in November, has grown into a new booklet titled “Micro / Macro” and expanded into a full-fledged banquet and traveling workshop. If you’re unfamiliar with Gelatology, it all started as a booklet and print series exploring relationships and analogies between ice cream and geology, all as a part of Studio […]

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]]> Open Door Design Studio: Reinventing the Toilet Challenge https://designworklife.com/open-door-design-studio-reinventing-the-toilet-challenge-2/ Fri, 09 May 2014 19:00:18 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80197 Who knew a toilet could be so beautiful? The team at Open Door Design Studio, in collaboration with Kohler, designed the remarkable exterior of Caltech’s innovative, winning entry into Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2012 “Reinventing the Toilet Challenge” for display in this year’s New Delhi’s “Reinvent the Toilet Fair.” Caltech’s toilet, a “mobile restroom […]

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]]> Casey Ligon: Hand Lettering https://designworklife.com/casey-ligon-hand-lettering/ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:00:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80193 The hand lettering work of Casey Ligon is a gorgeous force to be reckoned with as her talents span chalk, ink, vector and beyond. Her ability to work in such different media and canvases (including bananas?!) is pretty incredible, especially when you take a look at how she works in her stop motion process videos below. […]

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]]> Juan Coca: CHS 2014 Commencement Invitation https://designworklife.com/juan-coca-chs-2014-commencement-invitation/ Thu, 08 May 2014 15:00:45 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80069 Juan Coca, a design student at Fort Hays State University, gave his younger brother quite the rad grad gift in designing these beautiful letterpress commencement invitations. It’s refreshing seeing such craftsmanship in the commencement space as it seems to be a relatively underserved design medium compared to wedding invitations and baby shower announcements. The 25-piece set was printed […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Universe & Umbrellas https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-universe-umbrellas/ Thu, 08 May 2014 13:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79258 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: universe & umbrellas. Universe While scientists debate whether or not the universe is infinite, there’s no debate that the possibilities of your brain certainly fit that description. Suit up, creative cosmonaut, and […]

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]]> Student Work: Josh Schott https://designworklife.com/student-work-josh-schott/ Wed, 07 May 2014 15:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80195 Graphic designer Josh Schott is pursuing his MFA at Tyler School of Art at Temple University and already has an impressive collection of work to his name in illustration, packaging, and beyond. Check out some of his select projects below and explore even more on his website.

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]]> Vicki Turner: Drop in the Ocean https://designworklife.com/vicki-turner-drop-in-the-ocean/ Tue, 06 May 2014 15:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80179 With tons of plastic waste filling the globe’s oceans, Vicki Turner set out to do something about it. The result: Drop in the Ocean, a limited edition art print series beautifully depicting oceanic scenes in Vicki’s bold, colorful style. The 100 limited edition, signed and numbered prints are available at Vicki’s online store with 10% of each […]

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]]> Grey, Singapore: Multinational Typeface https://designworklife.com/grey-singapore-multinational-typeface/ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:00:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80071 The team at Grey Advertising‘s Singapore office designed a fascinating modular Multinational Typeface, using colors and composition representative of the flags of all 106 countries in which the company does business. I love the duality of feelings that this series evokes — while the diversity of color and variation in form celebrate each country’s individuality, the […]

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]]> Young & Laramore: “Time is Measured in Tomorrows” https://designworklife.com/young-laramore-time-is-measured-in-tomorrows/ Mon, 05 May 2014 15:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80070 Building Tomorrow, a nonprofit dedicated to building schools in East Africa, worked with Young & Laramore to produce “Time is Measured in Tomorrows,” a wonderfully simple animated video illustrated by Brian Rea. Brian’s illustration style fits together perfectly with the video’s message and Building Tomorrow’s mission as they aim to build 60 schools (14 of […]

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]]> Dimas Forchetti: Personal Project GIFs https://designworklife.com/dimas-forchetti-personal-project-gifs/ Thu, 01 May 2014 15:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79825 I’m loving the delightfully clever GIFs that designer Dimas Forchetti has put together as part of an ongoing personal project of random creation and animation. Sometimes it’s nice to let your brain go for a walk and see where it takes you, and as you’ll see in the Dimas’ GIFs below, it can take you to some […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Outdoors & Outlaws https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-outdoors-outlaws/ Thu, 01 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79256 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: outdoors & outlaws. Outdoors Spring is a time of growth, nature, and new life, and it’s about time we swapped out some of those tired winter brain cells for some with […]

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]]> Leeay Aikawa: Mixed Media Collages https://designworklife.com/leeay-aikawa-mixed-media-collages/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79839 Toronto-based designer/illustrator Leeay Aikawa has a special talent for crafting mixed media collages that are simply fascinating. Leeay on her inspiration: I like mixing old and new, classical and edgy, to create a bizarre world. In a way, this multi-cultured city of Toronto established me as a collage artist as this city shows lots of opposite combos like that […]

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]]> Mike Lowery: New Work https://designworklife.com/mike-lowery-new-work/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79536 It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Mike Lowery here at DWL, and since he recently launched his new website with tons of saucy recent work, we simply had to shout it from the rooftops. After checking out his work below and on his website, give his ever-entertaining blog a follow on Tumblr and scoop […]

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]]> Tyler School of Art: Brains, Muscle, Wildcard https://designworklife.com/tyler-school-of-art-brains-muscle-wildcard/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79857 In teaming up for their exhibition date last week as part of the 2014 Tyler School of Art MFA Graphic and Interactive Design Thesis Exhibition, designers Noopur Agarwal, David Jones, and Kathy Mueller joined forces to create Brains, Muscle, Wildcard, a joint website focused around key aspects of the design process (with inspiration from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia). Check […]

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]]> Student Work: Seth Gale https://designworklife.com/student-work-seth-gale/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79374 Something great is brewing up in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not coffee. Okay, there’s tasty coffee brewing up there too, but the really good stuff is brewing in Seth Gale‘s noggin as he throws down some serious design smarts at Portland State University. Check out a selection of work below, then explore more on Seth’s website and grab […]

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]]> Allison Chambers Lettering & Design https://designworklife.com/allison-chambers-lettering-design/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79372 I’m really admiring the beautiful lettering and smart design work of Allison Chambers, a designer out of Vancouver, BC. Her hand-cut lettering particularly blew my mind, and as you’ll see below, she’s got fantastic range and a great eye throughout all of her work. Do some more design snooping on her website and buy yourself something […]

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]]> Carla Cobas https://designworklife.com/carla-cobas/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:00:51 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78904 The work of Carla Cobas caught my eye recently, and I haven’t been able to look away since. A designer in Valencia, Spain, her work has a confident, clean aesthetic to it that really draws you in. See for yourself below and check out more fantastic work on Carla’s website.  

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Quotes & Quickness https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-quotes-quickness/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79257 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: quotes & quickness. QUOTES Nobody quite knows the origin of the saying “Alliteration Inspiration on Design Work Life is my favorite design column and I bet the author is super rad […]

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]]> Student Work: Jaclyn Merk https://designworklife.com/student-work-jaclyn-merk/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:00:14 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79373 Feeling the design love for Jaclyn Merk, a recent graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and you will too after checking out her website and two select projects below. THE GREAT ONE An unconventional triathlon that takes place on Mount Denali, the perpetually snow-covered mountain known as “The Great One.” This fictional competition is […]

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]]> Tata&Friends: Mr. Marcel School Rebrand https://designworklife.com/tatafriends-mr-marcel-school-rebrand/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79375 This is my first encounter with Tata&Friends, and it’s a case of love at first sight. T&F’s rebrand for Mr. Marcel School, a unique design school in Madrid, focuses around a modular, colorful identity that’s refreshingly simple. I’m especially loving how the identity system translates to the school’s website.

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]]> Tag Collective: Wishbone https://designworklife.com/tag-collective-wishbone/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79060 New York’s Tag Collective just put out some tasty new branding and environment work for Wishbone, a fried chicken spot in Philadelphia. It maintains an authentic balance between rustic aesthetic and modern design, resulting in a thoughtfully considered casual dining experience. Wishbone, a fried chicken restaurant in Philadelphia, wasn’t interested in serving just your average drumstick. Everything that came […]

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]]> Nicolas Ménard: ARTV https://designworklife.com/nicolas-menard-artv/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78469 I’m really digging the adventure and whimsy in Nicolas Menard‘s cosmic animation work for ARTV. Watch Nicolas’ animation below, and be sure to scroll further for delightful screen shots of the piece and oh-so-entertaining animated GIFs! From Nicolas’ Behance gallery: ARTV, a francophone art oriented TV channel, asks artists to reinterpret their logo for their […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Jelly & Journeying https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-jelly-journeying/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79254 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: jelly & journeying. Jelly Do you think you’re ready for this jelly? How about multiplied by TEN? Are you ready for that? Okay, you’re right. I think you’re ready for that […]

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]]> Leta Sobierajski: Branding & Collateral https://designworklife.com/leta-sobierajski-branding-collateral/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78978 You may be familiar with Leta Sobierajski from her personal brand identity system featured on DWL last year, but you’ll want to familiarize yourself with some of her incredible branding work below. She combines excellent layout, typography, illustration and color choices into some truly special work. Quietman Quietman, founded in 1995 by award-winning Creative Director Johnnie Semerad, is […]

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]]> Young & Laramore: Upland Brewing Co. Rebrand https://designworklife.com/young-laramore-upland-brewing-co-rebrand/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78979 Young & Laramore recently completed a solid rebrand for Bloomington, Indiana’s Upland Brewing Co., including some nifty new packaging for several of Upland’s most popular beers. For more on the goals and process of the rebrand, dive into Upland’s client-side account of the project here, and read the details of Young & Laramore’s work below: […]

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]]> Tyler Gross: New Work https://designworklife.com/tyler-gross-new-work/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79064 Since we last featured Tyler Gross‘s illustrations, he’s churned out some killer new work that further showcases his hardcore halftones and strong style. Be sure to hit up his website and check out more of his latest work in its natural habitat.

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]]> Eszter Chen: Patterns & Illustration https://designworklife.com/eszter-chen-patterns-illustration/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78991 Illustrator and textile designer Eszter Chen has got something good going. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, she’s brought her lovely style and freelance hustle to Los Angeles where she has also founded Retzsë Studio, a pattern and textile design studio. Savor Eszter’s range of work below and find even more on her website.

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]]> Green Chair Press: Miniature Matchbox Books https://designworklife.com/green-chair-press-miniature-matchbox-books/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78696 Susan Angebranndt, owner of Santa Fe’s Green Chair Press, has created a quirky line of miniature matchbox books that are simply delightful. Each book is a mere 1 3/8″ x 2″ and comes housed in a matchbox handmade by Susan herself. The books’ topics range from the history of the ampersand and a “much abridged” version […]

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]]> Andreas Wikström Illustration https://designworklife.com/andreas-wikstrom-illustration/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78519 I’m thoroughly enjoying the work of Andreas Wikström, a graphic designer hailing from Sweden. There’s more to explore on his website, so get to clicking!

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Icons & Imbibing https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-icons-imbibing/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78755 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: icons & imbibing. ICONS In keeping with the spirit of the pictogram, we’re going to keep this copy short and resort to wayfinding: ↓ 10 ↓ IMBIBING It’s Thursday (pre-Friday), and as […]

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]]> Chris Dedinsky: Monster Alphabet https://designworklife.com/chris-dedinsky-monster-alphabet/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:00:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78471 Halloween may be months away, but I’m in love with Chris Dedinsky‘s personal project Monster Alphabet, a screen printed poster featuring illustrated monsters for each letter of the alphabet. Chris’s illustration style and use of texture come together perfectly for this piece, and I can’t get over his monster choice and clever execution for each letter.

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]]> Sergi Delgado Illustration & Lettering https://designworklife.com/sergi-delgado/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78341 If “rad” were a design discipline, Barcelona-born Sergi Delgado could teach a class on it. His illustration, lettering and typography work all fit a cohesive style that go together sensibly while remaining entirely unique. Be sure to check out more of Sergi’s work on his website.

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]]> Angel Bomb Rebrand & Collateral https://designworklife.com/angel-bomb-rebrand-collateral/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:00:14 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78522 Angel Bomb, a design and letterpress studio in northeast Minneapolis, recently rebranded themselves to emphasize the full-service nature of their studio’s offering. I love the clean look and am especially fond of the red envelopes. As a letterpress studio, the look and ethos of the logo and branding connect well with the hands-on, mechanical nature of […]

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]]> Melanie Rothschild: The Art of Mistakes https://designworklife.com/melanie-rothschild-the-art-of-mistakes/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78523 Melanie Rothschild has a wildly intriguing story to share with the world about the creative process, and it all started with a disastrous mistake. Several years ago I spilled a whole gallon of paint in my workshop and it pretty much changed my life. It seemed too messy to clean the wet paint at the time and I […]

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]]> Michael Haddad: Ottawa Magazine “The Sex Issue” Illustrations https://designworklife.com/michael-haddad-ottawa-magazine-the-sex-issue-illustrations/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:00:36 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78502 Michael Haddad‘s illustrations for Ottawa Magazine’s “The Sex Issue” are simple, clever, and innuendo-tastic. Creative Credits Art Direction: Jane Corbett

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Eggs & Eyes https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-eggs-eyes/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78642 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: eggs & eyes. EGGS There’s nothing like some eggs and inspiration to start your morning off sunny side up. Now crack open this ten egg inspiration omelette and get your day cookin’. […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Music & Minimalism https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-music-minimalism/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77997 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: music & minimalism. MUSIC Everybody has their go-to soundtrack for getting in the creative zone (which you may even be listening to right now), so we’re doubling down to make this […]

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]]> Little: Ephemera https://designworklife.com/little-ephemera/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:00:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77777 We recently featured Little‘s lovely identity and collateral work for Fair State Brewing Cooperative, and now I’m quite taken by Ephemera, where Little has found a beautiful way to unleash their stash of one-off projects or fun internal pieces that would otherwise have no home on the site. Ephemera is a refreshing view on how to put […]

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]]> Matt Chase: Escapades Magazine https://designworklife.com/matt-chase-escapades-magazine/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:00:24 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77778 Matt Chase just blew my mind with his challenging, beautiful design work for “The Takeoff Issue” of new travel magazine Escapades. After you ogle the gorgeous end results below, read Matt’s in-depth process recap to learn about the design decisions, type exploration and overall challenges that went into creating this wonderful work. From Matt’s website: In the Fall […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-reading-royalty/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77824 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: reading & royalty. Reading Stephen King rightfully states that “books are a uniquely portable magic.” And though it’s difficult for a blog post to capture anything close to the magic that […]

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]]> Student Work: Clarke Harris https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/ https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:00:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77562 I’m quite fond of the work Clarke Harris has put out as he cuts his (Gator) teeth in the University of Florida’s graphic design program. If this collection of work is just a preview of what’s to come, I’m very excited to see where his design career takes him. WORK HARD STAY HUMBLE Work Hard Stay Humble is a project […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/feed/ 2 Gabby Lord: The Great Fifty https://designworklife.com/gabby-lord-the-great-fifty/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77603 Gabby Lord, whose wildly clever business cards were featured on DWL last year, loves her mum very much. When she asked Gabby to design a “simple invitation” for her 50th birthday party, Gabby channeled her wit, love and design chops into The Great Fifty, a micro-site/print invitation for the occasion. What better excuse for a side project […]

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]]> Adam Turnbull: Ten Cent Dime https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/ https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77530 While some take to Twitter to share their stream of consciousness experience of the world, Adam Turnbull has used Ten Cent Dime as his outlet, a project for Adam to “illustrate my response to daily life, situations and people I come across here in New York,” alongside enjoyable written commentary. The project is in its second year […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Coffee & Currency https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-coffee-currency/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77456 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: coffee & currency. COFFEE While coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, it’s numero uno on the list of consumed commodities to get creative juices flowing*. Let these […]

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]]> MM Identity Lab: Year of the Horse Card Deck Calendar https://designworklife.com/mm-identity-lab-year-of-the-horse-card-deck-calendar/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77210 The team at MM Identity Lab just finished a fantastic self promotion project, working with local vendors to create their Year of the Horse Card Deck Calendar in order to “promote brand awareness, bring together the creative community, and cultivate potential business relationships in good chemistry.” I love the process that went into creating this—both the idea that different […]

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]]> MINE: Bun Mee https://designworklife.com/mine-bun-mee/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:00:35 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77208 San Francisco just got even more eye-popping with MINE‘s branding and environment design for Bun Mee’s new Market Street location. From the large, beautifully illustrated mural down to the small details (the jalapeño warning being my favorite), it seems they really perfected the whole experience.

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]]> Deuxtone: Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits https://designworklife.com/deuxtone-dichotomy-coffee-spirits/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77209 Texas two-man operation Deuxtone executed some exquisite work in designing the brand identity and environment for Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits in Waco. Dichotomy was recently listed #2 on Eater’s 20 Hottest Coffee shops in the US, so it seems that product and environment have come together quite nicely. It certainly looks like a place I’d want to spend a lot […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Gold & Grains https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-gold-grains/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77129 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: gold & grains. GOLD Though the winter Olympics may be over, every day is an opportunity to bring home a gold medal in creativity. And even if nothing gold can stay, […]

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