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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
DesignIllustration6 Comments on Ayaka Ito Illustration and Design

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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 â...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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!...
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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 ...
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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...
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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....
Design2 Comments on Oat Creative: Island Creek Oyster Bar

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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Occupy George

Courtney • Oct 18, 2011Oct 18, 2011
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...
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Johnston Duffy: Trevor Dixon Photo Identity

Courtney • Oct 18, 2011Oct 18, 2011
I’m loving these identity elements created by Johnston Duffy for Trevor Dixon Photography. The various marks and illustrations are used througho...
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Jillian Frey: Ivey Awards

Courtney • Oct 18, 2011Oct 18, 2011
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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Curtis Baigent: Subway Campaign

Courtney • Oct 14, 2011Nov 20, 2013
Current ADC Young Gun Curtis Baigent created this super fun illustrative spot for Subway....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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,...
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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...
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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 ...
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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,...
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Doubleday & Cartwright: BluePrintJuice

Courtney • Oct 7, 2011Oct 4, 2011
Love this super sleek, simple packaging for BluePrintJuice by Doubleday & Cartwright....
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Riley Cran Design & Illustration

Courtney • Oct 7, 2011Oct 4, 2011
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...
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C/C: AMERICANANA

Courtney • Oct 6, 2011Oct 4, 2011
Check out the identity and materials that New York’s C/C designed for Americanana, a group art exhibition at The Hunter College Art Galleries—...
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George McCalman: Candy Bandits Packaging

Courtney • Oct 6, 2011Oct 5, 2011
George McCalman recently completed this super fun packaging for Droga Confections‘ line of Candy Bandits candies (more images here). If they loo...
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A Huge Loss

Courtney • Oct 5, 2011
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the o...
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A Friend Of Mine: VCE Season Of Excellence

Courtney • Oct 5, 2011Oct 4, 2011
Check out this beautiful identity program, which features stunning paper cut work, for VCE Season of Excellence by A Friend of Mine. The VCE Season of...
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Knoed Creative: Oven Branding

Courtney • Oct 5, 2011Dec 14, 2012
Here’s a great identity system developed by Knoed for Oven, a company that makes early-stage investments in technology startups. A bit about the...
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Interabang: JUST Water Packaging

Courtney • Oct 5, 2011Oct 5, 2011
Interabang just sent over this playful, typographic packaging for JUST, a new caffeinated water beverage—the first of its kind—available in the UK...
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Mama’s Sauce Changes the Way You Letterpress

Courtney • Oct 5, 2011Oct 5, 2011
Just when I thought they couldn’t get any better, Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce came up with a way to revolutionize our letterpress printi...
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Patrick Enstrom: Old Parkland Collateral

Courtney • Oct 4, 2011Oct 5, 2011
Next up from Patrick Enstrom is this lovely collateral designed for Old Parkland, which was also produced while he was employed at Tractorbeam. Patric...
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Patrick Enstrom: Dude, Sweet Chocolate Packaging

Courtney • Oct 4, 2011Oct 17, 2011
Patrick Enstrom has so many great pieces in his portfolio that it was pretty darn difficult to choose what to post. So I’ve narrowed it down to ...
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OCD | The Original Champions of Design: ArtPlace Branding

Courtney • Oct 4, 2011Dec 14, 2012
Here is some amazing work by OCD | The Original Champions of Design for ArtPlace, which is a “collaboration of top national foundations, the Nat...
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Boy Burns Barn: theWit

Courtney • Oct 3, 2011Sep 18, 2011
While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal...
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Samantha Corcoran: North of South Branding

Courtney • Sep 30, 2011Dec 14, 2012
While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal...
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Jay Fletcher’s Charleston

Courtney • Sep 29, 2011Dec 14, 2012
While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal...
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Wendy Chan: Somewhere in Between

Courtney • Sep 29, 2011Sep 14, 2012
While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal...
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Emily Allison: Print + Pattern

Courtney • Sep 29, 2011Sep 21, 2011
While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal...
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