Type Love 166: Carolyna
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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 defin...
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Courtney • Eric Frommelt Design
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I’m incredibly inspired by the work of Eric Frommelt, whose abstract compositions are informed by “technology, maps, data visualizations, information ...
René Bieder and Yassin Taibi: Mr. Bob Films Website
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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 René Bieder and Ya...
Recent Grad: Christine McMahon
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Philadelphia’s Tyler School of Art seems to be producing one talented designer after another—we’ve posted about a few of their students from the progr...
Miriam Altamira: Cocktail Sodas
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LOVE this student project by Miriam Altamira—packaging for a series of Cocktail Sodas...
Lab Partners: California Gold
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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 printed, fiv...
Hello! Lucky Holiday Card Collaborations
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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
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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 bottles...
They Draw and Cook Giveaway
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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...
Sam Bosma Illustration
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Feast your eyes on the gorgeous illustration work of Sam Bosma. A selection of his work is available in print form right here....
Hovard Design: Eastfield Village Identity
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I’m really impressed with this unique identity project for Eastfield Village by Brooklyn-based Hovard Design. More about the project in their own word...
Type Love 165: Beckett
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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. A few of the...
Edge and Barrett: 11 Boundary Branding
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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
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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 closer lo...
LOOVVOOL: Bendis Financial Branding
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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
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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 featured her here before. Cu...
Jordan Metcalf: Pictures | Words Exhibition
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For a solo show in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jordan Metcalf created Pictures | Words, a “range of type and image based pieces in various mediums inc...
CODO Design: The Libertine Branding
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CODO Design recently developed the identity, signage and various print materials for The Libertine, a new cocktail bar in Indianapolis. The brand took...
Ayaka Ito Illustration and Design
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I’m incredibly impressed with the breadth of Ayaka Ito‘s work, a Brooklyn-based interactive designer. From the dimensional hand-lettering to the typog...
Casa Rex: Emporium Collection Notebooks
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Brazilian design agency Casa Rex has recently produced the Emporium Collection, a large grouping of stationery items, for the Livraria Cultura booksto...
The New Year Design and Illustration
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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 bottom) hanging u...
Mark McCormick: Alfonso
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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 as soo...
Christopher Monro DeLorenzo Design
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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 from me...
Type Love 164
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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
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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’s no surprise tha...
Travis Brown: Core of Discovery Branding
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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...
Make & Matter: Apron Allure Branding
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I’m absolutely loving the work of Make & Matter, an Austin-based design studio who believes in a simple philosophy — “to make (aka ‘design’) and to ma...
Bryan Patrick Todd: Highlands Mural
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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!
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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 was just in i...
Recent Grad: Kayla Jang
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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 sophisticated wor...
I Love Dust: Allotinabox
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I Love Dust created this playgful, graphic, yet handmade-feeling packaging for Allotinabox, a series of GYO (Grow Your Own) boxes to help anyone—even ...
Cue: Children’s Theatre Co. | Emerald & Ruby
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I’ve always loved Cue‘s work for the Children’s Theatre Co. (previously posted about here and here), so I’m equally impressed with their newest print ...
RE:DESIGN Conference Winner
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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
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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 ...
Take a Line for a Walk: A Creativity Journal
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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
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I’m loving all the collateral for Island Creek Oyster Bar by Oat Creative....
Phillipe Nicolas: Merry Crisis
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Merry Crisis by Phillipe Nicolas. For months, thousands of people across the world have now begun protests and elsewhere show that Europe’s lost gener...
Karsh/Hagan: Social Animals
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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
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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 type...
Occupy George
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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 sparking quite a fe...
Johnston Duffy: Trevor Dixon Photo Identity
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I’m loving these identity elements created by Johnston Duffy for Trevor Dixon Photography. The various marks and illustrations are used throughout var...
Jillian Frey: Ivey Awards
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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 ...
Demian Conrad Design: Almighty Identity
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This beautiful identity for Almighty, an interior design and home staging company, was designed by Demien Conrad Design using an interesting techniqu...
Student Spotlight: Alex Sophocles
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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!
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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...
Solo Project Management
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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-one app...
Curtis Baigent: Subway Campaign
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Current ADC Young Gun Curtis Baigent created this super fun illustrative spot for Subway....
Student Spotliht: Ryan Keightley
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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
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Stockholm Design Lab designed this sleek, modern identity system for Bella Sky, which is Scandinavia’s largest hotel. SDL was responsible for creating...
Blake C. Tannery: Ruby Starr
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This colorful, illustrative publication was designed as a promotional piece by Blake C. Tannery for surface designer Melody Miller....
Justin LaFontaine Posters
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Philadelphia-based Justin LaFontaine has made some really great screen printed posters. I love the simple, graphic style....
Method: Maui Bus Branding
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I spotted the fresh, clean design for Maui Bus, Maui’s public transportation system, while on vacation in Hawaii. And after some quick Googling, I lea...
Kyle Marks: B+A Wedding Materials
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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...
Student Spotlight: Ryan Hubbard
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Iowa State senior Ryan Hubbard had the fortunate experience of interning at 160over90 this past summer. Under the art direction of Dan Blackman—who we...
ESPO: Love Letter to Brooklyn
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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, the Philadelphia-...
Doubleday & Cartwright: BluePrintJuice
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Love this super sleek, simple packaging for BluePrintJuice by Doubleday & Cartwright....
Riley Cran Design & Illustration
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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 lots of projects to...
C/C: AMERICANANA
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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—I love t...
George McCalman: Candy Bandits Packaging
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George McCalman recently completed this super fun packaging for Droga Confections‘ line of Candy Bandits candies (more images here). If they look deli...
A Huge Loss
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“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 only wa...