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LA GRAPHIC DESIGN

Courtney • Jun 10, 2010Jun 10, 2010
There is some incredibly chic and sophisticated design work going on in the portfolio of Copenhagen-based LA GRAPHIC DESIGN, including this project fo...
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Ben Wiseman

Courtney • Jun 10, 2010Dec 14, 2012
Simply inspiring book cover designs by Ben Wiseman.  ...
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Type Love 97: Engel New Sans

Courtney • Jun 10, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Engel New Sans (an updated version of the original Engel Sans, one of Gestalten’s best sellers) s a clean modern sans serif with interesting qui...
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GOOD Guide to Education Innovation

Courtney • Jun 9, 2010Jun 9, 2010
In typical GOOD fashion—great ideas plus great design—they’ve put together the GOOD Guide to Education Innovation. This online guide pairs 1...
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New York x 2

Courtney • Jun 9, 2010Mar 20, 2011
I’m currently enamored with these two great sites that celebrate the city I love so much: New York City on Pictory. Pictory’s latest showc...
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Warm Graphics

Courtney • Jun 9, 2010Jun 9, 2010
Here’s a fun set of posters for the Red Curtain Music Series, designed by Warm Graphics....
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Tenfold Collective: Feynman School Identity

Courtney • Jun 9, 2010Jun 9, 2010
I have a thing for logos incorporating badges or crests. So naturally I’m loving this identity system created for the Rockville, Maryland-based ...
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Sculptivate

Courtney • Jun 8, 2010Jun 8, 2010
I’m one of those people operating under the assumption that there are very few truly unique ideas out there. Everything, to some extent, has bee...
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Personal Work: Invitations

Courtney • Jun 4, 2010
Since posting about the Save the Dates for my upcoming wedding almost 6 months ago (wow!), we have been extraordinarily busy planning for the big day....
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Mets de la Crème

Courtney • Jun 4, 2010May 31, 2010
Unfortunately I don’t speak French, so I can’t follow a lot of it; but what a beautifully designed website. The visuals for the home page ...
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Kokoro & Moi

Courtney • Jun 4, 2010May 31, 2010
A great identity for the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 by Kokoro & Moi (who also have a really fun website, check it out)....
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Color Happy 83

Courtney • Jun 4, 2010Mar 20, 2011
Beau-ti-ful. By Kirra Jamison....
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Level & Tap

Courtney • Jun 3, 2010Mar 20, 2011
Level & Tap is a site dedicated to selling curated photography prints that are curated by a small group od editors. There’s a wide range of ...
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Type Love 96: Aniuk

Courtney • Jun 3, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Aniuk is a new display family from Typejockeys featuring a unique combination of round and edgy details. Meant for large sizes, the family includes fi...
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Re-Run

Courtney • Jun 2, 2010May 31, 2010
“Re-Run was a traveling exhibition created in conjunction with the re-release of some of Nike’s iconic vintage running shoes. The exhibition f...
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Metrio Coffee Visual Identity

Courtney • Jun 2, 2010May 31, 2010
Here’s a great identity and packaging project by Robinsson Cravents. The Metrio Coffee Identity combines both modern and classical elements for ...
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Naturella

Courtney • Jun 1, 2010May 31, 2010
Naturella, a new release from You Work for Them, is “a collection of natural and organic elements from the garden.” I could definitely see...
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Card Candy

Courtney • Jun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2010
I am loving these bold and simple cards by byrd & bleeker. The combination of neon inks and kraft paper—not to mention the fun, playful messages...
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McCraw’s Confections

Courtney • May 31, 2010May 31, 2010
This project by Craig Skinner is right up my alley. A rebranding of McCraw’s Confections required the designers to update the brand without losi...
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AirMax1-a-Day

Courtney • May 31, 2010
Last week I tweeted about this awesome self-initiated project by Matt Stevens. Using an illustration of a Nike Air Max 1 sneaker, he created a series ...
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The Portrait Machine Project

Courtney • May 28, 2010May 27, 2010
I’m completely fascinated by The Portrait Machine Project, a series of photos by Carlo Van de Roer that are made with a Polaroid aura camera. Th...
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Student Spotlight

Courtney • May 28, 2010May 27, 2010
These two designers—both New York City-based—have so many great things in their portfolios that it was difficult to choose what to showcase. Stude...
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Marypat Pastry Shop

Courtney • May 27, 2010May 26, 2010
Wallnut Studio always does such a great job of styling their work sample shots. And this newish project for Marypat Pastry Shop is a perfect example. ...
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Type Love 95: Klavika

Courtney • May 27, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Klavika is yet another one of Process Type Foundry’s modern, versatile typefaces. It was designed in 2004, but still looks just as fresh today, ...
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Martino&Jaña: Induse

Courtney • May 26, 2010May 26, 2010
Awhile ago I posted about Martino&Jaña‘s beautifully hand-lettered posters for the Guimarães Jazz 2009 event. So I was happy to see a coup...
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Shiner Beer on the Behance Network

Courtney • May 26, 2010Nov 22, 2010
Here is a great print campaign for Shiner Beer by Beau Hanson. If you like what you see, there’s quite a few additional (and equally as great) p...
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LA×NYC

Courtney • May 25, 2010Nov 22, 2010
Paper Cut, a studio of two French graphic designers living in Brooklyn, recently took a road trip to move from LA to NYC. Being the visual people that...
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Carry Hope

Courtney • May 25, 2010May 25, 2010
Recently, Print Magazine asked 12 designers to design a tote bag to benefit a charity of their choice, and Sawdust’s Contribution, to benefit th...
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Vintage-Style DC Character Posters

Courtney • May 24, 2010May 24, 2010
In my opinion, the trend of serialized posters, prints, book covers and the like is bordering overdone. But these Vintage-style DC character posters b...
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Dude Tallia

Courtney • May 21, 2010May 17, 2010
This logo was created for the Red Bull House of Art by Dude Tallia. For the project, 10 artists from 7 different countries will come together in a hot...
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Manual

Courtney • May 20, 2010May 20, 2010
It’s still pretty rare to see photography used as a major design element in a stationery package. But for a photographer, it just makes sense. S...
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Type Love 94: Amboy

Courtney • May 20, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Amboy is another one of Jim Parkinson’s creations. The inline display face was inspired by Mid-20th Century Showcard Lettering....
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Salon Hush

Courtney • May 19, 2010May 19, 2010
Love the foil stamped details of the Salon Hush identity designed by Craig Leontowicz....
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Rock Paper Show

Courtney • May 19, 2010May 19, 2010
I’ve always wanted to go to a Flatstock event, but unfortunately I’ve never been able to be in the same area at the same time. So Rock Pap...
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Hotels Particuliers

Courtney • May 18, 2010May 15, 2011
Hotels Particuliers....
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New from Keep Calm

Courtney • May 18, 2010May 18, 2010
I’m absolutely loving these new prints from Keep Calm (especially this one). They sell out quickly, so pick one or two up before they’re g...
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Hyperactivity Typography

Courtney • May 18, 2010May 18, 2010
Unfortunately, the first print run of the Hyperactivity Typography workbook, an ambitious project by Studio3, is all sold out. So until they (hopefull...
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Sweeteeth

Courtney • May 18, 2010May 18, 2010
Love the playful brand and packaging for sweeteeth, designed by South Carolina-based studio, Fuzzco....
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Brownstone

Courtney • May 17, 2010Nov 22, 2010
Inspired by Brooklyn architecture, Brownstone is the latest release by Alejandro Paul. It features multiple styles, alternates, ligatures and frames. ...
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Help for Nashville

Courtney • May 17, 2010May 17, 2010
It seems that these days designers are stepping up to do their part any time tragedy strikes, and the latest unfortunate situation in Nashville is no ...
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LOST for Sale

Courtney • May 17, 2010Mar 28, 2011
In case you haven’t heard, Ty Mattson’s LOST posters (previously written about here) are going to be available via ABC. They will be relea...
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Meg Gleason

Courtney • May 14, 2010May 9, 2010
I absolutely love Meg Gleason‘s hand-lettering and design style. Her website is currently under construction, so for now you can keep up with he...
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Alice Gabb Fine Stationery

Courtney • May 13, 2010May 9, 2010
I’m loving the personal, handmade quality of these stationery pieces by Alice Gabb....
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Type Love 93: Sutro

Courtney • May 13, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Sutro is a very structured slab serif designed by Jim Parkinson in 2003. You can pick up the package of 11 fonts at FontShop right here....
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I’m a Minted Judge!

Courtney • May 12, 2010Dec 18, 2012
I am a huge fan of Minted, an online community, resource and marketplace for all things stationery. As a paper goods fanatic, I feel like so much of t...
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Ian Edward Prentice

Courtney • May 11, 2010May 9, 2010
In Ian’s words, CMYK is “an informational set of four posters educating young children on colour mixing and blending”. The series co...
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I ♥ Minimalism

Courtney • May 11, 2010May 9, 2010
I ? Minimalism is a new art print designed by Brandon Knowlden. Originally designed for a gallery show, the 8″x 10″ letterpress print is a...
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The White Rabbit Update

Courtney • May 10, 2010May 10, 2010
Thanks to Zy in the comments of this post, I found that The White Rabbit is actually a restaurant in Singapore. And they also have a pretty fun websit...
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Topshop Make-up

Courtney • May 10, 2010May 10, 2010
I’m loving the lively new artsy branding and packaging for Topshop’s new Make-up collection. Great colors too. via For Me, For You...
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Charles Ross

Courtney • May 10, 2010May 10, 2010
On a recent click through B?hance, this extensive identity for a retirement party caught my eye. Designed by Charles Ross, the event was held in honor...
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McKenna Kemp

Courtney • May 7, 2010May 4, 2010
I’m loving McKenna Kemp‘s self-initiated Bluegrass project made as a present for her Grandfather. Great illustrations.   via simple + pre...
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LoV-E

Courtney • May 7, 2010May 4, 2010
When Lorena Vigil-Escalera, aka LoV-E, sent over her work recently, I became an instant fan. If you like what you see, you can pick up prints here or ...
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The White Rabbit

Courtney • May 7, 2010May 4, 2010
Alice in Wonderland has always been a popular subject for creatives to work with, understandably so. I’ve always been drawn to the story and its...
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Color Happy 79

Courtney • May 7, 2010Mar 20, 2011
In the mood for flowers: Peach / Prunus persica / ??(????) by Tanaka Juuyoh...
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The Heavyweights

Courtney • May 6, 2010May 4, 2010
I was recently contacted by The Heavyweights, an Indianapois ad agency, to let me know about their collaborations with illustrator Michael Mullen. Thi...
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Mingo Lamberti

Courtney • May 6, 2010May 4, 2010
Mngo Lamberti is a maker of limited edition designer t-shirts. In addition to their own designs, they often collaborate with other designers. This par...
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Anagrama

Courtney • May 6, 2010May 4, 2010
Romantica is a boutique that offers headpieces, barrettes and various hair accessories, focusing on custom made pieces and personalized service. I lov...
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Type Love 92: Hernandez

Courtney • May 6, 2010Sep 14, 2012
Sudtipos recently released three new slab serif fonts. My favorite is Hernandez, a “slab serif display” with a wide range of alternates to...
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SketchType Vol. 2

Courtney • May 5, 2010May 4, 2010
I posted about T.26’s SketchType package awhile back, and now they’ve just released Volume 2. The set includes 20 original hand-drawn type...
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New Fabien Barral: CAM

Courtney • May 5, 2010May 4, 2010
I’m a big fan of Fabien Barral’s work, as well as his blog and wall decal company. In particular, I’m currently impressed with a new...
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