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f8 Conference Branding

Courtney • Jun 16, 2010Jun 16, 2010
It’s been pretty awesome to see the work Ben Barry has completed for Facebook since he’s begun working there. And the branding for the f8 Conference i...
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LoSiento

Courtney • Jun 16, 2010Jun 13, 2010
I have to admit I got a bit lost on the LoSiento site. There was just such an abundance of eye-catching projects, I had to keep checking out what was ...
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Belle

Courtney • Jun 16, 2010Jun 16, 2010
This delicate, feminine identity was created by Marcio Kelmanson (a partner at James) for Belle, a boutique that rents high-end wedding gowns and alte...
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New Gavin Potenza

Courtney • Jun 16, 2010Jun 16, 2010
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve checked in to see what’s new in the portfolio of Gavin Potenza (I bought his Homage to the Stamp print from Tiny Sho...
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Milk Carton Postcards Project

Courtney • Jun 15, 2010Jun 13, 2010
Loving this project by Grass Studio. This series of postcards for the Dasein Academy of Art feature die-cut artwork that folds into miniature milk car...
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here design

Courtney • Jun 15, 2010Jun 13, 2010
The branding for Gail’s Bakery is just one jaw-droppingly beautiful example from the portfolio of London-based here design....
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PaperRep

Courtney • Jun 15, 2010Jun 14, 2010
Way back when OS9 was the operating system of choice, I received a PaperRep disc at some sort of paper event. At the time I had recently graduated fro...
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A Rather Novel Collection

Courtney • Jun 15, 2010Jun 14, 2010
While browsing the Anthropologie catalog, this fragrance packaging caught my eye. A Rather Novel Collection Eau De Parfum is a collection of six scent...
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Communication Arts Typography Competition

Courtney • Jun 14, 2010Mar 28, 2011
For the first time ever, Communication Arts is holding a Typography Competition. This juried competition will celebrate “the best use of typography as...
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Write Your Future

Courtney • Jun 14, 2010Jun 14, 2010
I thought it seemed apropos to start off the day with a project having to do with the currently-happening 2010 World Cup. A few designers from w+k stu...
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Kevin Cantrell

Courtney • Jun 11, 2010Jun 9, 2010
Really admiring the work of Kevin Cantrell, who is currently an employee at Hint Creative in Salt Lake City. via Graphic Exchange...
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Posters by Adam Hill

Courtney • Jun 11, 2010Jun 9, 2010
Since I last posted about the work of Adam Hill, he’s launched a new portfolio, so it was fun to check in and see what new things he’s been working on...
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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 quirks. D...
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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 10 profiles...
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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 showcase, featuri...
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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 Feynma...
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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 been done...
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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 were created...
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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 styles and...
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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 focuses o...
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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 a fres...
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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 this coming...
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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—is ju...
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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 losing sig...
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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. The came...
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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. Student w...
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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, as evi...
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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 couple of new-to...
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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) pieces ...
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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 the Brit...
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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. So I lo...
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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 Paper Show, a n...
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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 gone!...
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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 releasing the des...
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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 her work...
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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 consists of three in...
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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 available in ...
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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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