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Carry Hope

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

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

Courtney • Nov 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, 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 • Mar 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 09, 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 09, 2010
I’m loving the personal, handmade quality of these stationery pieces by Alice Gabb....
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Type Love 93: Sutro

Courtney • Sep 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 • Dec 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 09, 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 09, 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, 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, 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, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 • Mar 20, 2011
In the mood for flowers: Peach / Prunus persica / ??(????) by Tanaka Juuyoh...
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The Heavyweights

Courtney • May 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 • Sep 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 04, 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 04, 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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New Siggi Eggertsson

Courtney • May 04, 2010
Siggi Eggertsson recently updated his site with a whole lot of new work, including these beauties below....
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Student Spotlight

Courtney • May 04, 2010
I continue to be impressed with the caliber of work I’m seeing from student designers. So here is another installment of my Student Spotlight se...
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byggstudio!

Courtney • May 04, 2010
This fun identity for the ice cream kiosk in Malmö People´s Park manages to be playful, modern and welcoming all at the same time. Bravo byggstudio!...
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Typeface: The Goods

Courtney • May 04, 2010
Back in 2008, I introduced you to Typeface, a documentary about rural Midwestern museum and print shop. Lots of developments have been been made since...
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Violation Report

Courtney • Dec 14, 2012
VIOLATIONREPORT.COM provides a bulletin board for the public shaming of discourteous people to procure a community that is more aware of the people ar...
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A Late Start

Courtney • May 04, 2010
Apologies for the late start to the week! I’ve had some personal business to take care of that’s held be back from blogging the last coupl...
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Kyle Fletcher

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
While browsing the portfolio of Midwest designer Kyle Fletcher, the personal brand for producer Matt Abramson caught my eye. I love the modern take on...
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Type Love 91: Darjeeling

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
Darjeeling, a new release from You Work for Them, was designed by FaceType. With it’s various styles and library of ornaments, Darjeeling can go...
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Glimpse

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
Glimpse is “an online marketplace connecting artists and designers with trade and private buyers under one multi-brand umbrella.” The slee...
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Poketo in the News

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
On Twitter recently, I mentioned my admiration for the newly designed Poketo site and identity. Then on a random browsing through Cargo Collective, I ...
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Yani Arabena

Courtney • Nov 22, 2010
I’m absolutely loving this calligraphic styling of Yani Arabena, including this particular project created for Hobby Studio. It’s a treat ...
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Mapping Istanbul

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
When I first saw this book design on Kitsune Noir last week, I was instantly taken by the beautiful infographics. Designed by Project Projects, Mappin...
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Laura Berglund

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
Laura Bergland is one talented soon-to-be graduate. Each project in her portfolio not only has a strong concept, but is also incredibly polished and p...
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Fontan2 Logotypes

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
I’m loving this black and white logotype collage of Fontan2....
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The Official Manufacturing Company

Courtney • Apr 26, 2010
The Official Manufacturing Company had the amazing job of creating signage, collateral and products for the fashionable Ace Hotel. I’m particula...
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Lisa Fleck

Courtney • Apr 23, 2010
Lisa Fleck’s work is modern, polished and incredibly chic....
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Multilingua

Courtney • Nov 22, 2010
Loving this identity by Transformer Studio. Multilingua is a new language school that helps people with basic knowledge of language to improve their s...
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Wizard of Oz Reimagined

Courtney • Dec 14, 2012
I’m hugely inspired by the work of Jessica Hische’s students. Each student was challenged to create a book cover design, endpapers, titlep...
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Type Love 90: Kina

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
Incubator is Village’shome for contemporary releases from young designers. There are a few in development that promise to be available this year...
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PNTS

Courtney • Apr 18, 2010
PNTS a French art direction studio founded in 2009 by Aurélien Arnaud and Denis Carrier. Their work is bold, graphic and decidedly modern, as evidenc...
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Season 6 in Black and White

Courtney • Apr 21, 2010
Remember these LOST posters by Mattson Creative? Well, he’s done it again. In honor of the last episodes of the series, Ty will be creating a ne...
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Andreas Homann

Courtney • Apr 21, 2010
Germany-based designer, Andreas Homann, is churning out some great work, including this identity for Staatstheater Kassel. More images here....
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In the Land of Punctuation

Courtney • Apr 18, 2010
In the Land of Punctuation is a unique picture book for adults where language, design and politics intersect. First published in 1905, German Poet Chr...
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NotJones

Courtney • Apr 18, 2010
There’s lots of great work in the portfolio of Aled Williams, aka Not Jones. This particular identity system was created for a rebrand of Boomer...
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Student Spotlight

Courtney • Apr 18, 2010
We get quite a few submissions, including lots from student followers of dwl. So this week I thought I would feature a couple of projects from two of ...
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I Love Dust

Courtney • Apr 18, 2010
I’m loving these three-dimensional typographic experiments by I Love Dust....
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Live and Fall

Courtney • Apr 11, 2010
I have a soft spot for graphic ribbons (and real ones, for that matter), so this Live and Fall tote by Sean Sutherland immediately caught my eye. Pick...
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