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Orange Beautiful’s Perpetual Calendar

Courtney • Oct 22, 2009
Orange Beautiful’s 2010 calendar is a typographic gem. The thirteen double-sided cards are letterpress printed in gray ink, and come with a disp...
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Mrs. Eaves Has a Mate

Courtney • Oct 22, 2009
Meet Mr. Eaves, available in two styles, Sans and Modern. via Quipsologies...
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Adrian Glatthorn

Courtney • Oct 18, 2009
Check out Adrian Glatthorn‘s bold, typographic posters for the musician’s society. via Typojungle...
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Type Love 67: St. Atmos

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
St. Atmos is a bubbly and playful display face by Stereotypes....
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Cheep Industries

Courtney • Oct 18, 2009
I love the details—especially that yellow wax seal—of this self-promotional mailer created by Cheep Industries....
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Because Studio

Courtney • Oct 18, 2009
I’m loving these clever limited edition posters by Because Studio. The ink coverage on each poster amounts to exactly 50% of the surface area, a...
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Goodbye Galaxy

Courtney • Oct 18, 2009
Goodbye Galaxy, the portfolio of designer Khristian Mendoza, features some excellent print and packaging work. I’m really liking his clean and s...
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Cody Haltom

Courtney • Oct 18, 2009
Last week Matt Rainwaters (who I posted about here) wrote in to let me know that Cody Haltom, a member of the Public School collective, is the designe...
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Tom Davie

Courtney • Oct 13, 2009
Tom Davie is the creative talent behind STUDIOTWENTYSIX2. In addition to his art and design portfolio, Tom also maintains a design blog and is now als...
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Martino&Jaña

Courtney • Oct 16, 2009
I’ve wasn’t planning on adding another post this week, but I had to share these amazing posters I came across last night on Bēhance. The ...
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Type Love 66: Ingeborg

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
Created by Typejockeys, Ingeborg is a contemporary typeface with historic roots. It includes various display and text weights, and multiple stylistic ...
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Brian Yates

Courtney • Dec 14, 2012
Brian Yates wallcoverings really make me wish I wasn’t in a rental so I could cover every wall with pattern....
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Alison Oliver

Courtney • Oct 12, 2009
The other day David Tristman wrote in to let me know about his friend Alison Oliver’s work. She’s a designer and illustrator with an envia...
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Barnickel Design

Courtney • Oct 12, 2009
I’m really loving the maximalist details Barnickel Design incorporates into their work. You can also check them out on Bēhance right here....
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Sara Norris

Courtney • Oct 11, 2009
Beautiful photography by Sara Norris. There’s also lots more to see on her blog and a huge selection of prints available in her etsy shop. via h...
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Christina Yea

Courtney • Oct 11, 2009
I love these typographic posters created by Christina Yea for New York’s 2009 Spring Fashion Week....
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Logo Love

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
A couple of logo designers I’ve come across lately… Super Furry GMoose...
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Tight Slice

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
Tight Slice is the work of Austin Petito, who also works at the Winter Park, Florida-based print shop, Mama’s Sauce....
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Type Love 65: Everafter

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
You can purchase Everafter, a playful, storybook serif by Silas Dilworth, from TypeTrust....
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Jonna Isaac

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
I love Jonna Isaac’s design and illustrations for these Children’s Ministry newsletters. Check out the entire set right here....
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To Dry For

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
If you’re in the market for some fun, designy tea towels, the husband and wife team behind To Dry For is your answer. Here are a few of my favor...
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Pedestrian Typography

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
It’s been a hand-lettering heavy week so far, but I couldn’t resist sharing some of the work of Carolyn Sewell. via I Love Typography...
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Steven Jockisch

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
Cool posters for the Minnesota fringe festival by Steven Jockisch....
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Will Miller

Courtney • Oct 04, 2009
I’m loving this new lettering project by Will Miller, Pangrams....
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P41 Studios

Courtney • Sep 26, 2012
I don’t feature web design too often, but that is about to change. In addition to having an interesting concept for their own site (the site is ...
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Rethink Communications

Courtney • Oct 01, 2009
Cool identity by Rethink Communications for Crop Hair Boutique....
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Color Happy 51

Courtney • Mar 20, 2011
The color palette of this piece by Typozon feels appropriate for the transitional weather we’re currently having in the city. I’m loving w...
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Type Love 64: Alright Sans

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
Lately I’ve been on the lookout for a new clean, versatile sans (as much as I love Gotham, I need some variety). One that I’m currently li...
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Pop + Shorty

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Pop + Shorty makes fun, witty and well-designed products. Pick these and other fun things right here. (Top photo by Chris Glass)...
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B&B

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Currently loving the identity created for BEAR by B&B....
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Perky Bros

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
I’m loving Perky Bros’ portfolio, especially this project for Miss Cordelia’s....
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League Gothic

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
The League of Movable Type has recently released League Gothic, a revival of Alternate Gothic No.1, designed by Morris Fuller Benton. The new version ...
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Bored to Death

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Have you been watching Bored to Death? So far, so good, in my opinion; but I’ll admit I’m a bit biased, as I’m a big Jason Schwartzm...
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Lily Melrose Letters

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Lily Melrose is one talented young designer. She clearly has a knack for hand-lettering, as evidenced by these moleskine sketches of hers. via we love...
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FlowingPrints

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Established by Nathan Yau of FlowingData, FlowingPrints creates original infographic poster designs to “tell stories in data”. For each se...
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Daily Drop Cap

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Daily Drop Cap is an exciting new project from Jessica Hische. Each day she will post a new, hand-drawn decorative letterform that will be available f...
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A Note + Quick Links

Courtney • Sep 28, 2009
Good morning—hope you all had a great weekend! I apologize for the abrupt absence last week. An overwhelming combination of work and personal deadli...
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Jeff Rogers

Courtney • Sep 22, 2009
I’m 100% sold on the Ace Hotel. Between the reviews and the pictures, I don’t need any more convincing. But seeing these typographic paint...
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Elena Giavaldi

Courtney • Aug 25, 2021
I am absolutely in love with the design style of Elena Giavaldi, especially when it comes to this identity system, originally created as a template fo...
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Mike Krol

Courtney • Sep 21, 2009
New freelancer Mike Krol has such a bold, confident portfolio. From identities, to posters and music packaging, each piece of work is striking, so it ...
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Inspired By: Vintage Labels and Tags

Courtney • Sep 20, 2009
A new project had me on a search for some typographic vintage tag and label inspiration. And for that, Flickr is a goldmine. Here are a few of the awe...
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Tungsten

Courtney • Sep 17, 2009
A new font family from HF&J, “Tungsten is a compact and sporty sans serif that’s disarming instead of pushy — not just loud, but persuas...
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Braden Wise

Courtney • Sep 17, 2009
I’ve seen some really impressive student portfolios lately, and Braden Wise is no exception. The set-up of his portfolio is clean and simple, an...
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Type Love 63: Cordial Bloom

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
I present to you Cordial Bloom, an ornate, highly customizable display face from Veer. In addition to all of its own options, it can also be layered o...
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Jaime van Wart

Courtney • Sep 16, 2009
Jaime van Wart is a recent grad with a passion for typography. I first became familiar with her work through her two blogs, Sauce Bomb, which showcase...
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Nicole Gustafsson

Courtney • Sep 13, 2009
Nicole Gustafsson’s appreciation for nature is very much apparent through her work. Each piece honors the landscape through the attention to det...
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Inventory

Courtney • Sep 13, 2009
British design firm Inventory has such a great portfolio, with work that ranges from music packaging to identity to editorial. Having a personal inter...
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Ryan Hammond

Courtney • Sep 14, 2009
Check out the exquisitely clean and elegant work of Ryan Hammond, in an equally clean and elegant presentation. via @siteinspire...
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Laurence Pasquier

Courtney • Sep 06, 2009
Take a look at the colorful styling of Laurence Pasquier....
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A Friend of Mine

Courtney • Sep 11, 2009
Melbourne-based studio, A Friend of Mine, has some excellent branding and identity work in their portfolio. See for yourself right here....
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Color Happy 49

Courtney • Mar 20, 2011
Cookie, the brains behind Made in England by Gentleman (I posted about his Goat Race logo here.) illustrates and designs a weekly desktop that’s...
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Norton & Sons

Courtney • Sep 09, 2009
I’m literally drooling (well, maybe not literally) over this identity for Norton & Sons created by Moving Brands. It is impeccable; and com...
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Modern Alphabets

Courtney • Sep 06, 2009
ABC Letter Print by Stephanie Fizer, $20 Letterpress Alphabet Poster by Sycamore Street Press, $30 ABCs, My Favorite Things (Girl) by Petit Collage, $...
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Justin HQ

Courtney • Sep 06, 2009
Justin HQ is a showcase of the the work of Justin LaFontaine, a freelance designer that also holds positions with Veer and Corbis. I’m really lo...
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Type Love 62: Generell

Courtney • Sep 14, 2012
Generell, a playful slab serif with a slightly retro bent, is newly available from FontShop. The lowercase “w” and “k” charact...
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The Book Project

Courtney • Sep 09, 2009
Calling all artists and designers. IdPure, a Swiss design publication, is looking for your contributions to their latest book project. There are sever...
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Guilt Studio

Courtney • Sep 06, 2009
Guilt Studio is the work of Chilean designer Nicolás Soto Tabach. His portfolio features a wide variety of work from identity to photography, but I&#...
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Semilla

Courtney • Sep 09, 2009
Oh Semilla, it was love at first sight. I just might have to lift my self-imposed type-purchasing ban for you. via Typophile...
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Ugmonk Updates + A Special Offer

Courtney • Sep 09, 2009
I’ve been a fan of Ugmonk’s bold typographic t-shirts since the beginning, and they just keep getting better. They’ve recently launc...
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Love Affair

Courtney • Sep 06, 2009
Love Affair is the home of Lily Lin, a multi-cultural designer currently based out of Berlin. Her portfolio is packed with some impressive design, ill...
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