Illustration Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/illustration/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:44:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Illustration Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/illustration/ 32 32 43 Monster Fonts: From Playful to Spooky in 2026 https://designworklife.com/43-monster-fonts-from-playful-to-spooky-in-year/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:54:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=91378 The shadows are lengthening, and somewhere in the depths of your font library, something sinister is stirring. Monster fonts have crawled out from their typographic crypts to dominate everything from streaming horror series to immersive haunted attractions, proving that great design doesn’t just communicate – it terrifies, thrills, and leaves lasting impressions burned into memory. […]

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]]> From Sketch to Viral: How Logo Design Attracts Threads Followers https://designworklife.com/from-sketch-to-viral-how-logo-design-attracts-threads-followers/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:36:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=90703 I’ll never forget the day a rough logo sketch brought me more business than my entire polished portfolio. It was just another Monday—I snapped a photo of my sketchbook with three logo concepts and asked, “Which one would you pick?” By evening, my Threads profile exploded: dozens of comments, new followers, and… two serious client […]

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]]> Design Smarter, Not Harder: AI Workflows For Infographic Creation In 2026 https://designworklife.com/use-ai-to-design-infographics/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:50:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89702 The graphic-design desk of is a study in quiet automation. A strategist arranges data points, taps a prompt, and watches color palettes, type hierarchies, and icon sets fall into place—no frantic layer shuffling, no dozen half-saved drafts. The shift isn’t about replacing talent; it’s about reclAIming the hours that vanish between idea and execution. For […]

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]]> 39 Jungle Fonts That Are Totally ‘Wild’ https://designworklife.com/jungle-fonts-that-totally-wild/ Thu, 01 May 2025 19:07:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88618 As designers, we’re constantly seeking typography that transports viewers into specific worlds and environments. And when it comes to evoking the lush, untamed atmosphere of a rainforest or safari, jungle fonts are the perfect typographic tool to bring that wild energy to life. Jungle fonts encompass a diverse range of styles – from rough-hewn letterforms […]

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]]> 40 Superhero Fonts That Can ‘Save the Day’ in 2026 https://designworklife.com/superhero-fonts-that-can-save-the-day/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:32:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88403 As graphic designers, we’re constantly searching for fonts that can capture the dynamic energy and larger-than-life spirit of our favorite comic book heroes. Whether you’re crafting fan art, designing a superhero-themed event, or creating the next indie comic sensation, the right superhero font can transform ordinary text into something truly extraordinary. Superhero fonts are characterized […]

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]]> 34 Negative Space Logos That Make You Think Twice https://designworklife.com/negative-space-logos/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:35:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88114 In art and design, negative space is the background space around and between the subject of an image. For example, in a picture of a palm tree against the sky, the shape of the tree is the positive space. The sky and the space between the branches and leaves is the negative space. Negative space […]

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]]> 36 Doodle Fonts for a Fun, Handcrafted Feel https://designworklife.com/36-doodle-fonts-for-a-fun-handcrafted-feel/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:25:59 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=86878 As designers, we’re constantly searching for fonts that can inject authentic personality and handcrafted charm into our projects. And in , a really great doodle font may be just what you need. Doodle fonts are exactly what they sound like – typefaces that capture the spontaneous, imperfect nature of hand-drawn lettering. They bring that coveted […]

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]]> 43 Best Procreate Fonts in 2026 https://designworklife.com/favorite-procreate-fonts-and-how-to-add/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:40:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=84558 As a digital artist choosing the right font can make or break your digital artwork. Whether you’re designing social media graphics, creating custom lettering, or adding text to your illustrations, or creating digital art to sell, understanding how to work with fonts in Procreate is essential for any digital creator. In this post, I’ll share […]

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]]> Am I the Last One to See Robinhood’s ‘Hidden Arrow’ Easter Egg? https://designworklife.com/am-i-the-last-one-to-see-robinhoods-hidden-arrow-easter-egg/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:12:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=83323 The other day, I was watching basketball with my son when something caught my eye: the Robinhood logo on one of the players’ jerseys. Now, I’ve been using Robinhood since around 2018, checking my account every few days like most of us do. But seeing that logo out of context—away from my regular routine of […]

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]]> Rebecca Green Illustration https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:30:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68100 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer and illustratorKaren Kurycki ofCMYKaren.For more from Karen, be sure to check outAbsurd Overheardand follow her onTwitter. Enjoy! Denver-based illustrator, Rebecca Green may think I’m stalking her by now, because […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/feed/ 0 The Fox and King Illustration https://designworklife.com/the-fox-and-king-illustration/ Thu, 29 May 2014 19:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81222 There’s something sly and regal making magic in Melbourne, Australia, and that something is Glenn Thomas, AKA The Fox and King. Glenn’s rich, colorful, and beautifully textured illustrations caught my eye a few weeks back, and he’s since ascended to the top of my list of favorite illustrators. While The Fox and King’s new site is under […]

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]]> Kelly Thompson: Design & Illustration https://designworklife.com/kelly-thompson-design-illustration/ Wed, 28 May 2014 21:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81220 Kelly Thompson, a Texan designer/illustrator based in Seattle, has combined her southern spice and northwestern quirkiness into a wide range of noteworthy work. Her charming hand-drawn aesthetic has become a distinctive style that she translates beautifully across a number of projects. Explore more of Kelly’s lovely work on her website and give her a follow […]

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]]> Mike Lowery: New Work https://designworklife.com/mike-lowery-new-work/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79536 It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Mike Lowery here at DWL, and since he recently launched his new website with tons of saucy recent work, we simply had to shout it from the rooftops. After checking out his work below and on his website, give his ever-entertaining blog a follow on Tumblr and scoop […]

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]]> Nicolas Ménard: ARTV https://designworklife.com/nicolas-menard-artv/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78469 I’m really digging the adventure and whimsy in Nicolas Menard‘s cosmic animation work for ARTV. Watch Nicolas’ animation below, and be sure to scroll further for delightful screen shots of the piece and oh-so-entertaining animated GIFs! From Nicolas’ Behance gallery: ARTV, a francophone art oriented TV channel, asks artists to reinterpret their logo for their […]

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]]> Tyler Gross: New Work https://designworklife.com/tyler-gross-new-work/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79064 Since we last featured Tyler Gross‘s illustrations, he’s churned out some killer new work that further showcases his hardcore halftones and strong style. Be sure to hit up his website and check out more of his latest work in its natural habitat.

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]]> Eszter Chen: Patterns & Illustration https://designworklife.com/eszter-chen-patterns-illustration/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78991 Illustrator and textile designer Eszter Chen has got something good going. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, she’s brought her lovely style and freelance hustle to Los Angeles where she has also founded Retzsë Studio, a pattern and textile design studio. Savor Eszter’s range of work below and find even more on her website.

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]]> Andreas Wikström Illustration https://designworklife.com/andreas-wikstrom-illustration/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78519 I’m thoroughly enjoying the work of Andreas Wikström, a graphic designer hailing from Sweden. There’s more to explore on his website, so get to clicking!

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]]> Chris Dedinsky: Monster Alphabet https://designworklife.com/chris-dedinsky-monster-alphabet/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:00:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78471 Halloween may be months away, but I’m in love with Chris Dedinsky‘s personal project Monster Alphabet, a screen printed poster featuring illustrated monsters for each letter of the alphabet. Chris’s illustration style and use of texture come together perfectly for this piece, and I can’t get over his monster choice and clever execution for each letter.

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]]> Sergi Delgado Illustration & Lettering https://designworklife.com/sergi-delgado/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78341 If “rad” were a design discipline, Barcelona-born Sergi Delgado could teach a class on it. His illustration, lettering and typography work all fit a cohesive style that go together sensibly while remaining entirely unique. Be sure to check out more of Sergi’s work on his website.

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]]> Mike Ellis: Rooms For Rent Illustration Series https://designworklife.com/mike-ellis-has-rooms-for-rent-illustration-age/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:00:06 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78257 Love this illustration series by Mike Ellis. Entitled Room For Rent, the illustrations were created as part of an experiential installation show where each lived inside an illustrated, three-dimensional dollhouse. The piece also used multicolor LEDs to allow the viewer to catch a glimpse of things that may not be exposed under normal circumstances. via Illustration […]

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]]> Shawna X: It’s Warm Inside Typographic Illustrations https://designworklife.com/shawna-x-its-warm-inside-typographic-illustrations/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:00:24 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78216 Shawna X created this impressive series of typographic illustrations, It’s Warm Inside, as a response to her long, cold winter in Chicago. The pieces were a part of Typeforce 5, an annual typography showcase hosted by Firebelly. via Badass Lady Creatives

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]]> Adam Turnbull: Ten Cent Dime https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/ https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77530 While some take to Twitter to share their stream of consciousness experience of the world, Adam Turnbull has used Ten Cent Dime as his outlet, a project for Adam to “illustrate my response to daily life, situations and people I come across here in New York,” alongside enjoyable written commentary. The project is in its second year […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/adam-turnbull-ten-cent-dime/feed/ 1 Natalie Andrewson: Wes Anderson Posters https://designworklife.com/natalie-andrewson-wes-anderson-posters/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:00:22 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77121 At the moment, I happen to be anxiously anticipating Wes Anderson‘s new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel (now in select theaters.) So when I spotted Natalie Andrewson‘s poster series inspired by four of the director’s most popular films, I was immediately impressed. For more of Natalie’s work, be sure to check out her portfolio, which is […]

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]]> Atelier Olschinsky: Rollercoaster Illustration Series https://designworklife.com/atelier-olschinsky-rollercoaster-illustration-series/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:00:18 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76625 Between the kaleidoscopic use of color and deconstructed, abstract forms, I can’t stop staring at Rollercoaster, a new illustration series by Atelier Olschinsky.

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]]> Cherry Bomb: Innovación Lectora Series https://designworklife.com/cherry-bomb-innovacion-lectora-series/ https://designworklife.com/cherry-bomb-innovacion-lectora-series/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76529 It’s so encouraging to see good design making its way into schools, and I’m absolutely enamored with Cherry Bomb Design Studio‘s illustrations in the Innovación Lectora book series they designed for Pearson Education. Check out even more books in the series on Cherry Bomb’s Behance portfolio as they make sure each student who cracks these open gets a side […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/cherry-bomb-innovacion-lectora-series/feed/ 1 Matt Stevens: Junk Drawer Prints https://designworklife.com/matt-stevens-junk-drawer-prints/ https://designworklife.com/matt-stevens-junk-drawer-prints/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75408 Matt Stevens‘s Junk Drawer series is an ongoing set of illustrations that depict “fascinating characters from pop culture by showing the random and forgotten items in their personal storage spaces.” What a fun idea with so many possibilities for expansion. You can buy each print individually or a set of all three in his shop. Paging […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/matt-stevens-junk-drawer-prints/feed/ 1 Chris Turnham Prints https://designworklife.com/chris-turnham-prints/ Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75914 I was happy to recently discover the work of Los Angeles-based Chris Turnham, who has worked as an artist in both feature and television animation and contributed illustrations to various publications and children’s books. I am especially drawn to the muted—almost sun-washed—color palettes and angular shapes that are found throughout his work, which often includes architectural subjects. […]

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]]> Jessica Hische: Jess & Russ Keepsake https://designworklife.com/jessica-hische-jess-russ-keepsake/ https://designworklife.com/jessica-hische-jess-russ-keepsake/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76122 You may remember seeing Jessica Hische‘s epic wedding website awhile back, a richly detailed parallax design featuring the work of many of her and now-husband Russ Maschmeyer’s friends. Based on that, I assumed the rest of the wedding details were equally amazing, but I hadn’t yet seen any of them until I discovered their wedding […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/jessica-hische-jess-russ-keepsake/feed/ 1 Richard Perez: Coen Cast https://designworklife.com/richard-perez-coen-cast/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75481 This afternoon I’m loving Coen Cast, a fun little side project from designer Richard Perez. He’s started a Tumblr to collect his illustrations of characters from Coen Brothers films. I’m especially drawn to the quiet palettes he’s given each illustration, a detail that is very reminiscent of the films themselves. Be sure to follow along. via […]

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]]> Melissa Chaib Illustration https://designworklife.com/melissa-chaib-illustration/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75320 Melissa Chaib, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico, has a cheeky illustration style that she pairs delightfully with hand lettering. I love the fun lifestyle pieces she creates, conveying positivity, expression, exploration and never taking life too seriously. Her online shop is just as fun, offering her designs on greeting cards, prints, stickers and […]

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]]> Jasper Gold: Faces in Places Illustration Series https://designworklife.com/jasper-gold-faces-in-places-illustration-series/ https://designworklife.com/jasper-gold-faces-in-places-illustration-series/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75402 It’s impossible not to smile when viewing Jasper Gold‘s playful Faces in Places series, a fun set of illustrations depicting a handful of adorably anthropomorphized houses. For more from Jasper, be sure to check out his entire portfolio, which is filled with more of the same colorful, geometric and lighthearted work.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/jasper-gold-faces-in-places-illustration-series/feed/ 1 Studio MPLS: Faribault Woolen Mill Co. https://designworklife.com/studio-mpls-faribault-woolen-mill-co/ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74998 I love it when I see new updates pop into my reader from Studio MPLS. They’ve posted several new pieces of work in the last couple of weeks, including projects for a couple of classic Minnesota brands. The one that particularly caught my eye is their work for Faribault Woolen Mill Co. The design team had […]

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]]> Steven Noble and Taxi Studio: Kate Hudnott Spirit Packaging https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/ https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74993 This packaging series, a collaboration between Steven Noble and Taxi Studio, was created for Kate Hudnott, a UK-based drinks pioneer. The Taxi Design team developed a concept that tells of Kate’s darker side in the form of her seven deadly sins, through commissioned illustrations by Steven Noble.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/feed/ 4 Rachael Saunders: Otto’s Circus Illustration Series https://designworklife.com/rachael-saunders-ottos-circus-illustration-series/ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73847 I’m loving the colorful, whimsical characters that Rachael Saunders has created in the world of Otto’s Circus.

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]]> Emma Fick: Snippets https://designworklife.com/emma-fick-snippets/ https://designworklife.com/emma-fick-snippets/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:00:03 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74665 Emma Fick, a 22-year-old from Louisiana living in Serbia and teaching English on a Fulbright scholarship, has chosen an interesting and public way in which to chronicle her travels. Through sketches, illustrations and paintings, she’s sharing her experiences abroad on her “Snippets” Tumblr. The blog is dozens of diverse posts deep and has become a fascinating visual story […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/emma-fick-snippets/feed/ 1 El Famoso https://designworklife.com/el-famoso/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74664 El Famoso is an illustrator collective composed of brothers Rich and Chris Fairhead. Hailing from and operating in the UK, the two have combined their talents to form “the ultimate illustration monster.” Claiming influence from the likes of Johnny Cash, party food, killer robots and Russian criminal tattoos, El Famoso revisits and redefines trends from recent history into […]

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]]> Alex Westgate Illustration https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:00:59 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74666 Alex Westgate is a freelance illustrator and designer out of Toronto, ON. Though he’s only recently graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCADU), he has already worked with such clients as The BBC, The Royal Canadian Mint, AT&T and Western Union to name a few. I’ve admired some of Alex’s work around the internet for a […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/feed/ 1 Tim Lahan: KENZO Idiom Illustrations https://designworklife.com/tim-lahan-kenzo-idiom-illustrations/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:00:39 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73612 Tim Lahan developed this fun set of illustrations for Kenzo. Each one represents a common English idiom having to do with eyes.  I never would have guessed so many existed before seeing all of these in one place, but then I did a search and realized that this is just the tip of the iceberg. For more […]

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]]> Student Work: Vivian Shih https://designworklife.com/student-work-vivian-shih/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74033 A recent graduate from the Illustration program at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, Vivian Shih already boasts an impressive breadth of strong, emotion-filled work as she makes her way into the industry. From sketches to watercolors to intensely intimate portraiture, Vivian always aims to “convey mood and express the humanity of […]

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]]> Eleanor Taylor Illustration https://designworklife.com/eleanor-taylor-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/eleanor-taylor-illustration/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73610 UK-based illustrator Eleanor Taylor uses various methods to create her textural, narrative and somewhat somber mixed media illustrations. The layering she is able to achieve by combining paint, charcoal, ink, collage and digital techniques adds an interesting sense of depth to the story each image captures. Check out more of her work in her portfolio as […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/eleanor-taylor-illustration/feed/ 1 Danielle Kroll: The Art of Vintage Cocktails https://designworklife.com/danielle-kroll-the-art-of-vintage-cocktails/ https://designworklife.com/danielle-kroll-the-art-of-vintage-cocktails/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73001 The last couple of months have seen quite a few new site launches, including one for talented illustrator and designer Danielle Kroll. Designed by Jessica Comingore, the site features some new projects, as well as a new shop design with a couple of new prints. One of my personal favorites is her work for The […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/danielle-kroll-the-art-of-vintage-cocktails/feed/ 1 Jeff Rogers: New Site https://designworklife.com/jeff-rogers-new-site/ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 16:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72935 I’m late to the game on this one, but last month Jeff Rogers launched a beautiful new site. In addition to huge, crisp images of his work, he’s also included plenty of process imagery and detail shots. And he’s got a new shop set up as well. Take a look! via Allan Peters

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]]> Tom Froese: River Rock Casino https://designworklife.com/tom-froese-river-rock-casino/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:00:35 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72568 A lovely holiday series by Tom Froese for River Rock Casino.

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]]> HeyHey Apps https://designworklife.com/heyhey-apps/ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73006 There’s some joyful noise, color and ideas coming out of Ghent, Belgium, where HeyHey Apps is making iOS a more creative space for children. HeyHey Apps, a three-man software studio based in Belgium, focuses on bringing creativity to children through clever, thoughtful design in their iOS apps. The characters, colors and feel of their apps […]

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]]> Laura Wood Illustration https://designworklife.com/laura-wood-illustration/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72840 Laura Woods, an Italian freelance illustrator living in Melbourne, Australia, has only been in the illustration game for a year and a half, yet her impressive work shows she’s got the talent of a seasoned vet. Laura’s first 1.5 years in the industry have been jam packed as she’s illustrated books, magazines, and has even […]

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]]> Alan Rodriguez: Itzmin Project Illustration https://designworklife.com/alan-rodriguez-itzmin-project-illustration/ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72325 Perhaps more Halloween appropriate than Christmas, but still worth sharing, Itzmin is a project that tasked 40 Mexican designers and artists to create a piece of art using a ceramic skull as a canvas. Below you can see Alan Rodríguez’s contribution, but you can also learn more about the rest of the participants on the […]

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]]> KOMBOH: School’s Cool Print Series https://designworklife.com/komboh-schools-cool-print-series/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:00:22 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72485 KOMBOH just came out with an amazing little series of “School’s Cool” illustrative prints, meant “for the schoolkid in all of us”. It’s clean and clever design like this that makes me think “why didn’t this exist when I was a schoolkid!”. Check them out more work on KOMBOH’s website and pick up these prints through their online […]

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]]> Michael J. Hildebrand: Rest https://designworklife.com/michael-j-hildebrand-rest/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72461 When Michael J. Hildebrand was planning his most recent website update, he knew he wanted to add a fun ending into the mix. So he shifted his focus to “rest,” and added a final page to the navigation where he very playfully—using parallax—illustrates that, to him, rest is actually a foreign concept. Check it out […]

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]]> Mattson Creative: Audi Storybook https://designworklife.com/mattson-creative-audi-storybook/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72440 Mattson Creative recently had the opportunity to work with Audi on a 28-page book that celebrates the carmaker’s history. Check out the gorgeous illustrations below.

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]]> A New Site for Tad Carpenter https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/ https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:58:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72396 Just yesterday Tad Carpenter launched a beautiful new site featuring tons of awesome new projects. Below is a brief selection of my favorites, but be sure to head on over and take a look for yourself.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/feed/ 1 New You Are The Friction Anthology https://designworklife.com/new-you-are-the-friction-anthology/ https://designworklife.com/new-you-are-the-friction-anthology/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:00:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71828 Sing Statistics recently released You Are The Friction, a new anthology of collaborative short fiction and illustration. The collection includes twelve short stories inspired by illustrations and twelve illustrations inspired by short stories, all collected in pretty little red paperback package. Check out the trailer below for an inside look:

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]]> https://designworklife.com/new-you-are-the-friction-anthology/feed/ 0 Nate Koehler New Site https://designworklife.com/nate-koehler-new-site/ https://designworklife.com/nate-koehler-new-site/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:00:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71315 Nate Koehler recently launched a brand new site, which features tons of design and illustration work in his bold and colorful style. Check out the work right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/nate-koehler-new-site/feed/ 0 Studio Fludd: Gelatology Series https://designworklife.com/studio-fludd-gelatology-series/ https://designworklife.com/studio-fludd-gelatology-series/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:00:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71127 As part of their self-publishing collection, EPHEMERA & MISCELLANEA, Studio Fludd developed Gelatology, a booklet (available here) that explores relationships between ice cream and geology. Check out this quick flip through of the pages below:   They also made Risograph prints of several of the illustrations from the book, all of which you can see below and […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/studio-fludd-gelatology-series/feed/ 2 Johnny Kotze: Wimpy Kids Illustrations https://designworklife.com/johnny-kotze-wimpy-kids-illustrations/ https://designworklife.com/johnny-kotze-wimpy-kids-illustrations/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:00:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70872 South Africa-based illustrator Johhny Kotze created this series of playful characters for the Wimpy restaurant’s (a UK hamburger chain) kids menu. The characters, named Scrambles, Nom Nom, Slurpy and Scoopy, are used throughout the campaign in different situations and with different facial expressions and actions. Get a closer look right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/johnny-kotze-wimpy-kids-illustrations/feed/ 0 Bosque: Oaxaca Moleskine https://designworklife.com/bosque-oaxaca-moleskine/ https://designworklife.com/bosque-oaxaca-moleskine/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2013 18:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70521 I’m loving the vibrant design and illustrations that Bosque created for the Oaxaca moleskine for Monoblock.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bosque-oaxaca-moleskine/feed/ 1 Michael George Haddad: Zodiac https://designworklife.com/michael-george-haddad-zodiac/ https://designworklife.com/michael-george-haddad-zodiac/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70880 If you’ve been a reader for a little while, you may remember Michael George Haddad‘s self-initiated project, Mid-Century Canada. Well he’s back at it again with a new project in a similar style, this time tackling the signs of the zodiac. He’s created a full set of designs to represent each sign, in both black […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/michael-george-haddad-zodiac/feed/ 2 Berto Martinez Illustration https://designworklife.com/berto-martinez-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/berto-martinez-illustration/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:00:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70129 These beautiful water color fashion illustrations were created by Berto Martinez for Tantalum Magazine.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/anna-dunn-illustration/feed/ 0 Martín Azambuja Illustration https://designworklife.com/martin-azambuja-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/martin-azambuja-illustration/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70496 Awesome design and illustration work by Uraguay-based designer Martín Azambuja.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/martin-azambuja-illustration/feed/ 1 Marco Goran Romano: GQ Germany Illustrations https://designworklife.com/marco-goran-romano-gq-germany-illustrations/ https://designworklife.com/marco-goran-romano-gq-germany-illustrations/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70191 Loving the style and color palette of this illustration series by Marco Goran Romano for GQ Germany.

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