Monday Quick Links: 04.23.12

Sadly, the design world lost Hillman Curtis last week, an incredibly influential creative thinker who touched the lives of many. (If you haven’t watched his artist series films, they are a must view.) His New York Times obituary can be…

Fuzzco: Westbrook Brewery

This flexible and playful identity for Westbrook Brewing Co., was created by Fuzzco and inspired by both the visual cues found in wrought-iron work and ingredients found in their beers. To see more, check out Fuzzco’s portfolio and blog post about the project.

Color Happy 173

Loulou and Tummie always produce colorful, vibrant pieces, so they’re a great resource for color palette inspiration. Today this this city art print caught my eye.

Tom & James Draw

Tom & James Draw is the beautiful collaborative art project between James Gulliver Hancock and his brother Tom, who was born with Down’s Syndrome. Their work is gorgeous—layered, colorful and fascinating. Here’s more: Their collaboration is unique as they are…

Ping Zhu: Swan Lake for Nobrow Press

Ping Zhu recently created this gorgeous piece for Nobrow based on a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The unique format features the theater, audience and performance on one side, and the back stage activities on the other. Take a look at all…

Posters from Help Ink

In case you’re unfamiliar with Help Ink (I’ve only briefly mentioned them on DWL before), it is a collaborative site featuring unique artwork created by various designers and artists, which are sold in the form of prints, mounted posters, tees and stationery.…

Collection: Hex Value

FOUND: 1. Hex Weight, 2. Drona Hexagonal Winerack, 3. Hex Desk Lamp, 4. Hexagon Navy Circle Stud Earring, 5. Noen Hexagon Ring, 6. Concrete Hexagon Coasters, 7. Hicks’ Hexagon Wallpaper.

& Smith: SugarSin Branding

I couldn’t resist posting another project from & Smith’s enviable portfolio. This whimsical branding for SugarSin sweet shop isn’t technically new, but it has been recently updated. If I make the trip to London anytime soon I’ll definitely paying a visit.

Etsy Finds: XA Charles Matchbook Landscapes

I’m in love with these matchbox landscapes created by Krista Charles, who has been collecting vintage matchbooks ever since inheriting a stash from her grandfather-in-law. Here’s a bit about her process: For each matchbook I find where the location of the…

& Smith: Lux Branding

And Smith recently updated their portfolio with some new work, and their colorful work for Lux Island Resorts immediately caught my eye. Check out some more pieces from the series right here.

Adam&Co: Nike Lebron 9 Campaign Posters

Adam&Co was recently commissioned to develop the visual identity for Nike’s Lebron 9 campaign, based on the concept “Shoe Science.” The result is a series of 6 posters that each illustrate one unique benefit of the shoe, in a style…