Justin Gabbard Illustration
I’m really enjoying the work of New York-based artist Justin Gabbard, who draws inspiration from “pop music, new york storefront signs, bright colors and loud people.” Love that.
Color Happy 142
This lovely image was captured by *Nishe. I can’t get enough of contrast between the porcelain skin tone and rich hues in plants flowers and leaves.
Andreas Hidber: Tigges Architekt Identity
I’m very much intrigued by this identity for Tigges Architect by Andreas Hidber. Unfortunately there isn’t much background information available, but I’m loving the grainy, digital quality he has given to the print pieces. via Branding Served
Jonas Bergstrand: The Motorist
I’m loving these pieces for The Motorist by Sweeden-based designer, Jonas Bergstrand.
Something’s Hiding in Here for BHLDN
How amazing are these music boxes by Something’s Hiding in Here?!? Each one-of-a-kind piece was created from vintage wallpaper for BHLDN, but they’ll soon be available in their etsy shop as well.
Type Love 155: Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear is another fun display typeface from Match & Kerosene. The family includes twelve titling fonts in styles that range from inline to shadow.
Bob Dinetz Design: Global Footprint Network Annual Report
Since many companies are moving toward sharing all or most content online, it’s pretty rare to see a printed annual report these days. So as someone with a bit more of a print focus, seeing this example by Bob Dinetz…
ReckerHouse Illlustration
I’m loving the geometric, layered quality of Chaz Russo‘s (aka ReckerHouse) illustration and lettering. via Grain Edit
Jeremy J Loyd
As a founding member of Forge and current President of re:play, it’s no surprise that Jeremy J Loyd has a portfolio filled to the brim with stunning branding and identity work. I couldn’t pick just one project to feature, so…
Collection: Farm Fresh
FOUND: 1. Yeehaw Trillium Letterpress Cards, 2. Organic Cotton Mason Jar Flour Sack Towel (shop temporarily closed), 3. Bonnie’s Red Pepper Jelly, 4. Farmer’s Egg Crate, 5. Hooray Rooster Card from Terrain, 6. Apolis Market Bag, 7. Farm Together Now.
Jay Fletcher: Wedding Invitations
Next up from Jay are the letterpress invitations he designed for his own recent wedding. The two adorable portraits—she in a cameo, he in a plaid shirt and glasses—immediately grabbed me. Then I noticed all of the interesting details, including…
Jay Fletcher: Celadon Branding
Charlotte Charleston-based designer Jay Fletcher recently overhauled his portfolio, adding tons of new work—so much, in fact, that I’m going to share two of my favorites this morning. First up is this elegant branding for Celadon, a home furnishings &…
Elias Carlson Photography
Feast your eyes on the stunning landscape and nature photography of Elias Carlson. Living in NYC it’s easy to forget places as lush and gorgeous as these exist, so it’s nice to have a visual reminder.
Etsy Finds: Suite One Studio
I’m not usually a pastel person, but something about these porcelain vessels from Suite One Studio caught my eye. There’s quite a large selection of pieces in various shapes, sizes and hues—check them out right here.
Shantanu Suman: Use Rubber at Night
Use Rubber at Night is an incredibly thought-provoking project by Shantanu Suman. Here is some more information about the concept behind and goal of the project, straight from the source: The Indian roads and highways are known to look beautiful…
George McCalman: Droga Confections
I can’t get enough of all the details—from the geometric pattern to the delicate line work to the interesting typographic combinations—found on this packaging for Droga Confections by George McCalman. Beautiful!
Braden Wise: Good Day CA
Quite a bit of the work I’ve been most excited about over this past year has been self-initiated. So it’s no surprise that I was immediately drawn to Braden Wise’s Good Day CA project, which acts as “a visual memoir…
Monday Quick Links: 08.15.11
Maraid Design is offering up a whole series of vintage map desktop wallpapers, on their blog. Now’s your chance to submit a design to UNIQLO’s annual t-shirt design competition. Read more about what’s involved right here. SVA has announced their…