Raphael Vicenzi: Portraits
I’m really loving these layered, collage-like portraits by Belgium-based artist Raphael Vicenzi.
Matic: Wedding Materials
Matic is the Brooklyn-based design and illustration studio of Mark Pernice. There’s quite a bit of interesting and varied work to see in his portfolio. But being a paper goods lover at heart, I was really drawn to these unique…
Color Happy 141
I’m loving the unique color palette of this vintage stamp from the Flickr collection of Jane McDevitt.
Emma Robertson: Matthew Moore Identity
All of the work in Emma Robertson’s portfolio is great, but I’m particularly loving this identity for Matthew Moore Photography. I love all of the handmade details she incoporated, especially the rubber stamp and custom lettering.
CIP Creative: The Unspoken Travels of Oscar Ryan
I’m loving all of the layered details found in CIP Creative’s identity for The Unspoken Travels of Oscar Ryan, an Australian coffee house.
Type Love 154: Crete
Crete is an “unusual” slab serif from the Type Together library that was originally inspired by lettering found in a small chapel on Crete, Greece.
Mama’s Sauce: Julianne and Phil Wedding
Here is yet another great wedding invitation by Mama’s Sauce. There are so many fun details involved in the production of this piece, from the bright yellow wax seal to the unique tri-colored edge treatment. Read about all of the…
Proud Creative: Rhyl Identity
For a recent issue of Icon Magazine, Proud Creative developed a brand new look and feel for Rhyl, a small British seaside town. You can browse and download the publication—and therefore get a closer look at the colorful, pattern-heavy brand—right…
Collection: Wine Country
FOUND: 1. Wine Quotes Letterpress Coasters, 2. Anya Hindmarch Wine Canvas Tote (no longer available), 3.Lucky Night Wine, 4. Personalized Wine Bottle Stoppers, 5. Sagaform Wine Carafe with Oak Stopper, 6. Rate That Wine Pad, 7. SFMoma Wine Country posters…
The Metric System: Illegal Burger
Here’s a great restaurant identity designed by Osl0-based The Metric System for new burger joint Illegal Burger. This super fun brand also prominently features illustrations by Frode Skaren and interior design by Al Coulson. via Vigor Branding
Andrew Kolb: Two of a Kind
The Two of a Kind collection by Andrew Kolb is a series of wooden doll pairings that he designed based on the recurrence of the short/squat & tall/thin dynamic in popular culture. How fun! He’s currently working on series two,…
Brooke Lunneborg: Mylo Birth Announcement
This morning I’m really excited to share this colorful, pattern-heavy birth announcement created by Brooke Lunneborg for her son Mylo. The playful design—which completely strays from the typical overly sweet, pastel birth announcements that flood the market—was largely inspired by…
Etsy Finds: Eloise Renouf
Today I’m loving these beautiful, nature-inspired giclee prints by UK-based artist, Eloise Renouf.
Dear Hancock: Paint Palettes
This new series of gift wrap and greeting cards by Dear Hancock, is such a great, simple idea that I am shocked I’ve never seen it before. Inspired by the process of creating, the pieces each feature the paint palettes…
Standard Grit
Standard Grit Flags are 100% hand-made, and produced in limited-editions. Released seasonally, we produce three new decorative flags four times a year. Each release has a loose common theme, and feature distinctive phrases that might serve as a call to…
Sharon Montrose: Menagerie
Feast your eyes on Menagerie, a new book from animal portrait extraordinaire Sharon Montrose. A collection of Sharon’s photographs and design vignettes, the 192-page book also features the illustration and lettering work of Julianna Swaney. While Menagerie won’t be released until…
Monday Quick Links: 08.08.11
A fauxgo is “a symbol or other small design created to represent a fictional company or organization that exists only on film.” Check out the blog that catalogs them right here. The new 2012 Typodarium calendar is now available. I…
Parker Fitzgerald: Polaroids
I fell in love with Parker Fitzgerald’s dreamy polaroid portraits the second I saw them. Plus I’ve been a huge fan of Amanda Seyfried since Veronica Mars, so that sort of sealed the deal. You can see more of Parker’s…