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Cue: New Thymes Packaging

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Sep 26, 2013
Cue recently developed some beautiful packaging for two Thymes product lines, Clary Sage Tea and Thymes Classics....
Design
Ellen Surrey Illustration

Ellen Surrey Illustration

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I’m loving the lively and colorful illustration work of Los Angeles-based illustrator Ellen Surrey. via Gems...
Illustration

Tanamachi Studio: Touch of Nature Prints

Courtney • Sep 27, 2013Sep 26, 2013
I’m loving this new pair of prints by Tanamachi Studio. The two 20″ square designs were beautifully printed on 2ply wood veneer, in oak a...
Design

Type Love: Respublika FY

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Sep 25, 2013
Respublika FY is a new sans serif family by Fontyou that includes five weights plus italics. Check it out at MyFonts....
Typography
Rice Creative: La Diplomate Identity and Collateral

Rice Creative: La Diplomate Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013
Lovely new work by Vietnam-based studio Rice Creative for La Diplomate, a tea shop in Bordeaux, France....
Design
Danielle Kroll: Life’s A Party

Danielle Kroll: Life’s A Party

Courtney • Sep 26, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I’m loving Life’s A Party, a project by Danielle Kroll in which she designed and illustrated a pocket planner and book of labels &#822...
DesignIllustration
Sara Pellegrino: OVER Editorial

Sara Pellegrino: OVER Editorial

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013
OVER is an editorial project that features the photography and illustration of Sara Pellegrino. I’m loving the interactivity between the painter...
IllustrationPhotography

Mohawk Paper’s Maker Quarterly

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Sep 24, 2013
I’m really excited about Mohawk Paper’s recent initiative that asks the question, “What will you make today?” This new promoti...
Design

On My Reading List

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Sep 24, 2013
I keep a running list of books I want to read. It’s a gigantic list that grows faster than I can possibly keep up with, unfortunately, and incl...
Books
Somewhere Else: Pidgin Identity and Collateral

Somewhere Else: Pidgin Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 25, 2013Dec 1, 2013
Some great new work by Singapore-based studio Somewhere Else for Pidgin, a restuarant that offers “delightful, curious dishes imagined and inspi...
Design

Dodge & Burn T-Shirts

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 24, 2013
Photography enthusiasts will love these products by Dodge & Burn, a company “created out of a passion for analogue photography and classic c...
PhotographyProducts

Type Love: Equip

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 23, 2013
Equip is a new geometric sans serif from the folks at Hoftype. The typeface features 8 weights, 16 styles and a plethora of OpenType features....
Typography

Ty Mattson: Breaking Bad Posters

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013
Who hasn’t been glued to their TV watching the final episodes of Breaking Bad?? I don’t know about you, but I’ve found the last coup...
Design

F is for Fonts

Courtney • Sep 24, 2013Sep 23, 2013
F is for Fonts is a collection of hand-painted typefaces that have been digitized into downloadable, vector alphabets. I’ve included a few style...
Design

Etsy Finds: Kari Herer

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013
I recently rediscovered the beautiful work of Kari Herer—previously featured here—and fell in love with this series of prints. Each one combines t...
Etsy Finds

Pattern Box

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013
I can’t wait to get my hands on Pattern Box, a collection of 100 postcard designs by ten contemporary pattern designers. Below you can see a few...
Products
Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?

Wise Words: Seth Godin, What If Surfing Was Your Job?

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Dec 3, 2013
I was struck by these words by Seth Godin last week, as this is something I need to remind myself of when I get caught up in the sometimes frustrati...
Wise Words

Nina Hunter: C’est la vie Typography

Courtney • Sep 23, 2013Sep 23, 2013
Beautiful floral typography by Nina Hunter....
Illustration

Type Love: Directors Gothic

Courtney • Sep 20, 2013Sep 19, 2013
The condensed, elongated Directors Gothic, a revival from the 1938 original, is a new favorite. Here’s a bit about its history: Handcrafted by ...
Typography

Lesley Barnes Illustration

Courtney • Sep 20, 2013Sep 19, 2013
I’m loving the whimsical, vintage-inspired work of illustrator Lesley Barnes....
Illustration

Relajaelcoco: Goods of Spain Map

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 25, 2013
This intricately illustrated map of Spain was designed by studio Relajaelcoco in order to represent the most important goods that Spain produces. Ge...
Design

Skip Dolphin Hursh: Animated GIFs

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I’m loving these playful, colorful animated GIFs by Skip Dolphin Hursh. Many more to see right here....
Illustration

Unfamous Pirates

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 18, 2013
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day—yup, it’s a real thing—I’m happy to share a fun side project by James Abercrombie, a ...
Illustration

RE:DESIGN Conference Winners!

Courtney • Sep 19, 2013Sep 18, 2013
You’ll both receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...
Design

New Poppin Picks

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Sep 17, 2013
Poppin, one of my favorite brands, has released some great new products in recent months. In case you’re not familiar, Poppin, whose motto is &#...
Products

Type Love: Asterism

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Sep 17, 2013
Asterism is a gorgeous new calligraphic font from Great Lakes Lettering. Pick it up at MyFonts....
Typography
Matt Chase: The Ties That Bond Editorial Design

Matt Chase: The Ties That Bond Editorial Design

Courtney • Sep 18, 2013Dec 1, 2013
While at Design Army, Matt Chase conceptualized, designed and art directed this awesome shoot for Washingtonian Magazine. Be sure to check out The Ti...
Design

Haikuglyphics

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013
Haikuglyphics is a collaborative side project between designer Anne Ulku and haiku-writer Michael Derus. The project began in January of this year a...
Design
RoAndCo Studio: TenOverSix Brand Refresh

RoAndCo Studio: TenOverSix Brand Refresh

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Dec 1, 2013
As part of their expansion to a second location, RoAndCo developed a fresh new brand for TenOverSix, a high-concept boutique originally based in Los ...
Design

Etsy Finds: Studio Legohead

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013
I’m loving the vibrant floral prints and pet portraits by Studio Legohead. via Oh Joy!...
Etsy Finds

Fuzzco: Snyder Event Rentals Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 17, 2013Sep 16, 2013
I recently checked in on Fuzzco’s newer projects and spotted this identity and collateral work for Snyder Event Rentals. I love the resulting br...
Design
Thanks!

Thanks!

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Jan 16, 2014
Hey Readers! Just a quick note to say THANKS for all of the incredible applications you submitted for the new DWL positions. It’s going to take ...
Seamless / DWL

Type Love: MVB Solitaire Pro

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013
The latest release from MVB Fonts is MVB Solitaire Pro, a sleek sans serif that was designed and built to primarily serve content, as opposed to drawi...
Typography

New House Industries Products

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013
I’m really excited about this new line of products that came out of a collaboration between House Industries and Chronicle Books. You can now pr...
DesignProducts

The Art of Branding: Good Morning Sunshine

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Sep 13, 2013
Israel-based studio The Art of Branding took it upon themselves to create Good Morning Sunshine, a project inspired by Simon Sinek’s mission: T...
Design
Charity: Water India-inspired Posters

Charity: Water India-inspired Posters

Courtney • Sep 16, 2013Dec 1, 2013
For their September campaign, Charity: Water commissioned several designers to create a poster design inspired by India. 100% of the profits from the...
Design

Tuuseday Bassen: Tinybop Wallpapers

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013
As part of her new role at Tinybop, a company that builds educational apps for kids, Tuesday Bassen designed this series of fun and colorful wallpaper...
DesignIllustration

The Island Continent: Studies in Broadcast Colour

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013
I’m mesmerized by Island Continent’s Studies in Broadcast Colour print series (part two here): ‘Studies in Broadcast Colour’ by The Is...
Design

Martin Nicolausson Illustration

Courtney • Sep 13, 2013Sep 12, 2013
This morning I’m really into the oddball style of Swedish illustrator Martin Nicolausson. It’s actually not a look I am typically drawn t...
Illustration

Type Love: Breakers Slab™

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013
Breakers Slab is a companion to the sans serif typeface Breakers, designed by Kostic Type Foundry. It features six weights, each including small caps...
Typography
Pentagram: Queens Metropolitan Campus Murals

Pentagram: Queens Metropolitan Campus Murals

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I’m loving this series of colorful, hand lettered murals created by Paula Scher’s team at Pentagram for the Queens Metropolitan Campus. Lo...
Design

Hiring Reminder!

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 12, 2013
Just interrupting regular posting to quickly remind you that I’m closing out applications for the DWL internship and DWL contributor positions t...
Seamless / DWL

Studio Crême: Trevose Brand Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013
This fresh, airy, nautical-inspired identity by Studio Crême caught my eye recently. Check out more of their work for Trevose Harbour House right he...
Design

Strategy Design & Advertising: Boosted Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 12, 2013Sep 11, 2013
New Zealand-based Strategy Design & Advertising created this quirky, bold identity and collateral for Boosted, an initiative established by The Ar...
Design

Type Love: Selektor Slab

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Sep 10, 2013
Selektor Slab is a new extension to the Selektor font family. Published by You Work for Them, the typeface was inspired by and designed with “t...
Typography

Historical NYC Maps

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Sep 10, 2013
Check out this great resource for vintage NYC transit maps. I pulled out a few favorites, but there are quite a few more, so take a look around. via Q...
Design
Jaime Van Wart: Chris and Krista Wedding Materials

Jaime Van Wart: Chris and Krista Wedding Materials

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I’m loving the wedding materials—invitations, save the dates and engagement party invitations—designed by Jaime Van Wart for her sister Kris...
Design

2013 RE:DESIGN Conference Giveaways!

Courtney • Sep 11, 2013Mar 3, 2014
This giveaway is now closed. Winners will be announced on Thursday, September 19th. That’s right I said, giveaways, as in two! This year, I&#821...
Design
Firebelly Design: Art + Science Identity and Collateral

Firebelly Design: Art + Science Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Dec 1, 2013
Under the creative direction of Will Miller, Firebelly Design recently led the charge on a rebrand for Chicago-based Art + Science salons. The new id...
Design

Royal Studio: Indiesciplinas Poster Series

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Sep 9, 2013
Portugal based Royal Studio was tasked with the challenge of creating a collection of posters to promote a series of concerts showcasing indie music o...
Design

Fairgoods Seashore Tote

Courtney • Sep 10, 2013Sep 9, 2013
The playful Seashore tote is just one of the many fun handmade products sold by Fairgoods. To make it extra designy, this roomy and sturdy tote featur...
Products

Fivethousand Fingers: Tangent Café Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Sep 9, 2013Sep 6, 2013
This minimal yet welcoming identity was developed for Tangent Café, a local café and bar that serves craft beer and hosts live music by Fivethousand...
Design

Type Love: Pétala Pro

Courtney • Sep 9, 2013Sep 6, 2013
Pétala Pro is a new superfamily released by Typefolio that includes 18 weights plus italics. Pick it up at MyFonts....
Typography

New Hammerpress Products

Courtney • Sep 9, 2013Sep 6, 2013
As always, I’m loving some of the new card designs that Hammerpress has released this season. Check out the rest of what’s new right here....
Paper Goods

Jason Munn: The Postal Service Poster Series

Courtney • Sep 9, 2013Sep 6, 2013
I haven’t checked in with Jason Munn—or poster design in general for that matter—in quite awhile, so I was excited to come across this great...
Design

160over90: UArts Lookbook

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 5, 2013
The super talented team at 160over90 recently had 6 weeks to conceptualize, design and produce a new viewbook for the University of the Arts in Phila...
Design

Type Love: Metro Nova

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 5, 2013
Metro Nova is a new release from Linotype which is an update of the 1929 modern classic by W.A. Dwiggins. The newly updated family includes seven weig...
Typography

Plenty: Urban Forest Renewal Project

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Sep 6, 2013
When browsing through Frances Close‘s portfolio for the first time recently, her work for the Grand Rapids Urban Forest Renewal Project immedi...
Design
Paintings by Michael Ward

Paintings by Michael Ward

Courtney • Sep 6, 2013Dec 1, 2013
I instantly fell in love with these paintings by Michael Ward the second I saw them. Each one depicts an ordinary, everyday scene based on a photograp...
Art
Hansel from Basel Spring/Summer Photo Series

Hansel from Basel Spring/Summer Photo Series

Courtney • Sep 5, 2013Dec 1, 2013
This colorful photo series gives us one last glimpse of summer before Fall weather starts to set in this month, at least here on the East Coast anyway...
Photography
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