Lissy Elle Photographs
I’m overwhelmingly impressed with the imaginative, magical images of Lissy Elle. There’s so much more to see in her Flickr stream—see for yourself right here. via Design is Mine
Adam Johnson: Repackaged Short Stories
Adam Johnson is a Brooklyn-based designer working at HarperCollins. Out of all the great covers in his portfolio, I’m especially loving this brilliantly simple series of short stories.
Type Love 143: Sklit Gothic
Skilt Gothic, designed by Mårten Thavenius and published by Font Bureau, was developed from a series of striking types for signage designed by Danish architect, printer, and designer Knud V. Engelhardt in the 1920s.
Keith Scharwath: Blah Blah Blah
Keith Scharwath created these hand-painted signs of his favorite “disposable communications” for a recent show at Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ. You can get a look at some of the other pieces from “Blah Blah Blah” right here.
Owen Gatley: Maps
I’m loving this series of colorful maps that Owen Gatley illustrated for in-flight magazine, Ling.
Collection: Confetti
FOUND: 1.Photo by Collin Hughes, 2. Cheers to You! Card by Fig 2. Design, 3. Tassel Garland by Confetti System, 4. Deborah Lippman Sparkle Mini Nail Polish Set, 5. Biodegradable Confetti Easter Eggs, 6. Rainbow Confetti Garland.
Tim Boelaars Illustration
I’m a big fan of Tim Boelaar’s bold, linear illustration style.
Projekt: Middletown Lumber
Projekt has created a lovely brand for Middletown Lumber, inspired by “rudimentary printing, old forestry diagrams, stenciled shipping crates and stained, antique papers.” I love how they’ve carried the nuanced, historic identity elements through every piece—from the stationery to the…
Etsy Finds: Dial M for Michelle
Brooklyn-based illustrator Michele Rosenthal makes some really bright, cheerful illustrations—a handful of which are available as prints and postcards in her Etsy Shop.
Scott Allen Hill: Animal Alphabet
I’m loving Scott Allen Hill’s illustrated Animal Alphabet.
Knoed Creative: Optimo Branding
Knoed is the Chicago-based studio of creative studio of Kim Knoll and Kyle Eertmoed. Their portfolio features everything from branding, to print, to web design, all of which is extremely polished and professional. In particular I love the classic brand…
Ben Barry: Mark Zuckerberg’s Stationery
I’m super impressed with Mark Zuckerberg’s personal stationery, designed by Ben Barry, which features some fun production details, including a clear foil stamp and hand-embossed seal, combined with a subtle and quiet color palette. But what’s perhaps most impressive (and…
Monday Quick Links: 05.23.11
The Bubble Process is doing a big poster tube giveaway to celebrate five years in business. Check out their blog for the details. Sadly, at the last minute I had to miss the National Stationery Show this year. Luckily though,…
Marta Antelo Illustration
Today I’m loving the work of Madrid-based illustrator Marta Antelo.
Neue: Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Identity
Loving the sophisticated minimalism found in the identity for the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association by Neue.
Color Happy 129
I can’t get over the happy, summery colors in this photo by Sarah J. .
Adam Hoganson: Boston Scientific CRV
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Colin Dunn: Fortress of Solitude
Love this student project by Colin Dunn: The Fortress of Solitude is an invitation only ice-hotel for super people who need to get away from it all. This promotional zine, issued by the hotel, serves as the formal invitation. (I…