Rob Across America

In 2008 designer Rob Weychert took a road trp across America, which he documented on the Rob Across America blog. It’s interesting to go back and read about his adventures—a cross-country road trip is something I’ve always wanted to do.…

John Alan Birch

Illustrator John Alan Birch, has a loose, playful style that I love. This lego illustration is especially fun, but there’s lots more to be seen on his blog.

Les Illustrations de Lapin

I’m fascinated with the intricately detailed, perfectly imperfect illustrations of Lapin. He is a master of linework and hand drawn typography, and layers imagery in such a way that you find something new every time you look. For more from…

What’s on the Hi Fi

What’s on the Hi Fi is a new-to-me music blog that reviews albums and concerts, with a New York focus. It quickly found a home in my Google reader for its quality content. But I’m also really loving the artwork…

The Pressure

Lots of stellar design happens to come out of Minneapolis these days, and Adam Garcia, aka The Pressure, is no exception. A graduate of Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Garcia is a talented designer, illustrator and art director who…

Leigh-Anne Mullock

Student designer, Leigh-Anne Mullock hand stitched the artwork for these classic book covers with imagery that each novel’s protagonists might have been inspired to stitch.

A Simple Exchange

A Simple Exchange is an ongoing correspondance between designers Ned Wright and Laura Belle Hanley, from Minneapolis to Chicago.

ThussFarrell

I’ve long been an admirer of the styling and design work of Rebecca Thuss, but I only recently took the time to look through the site of ThussFarrell, the design and photography studio she shares and runs with her husband,…

Fiona Woodcock

I’m loving the whimsical illustrations of Fiona Woodcock. You can see more of her work in her portfolio or blog. And keep an eye on her shop, which will be opening soon.

Chelsea Cardinal

I’m sure it has something to do with the hand-rendered typography and making something beautiful out of the ordinary, but drawings of packaging get me every time. So needless to say Chelsea Cardinal‘s work got my attention immediately. She’s a…

Stylo

Stylo is a UK-based design firm with a branding specialty, and a knack for clean and informative presentation. I’m particularly interested in the insight they provide into their process, simply by sharing images that document the steps they took along…

Women’s Arm Wrestling

I’m not totally sure what these posters are all about, but I love the design. There are also four other match-ups in the set, which you can see right here.