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Erin Jang: Food Sketches

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The...
Illustration

Sato Kanae: Illustrations

Erin • Aug 6, 2012Aug 6, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The...
Illustration

Andrew Neyer: Paintings

Erin • Aug 6, 2012Aug 6, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The...
Art

Mary & Matt: Chocolate Editions Commercials

Erin • Aug 6, 2012Aug 6, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The ...
Design
A Quick August Posting Update

A Quick August Posting Update

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Good morning readers! I’m just checking in quickly to let you know that things will be slightly different around here for the next four weeks. I...
Seamless / DWL
Monday Quick Links: 08.06.12

Monday Quick Links: 08.06.12

Courtney • Aug 6, 2012Jan 16, 2014
This weekend I finally made it to the Cooper Hewitt’s exhibition on Governor’s Island, Graphic Design—Now In Production. I was already f...
Quick Links

BoyBurns Barn: The Spence Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Aug 3, 2012
One of BoyBurnsBarn’s latest projects is the identity and collateral for The Spence, Richard Blais’s new Atlanta restaurant. Now if you&#8...
Design

Daniel Ting Chong: ABSA Cityscape

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Aug 2, 2012
Daniel Ting Chong was recently commissioned to illustrate a South African cityscape by ABSA Bank. The intricate illustration will be used at ABSA bra...
Illustration

States of Matter: Rivet & Sway Packaging

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Mar 7, 2016
States of Matter recently designed this lovely packaging program for Rivet & Sway, an online shopping boutique selling women’s prescription ...
Design

Color Happy 188

Courtney • Aug 3, 2012Jul 30, 2012
Green Spot 1 is an original screen print by Castle. Unfortunately this piece is sold, but you can browse their available prints right here....
Colors

Masha Shachaf Illustration

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Aug 2, 2012
I love the illustration style that Masha Shachaf has developed—the combination of textures, layered imagery and off-kilter proportions she often u...
Illustration

iamalwayshungry: New Work

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Dec 14, 2012
iamalwayshungry (IAHH) is a New Orleans-based studio founded by Nessim Higson in 2005. I first discovered (and became a fan of) the studio’s wo...
Design

Type Love 202: Valuco

Courtney • Aug 2, 2012Sep 14, 2012
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of Valuco since Aesthetic Apparatus announced its development with a Kickstarter project earlier this y...
Typography

Book Review: Graduation Guide for Design Students

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Dec 14, 2012
Graduation guide for design students is a palm-sized book that was written and illustrated by Moniek Paus of Netherlands-based Studio Pomp. The bo...
BooksDesign

Bob Dinetz Design: Global Footprint Network 2011 Annual Report

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
Last year I published the annual report for Global Footprint Network by Bob Dinetz Design; and today I’m pleased to feature the 2011 edition: ...
Design

Collection: Frame-worthy

Courtney • Aug 1, 2012Jul 30, 2012
FOUND: 1. Winter Horses by Kevin Russ, 2. Tropical Floral by Amy Sia, 3. 311 Washington DC by The Best Part, 4. The Whale Watchers by Josh Cochra...
Collection

Casey Martin: Farmhouse Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012
Casey Martin recently developed this vibrant and colorful identity and collateral for Farmhouse, a new innovation company from the creative minds at L...
Design

Felicita Sala Illustration

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012
I’m blown away by the illustration work of Felicita Sala, a self-taught artist based in Rome. I especially love the approach she takes to drawi...
Illustration

Zeichen & Wunder Brand Identity

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 31, 2012
German branding agency Zeichen & Wunder recently gave themselves a makeover. The entire program revolves around the slogan that you’ll see...
Design

Etsy Finds: Lucy Snowe Photography

Courtney • Jul 31, 2012Jul 30, 2012
I just came across Lucy Snowe’s photography and fell in love with her sense of color and geometry. I’m partial to her Mid-Century collecti...
Etsy Finds

Sideshow Press: The Boston Public Library

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jul 30, 2012
Drawing on the rich details of Maggie and Christopher’s wedding venue, as well as their love of books, Sideshow Press developed this beautiful...
Paper Goods

Mother Volcano: Urban Myths

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jul 30, 2012
Urban Myths is an on-going series of illustrations by Mother Volcano. The initial set of images depicts three of their favorite myths, for which you ...
Illustration

Brad Woodard for Herb Lester: How To Find Old LA

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Feb 21, 2013
Designer and illustrator Brad Woodard recently worked with Herb Lester to develop this incredible map of Los Angeles. How to Find Old LA, “a gu...
DesignIllustration
Monday Quick Links: 07.30.12

Monday Quick Links: 07.30.12

Courtney • Jul 30, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Keegan Wenkman just added an awesome new poster to her shop—an orange and black linocut for Florance and the Machine and The Walkmen’s recent ...
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Astrid Stavro Studio: Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Dec 14, 2012
I’m loving the minimal, typographic covers that Astrid Stavro Studio designed for this Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection....
BooksDesign
Amrita Marino: Other Press Identity

Amrita Marino: Other Press Identity

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Here’s an interesting identity project by Brooklyn-based designer Amrita Marino: Other Press is an independent publisher of print-on-demand book...
Design

Color Happy 187

Courtney • Jul 27, 2012Jul 27, 2012
According to the folks over at Retrographica, this colorful advertisement was designed by Georges Lafaye and featured in the July 1961 issue of Frenc...
Colors

Projects of Imagination: Chin Chin Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 26, 2012Jul 23, 2012
Melbourne-based studio Projects of Imagination developed the identity and collateral for Chin Chin, a “a restaurant serving no-frills, quality A...
Design

Type Love 201: Glenlake

Courtney • Jul 26, 2012Sep 14, 2012
Glenlake is a new addition to Filmotype’s extensive library of vintage fonts. This one in particular was originally designed and released in 195...
Typography

Cory Say: Cattle Baron’s Ball Stationery and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 24, 2012
Designer Cory Say designed this beautiful set of stationery for the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball around the theme “Give Cancer the Boot.&#8...
Design

Glenn Wolk Design: Sperry Top Sider Ads

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 24, 2012
Glenn Wolk’s design work is awesomely vintage, featuring lettering and illustrations that have a gorgeous handmade quality and sense of history....
Design

Collection: Office Space

Courtney • Jul 25, 2012Jul 22, 2012
FOUND: 1. Delfonics® for Top Hat Medium Vinyl Briefcase, 2. Slim Calculator, 3. Kamoi Kakoshi™ for Top Hat Tape, 4. Present & Correct Colo...
Collection

SilentPartner: Philippa & Trevor Wedding Stationery

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 24, 2012
I love Silent Partner‘s modern take on a nautical theme for the design of Phillpa and Trevor’s wedding stationery....
Paper Goods

Luke Brown: Reuben Hills Identity

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 24, 2012
Luke Brown developed this graphic black and white identity for Reuben Hills, a Sydney-based cafe. Check out more of his work right here....
Design

Etsy Finds: Hero Design Studio

Courtney • Jul 24, 2012Jul 23, 2012
Hero Design Studio is a Buffalo, NY-based husband and wife design and printing team. Their shop features all sorts of gig posters, art prints, t-shirt...
Etsy Finds

Stebbings Partners: BUCU Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Dec 14, 2012
Stebbings Partners recently completed the branding and collateral for BUCU, a burger and cupcake restaurant....
Design

Raw Color: Franke Elshout Identity and Stationery

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2012
Building off Raw Color’s identity for Keukenconfessies—featured earlier this month—is the new look for Franke Elshout, a food stylist. Sinc...
Design

Anagrama: Bermellón Identity and Packaging

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 20, 2012
Check out this new identity and packaging project by Anagrama for Bermellón, a Mexican hot candy confectionary shop....
Design

RE:Design/Inspire Giveaway Winner!

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jul 20, 2012
Mike, you’ll receive an email with the details shortly. Everyone else, thanks so much for participating!...
Design
Monday Quick Links: 07.23.12

Monday Quick Links: 07.23.12

Courtney • Jul 23, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Matt Stevens has a brand new site! I have my eye on these security pattern paper bags from Present & Correct. Your Logo is Not Hardcore.  Side no...
Quick Links

Austin Taylor: Vivint Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jul 13, 2012
The identity for Vivint, a home technology brand, was developed by Austin Taylor along with their in-house team. Take a look in Austin’s po...
Design
Tag Collective: Brooklyn Taco Identity and Collateral

Tag Collective: Brooklyn Taco Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014
I love the work coming out of Tag Collective, especially this identity for Brooklyn Taco, a local food purveyor based in the Essex St. Market....
Design
Foundry Co: New Site

Foundry Co: New Site

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jan 16, 2014
One of my favorite studios to watch, Foundry Co, has just launched a new brand and site for their company. The new look is smart, streamlined and poli...
Design

Color Happy 186

Courtney • Jul 20, 2012Jul 13, 2012
A bright summery specimen from Art of the Luggage Label....
Colors
Mark Gowing Design: UNSW Press Ltd. Identity

Mark Gowing Design: UNSW Press Ltd. Identity

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Mark Gowing Design was tasked with the challenge of developing an identity for the five divisions of the University of NSW Press Ltd., a non-profit p...
Design

de Vicq Design: Caffe Storico Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jul 14, 2012
de Vicq Design recently completed this beautiful identity and the accompanying collateral for Caffe Storico, a Venetian restaurant at the NY Historica...
Design
Type Love 200: Colette

Type Love 200: Colette

Courtney • Jul 19, 2012Jan 16, 2014
Village is one of my favorite type shops. I’d love to own their entire library, but right now I especially have my eye on some of their 2012 rel...
Typography

Playtype POP Prints

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012
I love these typographic prints from The Playtype concept store in Copenhagen. Unfortunately they’re not available online, so you’ll have ...
Design

Six: Kirschner Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012
I’m loving the work that Six has developed for Kirschner, a Brazilian cycling apparel brand.  ...
Design

Collection: Anchors Aweigh

Courtney • Jul 18, 2012Jul 13, 2012
FOUND: 1. German Anchor Knife, 2. A.P.C. Canvas Anchor Tote, 3. Gold Tiny Anchor Necklace, 4. Anchors Away Throw Pillow, 5. Flat Top Anchor Sung...
Collection

KVHW: Level Identity and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Sep 14, 2012
This beautiful identity was developed by Netherlands-based studio KVHW for Level, a multifunctional building. See more here and here....
Design
Type and Media 2012

Type and Media 2012

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Jan 16, 2014
I’m really impressed with the work of the 2012 graduates of the Type and Media program at The Royal Academy of Art in The Netherlands. Here ar...
Design

Etsy Finds: The Mason Dixon

Courtney • Jul 17, 2012Jul 14, 2012
The Mason Dixon shop features all sorts of great vintage items plus reclaimed wood furnishings. Much more to see right here....
Etsy Finds

RE:Design/Inspire Conference Giveaway

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 22, 2012
Update: This giveaway is now closed. Today I’m happy to offer one lucky reader a free pass to the next RE:DESIGN conference, RE:DESIGN Inspire...
Design

160over90: Yume Ume Branding and Collateral

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 18, 2012
Rolls n’ Bowls was a made-to-order Japanese kitchen based out of Gainesville, Florida in need of a new identity—they tasked 160over90 with the ch...
Design

Miller Creative: Business Cards

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jul 13, 2012
Miller Creative recently developed a new set of business cards to accompany their new identity and website. They took a uniue approach to the printing...
Design
Monday Quick Links: 07.16.12

Monday Quick Links: 07.16.12

Courtney • Jul 16, 2012Jan 16, 2014
A new, designy Tumblr is born: Gotham Logos. Gum Cards is “an ever-expanding set of limited edition, screen-printed trading cards focused on art...
Quick Links

ShopVon Online Shop

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 9, 2012
ShopVon is an online shop and gallery featuring the artwork of London-based artist Von, whose work is described as “both detailed and abstract, ...
Illustration

Atelier Martino&Jaña: PLI Arte & Design Magazine

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 13, 2012
Atelier Martino&Jaña recently completed a new print project, design for the magazine PLI Arte & Design: This magazine is the result of an ex...
Design

Andrei Robu: Lettering & Type

Courtney • Jul 13, 2012Jul 9, 2012
I’m super inspired by Andrei Robu‘s lettering and typography work, examples of which you can see below. For more from Andrei, be sure to...
Design
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