Safwat Saleem: Oh Expletive: Zombies, Unicorns and 8-bit Creatures!
I’m not one for violence, so when Safwat Saleem emailed me about his latest project, a poster series based on “ass kicking and mayhem̶...
Tom Davie: 2011 Typographic Posters
Below you will see a selection of Tom Davie‘s stellar typographic posters from 2011. Yesterday Tom actually kicked off a giveaway via his Face...
Juan Marin: David Byrne Book Tour Posters
I spotted this poster series in the recent Communication Arts Typography Annual (lots of great work in there, by the way). Designed by Juan Marin, th...
Survey Thanks!
Just a quick thank-you for those of you that filled out the DWL content survey last week. Your responses were extremely interesting and helpful, and w...
Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich Book Covers
I’ve long been familiar with the work of Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich through projects such as Bembo’s Zoo and Type Calendar (I also jus...
Jeremy Payne: Project49
Project49 is a self-initiated poster series by Jeremy Payne based on the San Francisco 49 mile scenic drive, which he walked and photographed in its...
Type Love 174: Marian
Even though it’s only January, I would venture a guess that Marian will be at the very top of my Favorite fonts of 2011 list a year from now. De...
SOPA Strike, tomorrow January 18th, 2012
Hello Readers! I wanted to give you a head’s up that DWL will be joining internet giants like Wikipedia, Reddit and BoingBoing, as well as...
New Valentines from The Hungry Workshop
If you’re looking for a non-traditional Valentine’s Day card this holiday, look no further than The Hungry Workshop‘s two new design...
Jan Avendano: 1985 Typography
1985 is a new typographic experiment by Jan Avendano. Prints are available right here—would make a great gift for someone born that year. ...
Recent Grad: Tracy Hung: Linger Identity and Collateral
Tracy Hung is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design. Linger is a 5-week long summer outdoor film festival in Pasadena, California, for ...
Tim Boelaars: New Icons
Tim Boelaars just launched a pretty extensive set of icons that encompasses quite a wide range of topics. Check out the rest right here. ...
Illustrated Etymology
Illustrated Etymology is an intriguing project by Adam Garcia. Illustrated Etymology is just that – a collection of visual correlatives to Engli...
Etsy Finds: Kring Emporium
Kring Emporium’s full name is “Kring Emporium of Tiny Literature and Cards”. And they sell just that: miniature storybooks, cards an...
Many Hands
Many Hands is a new shop that allows you to purchase variety of artwork directly from a carefully curated group of artists. A few of my favorites are ...
Lee Anthony Zelenak: Art of Ornament Collateral
Lee Anthony Zelenak created these print pieces for Art of Ornament No. 2, an annual charity event hosted by AIGA Cleveland. The event enlists members ...
Jason Perez: Treasury Wine Estates Displays
Jason Perez conceptualized these unique wine displays for Treasury Wine Estates, using only sustainable or upcycled materials provided by the winery....
Simon Frouws: Jamaica Blue Premium Coffee Packaging
This gorgeous packaging was conceptualized, designed and illustrated by Simon Frous for Jamaica Blue Premium Coffee. Based on the island’s close...
Monday Quick Links: 01.16.12
Good morning readers! Just a quick reminder about the DWL Content Survey, which is open through tomorrow: if you’re still interested in giving u...
Yukari Terakado Illustration
Feast your eyes on the stunning work of Japanese illustrator Yukari Terakado....
Bravo Company: By Invite Only
Bravo Company designed the identity and collateral for By Invite Only, a handcrafted jewelry brand, with a rustic, vintage circus theme. via BP&O...
Color Happy 159
This lettering specimen, created by Typebrain, was inspired by the envelope for Spanish cigarette rolling papers from 1899....
Icinori Artist Books
Icinori is the publishing project of Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller. Together they produce limited edition artist book that are hand printed and bo...
Ana Raimundo Paintings
These abstract, organic illustrations were created by Ana Raimundo, a Portugal-based artist who, among other things, is inspired by people’s p...
Marisa Morea Illustration
Loving the playful work of Spanish illustrator Marisa Morea—especially this series of images that adorn a party invitation....
Type Love 173: Vanitas
I’m loving the sleek curves and high contrast thicks and thins of Vanitas, a new typeface by California-based foundry Reserves. Pick up a copy r...
Brian Michael Gossett: People for Bikes
Brian Michael Gossett (who just launched a new portfolio site) created these imaginary worlds for People for Bikes, an organization committed to makin...
Apfel Zet: Stuttgarter Filmwinter Posters
Berlin-based studio Apfel Zet designed this poster series for Stuttgarter Filmwinter, a short and experimental film festival....
Robert Finkel: Up, Down, Left, Right Exhibition
For his thesis project, Robert Finkel chose to produce an exhibition based on the history of the arrow, entitled Up, Down, Left, Right. Here’s a...
Saranna Drury Lettering
These beautiful lettering snippets were created by Saranna Drury. More here. via Typeverything...
Collection: Garnet
FOUND: 1. Garnet Karung Credit Card Case, 2. Continuum Necklace, 3. Sur La Table Red Baroque Charger, 4. Nike Blazer Hi Suede VNTG Deep Garnet, 5. Red...
2012 DWL Content Survey
Hey Readers! As we get ready to launch the redesign in the next couple of months, I have my mind on content. We have some ideas in the works for chang...
New SVA Subway Posters
SVA just launched a new poster campaign featuring a design by George Tscherny, who actually taught their first graphic design course in the 1950s and...
DeRouen & Co.: Intuition Ale Packaging
I’m loving the graphic illustrations and limited color palettes of the packaging designed for Intuition Ale by DeRouen & Co. Definitely the ...
Jorinde Voigt Drawings
Check out the incredible drawings of Jorinde Voigt. Wow. via But Does it Float...
Fabio Ongarato Design: Baker D. Chirico Identity
I discovered Fabio Ongarato Design late in 2010, and have loved every project they’ve done since then. So it’s no surprise that I was impr...
Etsy Finds: SketchInc
I am in love with the electric color palettes and geometric forms that adorn all of SketchInc‘s goods. The shop features everything from prints ...
Geetika Alok: Greetings, Wolff Olins
I’m loving the playful, geometric forms found in this (clearly labor intensive) typographic project by Geetika Alok for Wolff Olins. Check out t...
Mink Letterpress: Vintage Handkerchief Letterpress Calendar
This Vintage Handkerchief calendar by Mink Letterpress instantly caught my eye. You can read more about the design and production process on their blo...
Recent Grad: Meghan Besinger
Recent grad Meghan Besinger created this campaign during her last year at the University of North Texas. In her own words, Move to Amend is “a...
Monday Quick Links: 01.09.12
A couple of more “best of” posts to round out the year: The Best Movie posters of 2011, Johnson Banks Review of the Year. Jessica Hische&#...
Kris Knight Paintings
I am utterly captivated by the paintings of Canadian artist Kris Knight. Here’s an excerpt from his artist’s statement, which I think capt...
Manic: The Sultan Branding
The Sultan is a brand new boutique hotel in Singapore. It’s elegant branding was conceptualized and developed by Manic....
Color Happy 158
The subject of this week’s Color Happy is one of the book covers Owen Davey created for Orange: The Feed. I’m a big fan of both the color ...
Stewart Scott-Curran: Dark Side of the Moon Posters
As a self-initiated project, Stewart Scott-Curran designed a series of posters inspired by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Each poster repre...
Duet Letterpress: Party in a Box
When Julie of Duet Letterpress realized her husband’s 30th birthday would fall at an inopportune time for a gathering, she came up with an ingen...
Type Love 172: 2011 Top 10
This week I thought I’d share my favorite typefaces of 2011, in no particular order. Just click on each image to pick up a copy for yourself....
Jackie Besteman Illustration
I’ve recently become a fan of Jackie Besteman’s illustration work—especially her portraits and pattern design. There is quite a bit more...
Jenny Harmsen Photography: Iceland Landscapes
I’ve mentioned before that Iceland is on my dream trip list. But since I unfortunately won’t be getting there any time soon, I’ll ha...
Jennifer Maravillas Art
I was recently introduced to Jennifer Maravillas’s work via Fab.com, a newish flash sale site that offers tons of discounted designy products da...
Collection: Year of the Dragon
FOUND: 1. Saint George and the Dragon Laser cut Shadow Puppets, 2. J.Crew Vintage Matchstick Cords, 3. ban.do Sequin Scarf, 4. Mylar Confetti, 5. Chiy...
Angela Rizza Illustration
I’m loving these lush illustration pieces by Angela Rizza, an FIT graduate. Her goal is for the viewer to get a sense of nostalgia from her curr...
Inflated/Deflated
Inflated/Deflated is a collaborative project by three Chicago-based creatives: Jillian Barthold, Lauren Connolly, and Kady Dennell, with photography b...
MaricorMaricar: Makers, Dreamers
Feast your eyes on yet another gorgeous specimen of hand-embroidered typography by MaricorMaricar, featuring a quote from one of my favorite movies of...
Etsy Finds: The Lost & Found Department
The Lost & Found Department Etsy shop features a selection of awesome graphic prints—both letterpressed and screen printed—by Portland-based d...
Zeus Jones: Proof iPad App and Tasting Kits
I’m a firm believer that the best and most successful self-initialed projects grow out of a personal or shared passion. This is precisely the ca...
Atelier Martino&Jaña: JAZZ 2011 JOURNAL
For the past couple of years Atelier Martino&Jaña has done an excellent job creating the look and materials for the Guimarães Jazz festival, an ...
Christina Hart Illustration
Christina Hart is a recent grad of the Tyler School of Art graphic design program, who is now pursuing a career in illustration. I love her graphic, i...
Monday Quick Links: 01.02.12
Happy New Year Readers!!! I hope you had some time to relax and recharge over the holidays. We have lots of exciting things in store for 2012 and we c...
We’re signing off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with friends, family and a whole lot of relaxation. Happy Holidays and thanks for ...