Poly: Zoo Exhibition
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Zoo is a show curated by the husband and wife team of Jacqui Oakley and Jamie Lawson, which featured “a collection of smaller paintings and arti...
Courtney • Kareena Zerefos Works on Paper
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Kareena Zerefos makes “whimsical illustrative work with a sense of isolation and bittersweet nostalgia.” Dreamy....
Marx Design: Cazulo Packaging
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Here is a gorgeous packaging project by Marx Design for Cazulo, a new alcohol from Goa, India. A bit of background from Ryan: Despite being around for...
Etsy Finds: Debbie Carlos
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These large, striking, black and white posters by Debbie Carlos, are printed on a plotter— a large format printer mainly used to produce architectur...
Minted Great Ideas Notebook Challenge
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Check out some of the winners of Minted‘s recent Great Ideas Notebook Challenge, all of which will soon be available for purchase on the site....
Meg Gleason: Personalized Stationery
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I’m loving these sweet and simple letterpress stationery designs by Meg Gleason. More details can be found on Flickr....
Michael De Pippo: Retro Muppet Concert Posters
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I have incredibly vivid memories of watching The Muppet Show as a kid, so there’s really no way I couldn’t love this project by Michael De...
Monday Quick Links: 09.19.11
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Quick Note: Thanks for all of your travel submissions! We are currently all booked up for that series, but please feel free to send over regular submi...
Dan Blackman: Turley Wedding Invites
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I love this crisp, clean and modern wedding invitation suite that was designed by Dan Blackman (a newly appointed ADC Young Gun), and printed by Crank...
Kurtis Beavers: Cutters Brewing Co.
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Check out these beer label designs by designer and illustrator Kurtis Beavers, for Cutters Brewing Co. Fun....
Student Spotlight: Theresa Decker
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The portfolio of recent Tyler School of Art grad Theresa Decker is super impressive. There’s lots of great work to see, but I’m particular...
Color Happy 146
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Sometimes nature can be mind-blowingly beautiful, as evidenced by this shot captured by Paul Octavious....
Alt Group.: Fisher & Paykel – The Social Kitchen
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Here is a unique project by Alt. Group, a collaborative installation unveiled at Urbis Design Day 2011. Here’s a little bit about the project fr...
Ben Kafton Architectural Drawings
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I’m really drawn to the strong lines and bright pop of color in these architectural drawings by Ben Kafton....
Tatsuro Kiuchi Illustration
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The work of Japanese artist Tatsuro Kiuchi is so beautiful I almost can’t stand it. Between the unusual compositions, interesting color palettes...
Type Love 159: Detroit
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Match & Kerosense, the type foundry and design studio of Alex Sheldon, is killing it with their releases lately. The latest edition to the library...
Studio Muti Illustration
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Studio Muti is the South Africa-based studio of Clinton Campbell and Miné Jonker, whose work ranges from typography to illustration to design....
Chris Ballasiotes Lettering
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I am absolutely loving Chris Ballasiotes‘s expressive, hand-lettering style....
Tad Carpenter: Yeah! Burger
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Tad Carpenter’s new branding for Yeah! Burger is just plain fun. The Atlanta-based (and expanding) chain wanted a fresh approach to reflect thei...
Collection: Earn Your Stripes
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FOUND: 1. Jonathan Adler Brasilia Stripes Bowl, 2. Paul Smith ‘Westminster’ Cup And Saucer, 3. Dwell Studio Draper Stripe Citrine Rug, 4....
Eight Hour Day: Manifest Rebranding
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Now here is a perfect example of design that is both visually interesting and incredibly smart. For the rebranding of digital agency Manifest, Eight H...
Jose Ortiz: I Love Creative Thinking
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This lovely promotional poster was designed by Jose Ortiz and letterpress printed by Peter Kruty Editions....
Inhouse Design: The Supernatural Packaging
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I absolutely love this packaging for The Supernatural wine by New Zealand’s InHouse Design. Here’s a bit of background in their own words:...
Aaron Bloom Posters
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Seattle-based designer Aaron Bloom has some great posters in his portfolio, some of which you can purchase through Big Cartel or Etsy....
Bird Art by Robert Clarke
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These wonderfully sketchy bird drawings were created by UK-based artist Robert Clarke (who unfortunately doesn’t have a website as far as I can ...
Etsy Finds: In Haus Press
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I’m really loving the minimalist letterpress goods from San Francisco-based shop, In Haus Press....
Kristin Reger: Dublab Patterns
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This series of pattern, by Kristin Reger for dublab, is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to see them made into fabrics....
Supply: Saxton Packaging
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This lovely and sophisticated packaging for Saxton was created by the New Zealand-based studio, Supply. via Best Awards...
Carly Waito New Works
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My favorite part of the Museum of Natural History is hands down the Hall of Gems and Minerals. So needless to say, I am completely enamored with Carly...
Alex Merto Book Design
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Alex Merto has quite the selection of book covers in his portfolio. I especially love that he’s given some insight into the process by showing t...
Monday Quick Links: 09.12.11
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Dan Blackman’s Optimistic American Tee is super fun. Pick one up right here. Refinery 29 reveals their favorite invitations from New York Fashio...
Leterme Dowling: Lucy Attwood Events
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These colorful and elegant invitation materials were created by Leterme Dowling for Lucy Atwood Events....
Brian Hurst Wedding Invitations
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Designer Brian Hurst designed this vibrant invitation suite for his own (very recent) wedding. Love it....
Student Spotlight
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Here’s another installment of the Student Spotlight, featuring the work of a few talented designers and illustrators who are still completing th...
Color Happy 145
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I am usually one for lots of color, but sometimes a muted neutral palette with just one pop of color really hits the spot, as in this image by Rosie H...
Hammerpress 2012 Calendars
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I’m definitely not ready to start buying 2012 calendars just yet, but the new collection from Hammerpress is currently at the top of my list....
Contrabrand: Swiss Side
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I admit, I know nothing about biking whatsoever, but Contrabrand‘s recent branding project for Swiss Side definitely caught my eye. A road wheel...
Ferroconcrete: Fruute Branding
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Check out Ferroconcrete‘s clean, minimal and whimsical branding for früute, who makes all sorts of colorful and interestingly constructed tarts...
Nick Agin Personal Projects
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Nick Agin has an impressive portfolio filled with both design projects created for larger agencies, and personal pieces. In particular, I’m lovi...
Type Love 158: Merge
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Merge is a new family of four soft sans fonts by Philatype....
Cutter & Savage Business Cards
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These lovely vintage-inspired business cards—printed by done Blush Publishing—were designed by Cutter and Savage, a creative organization who may ...
Candy Chang: Before I Die
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Candy Chang’s work is so incredibly inspiring. Through interactive public art installations, she attempts to make cities more comfortable for pe...
United Creatives: Cuts
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This playful postcard, with it’s simple design and cheeky copy, was created by United Creatives, and lovingly printed by Blush Publishing....
Adam&Co.: Fable Wines
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This beautiful wine packaging was created by Adam&Co. for Fable Wines. The concept is based on the idea that wine is about storytelling, and each ...
Collection: Polka Dot Party
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FOUND: 1. Confetti Letterpress Card, 2. Fishs Eddy Polka Dot Dinner Plate, 3. Selvedge Pocket Square, 4. Generate Polka Dot Storage, 5. Kate Spade Lap...
Family Tree: Fauna Friends Japanimals Posters
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The newest poster series from Family Tree Design, Fauna Friends – Japanimals, features artwork by Alex Pearson, Julian Baker, Scott MacDonald and A...
A Depression-Era Circus Tea Party
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Take a look at this incredibly fun Depression-Era Circus Tea Party planned by friends Angela Stephen-Dewhurst and Jag Nagra. For the design, Jag devel...
Three Steps Ahead: Lisa & Marty Wedding
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I am absolutely loving these wedding invitations created by Three Steps Ahead. Each poster style invitation was letterpressed using antique wood and m...
Bless: Cool Chile Co. Branding and Packaging
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This vibrant, graphic branding and packaging was created by Bless for Cool Chile Co., a small, UK-based company that produces all sorts of chile-relat...
Etsy Finds: Lucy Loves This
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Etsy Shop Lucy Loves This features the typographic and illustrative prints of book designer Lucy Stephens....
Call for Submissions
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Good morning readers! I’m putting out a quick call for submissions for any design or art work related to travel. It could be the branding for a ...
Monday Quick Links: 09.05.11
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Good morning readers! It’s Labor Day here in the States, so I am taking off after the Quick Links. There’s more to come tomorrow, so stay ...
Partners In: Cockrell Printing Calendars
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I’m loving the work of Partnersin, a two-person deisgn and illustration studio “focused on cultivating ideas that are honest, hands-on a...
Ping Zhu Illustration
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Ping Zhu’s illustration style features sweeping, expressive brushstrokes that bring so much life to each image. Love....
Color Happy 144
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How fun is this illustration from a vintage Esquire cookbook?? Discovered in the stream of Annie Internicola....
Menus for Chez Panisse
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Menus for Chez Panisse is an essential book for anyone who loves the art of letterpress. The book chronicles the artistic relationship between Alice W...
Perky Bros LLC: Peter and Reid Wedding Invitation
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I’m a big fan of the work of Nashville-based Perky Bros. In addition to their work for business clients, I am also loving this wedding invitatio...
Type Love 157: Magnola
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I’m really loving the curved lines of Magnola, a display face by Eimantas Paškonis that features lots of interesting ligaures and swash variant...
Red Square Agency Rebranding
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Red Square Agency took an approach with their rebranding that reflects both their personality and their history. The backs of their business cards and...
Birdsong Gregory: Sheffield & Sons Branding
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Charlotte, North Carolina-based agency birdsong gregory developed the brand for Sheffield & Sons as a memorable private label for Bloom Grocery...