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Type Love 151: Gordon

Courtney • Jul 21, 2011Sep 14, 2012
Gordon, by Letterbox, is a bold titling sans with a wide range of superscript ornaments. Pick it up at MyFonts right here....
Typography

Apfel Zet Graphic Design: Direktorenhaus

Courtney • Jul 20, 2011Jul 19, 2011
Apfel Zet Graphic Design is a Berlin-based, three-person studio with a wide-ranging portfolio. In particular, I love the work that they’re doing for D...
DesignIllustration

Rachel Denbow: A Month of Instax

Courtney • Jul 20, 2011Jul 20, 2011
Rachel Denbow, of Smile and Wave, has recently embarked on an ongoing photographic project entitled, “A Month of Instax.” Beyond the fun instant photo...
Photography

A Collection A Day Blog Tour

Courtney • Jul 20, 2011Dec 14, 2012
It is certainly apropos that our stop on the Collection a Day blog tour happens to fall on the same day as my Collection post series. But rather than ...
BooksDesign

Collection: Maine Bound

Courtney • Jul 20, 2011Jul 19, 2011
FOUND: 1. Quody Head Light Watercolor, 2. Ocean Green Maine Tourmaline 14K Gold Ring, 3. Maine Wild Raspberry Honey, 4. Lobster Buoys by icemomo, 5. H...
Collection

Spencer Charles: Map of the Known Universe

Courtney • Jul 19, 2011Jul 19, 2011
I don’t think I’ve seen one 826 project that I didn’t love, and this piece by Spencer Charles is no exception. Designed for 826 Seattle’s Greenwood Sp...
Design

Christine Wisnieski: Happy Days Wedding

Courtney • Jul 19, 2011Jul 19, 2011
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted wedding-related paper goods, so its exciting to have two to share in two days! This time around I’m happy to share ...
Paper Goods

Face.: Mary Oh

Courtney • Jul 19, 2011Dec 14, 2012
I’m loving the sophisticated brand that Mexico-based Face. developed for Mary Oh. The visual elements come together in a way that is both coyly sugges...
Design

Etsy Finds: Lila Ruby King

Courtney • Jul 19, 2011Jul 19, 2011
My find of the week is Lila Ruby King’s lovely illustration work, which adorns all sorts of goods in her shop, from jewelry to postcards to fabric....
Etsy FindsIllustration

Made in the 216

Courtney • Jul 18, 2011Dec 14, 2012
Made in the 216 is an event and shopping experience that was conceived to promote those who pursue creative endeavors in the Cleveland area. The color...
DesignIllustration

Harry Potter Tribute Exhibition

Courtney • Jul 18, 2011Jul 17, 2011
I’ve never read any of the Harry Potter books (I know, I know; I should), but I’m definitely a big fan of the movies. So I was excited to finally see ...
Art

Daniel Carrillo: Wet Plate Portraits

Courtney • Jul 18, 2011Jul 17, 2011
The results of this photographic technique (the wet collodion method) used by Daniel Carillo in this series of images, are nothing short of stunning. ...
Photography

The Hungry Workshop: Storybook Wedding

Courtney • Jul 18, 2011Jul 18, 2011
Words cannot express how much I love these wedding invitations by The Hungry Workshop. Between the concept, copywriting, color palette and seriously a...
Design

Monday Quick Links: 07.18.11

Courtney • Jul 18, 2011Sep 14, 2012
Bandit0 Design Co. released a new Wet Hot American Summer-inspired poster. Excited to finally get a look at Other Peoples House’s, a photographic proj...
Quick Links

Jack Hudson Illustration

Courtney • Jul 15, 2011Jul 13, 2011
I’m super into Jack Hudson‘s illustration style, with its tall, leggy characters and fresh color palettes. If you feel the same, more can be seen on h...
Illustration

Dépli: Musée de la danse

Courtney • Jul 15, 2011Jul 13, 2011
I’m loving Paris-based Dépli‘s beautiful work for the Musée de la danse, which includes a custom typeface, signage and collateral....
Design

Color Happy 137

Courtney • Jul 15, 2011Jul 13, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe that we’re half way through July already! Sadly I haven’t had the chance to get in any beach time yet, but...
ColorsPhotography

Bruno Borges: Leminski

Courtney • Jul 14, 2011Jul 13, 2011
I’m really enjoying the personal work of Bruno Borges, especially this hand-drawn poster entitled, Leminski....
Illustration

gardens&co: Joyful Kindergarten

Courtney • Jul 14, 2011Jul 13, 2011
Here is a some great work for Joyful Kindergarten, an international school, by gardens&co. I love how immersive the brand is—they’ve carried the smile...
Design

Type Love 150: Pluto

Courtney • Jul 14, 2011Sep 14, 2012
Pluto is a new, curvy typeface from HVD Fonts, featuring a set of 16 fonts with plenty of alternates and special characters. As an added bonus, the ty...
Typography

3 Advertising: Facebook Recruitment Posters

Courtney • Jul 13, 2011Jul 12, 2011
I’m really impressed with these Facebook recruitment posters by 3 Advertising. The series was meant to appeal to prospective software engineers by ill...
Design

Kevin Reid: Central Market Citrus Fest

Courtney • Jul 13, 2011Jul 12, 2011
I’m loving this series of posters created by Kevin Reid for Central Market, which feature lovely illustrations by Judy Unger....
DesignIllustration

Sandra Reichl: A Face a Day

Courtney • Jul 13, 2011Jul 12, 2011
Lately I’ve been seeing lots of daily or weekly illustration projects that involve the creation of unique characters. What made Sandra Reichl’s projec...
Illustration

Collection: All That Glitters

Courtney • Jul 13, 2011Jul 12, 2011
FOUND: 1. Gold Bar Paper Weight/Doorstop, 2. Hatch Linen Pillow, 3. iPhone 4 Case, 4. Gold Zig Zag Pens, 5. Rifle Hello Cards, 6. Kate Spade Passport ...
CollectionProducts

Forest: Boot Identity

Courtney • Jul 12, 2011Jul 11, 2011
Loving this sophisticated identity refresh for a Norfolk, Virginia based restaurant, by Forest....
Design

Foreign Policy Design Group: 13 Wives

Courtney • Jul 12, 2011Jul 11, 2011
Check out this fun project from the creative minds of Foreign Policy. Here’s a little description, straight from the source: 13Wives is the story of 1...
Design

Etsy Finds: Little Lion Studio

Courtney • Jul 12, 2011Jul 11, 2011
Little Lion Studio makes some really great decor items for nurseries and children’s rooms....
Etsy Finds

Brandon Rike Typography

Courtney • Jul 11, 2011Jul 11, 2011
I’m loving these snippets of lettering and logo designs from Brandon Rike’s typography portfolio....
Design

Steven Jockisch & Anchalee Chambundabongse: Stellina

Courtney • Jul 11, 2011Dec 14, 2012
Recently I posted about some signage ok Mitch completed for Stellina, a café whose identity was designed by Steven Jockisch and Anchalee Chambundabong...
Design

Kelli Anderson: The Collaborative Home

Courtney • Jul 11, 2011Jul 11, 2011
I’ve posted about Kelli Anderson several times in the past, so it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of her smart, thoughtful and visually arresting work....
DesignIllustration

Monday Quick Links: 07.11.11

Courtney • Jul 11, 2011Sep 14, 2012
The 50 and 50 print shop is now open! Love this collection of vintage Life Savers advertisements. Simon Foster put together a great list of online res...
Quick Links

Yu-hsuan Huang Illustration

Courtney • Jul 8, 2011Jul 4, 2011
I can’t get enough of Yu-hsuan Huang’s adorable, vintage-inspired illustrations....
Illustration

Linda Coulter: Weekly Critters

Courtney • Jul 8, 2011Jul 8, 2011
For her Weekly Critter series, Linda Coulter creates a fun little character which she publishes on her blog. via Studio Sweet Studio...
Illustration

Ewan Burns Photography

Courtney • Jul 8, 2011Jul 4, 2011
Check out the work of European-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Ewan Burns, who is represented by Friend + Johnson....
Photography

Color Happy 136

Courtney • Jul 8, 2011Jul 8, 2011
I’m loving this chic summery image from one of my favorite Flickr streams, that of Sandi Vincent....
ColorsIllustration

Hvass & Hannibal: Canon Blue

Courtney • Jul 7, 2011Jul 7, 2011
I admit I have a bit of a quilt fixation this week. But it really was a happy accident that I came across Hvass & Hannibal’s gorgeous, vibrant cover f...
DesignIllustration

Gen Design Studio Projects

Courtney • Jul 7, 2011Jul 7, 2011
I’m really impressed with the portfolio of Portugal-based Gen Design Studio, whose work ranges from packaging to print to interactive. Below are a cou...
Design

Caroline Hadilaksono Illustration

Courtney • Jul 7, 2011Jul 7, 2011
You may be familiar with Caroline Hadilaksono’s work as one half of A Good Company, the minds behind The League of Moveable Type, and other fun intera...
Illustration

Type Love 149: Acta

Courtney • Jul 7, 2011Sep 14, 2012
Acta is a typeface from DSType, that was originally designed for a Chilean newspaper. The super family features a Pro and Display version with six wei...
Typography

Must Warn Others: Joel Flory Identity

Courtney • Jul 6, 2011Jul 4, 2011
Love this identity for Joel Flory Photography by Must Warn Others....
Design

Student Spotlight: Jordan Sondler

Courtney • Jul 6, 2011Jul 6, 2011
Jordan Sondler hasn’t yet graduated from MICA, but she has already established a style uniquely her own—using bold line work along with geometric patt...
Illustration

Kike Besada Design

Courtney • Jul 6, 2011Jul 4, 2011
The portfolio of New York transplant (by way of Spain) Kike Besada is stacked with a wide range of sophisticated personal and commercial work. In part...
ArtDesign

Collection: Quilted

Courtney • Jul 6, 2011Feb 14, 2013
FOUND: 1. Penguin Threads Deluxe Classics by Jillian Tamaki, 2. Aubin & Wills Leventhorpe Quilted Dress, 3. Knomo Laptop Case, 4. Quilted Wedding Invi...
Collection

Reagan Ray: Austin Town Hall

Courtney • Jul 5, 2011Jul 4, 2011
I’m loving these pieces of hand-lettering for Austin Town Hall by Reagan Ray....
Design

raisenochicken Design and Illustration

Courtney • Jul 5, 2011Jul 5, 2011
There is so much to see in Raisenochicken‘s portfolio—piece after piece featuring a wide variety of design, illustration and typography styles, all wi...
DesignIllustration

Etsy Finds: The Fancy Lamb

Courtney • Jul 5, 2011Jul 4, 2011
The Fancy Lamb has a huge supply of really unique vintage items, including a pretty extensive collection of vintage cameras. Check out what they have ...
Etsy Finds

Monday Quick Links: 07.04.11

Courtney • Jul 4, 2011Sep 14, 2012
artwork by Jon Contino It’s the 4th of July here in the States, so I’ll be taking the day off for some much needed relaxation. I’ll be back tomorrow w...
DesignQuick Links

Amanda Jane Jones: Year in Review

Courtney • Jul 1, 2011Dec 18, 2012
I’m always waiting way too late in the year to start planning out my holiday cards and gifts. This year though, I’m determined to start way in advance...
Design

Olaf Hajek Illustration

Courtney • Jul 1, 2011Jul 5, 2011
I can’t get enough of Olaf Hajek’s maximalist blend of colors, textures and linework. Limited edition prints of the pieces you see below can be purcha...
Art

Scott Campbell Posters

Courtney • Jul 1, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Loving Scott Campbell’s poster designs, which you can purchase right here....
Design

Color Happy 135

Courtney • Jul 1, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Maybe it’s the color palette, maybe it’s the musical lobster; but something about this image (with artwork by Charles Kuhn) feels very 4th of July app...
Design

Textaxis Typography

Courtney • Jun 30, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Textaxis has created a ton of amazing proprietary typefaces for their clients. Unfortunately none are currently available for sale, but they have plan...
Design

RoAndCo: Honor

Courtney • Jun 30, 2011Jun 27, 2011
RoAndCo is always churning out super sleek, upscale work; and I’m currently loving their work for fashion label Honor. via FPO Awards...
Design

Wesley S. Cummings Photography

Courtney • Jun 30, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Wesley Cummings photo series, The Comforts of Home, features a series of contemplative and peaceful everyday scenes....
Photography

Type Love 148: Legionary

Courtney • Jun 30, 2011Sep 14, 2012
Legionary is a friendly new typeface with six styles, by Cyrill Tkachev....
Typography

Charles Wilkin Collage

Courtney • Jun 29, 2011Jun 28, 2011
I’m really enjoying the mixed-media collage work of Charles Wilkin....
Art

Shotopop & JWT Shanghai: ANTA

Courtney • Jun 29, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Check out this serious feat of cardboard design and construction born out of a collaboration between Shotopop and JWT Shanghai: Shotopop and JWT Shang...
Design

Two Arms: Northside Posters

Courtney • Jun 29, 2011Jun 29, 2011
A couple weekends ago I attended one of the Northside Festival‘s events in Brooklyn—a show that included Guided by Voices, Wavves and Surfer Blood. So...
DesignIllustration

Stuart McLachlan Paper Styling

Courtney • Jun 29, 2011Jun 27, 2011
Stuart McLachlan makes amazing paper creations, including this extensive series of whimsical children’s party hats. via Rietje Design...
Illustration

Collection: Independence Day

Courtney • Jun 29, 2011Jun 28, 2011
FOUND: 1. USA layout by Ordinary Co.; 2. U.S. President Wooden Blocks, 3. Chance Boatneck, 4. CXXVI White Eagle T-Shirt, 5. Vintage Flag Toothpicks, 6...
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