Color Happy 135
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...
Textaxis Typography
Textaxis has created a ton of amazing proprietary typefaces for their clients. Unfortunately none are currently available for sale, but they have plan...
RoAndCo: Honor
RoAndCo is always churning out super sleek, upscale work; and I’m currently loving their work for fashion label Honor. via FPO Awards...
Wesley S. Cummings Photography
Wesley Cummings photo series, The Comforts of Home, features a series of contemplative and peaceful everyday scenes....
Type Love 148: Legionary
Legionary is a friendly new typeface with six styles, by Cyrill Tkachev....
Charles Wilkin Collage
I’m really enjoying the mixed-media collage work of Charles Wilkin....
Shotopop & JWT Shanghai: ANTA
Check out this serious feat of cardboard design and construction born out of a collaboration between Shotopop and JWT Shanghai: Shotopop and JWT Shang...
Two Arms: Northside Posters
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 B...
Stuart McLachlan Paper Styling
Stuart McLachlan makes amazing paper creations, including this extensive series of whimsical children’s party hats. via Rietje Design...
Collection: Independence Day
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...
Grasshopper Reps Photography
Grasshopper Reps is a Toronto-based group of photographers with a unique approach. The five artists, whose work you can see below, discuss every job a...
David Ryle Landscape Photography
I can’t help thinking how these expansive landscape photographs by David Ryle would make an amazing large-scale mural....
Nigel Peake: In the Wilds
I recently got my hands on a review copy of Nigel Peake’s Into the Wilds, a book that features his signature illustration style applied to all s...
Sockeye: Ruby Receptionists Client Gift
I’m a big fan of Portland-based branding agency Sockeye, so I was excited to be pointed in the direction of their recent work on Flickr. Their p...
Etsy Finds: Two Ems
Hello color—check out these amazing geometric prints by Melanie Mikecz of Two Ems....
DEUTSCHE & JAPANER: D&J Corporate
DEUTSCHE & JAPANER have produced some seriously sophisticated new corporate materials, appropriately using a color palette inspired by the German ...
Borja Bonaque: Animal Agency
Check out Borja Bonaque’s colorful business cards designed for New York branding studio, Animal Agency. Each card represents an employee with a ...
Everyone Associates: Percy & Reed
Here is some beautiful work by Everyone Associates for London-based salon Percy & Reed. Love the offbeat color palette....
Tom Froese: Kaldor Greeting Cards
Another one of Tom‘s projects I am loving is the holiday gifts he’s developed for Kaldor (one, two). Each Christmas the branding agency se...
Tom Froese: Wedding Collateral
Every so often I come across a portfolio that is filled to the brim with projects I love; and such is the case with the work of Tom Froese. So today I...
Monday Quick Links: 06.27.11
First of all, I can’t do this week’s Quick Links without mentioning that New York finally passed the Marriage Equality Bill—woohoo! It w...
Chandelarrow Creative: New Vintage Beauty Lounge
Check out this identity for New Vintage Beauty Lounge by Andy Morris of Chandelarrow Creative. Love all the details—especially the gold metallic pri...
Paul Windle: Mid (To Late) 70s Baseball Dudes
As a fan of both baseball and illustration, I can’t get enough of Paul Windle’s series of Mid (To Late) 70s Baseball Dudes. Love the color...
Color Happy 134
I stopped in my tracks when I spotted Megumi Goto’s colorful illustration work on Flickr. I thought this piece in particular, which depicts Lili...
Kate Holgate: Jaime and Anthony Wedding Invitations
I’m so excited to share with you these gorgeous wedding invitation suite for Jaime and Anthony’s Sun Valley wedding. Designed by Kate Holg...
Student Spotlight: Lisa Schneller
Check out this recent project by Lisa Schneller, a current student at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Marvelous Mischief Makers is a f...
Photography by Bye.Bye.Birdie
I’m loving the clear, crisp, vibrant photographs in Bye.Bye.Birdie’s stream. There’s so much more to see right here. ...
Base Art Co. Posters
Base Art Co. has always excelled at creating unique poster designs. They lack the grittiness that so many gig posters seem to embody in favor of a sle...
Type Love 147: Beluccia
Beluccia is a new script by calligrapher Debi Sementelli that includes a whole set of stylistic alternates, swashes, flourishes, borders and ornament...
disperse 2011
The graphics students from Arts University at Bournemouth have just launched a site to showcase the work for their year-end show. Titled Disperse 2011...
Recent Grad: Laura Tait
Laura Tait is a recent grad of Brigham Young University with quite a bit of experience under her belt, including a stint at Martha Stewart Living, and...
Owen Davey: Royal Plateful
In response to the fuss surrounding the Royal Wedding, Orange: The Feed, asked Owen Davey to create a series of plates to commemorate the “not-s...
Collection: That Ship Has Sailed
FOUND: 1. Paper Boat Place Cards; 2. Angela Adams® and Sea Bags for J.Crew; 3. Away by Andrei D. Robu; 4. DIY Nautical Headband; 5. Beside the Seasid...
Tatiana Plakhova: Light Beyond Sound
I’m fascinated by these otherworldly graphics by Tatiana Plakhova....
Daniel Kornrumpf: Embroidered Portraits
Unfortunately, I don’t get away from the computer as much as I would like, so I greatly admire people that make things with their hands on a dai...
Simon Ålander Hand-Lettering
Simon Ålander, who is currently studying at Hyper Island, clearly has a penchant for hand-lettering. His portfolio is overflowing with various styles...
Etsy Finds: Albert and Marie
Today’s feature is a series of brand new prints from a brand new shop—Up in the Air by Albert & Marie. The six playful designs are availab...
Jan Avendano: The Same But Different
The Same But Different is an ongoing series based off one underlying grid structure and made into individual pieces through the reinterpretation of sa...
Lomography La Sardina Camera
La Sardinia is a new 35mm wide angle camera from Lomography. Pick up one of four colorful designs right here....
James Graves Design
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Monday Quick Links: 06.20.11
Lauren Manning has documented the food she eats in a number of interesting infographics. (via GOOD) Love this t-shirt. CSS Lint is a great little tool...
Carmen Vela: Paradise Patterns
Carmen Vela has developed a really fun series of vintage-inspired patterns. I love the halftone textures that come across in the close-ups....
Danger Brain: A Mediocre Time Show
Danger Brain is a two-man, Orlando-based studio with a huge range of work in their portfolio, from branding to skateboard decks. They’ve done qu...
Recent Grad: Alexandra Yeske
Today I’m excited to present the work of Alex Yeske, a fellow Syracuse grad who I had the pleasure of working with for a short time. She has put...
Color Happy 133
This majestic photo by Dallas Clemmons has put the previously unknown to me Bumble Bee, Arizona (which is apparently very close to the Grand Canyon) o...
Erik and Nipper Investigate
Erik and Nipper Investigate is a playfully illustrated children’s detective story by Lajka Books. You can pick up your copy right here....
Nicholas Max Photography
I’ve said it before, but the young talent that can be found on Flickr is astounding. Yet another great artist to add to the list is Nicholas Max...
ok Mitch: Stellina Signage
ok Mitch studio specializes in custom and hand-painted murals and signage. Their work is great across the board, but I’m particularly loving wit...
Type Love 146: Brunswick Black
Brunswick Black is a new display face from Letterbox....
Studio MPLS: Crown Maple
The branding and packaging design for high-end maple syrup brand Crown Maple, is yet another example of the excellent work coming out of Studio MPLS. ...
MOMA: Belong Campaign
I was excited to discover that MoMA has finally built a place on the web to showcase their in-house design work. And while the entire body of work is ...
Moniquilla
I don’t know much about Spanish clothing brand Moniquilla, but I am in love with the patterns used in their fabrics....
Tholön: Katz Publishers
Here is some beautiful work from Buenos Aires-based studio, Tholon for Katz Publishers, a Spanish language book publisher....
Jeremy Perez Cruz: Kane’Ohe Branding
Ever since my honeymoon in Maui last year, I have a profound love for anything Hawaii-related. So while I would have loved this branding for Kane̵...
Collection: Limeade
FOUND: 1. Beverages from Martha Stewart Weddings, 2. Modern Green Candle Holders, 3. Lime Soda Print, 4. Lime Cupcakes, 5. Murphy and Daughters Bon Bo...
Tag Collective: Crespella
Crespella is an “Italian crêpe and espresso bar located in Park Slope” that was branded by new-to-me Brooklyn studio Tag Collective....
Jonny Hannah Illustration
There are so many amazing details to discover in Jonny Hannah’s hand-lettering and illustration work. Beautiful....
James Gulliver Hancock: Medals
I’m loving these medal prints by James Gulliver Hancock, which represent such achievements as “Staying Up All Night” and “Bein...
Thomas Rennie: New Museum Spring Gala
Thomas Rennie has done some great work for the New Museum, including this print piece for the 2011 Spring Gala....
Etsy Finds: Neos Lettering
Noes Lettering sells these amazing vintage (can the 90s really be considered vintage yet?) neon letters that can be purchased individually or combined...