Design Work Life

Studio8 does some really great editorial work; and I’m especially loving their use of typography and grid in Issue 5 of Elephant Magazine. Get 3...

BHLDN Decor

Ever since the the launch of BHLDN, an offshoot of Anthropologie specifically geared towards weddings, I’ve been exceedingly jealous of all you ...

Lundgren + Lindqvist: Loft Investments

Here is yet another example of the excellent work coming out of Sweden’s Lundren+Lindqvist—the Loft Investments branding. More details, and la...

Etsy Finds: James Victore

Who knew that outspoken designer and artist James Victore has an etsy shop!? I, for one, was not aware, so it was a fun discovery. The shop gives us a...

Ice Cream Social: Stephanie and Ben

I’m a big fan of Ice Cream Social’s wedding invitations, and this suite for Stephanie and Ben is a recent example of their always-excellen...

Google Chrome: It Gets Better

Since the advent of the DVR, I pretty much never watch commercials; so it was pure chance that I happened to catch the ad below during last week&#8217...

Natalie Schaefer: Vital Findings

This identity system for Vital Findings, a market research and design firm, is just one example of the top-notch work found in Natalie Schaefer’...

National Stationery Show

Believe it or not, I’ve never had a chance to attend the National Stationery Show; so I’m excited to finally make a trip over to Javitz th...

Monday Quick Links: 05.09.11

Courtney • May 9, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Just another reminder to check out Matt Braun and Matt Griffin’s Kickstarter project. There’s only 9 days left to contribute and get some ...

Student Spotlight

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 4, 2011

Here’s another Student Spotlight for your Friday afternoon. There certainly is quite a bit of young talent out there—check them out. Elisa Pen...

Ana Montiel: Visual Mantras

Courtney • May 6, 2011Nov 20, 2013

I can’t get enough of these watercolor patterns by Ana Montiel. Each of the spreads below are part of Visual Mantras, a limited edition artist b...

Across America Photographs

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 3, 2011

This incredible series of photographs, Across America by ck/ck, is making me want to jump in the car and take a road trip immediately. Get 300+ Fonts ...

Color Happy 127

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 4, 2011

This piece by Jonathan Calugi, for Playstation and Studio Output, features a palette with a fresh take onprimary colors....

Robert Montgomery

Courtney • May 5, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Robert Montgomery creates large-scale, typographic works of art, in a “poetic and melancholic post-Situationist tradition.” View more of h...

Hannah Waldron Prints

Courtney • May 5, 2011May 4, 2011

I’m loving these gorgeous prints by Hannah Waldron, a UK-based illustrator and printmaker. You can purchase any of the pieces below, as well as ...

Lisa Hedge: MR & DD

Courtney • May 5, 2011May 4, 2011

Lisa Hedge‘s portfolio features a broad selection of projects with an inclination toward clean, modern, and carefully crafted typography. Case i...

Type Love 140: Kinney

Courtney • May 5, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Kinney is a 6 weight, 12 font family by Terminal Design, whose aim is to be a great “neutral serif.” If you ask me, I’d say it defin...

And Smith: Coworth Park, The Barn

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 4, 2011

As a follow up to the previous post, I couldn’t resist sharing this additional And Smith project for Coworth Park, the brand identity for The Ba...

And Smith: Coworth Park

Courtney • May 4, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I’m loving this extensive brand identity created by And Smith for a Coworth Park, a luxury hotel outside London. There are quite a few more imag...

KARSH\HAGAN: Superglue

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 3, 2011

Check out this recent promo for American Crew’s new product Superglue, designed by Karsh\Hagan. The promotional materials, which celebrate the c...

Doodle Everyday

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 6, 2011

Doodle Everyday is the daily art project of Lim Heng Swee, a Malaysia-based artist. Many of his whimsical works are available as prints in his etsy sh...

Collection: Rose Gold

Courtney • May 4, 2011Dec 18, 2012

FOUND: 1. Wrap photo by Max Kim-Bee in Traditional Home Holiday magazine via designsgirl, 2. Bronze Age Flatware from Anthropologie, 3. Ocean Blue Aqu...

Bianca Chang Paper Letters

I recently came across the work of Bianca Chang in this month’s O Magazine. (By the way, I have to say I’m consistently impressed by the c...

Cory Loven Prints

I’m loving this series of six retro prints by Cory Loven, who is currently a designer at the legendary Charles S. Anderson Design. ...

Claudia Carieri Illustration

Milan-based Illustrator Clausia Carieri has a bold, graphic style, and a unique sense of color—many of the pieces feature this offbeat palette of du...

Wayne Tang: Alitalia

Wayne Tang is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design (and a classmate of Vanessa Lam, who I posted about last week). I have been truly impr...

Etsy Finds: How Now Design

I’m loving the variety of items up for sale at How Now Design. Each item is made to order by Abbey Hendrickson, who also runs the blog, Aestheti...

French Paper 140th Anniversary Posters

Courtney • May 2, 2011May 2, 2011

I’m loving this poster series designed for the 140th anniversary of French Paper, a mill whose paper I use often. I can only assume they were de...

Ryan Feerer: Betty & June

Courtney • May 2, 2011May 1, 2011

Check out this identity for Abilene, Texas-based boutique, Betty and June, designed by Ryan Feerer. Quite a bit of hand-stamping was incorporated into...

work.place: Keegan Meegan

Courtney • May 2, 2011May 1, 2011

work.place is Carlie Armstrong‘s photography project that documents the workspaces and creative processes of Portland-based artists and designer...

Evan Stremke: Invitation to an Assassination

Courtney • May 2, 2011May 2, 2011

I’m pretty interested in this new project by Evan Stremke, Invitation to an Assassination. In his own words, “The ‘Invitation to an ...

One Point Oh Giveaway Winner

Courtney • May 2, 2011May 2, 2011

Congratulations Neha! Be on the lookout for an email from me. And thanks to everyone who took the time to comment and enter....

Monday Quick Links: 05.02.11

Courtney • May 2, 2011Sep 14, 2012

WeeNudge looks like an awesome resource for web design projects. Codex, the Journal of Typography, is now available for pre-order. Two amazing videos ...

Ander Hernando Balsells: From Barcelona

From Barcelona, a project that aimed to promote tourism in Spain, was designed by Anders Hernando Balsells as part of his master’s degree progra...

Shed Labs

Shed Labs is a small design and illustration studio based in Greenville, South Carolina, whose portfolio features a wide range of work—from screenpr...

Jonathan Davies: Stoltz & Company

I’m loving these sophisticated, minimalistic collateral pieces designed for Stoltz & Company—a captive insurance specialist—by Jonathan ...

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