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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 “Being Passionate.”...

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

Courtney • Jun 14, 2011Jun 14, 2011

Noes Lettering sells these amazing vintage (can the 90s really be considered vintage yet?) neon letters that can be purchased individually or combined...

Best Made Notecards

Best Made Co.’s latest endeavor is this series of typographic notecards featuring uplifting proclamations. (In case you’re curious about the last one,...

Birch: Jooji

I’m loving Birch‘s clean, minimalist branding for Jooji, a clothing brand whose garments are made from a fabric that is comprised primarily of Japanes...

Recent Grad: Dever Thomas

I’m really loving the work of recent grad and Brooklyn-transplant, Dever Thomas. She has so many great projects in her portfolio that it was impossibl...

Poppin

Poppin is every office supply lover’s dream come true. They offer a selection of useful office products in every color of the rainbow and at very reas...

Monday Quick Links: 06.13.11

Courtney • Jun 13, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Miss Moss compiled these gorgeous photographs of colored pools from around the world. Amazing. Impressive work from John Gall‘s Spring 2011 book cover...

Lindsay Nohl Patterns

I discovered the work of Lindsay Nohl through Paper Bicycle’s Daily Pattern Project. Her pattern designs run the gamut in terms of subject matter, sty...

Six Word Story Every Day

Not sure why it took me so long to discover Six Word Story Every Day, “a daily storytelling exploration through language and typography”, but it’s bee...

Bureau of Betterment: Island Mist

I’m loving the branding update, which included a logo refresh, label designs and spot illustrations, that Bureau of Betterment created for Boyds Coffe...

Color Happy 132

This sorbet-hued piece of vintage artwork was found in the eclectic photostream of Kathleen Amt....

Vesa Sammalisto: City of Hyvinkää

Courtney • Jun 9, 2011Jun 8, 2011

I’m loving this recent project by Vesa Sammalisto, which was created to help reinvent the identity of Hyvinkää, a town outside of Helsinki in Finland...

David Taylor: Canada Walk of Fame

Courtney • Jun 9, 2011Dec 14, 2012

Check out the branding and materials for Canada’s Walk of Fame developed by David Taylor, something I knew very little about before exploring his port...

Lula Goce: Tempus Fugit

Courtney • Jun 9, 2011Jun 8, 2011

Loving these illustrations by Spanish-born artist Lula Goce....

Type Love 145: Nikaia

Courtney • Jun 9, 2011Sep 14, 2012

“Nikaia is a squarish sans serif with an additional script weight.” Designed by Miller Type Foundry, the family features five weights and italics in a...

interabang: Taylor Black

Courtney • Jun 8, 2011Dec 14, 2012

I love the classic, feminine look that interabang developed for the Taylor Black jewelry brand....

Albin Holmqvist: EF Destinations

Awhile back I posted about the EF Destinations Live the Language video series, which featured the typographic stylings of Albin Holmqvist. Since then,...

Camila do Rosário Illustration

I cannot get enough of Camila do Rosário’s mixed-media illustrations. The colors are deliciously rich, the women she depicts are both delicate and pow...

Collection: Cool It

FOUND: 1. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, 2. Ice Big White Type, 3. Dr. Cool Ice Pack, 4. Q-fan, 5. Scotch Naturals Water Colors, 6. Mirembe Sheet Set, 7. ...

Miller Creative: Power to the People

I’m loving this super sophisticated packaging for Power to the People wine by Miller Creative. I would definitely pick this up based on the label alon...

Remed: Soulsville

Courtney • Jun 7, 2011Jun 6, 2011

This colorful mural, Man & Woman Facing Each Other, was bestowed upon the city of Memphis, aka Soulsvillle, by French graffiti artist Remed. You can r...

Jing Wei Illustration

I love the whitewashed, worn in quality of Jing Wei’s illustration work. The Brooklyn-based artist created the series of pieces below for Electric Lit...

Scott Albrecht: Along the Way

Courtney • Jun 7, 2011Jun 6, 2011

Along the Way is an upcoming exhibition featuring the work of Brooklyn-based artist, Scott Albrecht. The exhibition will be on view from June 25th thr...

JAQK Playing Cards

Theory 11’s latest playing card collaboration showcases the work of JAQK Cellars, a boutique winery from some of the minds behind Hatch. This particul...

Kai and Sunny: The Flower Show

As part of Kai and Sunny’s latest gallery exhibition, The Flower Show, the duo has released a limited edition boxed print series. The set includes fiv...

Etsy Finds: Karolin Schnoor

Etsy shop Karolin Schnoor features a broad selection of letterpressed greeting cards and other paper goods. I’m loving their variety of lettering styl...

Herb Lester Maps

I’m not sure why it took me so long to discover Herb Lester’s maps, but I’m certainly glad I did. You can pick up maps for several cities in their sho...

Mucho: Arte y Mecenazgo

I’m really admiring the beautiful typography in this identity for Arte y Mecenago by Mucho, which from what I gather, is a Spanish arts organization. ...

Nick Brue: Kyle & Katie

Nick Brue recently updated his portfolio with several new projects. I’m particularly loving this modern Save the Date he created for Kyle and Katie....

A Friend Of Mine: Booki.sh

Courtney • Jun 6, 2011Dec 14, 2012

A Friend of Mine recently launched a new portfolio site that features several recent projects. In particular, I was drawn to the simple and smart work...

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