Mingo Lamberti: The Tea Cup Collection
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Mingo Lamberti just launched a new range of colorful cushions inspired by vintage tea cup designs. The limited edition collection (only 100 of each de...
Courtney • Adde Adesokan: Triptychs of Strangers
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Triptychs of Strangers is a photographic series by Adde Adesokan, where the goal is to “meet a stranger — take three different body shots — ...
Daniel Fuhrer Drop Caps
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Unfortunately this post accidentally went up last week unfinished. If you have happened to catch that, here’s what you should have seen. Check o...
Kontor Kontur
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I’m loving these monochromatic collages of office and design supplies by Sweden’s Kontor Kontur. via Megan Gonzalez Pinterest...
Dear Blank Please Blank Letterpress
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The folks over at Dear Blank Please Blank have teamed up with Sapling Press to create a series of hilarious, letterpress prints. Check out the rest ri...
Eight Hour Day’s New Look
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I’m a big fan of husband and wife team, Eight Hour Day, who are currently in the midst of a year-long working trip around the U.S. To mark this ...
Liam Stevens for Anya Hindmarch
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I’m loving the gorgeous hand-lettering and illustrated details of this invite for Anya Hindmarch by Liam Stevens....
Monday Quick Links: 03.14.11
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Last week Kate Spade launched a new site, the new color of the month—yellow—and a new video collaboration, this time with Mother New York. Core77 ...
Marmour: La Fabbrica dei Giganti
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This amazing wall covering was designed by Maria Abdulhamid of Marmour for La Fabbrica dei Giganti, a children’s book store....
Lan Truong: 100 Faces
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I’m not so great at sticking to “Make Something Every Day” type projects. I’ve attempted a couple of times, but deadlines and ...
Color Happy 119
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This amazing vintage matchbook label is from the vast collection of Oliver Tomas....
James Kape Portfolio
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Australian designer James Kape will soon be embarking on a year-long working trip to New York. Since he’ll be looking for a design position whil...
Modovisual: Gopher Magazine
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When Alex Wright sent over his work, I was most drawn to the spreads he’s designed for Gopher Illustrated, where he is the senior designer. The ...
Type Love 132: Sweet Sans
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Sweet Sans, an open, versatile, engraver’s sans serif from MVB Fonts just flew to the top of my type wish list....
55 hi’s
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There’s some fun paper goods and prints over at 55 hi’s....
Adam Hancher Illustration
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I’m currently loving the work of UK-based illustrator Adam Hancher. He currently has a piece (first one below) available at Tiny Showcase....
Queenslake Letterpress Exhibition
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The Hungry Workshop has recently launched a letterpress print exhibition and sale to benefit the disastrous flooding that hit Queensland, Australia ea...
John Gall: Nabokov Covers
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Last night I attended AIGA’s My Dog and Pony IV, where I had the opportunity to see four different designers in varying disciplines pitch a proj...
Mary Kate McDevitt: Garden Luncheon Invite
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I’m a big fan of Mary Kate McDevitt’s work (especially her mini goals chalkboards). And this Garden Luncheon invite is yet another example...
Ross Clodfelter: F5 Photography Branding
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I came across Ross Clodfelter’s work on French Paper Sample Room recently, and was impressed by his entire portfolio. I’m especially lovin...
Ai Carver: Jazzoo
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I’m loving this brand for Jazzoo, an annual fundraising event for the Kansas City Zoo. The look and feel was conceptualized and designed by Ai C...
Richard Arthur Stewart: Fast Eddie’s Barber Shop
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The aim of the identity for Fast Eddie’s Barber Shop, designed by Richard Arthur Stewart, was to evoke traditional Americana, a style that the B...
Marc Johns: Plaid is Rad
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Plaid is one of those classic patterns that I can’t get enough of. So I was immediately drawn to Marc Johns’ recent Plaid is Rad series. A...
IDRAWALLDAYâ„¢ Updates
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Eric Smith of IDRAWALLDAY recently launched a new site with a whole lot of new work. I’m particularly loving these new t-shirt designs he create...
Monday Quick Links: 03.07.11
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Did you catch Brent Couchman’s posts on Friends of Type last week? A-maz-ing. If you’re a cat person you will love Meow Doodle, a “c...
Rudi de Wet: Furnace
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Check out these hand-painted graphics and typography created by Rudi de Wet for Australian agency, The Furnace. I especially love the laser cut frames...
Luci Everett: Naomi & Al
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Here’s a beautiful collaged wedding invitation by Luci Everett. Love....
Color Happy 118
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Love the mix of hot and cool in this piece by Khuan Caveman Co....
Steady Print Shop Co. Prints
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There’s some great textures and depth in these six and seven color screen prints by Steady Print Shop Co....
Jonathan Schmitt: I Am CLE
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Jonathan Schmitt and the team at MarcusThomas conceptualized the I am CLE campaign in response to Lebron James’ departure from the Cleveland Cav...
Javas Lehn: Still Liquor
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Great work for Seattle’s Still Liquor by Javas Lehn....
Type Love 131: Treza
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New Gestalten release, Treza, was designed by Parisian designer Benjamin Gomez and inspired by the classic American typewriter. Below are a couple exa...
Missy Austin: Nelma
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I’m loving this (in-progress) display typeface designed by Missy Austin....
Jay B Sauceda: All Around Cowboys
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Behold Jay B. Sauceda’s latest project, All Around Cowboys, a series of portraits from the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine, Texas. I especiall...
Deanna Halsall
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UK-based illustrator Deanna Halsall has a lovely style. According to her bio, one of her biggest inspirations is a love of nature, and it shows....
Kevin Stanley Harris
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Here’s a small sampling of some awesome work from Kevin Stanley Harris. Loving his style....
Save the Date by Smokeproof Press
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I’m a big fan of the work of Colorado-based Smokeproof Press—they always manage to come up with unique and playful ideas for their custom piec...
Frank Aloi: Divine Dairy
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Designer Frank Aloi came up with this bright, eye-catching packaging system for Divine Dairy, a new range of cheeses available in Australia. via Spine...
Oscar Morris: South Austin Brewing Co.
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I’m loving these proposed identity elements for South Austin Brewing Co. by Oscar Morris....
Atelier 1A: Fiona and Malcom Wedding Invitation
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I’m loving the offbeat color palette of this modern wedding invitation by Atelier 1A—it definitely seems apropos for a spring wedding in Thail...
Tom Frost Matchbox Illustrations
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Check out these awesome nautical matchbox illustrations by UK-based artist Tom Frost. Luckily, you can pick up prints of them right here in his shop. ...
Adam Brackney
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From the looks of his portfolio, Adam Brackney appears to be a modern day Renaissance man. His work ranges all the way from branding and packaging to ...
Typography in Rome
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This incredible set of photographs by Paul Soulellis is making me want to hop on the next plane to Rome. What an amazing source of inspiration....
Fmio Watanabe
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I am in complete awe of Fmio Watanabe‘s technicolor landscapes. via Miss Moss...
Circus at Midnight at Upon a Fold
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I am really itching to give this recent arrival at Upon a Fold, Circus at Midnight, a new home on my desk. Designed by Japanese paper artist Tegamiya ...
Two Arms Southwest Cards
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I’m loving this new set of screen printed Southwest greeting cards by Two Arms. The set of 6 is available, along with other printed goods, right...
Monday Quick Links: 02.28.11
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Yet another reason I neeeed an iPad: Suitcase Type’s new app, Type Specimen. Kyle Tezak released two pieces from his Four Icon Challenge seriesâ...
Joe Newton Type Sketches
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I’m closing out the week with these fun type sketches by Joe Newton. Have a great weekend! Â ...
Tamara Lichtenstein Photographs
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These photographs by Tamara Lichtenstein are downright dreamy....
Neighborhood Studio Prints
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Talented designer Curtis Jinkins has recently set up shop as Neighborhood Studio, starting with a series of awesome hand-printed posters. I can’...
Color Happy 117
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This vivid photograph was captured by Valeria of The Red Balloon Photography. Be sure to check out her blog for more lovely work....
New Site for Cody Haltom
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Public School member Cody Haltom has recently launched a brand-spanking-new site. And with the new projects, a few of which you can see below, comes a...
Carolina Torres Illustration
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Buenos Aires-based Carolina Torres has an illustration style I’m intrigued by—simultaneously dimensional and flat, with a quirky cast of chara...
Type Love 130: Opula
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Opula, by Agency 26 Type is a fun display face that reminds me a bit of traditional tattoo typography. Available at Veer....
Jonny Wan for DDB London
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UK-based illustrator Jonny Wan was recently commissioned by DDB London to create a large-scale illustration to represent the unity of two of the world...
Rhett Dashwood: Wade Showreel Packaging
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For the Wade showreel packaging, Rhett Dashwood chose to take a hands on approach. He began by scouring second hand stores for suitable books, and the...
Aaron Melander: Target Chalet
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Target never ceases to amaze me with their commitment to high-quality design; and this project by Aaron Melander is no exception. These pieces were cr...
KeeganMeegan: Official Time Tracking Device
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KeeganMeegan’s latest project is a true feat of production. The Official Time Tracking Device was a collaboration between AIGA Portland, KeeganM...
Student Spotlight: Andrea Stark
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Today I’m pleased to present the work of Andrea Stark, a recent graduate of New Zealand’s Massey University. This particular project, enti...
Matchbox: Bone Daddy’s Restaurant Design
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Here’s a great identity for Bone Daddy’s, a Texas barbecue joint. The work was created by Dallas-based Matchbox, and prominently features ...