Matt Lehman
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I’m loving pretty much everything in Matt Lehman‘s portfolio, from the design to the illustrations. But today I’m particularly, I...
Courtney • All the Luck in the World
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I can’t get over the amazing details of artist and designer Jane Schoufen’s embroidery and applique work. It’s refreshing to see suc...
Signs of Affection
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Paul Price’s Signs of Affection project quickly brought a smile to my face when it arrived in my inbox. His inspirational and encouraging poster...
Neumeister
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Beautifully clean, minimalist packaging for mineral water Hwila by neumeister. via The Dieline...
A Typographic Puzzle
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I’m loving Upon a Fold’s contribution to the Pop-Up Alphabet Shop, a show that opened in Sydney this past weekend. 6 is a three-dimensiona...
The Feedback Loop Notebook Project
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I’m always a fan of good design for a good cause, so I was really happy to receive this news about the Feedback Loop Notebook Project last week....
Monday Quick Links: 09.06.10
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It’s Labor Day here in the states so I’m taking the day off, but I wanted to stop by quickly to give you a few links in case you (unfortun...
piktorama
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piktorama is the illustration studio of Amaranta Martínez. Her portfolio is filled with colorful, cute illustrations and designs, some of which are a...
Tweed Tom
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Very cool screenprints by Tweed Tom....
Color Happy 95
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Zara Picken recently created four maps for Lonely Planet’s current issue. The one below features Quebec, but you can see the rest right here....
Meaghan Murray
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Great packaging by recent grad Meaghan Murray....
Nicole Ziegler Design
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Here’s a great project by Nicole Ziegler, the branding and design for Ladder Up, a non-profit company that helps the working poor climb out of p...
James Trump
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I’m loving the modern, sophisticated branding for Shine, a privately owned luxury furnishings company, designed by James Trump....
Type Love 107: Creamy Script
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Creamy Script is the perfect name for this soft and friendly typeface. Pick it up right here. via Typography Served ...
The Wilderness Downtown
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Well, my mind has officially been blown. Go now and check out this interactive experience set to Arcade Fire’s, “We Used to Wait”. (...
Chillout Sessions
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I’m extremely impressed with the craftsmanship of this project from Collider: A homage to Frank Lloyd Wright and Neutra and the lifestyles their...
Jean-François Thériault
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Jean-François Thériault takes a look at the less glitzy side of Vegas....
Derek Prevatt
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I’m loving the geometric illustration style of these three posters by Derek Prevatt....
Jeremy Dubow
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This series of portraits were from Jeremy Dubow‘s recent exhibition featuring 27 portraits made in 27 days. Three of the paintings were also tra...
Thomas Guy
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Thomas Guy created this packaging design for the Paul Luc album entitled “A Revival. A Roadsong. A Rearview Mirror.”, which I think the mo...
Jeremy Mickel
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In addition to his design projects, Jeremy Mickel has some typefaces in progress that I am really excited about. Here are just a few of them (the midd...
Hello / Goodbye
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Check out the impressive details of this promotional piece by HUB. The design features a custom typeface and several production processes, including d...
Stamps of Disapproval
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Anyone who’s experienced the critique process will relate to the sentiments expressed in Stamps of Disapproval, a set of 12 rubber stamps create...
Julia Kostreva
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I first came across the work of Julia Kostreva when her recent invitation design was published on Beast Pieces last week. Unsurprisingly the rest of h...
Parliament and Working Class Creatives
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If you live in the Charleston area, listen up: Parliament is a coalition of business owners, entrepreneurs, and free agents… really anyone committed...
Glacé
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I am definitely a sweets person—especially when it comes ice cream—so naturally I was immediately drawn to the branding of Glacé, another great c...
Monday Quick Links: 08.30.10
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Hello, hello. I hope you all had a great weekend and are staying out of the heat! We’re facing temps back up in the 90’s this week, unfort...
Wallace Design House
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Great logos by Dustin Wallace. More on flickr....
DKNG
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Los Angeles-based DKNG, the studio of Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman, makes some pretty amazing gig posters. ...
Shake It
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Since I’ve owned an iPhone, I’ve had a tough time getting great images out of the camera (though admittedly I haven’t spent all that...
Color Happy 94
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Why oh why can’t luggage tags still look this cool? Photos one and two from Millie Motts’ flickr stream....
Ed McCulloch
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The sun is finally back in New York! So as much as I’m ready for fall, today I’m loving the summery holga and polaroid images of Ed McCull...
Etsy Love
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Here’s a few things that have caught my eye on Etsy lately: Clockwise from top left: Portland Popup Post Card by Manvsink, Birthday Whale Letter...
Iris Luckhaus
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In addition to her illustration work, Iris Luckhaus makes some simple and somewhat classic-feeling patterns....
Type Love 106: FF Suhmo
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FF Suhmo, a FontShop exclusive, was inspired by American typewriter fonts. This modern, rounded take on genre features 8 styles and various special ch...
Draw Pilgrim
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On a more colorful note, I’d love to buy up the whole Draw Pilgrim shop if I could—from the posters and prints to the greeting cards. I’...
Patrick Rockwell
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Keeping with the theme of elegant simplicity, check out the identity system for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, a purely modern, black and white ...
Ben Jennings
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I’m loving the elegant simplicity of these business cards designed by Ben Jennings for Top Shelf, a bookbindery specializing in bridging the gap...
52 Bad Dudes
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52 Bad Dudes is the illustration project of Adam Sidwell, where each Friday in 2010 he will complete an illustration along the theme. So far I’m...
Will Dean
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We’ve had a home brewing kit kicking around for awhile, so I’m hoping this Fall we can finally break it in. For me my excitement may have ...
Kimberley Chan
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Another great portfolio from another recent grad: Kimberly Chan. In particular I’m drawn to her modern, unfussy book cover designs like those sh...
Tezak
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This deliciously retro hot chocolate packaging was designed by Kyle Tezak for Mindy’s Hot Chocolate in Chicago....
Raeburnink
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I’m loving the intricate line work that distinguishes the patterns in Raeburn Ink’s new India Collection. If you like the style enough to ...
Tunnel Bravo
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Arizona-based design studio, Tunnel Bravo, has designed a series of fun posters for East Valley Children’s Theatre. My favorite is easily this s...
Exteriors
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Exteriors is a series of hauntingly clear black and white portraits by Kelly Castro. There are a ton of other images in the group, so be sure to check...
Telegramme Studio
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Telegramme Studio sure knows how to make a great poster. Several of them are available for sale right here. via Benign Objects...
Insound 10 for 10
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Insound 10 for 10 is a series of t-shirt and poster pairings featuring 10 bands that made an impact in 2010. The t-shirts posters, which actually fit ...
Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood is a set of playful, typographic illustrations by Bruce Mackay. via Typography Served...
Monday Quick Links: 08.23.10
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Lot’s of links for you on this gray, rainy Monday in New York. Enjoy! Good news: looks like the Hyperactivity Typography workbook will be availa...
News + Updates
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Well, hello there! Monday sure snuck up on me quickly this week, but I just wanted to start off the day with a few quick updates: ADVERTISING: I reali...
HolgaMaria
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Fire never looked so cool. Shots by James Parry....
Bon Voyage Postcards
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It’s easy to see that these Bon Voyage postcards by One Fine Dae are simple, cheerful and sweet. But what makes them more impressive is that eac...
Wood McGrath
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I’m loving the custom, dotted type that Wood McGrath incorporated into this logo for Pottery Goes Pop....
Color Happy 93
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Beautiful stripes by Dave & Anna Douglass....
The Biggert Collection
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If you have an interest in vintage ephemera, The Biggert Collection (a collection of architectural vignettes on commercial stationery) is a treasure t...
Caroline Robert
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Montreal-based artist and designer Caroline Robert has done some interesting work on Arcade Fire’s latest release, including album artwork and t...
Vertical Cities
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Check out the amazing details in Vertical Cities, a limited edition letterpress print by Allison Rae. If you think that’s fascinating, you may a...
Type Love 105: St. Ryde
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St Ryde, a “casual and modern sans serif”, is the latest release from Stereotypes. And it’s available for purchase from My Fonts rig...
Maddison Graphic
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Boats is a limited edition, one-color screen print by the UK-based studio, Maddison Graphic. Pick up your copy right here....
minkee
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UK-based llustrator minkee has tons of great prints available for sale. My personal favorite though, is the incredibly vibrant, Colours Collection. vi...