Marnette
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I’m so glad to have come across the work of French illustrator, Marnette. I fell for her quirky, vintage-inspired style at first glance. Thanks to A...
Courtney • Pencil + Paper
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I’m loving the wide range of work in Justin Fuller‘s portfolio. But what especially caught my eye is these typographic and illustrative pieces....
A USPS Redesign
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Unfortunately I highly doubt this would ever fly in real life, but I’m loving Matt Chase’s retro, cheerful USPS redesign....
Unleashed: 2010
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Every year I look forward to seeing the final projects of the SVA MFA Designer as Author program. This year, the 21 graduates present Unleashed, a col...
Words
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I mentioned this on Twitter on Friday, but I still can’t get over the beauty of this video. Created by Everynone, with an original score by Keith Kani...
Monday Quick Links: 08.16.10
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I loved Where the Wild Things Are, so I love this Please don’t go… poster by dear colleen. Exhibit/Poster is a new poster design gallery created by Da...
Brian O’Hara
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I can’t stop looking at the gorgeous colors and textures in these aerial photos taken by Brian O’Hara....
Luke Elliott
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This project from recent grad, Luke Elliott, is so much fun. I love the band of characters they developed as part of the fruit fan club. Even more imp...
Color Happy 92
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This colorful snippet was taken from a Monoblock bag (see below) designed by Gemma Correll....
Phillip Knight
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These beautiful paper cuts were created by Phillip Knight as part of a personal project which was inspired by a Sufjan Stevens song....
Ty Wilkins
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I’m loving the design style of Oklahoma-based designer, Ty Wilkins‘. For me, this especially comes through in his logo work, which has been created at...
Type Love 104: Arbor
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Arbor created by Village founder Chester Jenkins. Originally designed for the New York Time’s Magazines’s 2008 Hollywood issue, the entire typeface wa...
Supermodule
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More plaid! Supermodule‘s tagline is “Classic Paper for Modern People”, which really says it all. The Stay Warm series is a set of vibrant, letterpres...
Ooli
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These delicate, ethereal illustrations and patterns were created by Ooli, a Russia-based illustrator....
A Modern Eden
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A Modern Eden actually creates well-designed, educational iPhone apps for kids. If you’re a parent I highly recommend checking them out. But what I’m ...
The Bubble Process
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Meet The Bubble Process, a “two-man design and illustration firm built on this premise: good food, good music, good time”. In addition to their fun an...
modernest
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I’m loving the graphic, allover patterns of these totes from modernest. More here....
Curtis Jinkins
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Austin-based designer Curtis Jinkins has a great range of work in his portfolio. Here is just a sampling of a few projects that caught my eye. And if ...
Craig Crutchfield
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These super interesting images are the work of Craig Crutchfield, a designer at McGarrah Jesse. To put the work in context, here’ some background info...
Perfect Pressed Plaid
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As someone who has always been a big fan of plaid, my jaw just about dropped when I spotted these cards, designed for The Plaid Lab, on Beast Pieces. ...
Monday Quick Links: 08.09.10
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I mentioned this on Twitter last week, but the Paper Nut alphabet prints are finally available, and they look gorgeous. Readymade has a brand new site...
Jacqui Oakley
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Today I’m loving Jacqui Oakley’s vibrant, lively style....
Owen Gatley for The Working Proof
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I’m usually one for lots of bright colors, but the crisp lines of this print by Owen Gatley for The Working Proof, really won me over. Pick up a print...
Bijan Berahimi
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I’m really drawn to the intricate patterns and metallic palette of Bijan Berahimi’s contribution to the recent Los Angeles, I’m Yours exhibition....
Color Happy 91
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Yet another great illustration from Luke Bott. Love it....
Gillian MacLeod
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I’m loving Gillian MacLeod’s hand-lettering and illustration style....
Axe Art
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Yet another great product from Best Made Co., Axe Art, consists of various maps marked with their signature red X. You can purchase a wide variety of ...
Wall-to-Wall
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Wall-to-Wall Studios, who have offices in both Pennsylvania and Hawaii (lucky them), have some great projects—for businesses in Hawaii and on the main...
Forza
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HF&J has done it again. Meet Forza. I also love these little design snippets they create to show how their typefaces pair together:...
Type Love 103
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GHS, a new display face from You Work for Them, is my latest typographic obsession. Its various layering styles and ornaments allow for endless possib...
Springstreets
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I am not by any means a Bruce Springsteen fan, but I can still appreciate the intricacies of this map by Dan Cassaro. Springstreets includes 200+ lyri...
Time Will Tell
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Time Will Tell was a recent exhibition created by Leah Rosenberg at San Francisco gallery 18 Reasons, which I’m disappointed I didn’t get the chance t...
Street Sweets
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This newish food truck trend is really starting to produce some good design—one example being the Street Sweets truck, designed by Landers Miller. I h...
Bobby McKenna
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Recent grad Bobby McKenna, has a great style and portfolio. He’s definitely one to watch. via Allan Peters...
Pizza Paradiso Branding
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Pizza Paradiso was one of those small shops that we didn’t read about on Chowhound before we left for our trip. It just happened to be right across th...
kate spade’s fall 2010
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Once again, I’m loving Kate Spade’s promotional materials, this time for the Fall 2010 collection—I love that they’ve created almost a field guide for...
Poketo + Target
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Exciting news: beginning August 10th, a collection of exclusive Poketo items will be available at Target. Judging from the couple of sample images rel...
Typography in Water
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You Work for Them recently decided to have a little fun with their typefaces by submerging them in water, and here are the results. If you like what y...
Letterpress Alphabet Prints
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Jessica Hische’s Daily Drop Cap alphabet prints are now available! You can purchase individual letters, or the entire alphabet right here....
Honolulu Cookie Company
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Honolulu Cookie Company stood out amongst all the beachy, touristy shops in Lahaina center. I was immediately drawn to their sophisticated color palet...
Mattson Birth Announcement
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I’ve mentioned Ty Mattson’s work several times here on dwl, but his latest project, a personal one, may take the cake. Feast your eyes on the birth an...
Stitch Design Co. Identity
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I’m a big fan of Stitch Design Co.’s work, so I was excited to see their completed identity system. The sophisticated attention to detail is perfectio...
Hand Drawn Hana
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Here are a couple of snapshots from just one of our stops on the famed Hana Highway. There were so many amazing things to see along the way; it was ea...
Aloha
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Hello again readers! It’s been awhile. This week we’ll be back to normal (aside from the absence of Monday Quick Links), so hopefully you’ve stuck wit...
A Brief (and Belated) Hello
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Hello from Hawaii! Apologies, readers, for not checking in sooner. I had planned on having lots of posts lined up for you before the wedding, but with...
Insite Design
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Loving this packaging design for the The Good Earth Food and Wine Co. by Canada-based firm, Insite Design....
Color Happy 90
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Lovely illustration by Zara Picken....
Khuan Cavemen Co.: Weekend Knack
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Here are three of seven weekly covers for Weekend Knack magazine, created by Khuan Caveman Co. See the rest right here. via Matthew Buchanan...
Type Love 102: Titillation
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Titillation is a round and narrow sans serif by Suomi Type Foundry....
Summer at L’Affiche Moderne
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Loving L’Affiche Moderne’s selection of colorful, summery prints....
Etsy Find: Honey Tree
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I first posted about Lupen Grainne’s photography back in 2009, and a recent visit to her etsy shop uncovered quite a few new gems....
Ross Bruggink
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Loving the poster designs of Ross Bruggink....
Make Believe
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Great shirts by Make Believe (especially loving the anchor design). Purchase them here....
Grain & Gram
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The current iteration of Grain & Gram, an online “Gentleman’s Journal”, interests me both in subject and in design. The look and feel is sophisticated...
Kate Spade Behind the Scenes
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This album of behind the scenes shots on Facebook is quite the teaser for Kate Spade’s newest campaign....
Monday Quick Links: 07.12.10
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The internet’s latest enjoyable time-waster: Dear Blank Please Blank Penguin 75: Designers, Authors, Commentary looks like a really interesting read...
Nathaniel Cooper: Oak 63
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I last checked in with Nathaniel Cooper when I posted about the Julian restaurant design. So I was excited to see this equally lovely identity for Oak...
Hendo Design
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Loving this delicate, nature-inspired invitation design by Hendo Design....
Color Happy 89
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This bright, summery photo was taken by Alix of the cherry blossom girl....
Beau Ideal Editions
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I’m loving the style of this series of greeting cards by Beau Ideal. Unfortunately, Besos and Mama are currently sold out, but you can still pick up G...