Andreas Homann
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Germany-based designer, Andreas Homann, is churning out some great work, including this identity for Staatstheater Kassel. More images here....
Courtney • Little Lands
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Little Lands is a sweet set of tilt shift images by Jack Ambridge....
In the Land of Punctuation
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In the Land of Punctuation is a unique picture book for adults where language, design and politics intersect. First published in 1905, German Poet Chr...
NotJones
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There’s lots of great work in the portfolio of Aled Williams, aka Not Jones. This particular identity system was created for a rebrand of Boomer...
Student Spotlight
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We get quite a few submissions, including lots from student followers of dwl. So this week I thought I would feature a couple of projects from two of ...
I Love Dust
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I’m loving these three-dimensional typographic experiments by I Love Dust....
Monday Quick Links: 04.19.10
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Got lots of links for you this week! New prints from Justin Skeesuck If you’re in the NYC area, this looks like a great event: AIGA Small Talk N...
Judy Kaufmann
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I really appreciate the bold, graphic work of illustrator Judy Kaufmann, as in this collection of iPhone wallpapers for Poolga. If you’re intere...
Huddle
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Huddle, is yet another great identity from A Friend of Mine. I love the simplicity and vibrant, uplifting color palette....
Color Happy 76
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This enthusiastically cheerful room is from coreopsislibra’s Happiness set. And really, how could you not be happy in a space like this?...
Egor Legkov
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Russian illustrator Egor Legkov creates some really interesting patterns....
Live and Fall
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I have a soft spot for graphic ribbons (and real ones, for that matter), so this Live and Fall tote by Sean Sutherland immediately caught my eye. Pick...
Type Love 89: Wolfsburg, Militia, Mercado
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Even though I rarely get to use them, I’ve been really into stencil fonts lately. And You Work for Them has quite a variety of inexpensive, inte...
Janet Hansen
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I’ve been enjoying looking through the portfolio of Janet Hansen, a fellow Queens-based designer and illustrator. I’m especially loving he...
Spot The Tiger
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Spot The Tiger is an independent project started by Michael Corbett-Reakes with help and support from Aisling Musgrove of Goldsmiths Debating Society....
The Haiti Poster Project
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Awhile ago I mentioned The Haiti Poster Project as it was just getting started, so I was thankful when Michelle Rollins sent over a reminder that it w...
Rug Envy
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I’ve always admired Anthropologie’s rug selection from a distance, as they’re way out of my price range. But two recent additions to...
Visual Armory
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I was so happy to see the work of Andy Luce, aka Visual Armory, in my inbox recently. His personal, heartfelt work, featuring beautiful hand-lettering...
Interior Design Typography
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Unfortunately I don’t have much background on this really amazing, three-dimensional typography, other than knowing it was created by Moscow-bas...
Craig Ward is LOST
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I’ve recently discovered that Craig Ward also happens to be a big fan of LOST. And in honor of the final season, he is creating a limited editio...
Blik + 2×4
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In Blik’s latest collaboration, they’ve teamed up with 2×4 on a few awesome sets of decals for the typographically-inclined. The two ...
Eames
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I always enjoy receiving House Industries catalogs in the mail—they always do such an amazing job branding their products and collaborations. ItR...
Monday Quick Links: 04.12.10
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The new Highrise iPhone app from 37Signals was my latest download. If you’re a Highrise user and an iPhone owner, it is super helpful. An amazin...
Lydia Nichols
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Today the colorful, light-hearted illustrations by Lydia Nichols (loving the hand-drawn type) brightened my morning. There’s plenty more where t...
Miles of Light
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I’m loving all of the prints found at etsy shop Miles of Light, especially the Disposable Love series (below). All of the images were created by...
Color Happy 75
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This fun teapot pattern was created by Team Kitten, whose blog you can follow as well....
Alex Alexander
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Beautifully moody photographs by Alex Alexander. via Matthew Buchanan...
BATTERIEnext
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BATTERIEnext is a creative magazine in which designers, illustrators, photographers et al. present their visual interpretations on a given subject. Th...
Type Love 88: Margarita
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Loving the voluptuous curves and thick-thin contrast of Margarita‘s letterforms. The display face, created by Pampa Type, is available for pur...
Poc a Poc
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Take a look at this cheerful, playful identity designed by Lluis Pareras. According to the designer, Tastingirona.com “offers gastronomy and tou...
I Heart Lists
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I’m a bit of a compulsive list maker, so naturally this set of nine list tablets by Not Made in China just flew to the top of my wishlist. via m...
Scott Witt
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Can’t stop browsing through Scott Witt’s huge collection of personal photography, which ranges in subject from travel to landscape to port...
Burger Zines
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My “making” tends to lean toward the digital variety—with the exception of putting together invitations and stationery. So I’m fas...
Brand New Delicious Design League
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Delicious Design League, one of my favorites in the world of poster design, just launched a brand new website and store, featuring lots of new designs...
Landschaft Mit Haus
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A series of minimalist landscapes by Maria Zaikina—check out the rest of the huge set right here. via But Does it Float...
David Marmota
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Really impressed with David Marmota’s varied work with collage, xerox and cut paper....
Zoltron’s Fantastic Mr. Fox
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I’m completely smitten with this 5-color print for Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox at the Red Vic Movie House. Unfortunately though, the ...
Gym Class Magazine
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Gym Class Magazine is a zine for the guy chosen last. What does that mean? Well, it’s a zine for the underdog, the black sheep. Remember your high s...
margaret&joy
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The creative working relationship of Joy Kilpatrick and Margaret Elmanhas taken them on several paths, starting with an ad agency and leading up to th...
Monday Quick Links: 04.05.10
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For your inspiration: 25 Content Heavy Websites with Beautiful Structure, Layout and Hierarchy This is an oldie, but I just came across it again: Vint...
Bernat Fortet Unanue
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Beautiful imagery from Bernat Fortet Unanue’s 2009 Make Something Cool Everyday Project. See a whole lot more right here. via FFFFOUND!...
Color Happy 74
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Today these bright springy colors are getting me into the spirit of the upcoming holiday. This beautiful photo is by he incredibly talented Abby Powel...
Everything is Possible
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Everything is Possible is a lovely, animated short video for Teesside High School in the UK. The short promotional video was animated and directed by ...
Type Love 87: Lodgecode
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Lodgecode, the first release from the Look Partnership’s Tonalcase collection, is a single weight geometric sans. Designed by Jeff Warrington th...
studiofolk
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Take a look at these playful illustrations by studiofolk, aka Denis Carrier....
Jonas Bergstrand
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Can’t believe it took me this long to discover the wonderful world of Jonas Bergstrand. via FFFFOUND!...
Patrick Draws Things
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Patrick Draws Things is the illustrative home of Patrick Hruby. There’s a lot of great stuff to see but I’m particularly enjoying these al...
Aaron Bouvier
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I’m thoroughly enjoying the portfolio of Aaron Bouvier. There’s lots of great stuff to see; but since I’m on a bit of a school kick ...
New Sheridan Hotel Branding
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Take a look at this meticulously detailed branding program for the New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, Colorado. The physical and virtual experience was ...
Fling
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I’m loving everything about this chocolate packaging by Brooklyn-based designer Anchalee Chambundabongse, from the color palette to the graceful...
My Kind of School
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I highly doubt anyone has actually ever said they wanted to go back to middle school and meant it, but this recent branding project—yet another grea...
Monday Quick Links: 03.29.10
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Music Philosophy looks like such a fun project to maintain. (via Quipsologies) Le Potager, a lovely video by Benoit Millot. Can’t stop browsing ...
Ideas You Forgot
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Ideas You Forgot is the portfolio of German-based designer and recent graduate Regina Rebele. Regina has a wide range of projects in her portfolio, bu...
lullaby
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I’ve got my eye on this hand cranked music box by loja de estar. The beautiful illustrations and handmade packaging was created by Maria Hellena...
Color Happy 73
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This beautiful palette comes from green dress by Summer Allen-Gibson, who runs one of my favorite blogs, design is mine. ...
Isaac Arthur
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For his first home brewing attempt, Isaac Arthur cooked up this Honey Apple Mead. I’ve never tried mead before, but—as someone who pretty much...
jergot+gotroch matchboxes
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Even if this project is not particularly your style, you will surely be impressed by the sheer scale of it. For a recent music video for the Navigator...
Type Love 86: Eames Century Modern
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I’m cheering on House Industries for their latest and greatest release (and the newest addition to my typographic wishlist). In their own words:...
Neverend
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Bobby over at Kitsune Noir just keeps topping himself. First it was the Desktop Wallpaper Project, then the Poster Club, and now Neverend, this amazin...
Pavlov Visuals
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I’ve stayed away from featuring T-shirts for awhile, but Pavlov Visuals—who specializes in artist merchandising—has designed some really gre...