Leeay Aikawa: Mixed Media Collages
Garth •
Toronto-based designer/illustrator Leeay Aikawa has a special talent for crafting mixed media collages that are simply fascinating. Leeay on her inspi...
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Badass Lady Creatives in History: Sarah Wyman Whitman
Melanie •
Vital to the history of graphic design is the Arts and Crafts Movement, a notion that art and life are intrinsically bound to each other. The initiall...
Will Miller: AURA Natural Pet Identity and Collateral
Courtney •
Chicago-based designer Will Miller worked with AURA Natural pet to develop their identity, packaging and stationery. One detail that especially stands...
Type Love: Geometria
Courtney •
Geometria is a new geometric sans serif typeface from Moscow-based type foundry Brownfox. The typeface offers 16 fonts, encompassing eight weights wit...
Mike Lowery: New Work
Garth •
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Mike Lowery here at DWL, and since he recently launched his new website with tons of saucy recent work, we simpl...
April Apps for Super Users
Jackson •
Last week we read a study claiming that 176 million users open their apps more than 60 times per day. These app “super users” are beyond addicted to...
Tyler School of Art: Brains, Muscle, Wildcard
Garth •
In teaming up for their exhibition date last week as part of the 2014 Tyler School of Art MFA Graphic and Interactive Design Thesis Exhibition, design...
The Hungry Workshop: Inkster Maken
Courtney •
I’m in love with this minimal identity and gorgeous business cards and tags designed by The Hungry Workshop for Inkster Maken, designer of equally min...
Inspiring Instagramers: dailydishonesty
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Username: dailydishonesty Name: Daily Dishonesty Info: Lovely little lies from hungry graphic designer You know those little lies we tell ourselves ju...
Introducing MOO Letterhead
Courtney •
The newest addition to MOO’s incredible line of paper products is letterhead. The letterhead is available in both their classic (80lb) and Luxe (90lb)...
Student Work: Seth Gale
Garth •
Something great is brewing up in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not coffee. Okay, there’s tasty coffee brewing up there too, but the really good stuf...
Allison Chambers Lettering & Design
Garth •
I’m really admiring the beautiful lettering and smart design work of Allison Chambers, a designer out of Vancouver, BC. Her hand-cut lettering particu...
Quick Links: 04.25.14
Courtney •
I’m loving Maud Vantours‘s colorful 3D paper sculptures which I discovered via Collosal. It was really interesting to see how Anna Bond of Rifle Paper...
Paperless Post: Personal Stationery + A Special Promotion
Courtney •
With all of the holidays and graduations coming up, you, like me, probably have quite a few gifts on your list. One great option which would work for ...
Etsy Finds: New from Moglea
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Moglea recently got their new collection uploaded to their Etsy shop and it is all kinds of awesome. Featuring playful hand lettering, candy colored w...
Carla Cobas
Garth •
The work of Carla Cobas caught my eye recently, and I haven’t been able to look away since. A designer in Valencia, Spain, her work has a confident, c...
Alliteration Inspiration: Quotes & Quickness
Garth •
Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Uncommon Goods
Courtney •
Every May I am faced with a gift-giving challenge, as Mother’s Day and my Mom’s birthday happen to fall less than a week apart. Do I combine gifts? Ge...
Wise Words: Og Mandino
Courtney •
This week’s wise words come from author Og Mandino who I discovered via the Sycamore Street Press Instagram feed....
Student Work: Jaclyn Merk
Garth •
Feeling the design love for Jaclyn Merk, a recent graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and you will too after checking...
Introducing Moniker
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Moniker is a new San Francisco-based studio led by Brent Couchman. I’ve always been a fan of Brent’s work—see here, here and here—so I’m not surprised...
Badass Lady Creatives: Smriti Keshari
Melanie •
Among the most interesting creatives to watch are those who are not bound by title, but compelled to make earnest and important work in whichever form...
Type Love: GT Sectra
Courtney •
Grilli Type just recently released their latest typeface, GT Sectra, an angular serif. Originally designed for the long-form journalism magazine “Repo...
Tata&Friends: Mr. Marcel School Rebrand
Garth •
This is my first encounter with Tata&Friends, and it’s a case of love at first sight. T&F’s rebrand for Mr. Marcel School, a unique design school in M...
Is the Nike FuelBand the DeLorean of the Wearable Tech world?
Jackson •
Well that was fast. While we were all eating delicious Eastery dinners, it looks like Nike spent the weekend uninstalling most of its FuelBand team an...
Recommended Resources: PIE Books
Courtney •
If you want a jolt of creative inspiration, try looking to PIE Books, a Japanese book publisher who aims to produce “sweet and fresh books that keep y...
Megan Jean Sovern: The Meaning of Maggie
Courtney •
This morning I’m excited to introduce you to The Meaning of Maggie, Megan Jean’s Sovern‘s debut novel about eleven-year-old Maggie Mayfield, a “girl j...
Inspiring Instagramers: adamsenatori
Ashley •
Username: adamsenatori Name: Pilot. Photographer. Info: A mile of highway will take you just one mile. But a mile of runway will take you anywhere. Ad...
My Dear Fellow Co.
Courtney •
Check out the charming illustration work of My Dear Fellow Co., a husband-and-wife paper goods studio based in Dallas, Texas. Their shop features a se...
Tag Collective: Wishbone
Garth •
New York’s Tag Collective just put out some tasty new branding and environment work for Wishbone, a fried chicken spot in Philadelphia. It maintains a...
Quick Links: 04.18.14
Courtney •
French artist Miguel Chevalier made the floors of the Sacré Coeur church in Casablanca, Morocco his canvas with his new project Magic Carpets 2014. Th...
Etsy Finds: Naomi Wilkinson
Courtney •
I’m not sure how it took me so long to come across Naomi Wilkinson‘s beautiful work. A UK-based illustrator, Naomi’s Etsy shop features a tightly cura...
Nicolas Ménard: ARTV
Garth •
I’m really digging the adventure and whimsy in Nicolas Menard‘s cosmic animation work for ARTV. Watch Nicolas’ animation below, and be sure to scroll ...
Alliteration Inspiration: Jelly & Journeying
Garth •
Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s...
Wise Words: Ayn Rand on Creative Motivation
Courtney •
This week’s wise words come from novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter Ayn Rand, via The Quotery....
Leta Sobierajski: Branding & Collateral
Garth •
You may be familiar with Leta Sobierajski from her personal brand identity system featured on DWL last year, but you’ll want to familiarize yourself w...
Badass Lady Creatives: Illustration by Miss Lotion
Melanie •
Something about Miss Lotion’s illustration style feels nostalgic. To this child of the ’90s, her work conjures mental images of Nickelodeon and Highli...
Type Love: Type-Ø-Tones
Courtney •
If you’re looking for a playful typeface for a new project, these few examples from Type-Ø-Tones may be worth a look. The Barcelona-based digital foun...
Young & Laramore: Upland Brewing Co. Rebrand
Garth •
Young & Laramore recently completed a solid rebrand for Bloomington, Indiana’s Upland Brewing Co., including some nifty new packaging for several of U...
The Return of R.B.I. Baseball
Jackson •
Nearly 30 years ago, one of the greatest video games of all time was born. R.B.I. Baseball, an absurdly rudimentary game for Nintendo in 1986, with it...
Tyler Gross: New Work
Garth •
Since we last featured Tyler Gross‘s illustrations, he’s churned out some killer new work that further showcases his hardcore halftones and strong sty...
Eszter Chen: Patterns & Illustration
Garth •
Illustrator and textile designer Eszter Chen has got something good going. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, she’s brought her lovely style and freel...
Inspiring Instagramers: willbl
Ashley •
Username: willbl Name: Will Burrard-Lucas Info: Wildlife photographer, creator of BeetleCam & founder of Camtraptions. Behind the scenes look at my pr...
Almanac: Photographer Jay Fram Brand and Website
Courtney •
One of Almanac’s most recent projects is the branding and website development for photography Jay Fram. We began our discovery phase by working with J...
Green Chair Press: Miniature Matchbox Books
Garth •
Susan Angebranndt, owner of Santa Fe’s Green Chair Press, has created a quirky line of miniature matchbox books that are simply delightful. Each book ...
Quick Links: 04.11.14
Courtney •
It’s that time of year again—enter to win Hatch’s Annual Easter Egg decorating Contest. If you want a daily dose of found typography, follow New York ...
Color Happy 199
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Andreas Wikström Illustration
Garth •
I’m thoroughly enjoying the work of Andreas Wikström, a graphic designer hailing from Sweden. There’s more to explore on his website, so get to clicki...
Alliteration Inspiration: Icons & Imbibing
Garth •
Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s...
Wise Words: David Russell on Bridges
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Wise words for both work and life via The Quotery....
Chris Dedinsky: Monster Alphabet
Garth •
Halloween may be months away, but I’m in love with Chris Dedinsky‘s personal project Monster Alphabet, a screen printed poster featuring illustrated m...
Badass Lady Creatives: 6 Type Designers
Melanie •
People love to ask “where are the female type designers?”, but the truth is, their work is all around us. Carol Twombly’s typefaces come packaged with...
Seeking The Ultimate Goal Setting App
Jackson •
After the countless weather apps in the App Store, the next most popular apps for start-ups and creatives to tackle are the almost bottomless pits of ...
Type Love: Rein Grotesk
Courtney •
Rein Grotesk, a new release by The Northern Block, is “a low contrast typeface with a strong, neutral personality.” The sans serif typeface includes s...
Sergi Delgado Illustration & Lettering
Garth •
If “rad” were a design discipline, Barcelona-born Sergi Delgado could teach a class on it. His illustration, lettering and typography work all fit a c...
Recommended Resources: Blogs for Thought
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I follow quite a few blogs, and beyond those featuring visual inspiration, I love reading articles that make me think and help me to improve how I run...
Angel Bomb Rebrand & Collateral
Garth •
Angel Bomb, a design and letterpress studio in northeast Minneapolis, recently rebranded themselves to emphasize the full-service nature of their stud...
Inspiring Instagramers: nihilisten
Ashley •
Username: nihilisten Name: johan andrén Info: the people we meet. the photos we take. I don’t know much about Johan Andrén, other than he is a creativ...
Melanie Rothschild: The Art of Mistakes
Garth •
Melanie Rothschild has a wildly intriguing story to share with the world about the creative process, and it all started with a disastrous mistake. Sev...
Michael Haddad: Ottawa Magazine “The Sex Issue” Illustrations
Garth •
Michael Haddad‘s illustrations for Ottawa Magazine’s “The Sex Issue” are simple, clever, and innuendo-tastic. Creative Credits Art Direction: Jane Cor...