The Never Ending Internet Mix Tape
This is another one of those why-didn’t-I-think-of-that ideas. A project of Robb Smigielski, The Never Ending Internet Mix Tape is a monthly, cu...
Àlvaro Domínguez Gámez
Beautiful work by Àlvaro Domínguez Gámez. I love the combination of textures and dimension. via evasèe...
Ed Nacional
Student designer Ed Nacional has an impressive portfolio. I especially love this identity system he created for a cinematographer friend. via UPPERCAS...
Published!
A couple of months ago I was asked to participate in a book redesign article for the new Uppercase Magazine, and my printed copy has finally arrived! ...
Type Love 43: Carmen, Memoriam, Narziss
Dark and light, thick and thin. (Couldn’t pick just one this week.) Carmen Memoriam Narziss...
I Like Blue
I like pink....
MOD: Free Font
Svetoslav Simov’s latest font project is a chunky display face called MOD. You can download the Open Type version for both Mac and PC right here...
The Pelican Project
things magazine has quite an extensive collection of Pelican paperback covers. Below are a few from the 1970’s, but the entire collection ranges...
Density Design
Infographic goodness by Density Design. via DesignNotes...
T-shirt Wednesdays
Plain and simple. Be Cool, $18 at Threadless...
Hi
One of the specialties of Swiss design studio, Hi, seems to be creating modular environmental graphics. There are quite a few examples in their portfo...
Schaffter Sahli
Montreux Jazz Cafe identity by Schaffter Sahli....
Made by Julene
Amazing. via swissmiss...
Tom Sawyer’s Funny Business
Nessim Higson, the designer behind I Am Always Hungry, is always producing excellent work. And this title sequence for the indie film, Tom Sawyer̵...
Cloudy Collection
The Cloudy Collection is an ongoing collaboration between David Huyck and artists he admires. The first volume is a set of seven two-color letterpress...
Nate Williams Backgrounds
I just got an email this morning announcing these awesome new surface pattern designs Nate William created to be used as desktop wallpapers or twitter...
Onthetable
There isn’t too much information about this typeface on Onthetable’s site, so I’m not sure if it is available for sale. But I’...
Naïve
This new release from Gestalten, Naïve, “documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contempo...
Vintage Business Cards
I’m so excited about this flickr set I just stumbled upon. The combination of ornate typography and patterns is really just like nothing youR...
Genevieve Simms
I’m loving the playful illustration style of Genevieve Simms. via Design You Trust...
Color Happy 33
In honor of Hatch San Francisco’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Coloring Contest, I leave you with some of the fun designs from last year. Click here to...
Blackletter
I’ve never been lucky enough to work on a project where a Blackletter typeface would be appropriate, unfortunately. But I love the intricacy and...
Paint Blobs
I’m not quite sure what this project is all about but I love it....
Type Love 42: Router
My favorite part about Router, a newish release from village, are the graceful, smooth italics. For more information you can read an in-depth intervie...
Commando Group
A perfect example of less is more. via Iain Claridge...
Print Your Own Moleskine
One of the cool features of Moleskine’s new website is MyMoleskine, a fun wizard that gives you the ability to design and print your own moleski...
T-shirt Wednesdays
I haven’t posted anything from Threadless in quite awhile but this recent release caught my eye. The Capital, $18 at Threadless...
Tissue Type
Really cool series of book covers by Jenny Grigg. The images are available for purchase by contacting the designer through her site. via Hello Bauldof...
Corcoise
Check out these expressive portraits by Portugese artist, L Filipe dos Santos. (I especially love the typography, surprise surprise.) You can see more...
Osamu Akatsu
Osamu Akatsu—currently a designer at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners—has some great stuff in his portfolio, including this packaging for Meteor w...
Lucky You
Here is some awesome handmade typography and pure crafty goodness. Check out all the detail in the larger image right here. And for more from the arti...
Blurry Things
I’ve written about Trevor Hoehne before, but just recently discovered his Blurry Things site. The site is packed with images of cityscapes and l...
The Lighter Side of the Recession
These cards by 9spotmonk are refreshingly simple in message, design and form. It’s definitely nice to see someone trying to have a little fun wi...
Richard Perez
Lately Richard Perez’s poster designs—which are great—have gotten some publicity. But I’m also really impressed with his design work a...
We Make Words
This may be my new favorite blog. via Seesaw Designs...
The genius behind Kate Spade
Johnny Miller’s photos for Kate Spade’s advertising (which I love) have been all over the place lately. But I’m also really taken ab...
PenJet
The PenJet project is the result of a classroom experiment involving a printer that used an attached pen as part of its mechanism. Created by three st...
Etsy Cravings
Some things I’ve had my eye on lately… Truly Stationery Set, $10 3 months Press and Post, $30 Stay Classy Pencil 6 Pack, $6 Popsicle Inter...
Color Happy 32
These ads for the Mississippi State University Study Abroad program were created by student designer, Kate Thomas. They were recently awarded a Bronze...
Labour: Opium
Opium is a short animated film about the international opium/heroin system with a focus on Afghanistan, created by Labour. Love the graphics and color...
Decca Records
Lots of inspiration to be found in this flickr set of Decca Records covers designed by Eric Nitsche. via but does it float...
Hollis Brown Thornton
Works in permanent marker by Hollis Brown Thornton. via PIC DIT...
Type Love 41: Zocalo
When it comes to serifs, I tend to gravitate towards slabs. I like them to have a bit of heft to them, and Zócalo fits the bill. It actually reminds ...
Bubbles
I love that these shots by Ulla Nyeman are strikingly dark and somber. Such a bold contrast to the subject matter. via a little sussy...
Gray’s Anatomy
Some might consider them creepy, but I’m fascinated by these vintage anatomical drawings. The complete set can be found right here....
Yet Another Reason to Visit Italy
Gorgeous office supplies. via Visually Delicious...
T-shirt Wednesdays
Somehow I’ve only recently discovered the greatness that is Mod Cloth. In case you were also in the dark, here are a couple tees from their exte...
Black and White Simplicity
I’m loving the sleek sophistication of this ad for the Royal Gazelle for Club Monaco. The only bicycle endorsed by the Royal Dutch family, the R...
The Continental
I saw this project by National Forest a little while ago and was just luckily reminded of it again… The Continental epitomizes great restaurant ...
Zoe Wodarz
I’m loving the playful illustration style of Zoe Wodarz—especially the way she incorporates pattern and typography into her work. She also has...
Joshua Tetreault
Designer Joshua Tetreault has some beautiful hand-drawn typography in his portfolio, including this design for the 20th century Venetian Baroque compo...
Fresh Oil
I discovered Fresh Oil when they recently signed up for our mailing list, and was extremely impressed with their portfolio. They’ve done tons of...
Masking Tape!
If, like me, you missed out on the Japanese masking tape at dwr, you will be excited to check out these two etsy shops for a huge variety of them. Che...
SXSW Sketchnotes
Check out Mike Rohde’s live sketchnotes from the 2009 SXSW Interactive festival. Pretty impressive. via SwissMiss...
This one’s for the LOST fans
If you’re at all a fan of LOST, you will love this set of posters by Hot Meteor. Amazing. Click here to view the full set. via Dropular...
Orbs
This playful series of photographs by Carlo Van de Roer is making me anxious for summer to arrive....
Helen Yentus
I love the bold simplicity of the Helen Yentus’ book cover designs. via made by suzi...
Color Happy 31
Melissa Manfull creates these beautifully intricate, architectural drawings. If you’d like to see more, she currently has a show going on at the...
Casco Love Notes
Take a look at this collaborative project between several designers, including Jonathan Looman. This effort for Casco Project was created to lett the ...
The Cult of Done Manifesto
This has been everywhere recently, but I thought I’d post it here as well in case any of you missed it. It’s a great quick read....