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....
Type Love 40: Glosa
Glosa Display...
Me and Mr. Jones: Flink
I’ve featured Me and Mr. Jones before, but only recently came across their website (I had previously only seen their Krop portfolio). And this i...
The Design of Currency
designboom has a great article up about the design and history of money, a subject I’ve always found pretty fascinating. The article also brough...
T-shirt Wednesdays
I found this shop that sells these really cute folksy printed tees on etsy. See more right here. Ladies Folksprint, $25 at etsy Purple Marsh, $25 at e...
Arkiva Tropkica
Take a look at this awesome resource of tropical vintage ephemera, including menus, matchbooks and other all kinds of other printed materials. Much mu...
Where the Wild Things Are
How cool is this?...
Sis, Deli and Cafe
I am in love with the graphic black and white pattern that adorns the identity for Sis Cafe and Deli by Rasmus Snabb....
New from YWFT
You Work for Them just released four new typefaces: Pineapple, Merriam, Matter and Morricone. My two favorites (Pineapple and Merriam) are below....
Gmund CommCards
If you’re in the market for some super luxe (and super expensive—they start at €80 for 25 pieces.) personal stationery, you should look ...
Stefanie Shank
Stafanie Shank is a talented illustrator and designer based out of New York. I’m a fan of everything in her portfolio, but I’m liking this...
Chester Ebona
Canadian designer, Chester Ebona, has some great work in his portfolio, including this identity and packaging project for Michelussi....
Adventure: A Coloring and Activity Book
Esther Aarts recently wrote in to tell us about Adventure, a new coloring and activity book for adults, created by several Threadless alumni. It’...
L’Affiche Modern + Imeus
I’m loving this new print by Imeus Design from L’Affiche Modern. Take a look at more of their work right here....
Lilly Piri
Australian artist Lilly Piri makes these delicate, ethereal illustrations with colored pencil. Lots of prints are available right here....
Color Happy 30
Here is a fresh and unexpected color palette for this stationery by Hey Studio....
Esquire Breakfast
More awesome work from Erin Jang. How can you not love the maple syrup type?? Yum....
Miika Saksi
Loving the lighting effects in the illustration work of Miika Saksi....
Alvin Diec
Alvin Diec’s portfolio features a few great examples of restaurant design (among other things), one being The Buccaneer, which you can see below...
Type Love 39: Jubilat
Since Archer was released semi-recently, it can be seen everywhere (including my site). Don’t get me wrong, I love it. But I also like Jubilat a...
Erik Kiesewetter
Tons of great work over at Erik Below Sea Level. via Surfstation...
Oxford and Cambridge Goat Race
Cool logo for a crazy event. By Made in England....
Red-Handed
Benjamin Steed Griffin is a recent graduate from the midwest, with a portfolio full of great work. I especially enjoy this branding project for Red-Ha...
T-shirt Wednesdays
The Names Brand offers hundreds of t-shirts sporting the trendy list of names format. They cover everything from TV to politics, in both men’s a...
New Louise Fili site!
Take a look at the gorgeous new online home of Louise Fili Ltd! It’s so much cleaner and easy to use, and I’m especially loving the newly ...
Justin David Cox
Justin David Cox makes some pretty awesome posters....
Lisa Makes
Check out the sweet three-dimensional type in Lisa Makes’ entry for a Flight of the Conchords poster contest....
The Oak Room
Check out Pentagram’s recent redesign of The Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel. Love the pattern details....
New Work: simple + pretty
For the past month or so we’ve worked with the lovely Jane of The Speckled Egg to give her blog a fresh new look, in conjunction with it’s...
I’d Like One of Each, Please
A set of t-shirts printed by MyFonts to hand out to attendees of last summer’s TypeCon in Buffalo, New York. via the MyFonts blog...
Jacqleen Bleu
I love photographer Jacqleen Bleu’s enter wonderland series. via oh hello friend...
Salt & Syrup
I love everything about this stationery from Salt & Syrup, from the adorable animal illustrations and elegant typography to the classic preppy st...
HAUS
I really enjoy how HAUS Design presents their case studies. The presentation completely integrates each project into their site, allowing the viewers ...
Lagarto
Looking forward to the release of this typeface by Kimera. Soon to be available at FontShop. via I Love Typography...
Andrea Guinn
Andrea Guinn has a great portfolio, including these simple and fun t-shirt designs for an orientation event for international students. via Evasee...
Color Happy 29
Check out these beautiful sketches by Morgan Blair. via Yay! Everyday...