Design Work Life

Studio8 does some really great editorial work; and I’m especially loving their use of typography and grid in Issue 5 of Elephant Magazine. Get a...

BHLDN Decor

Ever since the the launch of BHLDN, an offshoot of Anthropologie specifically geared towards weddings, I’ve been exceedingly jealous of all you ...

Lundgren + Lindqvist: Loft Investments

Here is yet another example of the excellent work coming out of Sweden’s Lundren+Lindqvist—the Loft Investments branding. More details, and la...

Etsy Finds: James Victore

Who knew that outspoken designer and artist James Victore has an etsy shop!? I, for one, was not aware, so it was a fun discovery. The shop gives us a...

Ice Cream Social: Stephanie and Ben

I’m a big fan of Ice Cream Social’s wedding invitations, and this suite for Stephanie and Ben is a recent example of their always-excellen...

Google Chrome: It Gets Better

Since the advent of the DVR, I pretty much never watch commercials; so it was pure chance that I happened to catch the ad below during last week&#8217...

Natalie Schaefer: Vital Findings

This identity system for Vital Findings, a market research and design firm, is just one example of the top-notch work found in Natalie Schaefer’...

National Stationery Show

Believe it or not, I’ve never had a chance to attend the National Stationery Show; so I’m excited to finally make a trip over to Javitz th...

Monday Quick Links: 05.09.11

Courtney • May 9, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Just another reminder to check out Matt Braun and Matt Griffin’s Kickstarter project. There’s only 9 days left to contribute and get some ...

Student Spotlight

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 4, 2011

Here’s another Student Spotlight for your Friday afternoon. There certainly is quite a bit of young talent out there—check them out. Elisa Pen...

Ana Montiel: Visual Mantras

Courtney • May 6, 2011Nov 20, 2013

I can’t get enough of these watercolor patterns by Ana Montiel. Each of the spreads below are part of Visual Mantras, a limited edition artist b...

Across America Photographs

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 3, 2011

This incredible series of photographs, Across America by ck/ck, is making me want to jump in the car and take a road trip immediately. Get a Free Font...

Color Happy 127

Courtney • May 6, 2011May 4, 2011

This piece by Jonathan Calugi, for Playstation and Studio Output, features a palette with a fresh take onprimary colors....

Robert Montgomery

Courtney • May 5, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Robert Montgomery creates large-scale, typographic works of art, in a “poetic and melancholic post-Situationist tradition.” View more of h...

Hannah Waldron Prints

Courtney • May 5, 2011May 4, 2011

I’m loving these gorgeous prints by Hannah Waldron, a UK-based illustrator and printmaker. You can purchase any of the pieces below, as well as ...

Lisa Hedge: MR & DD

Courtney • May 5, 2011May 4, 2011

Lisa Hedge‘s portfolio features a broad selection of projects with an inclination toward clean, modern, and carefully crafted typography. Case i...

Type Love 140: Kinney

Courtney • May 5, 2011Sep 14, 2012

Kinney is a 6 weight, 12 font family by Terminal Design, whose aim is to be a great “neutral serif.” If you ask me, I’d say it defin...

And Smith: Coworth Park, The Barn

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 4, 2011

As a follow up to the previous post, I couldn’t resist sharing this additional And Smith project for Coworth Park, the brand identity for The Ba...

And Smith: Coworth Park

Courtney • May 4, 2011Sep 14, 2012

I’m loving this extensive brand identity created by And Smith for a Coworth Park, a luxury hotel outside London. There are quite a few more imag...

KARSH\HAGAN: Superglue

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 3, 2011

Check out this recent promo for American Crew’s new product Superglue, designed by Karsh\Hagan. The promotional materials, which celebrate the c...

Doodle Everyday

Courtney • May 4, 2011May 6, 2011

Doodle Everyday is the daily art project of Lim Heng Swee, a Malaysia-based artist. Many of his whimsical works are available as prints in his etsy sh...

Collection: Rose Gold

Courtney • May 4, 2011Dec 18, 2012

FOUND: 1. Wrap photo by Max Kim-Bee in Traditional Home Holiday magazine via designsgirl, 2. Bronze Age Flatware from Anthropologie, 3. Ocean Blue Aqu...

Bianca Chang Paper Letters

I recently came across the work of Bianca Chang in this month’s O Magazine. (By the way, I have to say I’m consistently impressed by the c...

Cory Loven Prints

I’m loving this series of six retro prints by Cory Loven, who is currently a designer at the legendary Charles S. Anderson Design. ...

Claudia Carieri Illustration

Milan-based Illustrator Clausia Carieri has a bold, graphic style, and a unique sense of color—many of the pieces feature this offbeat palette of du...

Wayne Tang: Alitalia

Wayne Tang is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design (and a classmate of Vanessa Lam, who I posted about last week). I have been truly impr...

Etsy Finds: How Now Design