Hand-lettering Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/hand-lettering/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:17:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Hand-lettering Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/hand-lettering/ 32 32 Rebecca Mah: Culture Caps https://designworklife.com/rebecca-mah-culture-caps/ Fri, 30 May 2014 19:00:34 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81221 For her senior thesis, Tyler School of Art graduate Rebecca Mah created Culture Caps, a drop cap alphabet influenced by different regions corresponding to each letter. In this series, Rebecca expertly incorporates regional design aesthetics to create a hand-lettered trip around the world. Rebecca nails the small things with the beautiful details in each letter, and […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Zoos & Zzz’s https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-zoos-zzzs/ Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79263 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: zoos & zzz’s. ZOOS If work has you feeling like you’re trapped in a cage, now is the time to channel your spirit animal. Free your mind back into the wild […]

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]]> Kelly Thompson: Design & Illustration https://designworklife.com/kelly-thompson-design-illustration/ Wed, 28 May 2014 21:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81220 Kelly Thompson, a Texan designer/illustrator based in Seattle, has combined her southern spice and northwestern quirkiness into a wide range of noteworthy work. Her charming hand-drawn aesthetic has become a distinctive style that she translates beautifully across a number of projects. Explore more of Kelly’s lovely work on her website and give her a follow […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Wheels & Water https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-wheels-water/ Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79260 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: wheels & water. WHEELS We can brainstorm and daydream all we want, but when the rubber meets the road you’re going to need some real inspiration to keep from spinning your […]

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]]> Jon Newman: Daydreams & Nightschemes Studio Launch https://designworklife.com/jon-newman-daydreams-nightschemes-studio-launch/ Thu, 15 May 2014 15:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80437 Designer Jon Newman took the leap from the comfort of his day job at MTV to start Daydreams & Nightschemes, his own new studio. Among Jon’s other great work,  I can’t keep my eyes off of DDNS’s wildly compelling typography projects that push the boundaries of format, legibility, and meaning. Dig into a collection of […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Veggies & Vacation https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-veggies-vacation/ Thu, 15 May 2014 13:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79259 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: veggies & vacation. VEGGIES Just like your mother wouldn’t let you leave the table until you finished your vegetables, you can’t leave this page without mentally chowing down on these ten […]

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]]> Ciara Phelan: Collages https://designworklife.com/ciara-phelan-collages/ Tue, 13 May 2014 15:00:15 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80433 Ciara Phelan, a freelance illustrator and textile designer in east London, recently launched her new website full of intricate collage work and other marvelous projects. Ciara has a notably talented eye for combining vintage ephemera and other goods, and has been commissioned for work by O, the Oprah Magazine, Volcom, and more. There’s a lot of beautiful work for […]

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]]> Open Door Design Studio: Reinventing the Toilet Challenge https://designworklife.com/open-door-design-studio-reinventing-the-toilet-challenge-2/ Fri, 09 May 2014 19:00:18 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80197 Who knew a toilet could be so beautiful? The team at Open Door Design Studio, in collaboration with Kohler, designed the remarkable exterior of Caltech’s innovative, winning entry into Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2012 “Reinventing the Toilet Challenge” for display in this year’s New Delhi’s “Reinvent the Toilet Fair.” Caltech’s toilet, a “mobile restroom […]

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]]> Casey Ligon: Hand Lettering https://designworklife.com/casey-ligon-hand-lettering/ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:00:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80193 The hand lettering work of Casey Ligon is a gorgeous force to be reckoned with as her talents span chalk, ink, vector and beyond. Her ability to work in such different media and canvases (including bananas?!) is pretty incredible, especially when you take a look at how she works in her stop motion process videos below. […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Universe & Umbrellas https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-universe-umbrellas/ Thu, 08 May 2014 13:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79258 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: universe & umbrellas. Universe While scientists debate whether or not the universe is infinite, there’s no debate that the possibilities of your brain certainly fit that description. Suit up, creative cosmonaut, and […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Outdoors & Outlaws https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-outdoors-outlaws/ Thu, 01 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79256 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: outdoors & outlaws. Outdoors Spring is a time of growth, nature, and new life, and it’s about time we swapped out some of those tired winter brain cells for some with […]

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]]> Mike Lowery: New Work https://designworklife.com/mike-lowery-new-work/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79536 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 simply had to shout it from the rooftops. After checking out his work below and on his website, give his ever-entertaining blog a follow on Tumblr and scoop […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Quotes & Quickness https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-quotes-quickness/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79257 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: quotes & quickness. QUOTES Nobody quite knows the origin of the saying “Alliteration Inspiration on Design Work Life is my favorite design column and I bet the author is super rad […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Jelly & Journeying https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-jelly-journeying/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79254 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: jelly & journeying. Jelly Do you think you’re ready for this jelly? How about multiplied by TEN? Are you ready for that? Okay, you’re right. I think you’re ready for that […]

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]]> Andreas Wikström Illustration https://designworklife.com/andreas-wikstrom-illustration/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78519 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 clicking!

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Icons & Imbibing https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-icons-imbibing/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78755 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: icons & imbibing. ICONS In keeping with the spirit of the pictogram, we’re going to keep this copy short and resort to wayfinding: ↓ 10 ↓ IMBIBING It’s Thursday (pre-Friday), and as […]

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]]> Sergi Delgado Illustration & Lettering https://designworklife.com/sergi-delgado/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78341 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 cohesive style that go together sensibly while remaining entirely unique. Be sure to check out more of Sergi’s work on his website.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Eggs & Eyes https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-eggs-eyes/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78642 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: eggs & eyes. EGGS There’s nothing like some eggs and inspiration to start your morning off sunny side up. Now crack open this ten egg inspiration omelette and get your day cookin’. […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-reading-royalty/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77824 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: reading & royalty. Reading Stephen King rightfully states that “books are a uniquely portable magic.” And though it’s difficult for a blog post to capture anything close to the magic that […]

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]]> Bryan Patrick Todd: Banner Year https://designworklife.com/bryan-patrick-todd-banner-year/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77560 Bryan Patrick Todd recently opened his first solo show, “Banner Year,” which includes eight handcrafted banners featuring eight quotes serving as “part motivation, part fun.”

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Coffee & Currency https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-coffee-currency/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77456 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: coffee & currency. COFFEE While coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, it’s numero uno on the list of consumed commodities to get creative juices flowing*. Let these […]

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]]> Isabel Urbina Book Covers https://designworklife.com/isabel-urbina-book-covers/ https://designworklife.com/isabel-urbina-book-covers/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76795 The book cover designs of Isabel Urbina for Random House, New York are absolutely delightful examples of lettering, textures and illustrations combined perfectly. I don’t think I’d get very far in any of these books because all I’d want to do is stare at the covers! Explore more of Isabel’s work on her website. If you’re looking for […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/isabel-urbina-book-covers/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Knowledge & Knives https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-knowledge-knives/ Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:47:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76792 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: knowledge & knives. KNOWLEDGE An urban legend states that we only use about 10% of our brain, and one could argue we operate on only 5% until we’ve had our morning […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Plants & Pizza https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/ https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:46:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76424 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: plants & pizza. PLANTS While spring is still in wintry hiding, photosynthesize these ten plant-based projects into some serious inspiration and make your next project botanically beautiful. PIZZA Republican? Democrat? The […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/feed/ 1 Jen Mussari Lettering https://designworklife.com/jen-mussari-lettering/ Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:00:42 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75901 I’m not sure how I have not come across Jen Mussari‘s lettering portfolio before now, but it is filled with all kinds of awesomeness. You can check out a few favorites below, but there’s much more to see right here.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Script & Skateboards https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-script-skateboards/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75369 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: script & skateboards. SCRIPT Whether it’s in Hollywood or your handwriting, masters of script make the world a more art-filled, beautiful place. Follow the flow of these ten bits of script […]

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]]> Melissa Chaib Illustration https://designworklife.com/melissa-chaib-illustration/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75320 Melissa Chaib, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mexico, has a cheeky illustration style that she pairs delightfully with hand lettering. I love the fun lifestyle pieces she creates, conveying positivity, expression, exploration and never taking life too seriously. Her online shop is just as fun, offering her designs on greeting cards, prints, stickers and […]

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]]> Jon Contino: The Hidden Sea Packaging https://designworklife.com/jon-contino-the-hidden-sea-packaging/ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75003 I pretty much always buy wine based on its label (with the hope that it tastes good too), so I am all over this new packaging design for South Australia wines’ The Hidden Sea by Jon Contino.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Fruit & Feathers https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/ https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74962 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: fruit & feathers. Fruit Fact: since an apple a day keeps the doctor away, carrying a MacBook makes you invincible! But just to be safe, fill your brain with the recommended […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/feed/ 1 Alex Westgate Illustration https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:00:59 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74666 Alex Westgate is a freelance illustrator and designer out of Toronto, ON. Though he’s only recently graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCADU), he has already worked with such clients as The BBC, The Royal Canadian Mint, AT&T and Western Union to name a few. I’ve admired some of Alex’s work around the internet for a […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alex-westgate-illustration/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Dairy & Drop Caps https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-dairy-drop-caps/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74035 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: dairy & drop caps. Dairy If my ‘B’ in high school anatomy class serves me, I do believe it’s the mouse-clicking finger bone that’s connected to the design bone, and there’s […]

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]]> Do Not Open https://designworklife.com/do-not-open-home/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:00:15 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73837 If, like me, you’ve been admiring Erik Marinovich‘s envelope handiwork via Friends of Type, you are in luck. Now, through his new project Do Not Open, you can get your hands on a one-of-a-kind piece of his gorgeous lettering for yourself. For a fee, Erik will personally hand-letter your address (or a friend’s) on a kraft bubble […]

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]]> Jeff Rogers: New Site https://designworklife.com/jeff-rogers-new-site/ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 16:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72935 I’m late to the game on this one, but last month Jeff Rogers launched a beautiful new site. In addition to huge, crisp images of his work, he’s also included plenty of process imagery and detail shots. And he’s got a new shop set up as well. Take a look! via Allan Peters

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]]> Caetano Calomino Lettering https://designworklife.com/caetano-calomino-lettering/ https://designworklife.com/caetano-calomino-lettering/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:05:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70476 An impressive collection of lettering samples by Caetano Calomino. Much more to see in his portfolio and on his Facebook page.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/caetano-calomino-lettering/feed/ 0 Ethan Park: Unconventional Lettering https://designworklife.com/ethan-park-unconventional-lettering/ https://designworklife.com/ethan-park-unconventional-lettering/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70180 I’m loving these pieces of unconventional lettering and typography by UK-based designer Ethan Park.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ethan-park-unconventional-lettering/feed/ 0 Spencer Heyfron and Angela Southern: This Is New York https://designworklife.com/spencer-heyfron-and-angela-southern-this-is-new-york/ https://designworklife.com/spencer-heyfron-and-angela-southern-this-is-new-york/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=69907 I am still a faithful print magazine reader, and New York Magazine has been one of my favorites ever since I moved to NYC almost 10 years ago. One feature I’ve always loved in every issue is the Look Book, which includes a portrait shot by Spencer Heyfron alongside a brief interview with the subject. So I was incredibly […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/spencer-heyfron-and-angela-southern-this-is-new-york/feed/ 4 Danielle Evans: Food Type https://designworklife.com/danielle-evans-food-type/ https://designworklife.com/danielle-evans-food-type/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=69939 Designer and illustrator Danielle Evans is running a fun little side type called Food Type, where she creates lovely hand-lettering specimens out of various edible goodies. Love it! You can follow along on Tumblr or Instagram.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/danielle-evans-food-type/feed/ 0 Pentagram: Queens Metropolitan Campus Murals https://designworklife.com/pentagram-queens-metropolitan-campus-murals/ https://designworklife.com/pentagram-queens-metropolitan-campus-murals/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:00:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68036 I’m loving this series of colorful, hand lettered murals created by Paula Scher’s team at Pentagram for the Queens Metropolitan Campus. Lots more details to see right here. via Typography Served

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]]> https://designworklife.com/pentagram-queens-metropolitan-campus-murals/feed/ 0 Bureau of Betterment: Quill Feather Illustration Series https://designworklife.com/bureau-of-betterment-quill-feather-illustration-series/ https://designworklife.com/bureau-of-betterment-quill-feather-illustration-series/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:00:47 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68678 Over the past year, Mette Hornung Rankin, of Bureau of Betterment, created this beautiful illustration series featuring various quill pens alongside one hand-lettered word. You can check out the entire series right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bureau-of-betterment-quill-feather-illustration-series/feed/ 0 Tanamachi Studio: Puffin Chalk https://designworklife.com/tanamachi-studio-puffin-chalk/ https://designworklife.com/tanamachi-studio-puffin-chalk/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:00:36 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=66717 Check out these amazing new book covers that Dana Tanamachi created for Puffin Books, the children’s division of Penguin Books. Each one was designed and lettered in an oversized format, and then photographed for use on the covers. Be sure to check out their blog post to get a closer look and learn more about […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/tanamachi-studio-puffin-chalk/feed/ 2 Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn: Hand Lettering https://designworklife.com/shauna-lynn-panczyszyn-hand-lettering/ https://designworklife.com/shauna-lynn-panczyszyn-hand-lettering/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=66087 Beautiful hand-lettering and illustration by Orlando, Florida-based Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn:

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]]> https://designworklife.com/shauna-lynn-panczyszyn-hand-lettering/feed/ 4 The Making of Design Fu Mural on Vimeo https://designworklife.com/the-making-of-design-fu-mural-on-vimeo/ https://designworklife.com/the-making-of-design-fu-mural-on-vimeo/#comments Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65925 Check out this incredible mural—don’t miss the video documentation!—that Yiu Studio created for their new office. The design fuses their love of Kung Fu and quotes they embrace, which they’ve in turn dubbed, “Design Fu”.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/the-making-of-design-fu-mural-on-vimeo/feed/ 2 BVK + Timothy Goodman: CITGO Fueling Good Road Trip https://designworklife.com/bvk-timothy-goodman-citgo-fueling-good-road-trip/ https://designworklife.com/bvk-timothy-goodman-citgo-fueling-good-road-trip/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:33 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65600 BVK Milwaukee recently collaborated with Timothy Goodman on the CITGO Fueling Good Road Trip, which aims to promote CITGO through the good things they’re “fueling” in communities around the country. BVK commissioned Timothy to design the van wrap that is taking them on their journey. Check out the video below to get a glimpse into the experience.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bvk-timothy-goodman-citgo-fueling-good-road-trip/feed/ 1 Michael Mullan Illustration https://designworklife.com/michael-mullan-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/michael-mullan-illustration/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:18 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65525 Check out the beautiful illustration, lettering and pattern design work of Michael Mullan.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/michael-mullan-illustration/feed/ 7 Shantanu Suman: Horn Please Musical Boxes https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/ https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65433 As part of his Horn Please exhibition, Shantanu Suman created a series of beautiful music boxes to demonstrate the various horns found in Indian trucks. Each hand painted box was included four buttons that produce different pitched sounds when pushed—check out the quick video below to see (and hear) them in action. Beautiful work!

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]]> https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/feed/ 0 Studio Muti: Highlife SA https://designworklife.com/studio-muti-highlife-sa/ https://designworklife.com/studio-muti-highlife-sa/#respond Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:33 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65033 Studio Muti recently designed and illustrated a cover for British Airways’ inflight magazine, Highlife SA. The design was inspired by things to see in Mozambique’s capital Maputo, and includes a series of hand-lettered drop caps. Get a closer look right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/studio-muti-highlife-sa/feed/ 0 Vault49: (Sub)Prime Cuts Hand-Painted Saws https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/ https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64945 I’m loving these gorgeously hand-painted saws that were created by Vault49, a NYC-based “artistic collaboration, a playground, and a creative incubator for innovative design projects.” The saws are part of an artistic project called (Sub)prime Cuts: Vault49 is doing our bit for the Big Bailout. Budgets are being butchered all around the world, and even […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/feed/ 3 Lettering by Ryan Hamrick https://designworklife.com/lettering-by-ryan-hamrick/ https://designworklife.com/lettering-by-ryan-hamrick/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64783 My friends at Mama’s Sauce recently pointed me in the direction of Ryan Hamrick, a Pittsburgh-based designer. And as expected, his portfolio did not disappoint. As you can see below, Ryan is an incredibly talented letterer, and he’s also passing his knowledge on to you. He’s begun a series of lettering how-to posts on his […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/lettering-by-ryan-hamrick/feed/ 1 Draw Your Own Alphabets https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/ https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=63588 Draw Your Own Alphabets: Thirty Fonts to Scribble, Sketch, and Make Your Own is a new book by Tony Seddon that teaches you how to create your own custom fonts. The book includes 30 unique alphabets paired with instructions on how to make them your own. The focus is definitely on hand-drawn display typography, but the technical lessons […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/draw-your-own-alphabets-thirty-fonts-to-scribble-sketch-and-make-your-own-tony-seddon-9781616891268-amazon-com-books/feed/ 1 Chloe Allen: Neck of the Woods Project Lettering Project https://designworklife.com/chloe-allen-neck-of-the-woods-project-lettering-project/ https://designworklife.com/chloe-allen-neck-of-the-woods-project-lettering-project/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:39 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64353 Neck of the Woods is hand-lettering project by Chloe Allen, a current student at the University of Leeds. Each entry illustrates a local idiom, from places all over the world, and pairs it with its meaning and relevant backstory. Follow along right here and pick up prints on Society 6.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/andy-luce-updates/feed/ 1 Luke Skinner: Luxury Rap https://designworklife.com/luke-skinner-luxury-rap/ https://designworklife.com/luke-skinner-luxury-rap/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=62627 As a personal project, UK-based designer Luke Skinner created Luxury Rap,  “a hand-lettered A-Z of fashion references in Hip-Hop.” More to see right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/luke-skinner-luxury-rap/feed/ 3 Ariel Wilson: Oak Grove Center Gym Artwork https://designworklife.com/ariel-wilson-oak-grove-center-gym-artwork/ https://designworklife.com/ariel-wilson-oak-grove-center-gym-artwork/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:00:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=61874 Ariel Wilson recently completed an ongoing project at Oak Grove Center, a therapeutic treatment facility for at-risk kids. Over the past few months Ariel worked on sprucing up a brand new gym with colorful artwork, hand-lettering and installations. The video below documents the process, so be sure to take a look.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ariel-wilson-oak-grove-center-gym-artwork/feed/ 0 A New Site for Dan Cassaro https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-dan-cassaro/ https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-dan-cassaro/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=61649 Dan Cassaro launched a brand new site this week, with lots of new work to see. Love the black and white stripes!

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]]> https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-dan-cassaro/feed/ 1 Erik Marinovich: Cincinnati Magazine Lettering https://designworklife.com/erik-marinovich-cincinnati-magazine-lettering/ https://designworklife.com/erik-marinovich-cincinnati-magazine-lettering/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=61650 Erik Marinovich recently created this gorgeous lettering and set of numerals for Cincinnati Magazine‘s annual ‘Where to Eat’ issue.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/erik-marinovich-cincinnati-magazine-lettering/feed/ 1 Alexander Purdy Promo Cards https://designworklife.com/alexander-purdy-promo-cards/ https://designworklife.com/alexander-purdy-promo-cards/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:00:51 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=61387 I recently discovered the work of Alexander Purdy on Steady Print Shop‘s blog. I’m especially loving this series of promotional cards that the print shop produced for him using a Risograph technique. via Steady Print Shop

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alexander-purdy-promo-cards/feed/ 0 Georgia Hill: Michelberger Reserved Plates https://designworklife.com/georgia-hill-michelberger-reserved-plates/ https://designworklife.com/georgia-hill-michelberger-reserved-plates/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=60747 Berlin-based designer Georgia Hill created these gorgeous hand-lettered plates as a unique “Reserved” sign for the tables at The Michelberger Restaurant.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/georgia-hill-michelberger-reserved-plates/feed/ 1 Ryan Feerer: Abi-Haus Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/ryan-feerer-abi-haus-identity-and-collateral/ https://designworklife.com/ryan-feerer-abi-haus-identity-and-collateral/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:33 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=60299 Not only did Ryan Feerer develop the identity, collateral and interiors (which he collaborated on with Dana Tanamachi and Jeff Rogers) for this awesome-looking restaurant, Abi-Haus, but he is also one of the restauranteurs behind the establishment. Pretty darn impressive, if you ask me—be sure to read the entire story over here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ryan-feerer-abi-haus-identity-and-collateral/feed/ 2 Bryan Patrick Todd: Everybody Matters Mural https://designworklife.com/bryan-patrick-todd-everybody-matters-mural/ https://designworklife.com/bryan-patrick-todd-everybody-matters-mural/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=60349 In my experience, I’ve found that designers are generally a very compassionate group of people. Over the years working on DWL I’ve loved seeing and sharing all of the projects designers are initiating on their own to benefit the greater good. So this project by Bryan Patrick Todd immediately caught my eye. As part of […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bryan-patrick-todd-everybody-matters-mural/feed/ 2 Olivia King: Hand-Drawn Infographics https://designworklife.com/olivia-king-hand-drawn-infographics/ https://designworklife.com/olivia-king-hand-drawn-infographics/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:30:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=59969 Sydney, Australia-based designer Olivia King has a profound love for ink. So much so that she developed this multi-page, hand-drawn infographic as an homage to the substance.

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