cla-se: Site Murt
For Sita Murt’s first pop-up store, Barcelona-based cla-se created a dynamic environment using hand-painted, fluorescent pink typography, which definitely makes a statement.
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Studio8: Elephant
Studio8 does some really great editorial work; and I’m especially loving their use of typography and grid in Issue 5 of Elephant Magazine. via What Katie Does
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’s portfolio. More here.
Student Spotlight
Here’s another Student Spotlight for your Friday afternoon. There certainly is quite a bit of young talent out there—check them out. Elisa Penello: EMBEDDED JT Fridsma: The Fellowship Tanner Glaves: Kay Bros Barbecue
Lisa Hedge: MR & DD
Lisa Hedge‘s portfolio features a broad selection of projects with an inclination toward clean, modern, and carefully crafted typography. Case in point, this crisp, sophisticated and modern-yet-elegant wedding invitation.
And Smith: Coworth Park
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 images in their portfolio, so be sure to take a look. via Designspiration
KARSH\HAGAN: Superglue
Check out this recent promo for American Crew’s new product Superglue, designed by Karsh\Hagan. The promotional materials, which celebrate the comeback of the pompadour in men’s fashion, include a sales kit, an education guide, point of sale items and a…
Ander Hernando Balsells: From Barcelona
From Barcelona, a project that aimed to promote tourism in Spain, was designed by Anders Hernando Balsells as part of his master’s degree program.
Vanessa Lam: CLUI Identity
I’m extremely impressed with this conceptual project by Vanessa Lam, a recent graduate of the Art Center College of Design. Her incredibly thorough rebrand of The Center for Land Use Interpretation— “a research and education organization dedicated to understanding the…
Michael Mesker: DrupalCon Chicago
As a designer at Palantir.net, Michael Mesker was responsible for creating the branding and collateral for 2011’s DrupalCon Chicago, a conference for those who use, develop, design and support the Drupal platform.
Elixir Design: Naturopathica
I can’t help but admire Elixir Design‘s strikingly beautiful identity system and packaging design for Naturopathica, a line of organic skin and beauty products.
José Guízar: Jazzatlán
Check out these lively materials created by José Guízar for Jazzatlán, a jazz club in the heart of Cholula, Mexico.
Andfold Studio Identity
I can’t help but love the details of UK-based Andfold Studio’s stationery system. The pieces feature a truly sophisticated a color palette, and a variety of high-end production details, including duplexing, embossing and foil stamping.
Jon Wong: Exploradonia
Check out this amazing book project by Jon Wong, a new intern over at ISO50 and current student at The Academy of Art, San Francisco. Exploradonia is the name of a fictitious country that was kept off the map as…
Student Spotlight
A new Student Spotlight has been long overdue. Here are a few projects from a few promising student designers from around the country: Benoit Berger Melissa Clinard & Catalina Rozo Beth Chapleau Wendy Chan
Social Design House: Old Town Tender
Social was called in to create custom “tender” for use at concerts, growers markets, local shops and restaurants. Based on the colorful Old Town identity system, the tender was an important tool for increasing attendance as well as sales all…
No.Zine
I’m so glad I stumbled upon No.Zine, an arts publication that is curated and art directed by Patrick Fry. Each issue features a variety of artists and designers, and is printed in two colors. They’re up to issue six at…
Ana Areias: Barcelona Type Postcards
These typographic postcards by Ana Areias feature a set of absolutely gorgeous, hand-carved, characters inspired by the city of Barcelona. Take a look at the complete project for more detail shots. via Typography Served