Design Work Life

Brent Couchman New Site

Courtney — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:47 +0000

I’ve been anticipating the launch of Brent Couchman’s new site ever since I saw some snippets on Dribbble awhile back. Well last week, the site went live. The site itself is perfectly minimal, and features a huge selection of impressive design and illustration work. Below are a handful of favorites, but be sure to take a look for yourself right here.

Student Work: Allison Kerek: The Retired Kid Illustration

Courtney — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:46 +0000

I am in love with Allison Kerek’s illustration style. Her portfolio is overflowing with great work. But as a lifelong fan of illustrated books, I was especially drawn to her reimagining of the children’s story, The Retired Kid by John Agee.

Collection: May Flowers

Courtney — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:12 +0000

FOUND: 1.Eva Solo Flower Vase, 2. Prescott Dishtowel, 3. Castile Rose Bathmat , 4. Silhouetted Zinnia Knob, 5. Rifle Paper Co Botanical Journal, 6. Drake’s Flower-Print Linen Pocket Square, 7. Helen Dardik Pattern.

Dorian: New Wine Packaging

Courtney — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:16 +0000

Barcelona-based Dorian recently published a few new wine packaging projects—take a look.

Kate Thomas Patterns

Courtney — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:10 +0000

This year Kate Thomas will be making her debut at Surtex (Booth 670, if you’re able to attend), an international fair for the sale and license of design and artwork for textiles and paper products of all sorts. For the past few months, Kate’s been hard at work developing a series of patterns, all of which are named after a person (or animal) in her life. You can take a look at some of my favorites below, but she’s also put together a new website where you can see a few more.

Austin Petito Wedding Package

Courtney — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Austin Petito, of Tight Slice Graphics Co. developed this insanely gorgeous wedding package for his own recent wedding. The suite of materials features a variety of letterpressed pieces (printed beautifully by Mama’s Sauce) all packaged beautifully in a custom-printed box—amazing. To get a closer look, and for more from Austin, follow him here.

Student Work: Caleb Heisey: Folksaga Packaging

Courtney — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:34 +0000

This awesome packaging series, Folksaga, was designed by by Caleb Heisey, who is currently pursuing an MFA at Tyler School of Art. Here’s a bit of background about the project:

Folksaga is a Swedish distillery of akvavit, a traditional scandinavian liquor flavored with ingredients such as caraway, anise, or ginger. The concept behind the project was to broaden akvavit’s appeal to an American market while maintaining its rich, nordic roots. Each bottle features a popular folk tale from Sweden. Ranging from murky mermaids to terrible trolls, these mythological characters are always up to no good — preying upon travelers lost in the wild. The project was art directed by Paul Kepple of Headcase Design.

Etsy Finds: Nocciola Design

Courtney — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

I’m loving the whimsical paper goods that Jessica Yeo creates as Nocciola Design. Take a look at the rest of the stationery items she has to offer right here.

Stebbings Partners: LeanWorks Branding

Courtney — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Great work by Massachusetts-based Stebbings Partners for LeanWorks, a new area restaurant featuring healthy fast food:

LeanWorks is serving up a whole new kind of fast food — the kind that packs on taste, not pounds. Designed with a modern understanding of food science and nutrition, every meal is both delicious AND under 490 calories. By helping people eat healthier on the go, LeanWorks aims to fill a big gap in the restaurant world.

Student Work: Aldis Ozolins: Blue Note Legend

Courtney — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:16 +0000

Awesome work by Aldis Ozolins for Blue Note Legend:

Design for a proposed specialty sub label for Blue note records called “Blue Note Legend.” The brand draws inspiration from the vintage Blue Note look and feel while infusing it with a modern twist. The use of a dynamic palette of patterns based on deconstructions of the mark form the foundation for this playful and expressive identity. The design seeks to visualize the energetic and ever changing landscape of jazz.