Monday Quick Links: 04.09.12

Abstract City, a compilation of 16 of Christoph Neimann’s popular New York Times visual essays, is now available for sale. Fast Company is launching a new design and innovation competition. Fontshop has released a Beta version of their Photoshop plugin…

Michael Freimuth: Van Horn Identity

I’m loving this simple and nostalgic identity for Van Horn, a Cobble Hill eatery offering up Southern fare (check out their menu here.) The identity and collateral was designed by Michael Freimuth and photographed by Bob Martus.

Marko Savic: Dog Portraits

I don’t have a pet, but admittedly I’m one of those people that oohs and aahs over cute puppy photos. So naturally, these dog portraits by Marko Savic immediately caught my eye. Check out more of the Serbia-based photographer’s work…

Type Love 185: Fancy Antique Display

Fancy Antique Display features the perfect mix of solids and stripes. Designed by Morten Iveland, the font was inspired by French decorative alphabets from the 1940’s and 1950’s. Pick it up at MyFonts.

Foreign Policy Design Group: Business Cards

Foreign Policy Design Group recently gave their brand and stationery a facelift. The resulting business cards feature a triplex design covered in copper foil stamped book cloth on one side—so gorgeous. Here’s a little background about how they arrived at this…

HUB Collective: Promotional Postcards

For the design of their recent self-promotional materials, Hub Collective chose to develop a mix and match postcard series. The cards were printed on ultra thick blotter paper in five different colors and eight different patterns. Also included is a series of…

HUB Collective: Business Cards

Portland-based HUB Collective recently developed a set of promotional materials that includes new business cards and a postcard series. Lucky for you, I’ll be featuring both of them this morning, starting with the business cards. The cards are printed on…

Collection: Bright Pastels

FOUND: 1. Gutermann Pastel Colored Seashell Sequins, 2. Bubbled Cone Pendant, 3. Classic Backpack, 4. Letterpress Merci Cards, 5. Essie A Crewed Interest Polish, 6. Brassica Butter Dish, 7. Mason Jar Chandelier.

Allan Peters: Artcrank 2012

Allan Peters designed this poster as part of Artcrank 2012, a Minneapolis-based event that features hand-made, bike-inspired posters created by 40 Twin Cities artists. His piece grew out of a love for “badges, crests and vintage type lock-ups” and inspiration from…

Ben Whitla: DBGB Kitchen and Bar

Ben Whitla recently launched a newly designed—and entirely responsive—site. When looking around, I was most excited to get a new, closer look at the identity development he did for DBGB Kitchen and Bar (completed while at Korn Design). The design references vintage…

Etsy Finds: Methane Studios

I’ve long been a fan of Methane Studios’s gig posters, so I was excited to recently come across their etsy shop. The sop doesn’t offer everything that’s available on thier site, but you will find a great selection of limited…

Kelli Anderson: Paper Brownstones

Kelli Anderson’s latest project is this stunning press invitation and program for a recent Brooklyn Philharmonic concert. The invitation package includes a beautifully type-laden invitation sheet with perforated detailing, housed in a whimsical brownstone sleeve. Each draw from visual elements of…