Apartment One: Poppin Branding
I became an instant fan of Poppin the second I laid eyes on their website; and it was only solidified once I received some of their fantastic products (now sitting on my desk) in their fantastic packaging. So I was…
The Just Love Project
The Just Love Project is a new collaborative initiative based on the resolution of “Just Love.” Each month one poster will be released by a designer from a carefully curated list of contributors. All profits from the project go directly to…
AIGA San Francisco 50 Books/50 Covers Exhibition
If you’re in the San Francisco area on March 29th (I wish I was!) don’t miss this great event: Fifty Books/Fifty Covers, a juried selection of the best-designed books and covers published in 2010 and juried in 2011. The exhibition and reception…
A Chopsticks Novel Giveaway
Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for your participation! Readers, you’re in for a treat today—I have a new giveaway to share with prizes for three lucky readers. Chopsticks is an innovative new novel created by Rodrigo Corral and Jessica Anthony,…
Monday Quick Links: 03.19.12
I’m still not 100% sure if I will adopt the Curator’s Code process for attribution. I’m all for citing sources, but I have some of the same questions and hesitations as these guys. However, reading Kelli Anderson’s take on the project has…
Tractorbeam: Hutton Identity
What a beautiful identity Tractorbeam has created for Hutton Hotel, a Nashville boutique hotel that caters specifically to musicians and Vanderbilt University guests.
Parallax: Henry’s Drive Vignerons Identity
Australian studio Parallax developed a wide range of work for Henry’s Drive Vignerons, including everything from brand strategy to web design. The resulting work embodies a true sense of history that reflects the story that inspired the concept: Henry Hill once owned…
Color Happy 168
This vibrant, colorful architecture was captured by Matthias Heiderich.
NOTHING:SOMETHING: Resin Denim Branding Part 2
As promised, here is an exclusive look at the branded trade show booth created for Resin Denim by Kevin Landwehr of NOTHING:SOMETHING. This gives you an impression of how Kevin and his team carries a brand through a space, by…
NOTHING:SOMETHING: Resin Denim Branding Part 1
I’ve long been a fan of the work of New York Studio, NOTHING:SOMETHING. In particular, I love that their work for each client has its own distinct voice, yet consistently embraces similar values—tactile qualities, layering, sophistication and intrigue. Today I’m especially excited…
Font Design: Abraham Lincoln | Frances MacLeod
I’m giving you a double dose of type love today, with this new display font designed by Frances MacLeod. Abraham Lincoln was born out of a need for a condensed serif, and the tall, skinny and honest typeface is now…
here design: Café Luc Identity
This week has been a restaurant and packaging heavy one (I love weeks like this), so why not continue the trend? This super chic identity for Café Luc, a brasserie-style restaurant in London, was designed by Here Design.
Type Love 182: Storefront
Storefront is the latest—fantastic—release from Sudtipos. Inspired by American sign painting, the script features all sorts of alternatives and swashes for maximum variety. Pick it up at MyFonts.
Oat Creative: Saloon Identity
Great work for Saloon, a Boston-area restaurant, designed by Oat Creative. via Sceneologist
Kerr Vernon: That’s Impressive Print Promotion
That’s Impressive is a print piece designed by Kerr Vernon in collaboration with Glasgow Press. The colorful piece is comprised of five letterpressed postcards featuring songs by some of their favorite Glasgow bands. If you like what you see, you can actually…
Mint Design: Hilliards Brewery Packaging and Collateral
This project has already made its way around the interwebs but I couldn’t resist another post. I love seeing how well the identity translates from small-scale projects—the can packaging—to large—the building exterior. Well done, Mint Design.
Collection: Daylight Saving
FOUND: 1. You Are My Sunshine Print, 2. Kate Spade Sailor Stripe Scarf, 3. Yellow Matchbox Light, 4. Poppin Yellow Tape Dispenser, 5. Neon Yellow Geo Earrings, 6. Sass & Bide Accra Sunglasses, 7. Alphabet Bags Sun Tote.
Jesse Campbell: Corso 32 Identity
I’m a sucker for restaurant design, and Vigor’s blog has turned out to be a great resource for finding fantastically designed brands and spaces. Case in point, Jesse Campbell’s classic work for Corso 32. via Vigor Restaurant Branding