Type Love 81: Graphik

Helvetica is one of those polarizing typefaces—most people either love it or hate it, no in between. If you’re on the more negative side of that debate, Commercial Type’s Graphik, could be an excellent alternative.

Phillipe Nicolas

I’m impressed by everything in Phillipe Nicolas’s type-heavy design portfolio. However, more than anything, I was really drawn to these deceptively simple Yes cards.

Mrs. Lilien

I’m loving the fun and colorful styling of Mrs. Lilien, “designer + stylist extraordinista”. According to her blog—a must read—“Mrs. Lilien styling house applauds luxury, swears by playful sophistication, adores visual drama and delights in the good life—because it’s just…

Chloé Fleury

I have a soft spot for San Francisco—I’ve only visited there once, but I immediately fell in love with it. So when I saw these three dimensional posters by Chloé Fleury I let out an audible gasp. Each one depicts…

Base Art Co.

As you all probably know, I’m a big fan of gig posters. So when Base Art Co. sent these sophisticated designs over last week, the decision to post them was a no-brainer. The rest of their portfolio is filled with…

Monday Quick Links: 02.15.10

Today’s quick links are brought to you a bit late on account of today’s holiday. We’ll be back tomorrow with regular posting. Enjoy the rest of your day off if you have one! Postcards from Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers…

Introducing: Seamless Paperie!

Big News! I’ve mentioned before that I wanted to create a home for our design work for weddings and special events. And today we’re excited to officially announce the pre-launch of Seamless Paperie! While we work on completing the site…

Wee See

I am not a parent, but I hope to be some day. And when that happens, I’d imagine Wee See is exactly the type of thoughtful, well-designed product I’d want to have. Wee See, “a gentle introduction to our visual…

Picture Book Report

Picture Book Report is a new visual blog that will feature illustrated book reports by various artists. Here’s the story according to the site: Picture Book Report is an extended love-song to books. Fifteen illustrators will reach out to their…

Live Now: A Community of Happiness

I’ve mentioned Eric Smith’s awesome Live Now project before, but it’s now expanded into a whole new community. Check it out for stories, interviews, artwork and more. They’ve even partnered with HOW books on a publishing deal, which I am…

Jeremy Gardner Stationery

I always love checking my Google reader to find that Beast Pieces has updated. Every new project they feature exemplifies how they push the boundaries of letterpress. And this project for Jeremy Gardner stationery, designed by Duel Purpose, is no…

Monday Quick Links: 02.08.10

On my wishlist: this clean and colorful world map print. Check out this awesome tumblelog of iPhone polaroids. Letterwerk has released a new cut of Carrosserie, Carrosserie Fat, which is available at MyFonts. Fascinated by Aaran Gregory’s Mirror Bear project.…