Mini Goals

I love love love these mini goals chalkboards created by illustrator Mary Kate McDevitt. I think the fun hand-painted lettering would make checking off to do list items so much more enjoyable. Pick one up in her etsy shop.

Lagom

Lagom is a Swedish word that is loosely translated to mean “just right”. And based on their tight selection of designer greeting cards and accessories, I’d say the name fits. Unfortunately, Lagom doesn’t ship to the U.S., but their site…

Granola

Danish design firm, Designbolaget created this complete identity system, including packaging, menus and signage, for Granola coffee company and coffee bar. For a closer view, check out their site. via Fleuron

Type Love 49: ITC Klepto

ITC Klepto, designed by Phil Grimshaw, is a playful yet rough-around-the-edges display face. I especially love the curves in the lowercase k (and the J.D. Salinger references in he specimen).

Sarah Walsh

I am so excited about this branding for specialist tea company Mallard by Sarah Walsh, I’m almost ready to hop on a plane to England. I would love to collect all those cups! via Share Some Candy

Ben Barry

I’ve had invitations and announcements on my mind lately, as I’m designing a few sets for friends’ upcoming weddings. So when I took another look through Ben Barry’s extensive portfolio, his screen printed, fold-out poster graduation announcement stood out to…

Jack Malloy

Another artist that has mastered hand-lettering is Jack Molloy. He has a more delicate, calligraphic style that would probable be amazing on an invitation for a wedding or other formal event.

Doug Alves

In addition to his illustration work, Doug Alves has created some really interesting alphabets, which will hopefully be made into complete typefaces at some point. More of Doug’s work can also be found on Bēhance.

Plaid!

A couple weeks ago I wrote about my obsession with diagonal stripes. So I thought I’d continue the series today with another one of my pattern addictions, plaid. Just like last time, you can click on each image to find…

Three Sisters Ink

I couldn’t resist doing a quick post about Three Sisters Ink, makers of fun whimsical patterns with a vintage feel. Prints are available in their etsy shop—you can simply message them if you’re interested in an unlisted pattern. via Design*Sponge

Eric Kass

I’m a big fan of Eric Kass’s work. Each project always incorporates plenty of intricate and surprising details, so I never get tired of looking at them. The examples below represent an identity system designed for The Goods Life, “a…

Trevor Bassett

Student designer Trevor Bassett makes some really fun gig posters. You can also see more great work from Trevor in his Flickr stream right here. via The Best Part

LouLou & Tummie

Loulou & Tummie clearly have cute down pat. This threadless submission from a couple of years ago stands out to me, but you can check out a whole lot more in their Flickr stream right here.

Good 50×70 2009

The winners of the most recent Good 50×70 competition were announced a week or so ago, and I finally got a chance to look through them a bit. Here are a few favorites. That’s it for me today, have a…