Graduation guide for design students is a palm-sized book that was written and illustrated by Moniek Paus of Netherlands-based Studio Pomp. The book is not an after-graduation guide for students about how to move into the working world, like I originally expected; but it is…
Last year I published the annual report for Global Footprint Network by Bob Dinetz Design; and today I’m pleased to feature the 2011 edition: Under pressure to grow GDP each year, nations continue to overuse and sell-off their limited natural resources to…
FOUND: 1. Winter Horses by Kevin Russ, 2. Tropical Floral by Amy Sia, 3. 311 Washington DC by The Best Part, 4. The Whale Watchers by Josh Cochran, 5. Gotye New York by Doe Eyed via The Rock Market, 6. Moonrise Kingdom SAM by Ricardo Cavolo, 7. Miles…
Casey Martin recently developed this vibrant and colorful identity and collateral for Farmhouse, a new innovation company from the creative minds at Leo Burnett. Here’s the gist, according to Casey: Farmhouse is the innovation and new venture center of Leo…
I’m blown away by the illustration work of Felicita Sala, a self-taught artist based in Rome. I especially love the approach she takes to drawing people; each one seems to have a real sense of life to them. If you’re also…
German branding agency Zeichen & Wunder recently gave themselves a makeover. The entire program revolves around the slogan that you’ll see on many of the pieces below: „Traue Deinen Sinnen!“, which translates to “Do not trust your senses!” “Trust your senses!” Looking sharp.…
I just came across Lucy Snowe’s photography and fell in love with her sense of color and geometry. I’m partial to her Mid-Century collection, which features artistically cropped bits of architecture and everyday objects, but you can check out all…
Drawing on the rich details of Maggie and Christopher’s wedding venue, as well as their love of books, Sideshow Press developed this beautiful suite of materials for the couple’s wedding at the Boston Public Library. The inspiration is reflected throughout the pieces, from the…
Urban Myths is an on-going series of illustrations by Mother Volcano. The initial set of images depicts three of their favorite myths, for which you can read descriptions below. To stay updated on new additions, be sure to follow them on Twitter.…
Designer and illustrator Brad Woodard recently worked with Herb Lester to develop this incredible map of Los Angeles. How to Find Old LA, “a guide to the old LA that lives on today,” features 39 entries that give visitors a glimpse…
Keegan Wenkman just added an awesome new poster to her shop—an orange and black linocut for Florance and the Machine and The Walkmen’s recent Portland show. Pick it up right here. While we’re on the subject of posters, check out…
I’m loving the minimal, typographic covers that Astrid Stavro Studio designed for this Sol de Ícaro Essay Collection.
Here’s an interesting identity project by Brooklyn-based designer Amrita Marino: Other Press is an independent publisher of print-on-demand books and multi-platform supported e-books. The logo for Other Press derives from the letters O and r that bookend the word Other.…
According to the folks over at Retrographica, this colorful advertisement was designed by Georges Lafaye and featured in the July 1961 issue of French magazine, Aujord’hui Art et Architecture.
Melbourne-based studio Projects of Imagination developed the identity and collateral for Chin Chin, a “a restaurant serving no-frills, quality Asian cuisine in a dynamic & fast paced environment.”
Glenlake is a new addition to Filmotype’s extensive library of vintage fonts. This one in particular was originally designed and released in 1955, and has now been expanded into a set tht features international characters, and all sorts of open…
Designer Cory Say designed this beautiful set of stationery for the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball around the theme “Give Cancer the Boot.” All of the type is hand-drawn and incorporates elements from both Victorian type and vintage broadside posters. Beautiful!
Glenn Wolk’s design work is awesomely vintage, featuring lettering and illustrations that have a gorgeous handmade quality and sense of history. I’m a bit partial to Sperry as a brand, so these advertisements in particular caught my eye.
