Graphic Statement

EAMES: The Architect and the Painter

2012-02-13T07:37:00.001-06:00

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America's most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products, from splints for wounded military during World War II, to photography, interiors, multi-media exhibits, graphics, games, films and toys. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life -- from the development of modernism, to the rise of the computer age -- has been less widely understood. Narrated by James Franco, Eames: The Architect and the Painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work.

A Slice of Pie

2012-02-10T07:30:00.000-06:00

Branding and design by Oklahoma City-based Foundry Collective for Emporium Pies.

Leo Burnett "When to take my name off the door"

2012-02-08T15:00:00.001-06:00

Speech delivered by Leo Burnett at a meeting of the entire Chicago Burnett office on December 1, 1967. Enjoy!

Typographic Revolt

2012-02-08T08:13:00.009-06:00

Magazine designed by Ryan Atkinson and Stephan de Lange for the type foundry, Type for Hype's first issue.

“...we instigated a typographic revolt, a rallying cry to all Type and their users to take up arms against the tyranny of mediocrity that assails our eyeballs and spits in the faces of good designers all over the world.”

It’s back! The Show ‘n Tell Show

2012-02-06T08:32:00.003-06:00

I guess we have to agree. Against all probability, we've done the obvious. It's time for graphic design! Yep, Chicago’s first and only live design talk show is back for more. We still call it: The Show ‘n Tell Show. That’s cause it’s all about showing off: Graphic Designers, fashionistas, photographers, comic book nerds, poster boys and improv comics: they’ve all been our guests for a lively evening of talk-show style banter, eye-popping slide shows and awkward hosting.

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We’ve got two shows coming up:

FEBRUARY 18th, 8pm, 21+, $5
at the AMSTERDAM in Saint Paul, MN
guests include Aesthetic Apparatus, Michael Cina,

Landland, and Process Type Foundry.

Presented by Big Table Studio and CVA.

FEBRUARY 23rd, 8pm, 21+, $5
at LINCOLN HALL in Chicago, IL
guests include Letterform, Paul Koob,

The INDO Project, Paul Octavius,

and a very special surprise.
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Come see if we beat the odds, or if we embarrass ourselves while championing great designers yet again. We can promise it’ll be funny either way.

In the meantime, check this preview we cooked up for The SnTS Design Conference when we decided the usual talk-show format wasn’t “hard-core educational” enough:

The Show ’n Tell Show Design Conference from The Show 'n Tell Show on Vimeo.

[Thanks Zach for the info!]

AAA Trip Kit

2012-02-02T08:15:00.000-06:00

Student project design by Olivia Paden while at the Art Center College of Design, California. Learn more about the project here.

Found: Lost Type

2012-01-31T10:20:00.005-06:00

Lost Type Co-Op is a Pay-What-You-Want Type foundry, the first of its kind.

Founded by Riley Cran and Tyler Galpin, originally in a whirlwind 24 hour adventure to distribute a single typeface,Lost Type has blossomed into a full fledged foundry, distributing fonts from designers all over the world, with its unique model.

Users have the opportunity to pay whatever they like for a font, you can even type in '$0' for a free download.

100% of funds from these sales go directly to the designers of the fonts, respectively.

Lost Type takes no cut of sales, and holds no funds.

The Kills: No Wow

2012-01-30T08:14:00.004-06:00

The Kills minimal and straight forward video directed by Kenneth Cappello for their song, No Wow.

WEDF + Mytton Williams

2012-01-27T08:06:00.008-06:00

Design by UK based studio Mytton Williams for the West of England Design Forum.

Part 1: 2012 Calendars

2012-01-26T09:53:00.016-06:00

Packaged in a reusable metal gift tin, Vintage Luggage Tag Themed Wall Calendar ($30 USD) designed by girl*in*gear studio.

"The Jet Age. When air travel was beautiful and prestigious. Airlines and names like Pan Am, Trans World Airlines, and BOAC. There were no invasive security screenings, just complimentary cocktails.

Each baggage tag was a mini work of art. Those bits of vintage airline ephemera inspired this calendar: twelve months of colorful mid-century modern goodness. So grab a hot towel, a cocktail, and be transported back to the glory days of air travel - all without leaving the comfort of 2012."

Great project designed by Hong Kong based designer Ken Lo.

Calendar design project for Antalis. "By thinking the relationship of date and time, 12 months and 12 hours on the clock, I have designed a new format - calenclock."

Office Space: JWT

2012-01-23T11:17:00.015-06:00

JWT's NYC office space developed and designed by EGG Office.

"After the client renovated its five-story midtown Manhattan headquarters, EGG Office developed a comprehensive signage and graphics program, creating an easily navigable system that tied in seamlessly with the design of the new space, and developing unique identities for each floor and department.

To achieve these goals, our team designed supergraphics and colorful wayfinding elements that graphically abstract concepts related to advertising, media and popular culture."

[Credits: Eric Laignel Photography]

From The Mind of Christopher David Ryan

2012-01-20T10:36:00.012-06:00

Illustration by Portland, Maine based graphic designer and illustrator Christopher David Ryan.

Minimalist Fruita

2012-01-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

Love the minimalist branding and design by Barcelona based design studio Atipus for Fruita Blanch.

You’re Invited

2012-01-16T16:09:00.001-06:00

Dallas Society of Visual Communications 3-D invitation designed by Justin Pocta.

“I was honored with the opportunity of designing the invitation for the DSVC 2011 Dallas Show. One of the challenges I had to solve was finding a way to mail a 3-dimensional box which married in the Show's casino related theme. The process had to be fairly agile as I began without having confirmation about the type of cutting techniques that would be available to me.”

West Elm:Front & Main

2012-01-09T12:53:00.001-06:00

West Elm as a blog, Front & Main. Who knew?

“west elm’s home base is on the corner of Front Street and Main Street in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Our Brooklyn offices have a view of the bridge! The corner of Front & Main is also the home of west elm’s original brick-and-mortar store. We’ve been in the neighborhood since 2002.

When the time came to name our blog we thought, why not go back to where we started? Front & Main is a behind-the-scenes look at the people, ideas and style that make west elm unique. It’s a daily dose of inspiration, from our home to yours.’

Architecture: MIELE Light Box

2012-01-09T08:07:00.007-06:00

"The architectural idea of the pavilion MIELE Light box at Casacor is based on trying to reflect the atmosphere of Miele products. On one side, there is the idea of lightness, where the pavilion comes off the ground so that the volume “levitates” respecting the place without touching it. On the other hand, there is the idea of color, where Miele’s corporate red color is used on all its façades and pillars."

Project by: Gonzalo Mardones Arquitecto
Location: Casacor, Chile
Built: 2011

[Credits: Nico Saieh, ArchDaily]

New Year, New Wallpaper?

2012-01-06T06:00:00.000-06:00

Do you need to spruce up your desktop? Check out + download one of these by Seattle-based Christopher L Martin and Selena Goodwin of Boss not Boss.

365 days to create

2012-01-04T06:29:00.001-06:00

Hope everyone had a nice break! French digital artist and designer David Vineis sent over this useful minimalist 2K12 Desktop Calendar (365 days to create). The calendar can be used on your desktop, iPad or iPhone. Like what you see? Download your own here.

Let’s Get Real

2012-01-02T06:00:00.001-06:00

San Churro Real Chocolate packaging designed by Australia based Studio Alto.

The design response was to create something artisan, hand crafted and most importantly, real, to reflect the product itself. The result being a range of products each with its own individual type execution and colourway printed on 100% recycled card. A flexible solution to cater for any range expansion in the future.

Designers Anonymous Gets Warm

2011-12-29T15:54:00.006-06:00

A Christmas gift given to clients, suppliers and friends designed by the UK based Designers Anonymous.

The 'Warm red' Pantone chip becomes a gift box containing a bottle of 'warming' red mulled wine. The message printed on the bottle reads "Add a touch of colour to your cheeks this season, with a glass (or two) of mulled wine. Warmer wishes from Designers Anonymous".

Varanese Mixes It Up

2011-12-19T06:00:00.002-06:00

Super cool design and illustration by San Francisco-based graphic designer Alex Varanese.

See more of Alex’s work here.

Get organized with Calvetica

2011-12-15T14:13:00.007-06:00

Fast Calendar & Tasks (Calvetica), designed by Mysterious Trousers.

Features
- Event search
- Works with the built-in calendar
- Uncluttered, minimalist interface
- Default alert time (editable per event)
- At-a-glance month view
- Google Calendar syncing
- Type right on the hour in day view
- Customizable like crazy

Available in the App Store here at $2.99.

app.itize.us

2011-12-13T13:01:00.001-06:00

Looking for a new app? Check out app.itize.us.

"app.itize.us is a painstakingly curated presentation of the best produced and designed iPhone and iPad applications available for download via the App Store."

The Road Map to Harmony

2011-12-09T11:01:00.005-06:00

A fun GOOD: Road Map to Harmony interactive map. The map explores nine areas connectivity and shows us a few solutions to take to help steer us toward a better future.

“In the complex web of our world, each part of the system affects all the others. Today, multiple areas need improvement. Luckily, there are people, organizations, and businesses working to reset the balance and create greater harmony.

To explore how this ecosystem is functioning, we've identified nine key components of our interconnected world. Explore GOOD's interactive road map to see how we're currently doing as a society, learn about efforts to improve the situation, and find actions that you can take to help steer us toward a better future.

This interactive site features videos and articles on people working towards greater harmony, infographics explaining the current state of each component, and some simple actions you can to to help improve the situation.”

Click here to take the journey.

What if: 2020 Olympic Games

2011-11-22T09:41:00.012-06:00

Design and branding project by graphic designer Guilherme Villar for the 2020 Olympic Games.

"A fictional 2020 Olympic Games project for the city of Fortaleza in northern Brazil. An identity system was created around the primary and secondary logos which emerged from the concept of unity and the environment. The diagonal rectangles can be seen as fanning out from its center to take the circular shape of the sun, or windmill. They can also be seen as coming together, overlapping, and uniting. My goal was to combine both the philosophy of the Olympics games and the qualities, traits, and characteristics particular of Fortaleza."

"The Hours" EXITMUSIC

2011-11-17T09:08:00.003-06:00

Music video "The Hours" from the New York City duo EXITMUSIC. Directed by 10lb.

My Burger

2011-11-14T07:56:00.017-06:00

Branding and design for My Burger in downtown Minneapolis by designer Nick Smasal of Fame. For more photos click here.

[Photos: Allan Peters]

Typo Pasta

2011-11-07T08:23:00.006-06:00

Graphic designer Judith Poirier nice bold use of typography for Typo Pasta packaging project.

Get Dosed! | Dose Market

2011-11-04T08:17:00.008-05:00

Dose is a year-round market featuring the finest selection of vendors under one roof: the modern, lofted halls of the River East Art Center. Join us once a month to celebrate Chicago’s most dynamic gathering of innovative fashion, artisan food and high design. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday!

Read on for more about what’s going down on 11/6

at the River East Art Center, from 10AM to 4PM at Dose.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
What: Dose, a monthly food and fashion market
When: Sunday, November 6th, 10AM.– 4PM
Where: River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St.
Price: $10 admission at the door; $8 pre-orders

[Credits: Dose Market + Nathan Michael]

Make & Matter

2011-11-02T08:10:00.000-05:00

Package design and branding for Feed Granola and The Hot Dang by Austin-based Make & Matter.

The Highlands: Weird, Independent & Proud

2011-10-26T10:43:00.007-05:00

Bryan Patrick Todd (graphic designer) and Kirby Stafford (sign painter) created “The Highlands” mural on The Wine Market building on Bardstown Road in Louisville, KY. Check it out if you are in the area.

"Kirby Stafford did an amazing job bringing my design to life. A yardstick, stick of chalk and printed piece of paper of the layout is all he needed. I hope to have many more collaborations with Kirby in the near future, as his craft and enthusiasm for hand lettering is truly a dying art. Many thanks to the Highlands Commerce Guild and The Wine Market for the opportunity."

2011-10-25T07:40:00.000-05:00

Branding and design by Philly-based Johnston Duff y for Dutch Huff Photography. For more info on these guys click here or visit their blog.

Let's go nuts.

2011-10-21T07:15:00.000-05:00

DIY braided hex nut bracelet. Looks easy, right?

You’ll need:
- 3 strands of twine cut into one yard pieces
- 18 small brass hex nuts

Here's how to make your own.

A Friend of Mine

2011-10-20T09:06:00.010-05:00

Graphic campaign designed by Melbourne-based designers, A Friend of Mine for VCE's Season of Excellence event.

"A Friend Of Mine created a graphic campaign around the concept of ‘process’ for the umbrella event and 5 sub events.The identity had to translate in both a 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional environment as exhibition signage was a key consideration alongside more traditional print applications.

A series of multi dimensional hand-cut dioramas were created for each field, depicting the depth of talent and process behind each event. The human element was important to capture in the visual language of the campaign to reflect the students it celebrated. Each event diorama opens as a window of action through the silhouette of an arm, reflecting the level of work the students have put in through their studies and capturing a feeling of excitement and pro-activity evident in the work and attitudes of the students."

Dancing Pines Packaging

2011-10-17T08:11:00.000-05:00

Bourbon packaging concepts for Dancing Pines Distillery by Tenfold Collective designer Sara Seal.

Zahigian's Offbeat Explorations

2011-10-13T14:46:00.009-05:00

Selected work by California-based photographer Jen Zahigian.

Pretty Crafty.

2011-10-12T15:54:00.003-05:00

Craftin' Outlaws, the annual 'Alternative Craft Fair' featuring indie crafters, artists, and designers returns.

As always the event features more than 50 vendors offering high-quality, handmade goods with an edgy, modern twist. The 7th year also brings loads of interactive elements such as make & take tables and games with handmade prizes.

Shoppers can expect a wide selection of goods including video game-inspired accessories, cocktail scented soaps, vintage map jewelry, hand-bound books, unique apparel for all ages, and a variety of treasures from the indie handmade community.

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Craftin' Outlaws
October 15, 2011
When: 11am-5pm
Where: Gateway Film Center
1550 N. High St
Columbus, OH

FREE ADMISSION

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AIGA West Michigan Poster

2011-10-03T07:48:00.005-05:00

Nice AIGA West Michigan poster designed by Michigan-based graphic designer Tim Calkins and printed by Chicago’s Delicious Design League. Thanks Tim for sending over!

- Limited 75 qty printed
- 18x24
- 3-color screen print
- Monadnock Astrolite PC 130# white paper
- Numbered and signed.

Want one? To purchase click here.

Public Works Speaker Series final night this Friday!

2011-09-28T15:42:00.004-05:00

Public Works 4: Speaker Series

Doors at 6:30pm
Friday 9/30 at 7-9pm
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Speakers
» Michael Cina (Michael Cina Associates)
» Sam Valenti IV (Ghostly International)

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RSVP on Facebook

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Michael Cina is an abstract painter known globally for originating YouWorkForThem, a graphic design boutique, and its sister company, WeWorkForThem, an award-winning design studio. Some of his creations adorn the covers of Ghostly International releases, where his position as art director has created a signature Ghostly style reminiscent of the glory days of Factory Records.

Sam Valenti IV is the founder of Ghostly International, home of two of America’s finest independent record labels, Ghostly and Spectral Sound. Today, Valenti’s Ghostly International label is a unique force in American independent music, balanced carefully between pop culture, letfeild experimentation, and studied artistic tradition.
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Public Works Speaker Series seeks to create a real, live knowledge base for making a life in the independent arts. We're bringing internationally recognized artists and creative entrepreneurs to speak to what we know to be true: "Art makes work; work makes art."
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Public Works Gallery
1539 N Damen Ave, 2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60622

Branding: Polka Gelato

2011-09-23T09:44:00.009-05:00

Branding and design by VONSUNG for Polka Gelato.

Diet Coke Limited Edition

2011-09-21T19:20:00.000-05:00

The “Limited Edition” Diet Coke, designed by Turner Duckworth.

This Friday: Speaker Series Night 2

2011-09-20T15:31:00.005-05:00

Public Works 3: Speaker Series

Doors at 6:30pm
Friday 9/23 at 7-9pm
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Speakers
» Justin Sinkovich (Founder of Epitonic.com)
» Cody Hudson (Struggle Inc), Pete Toalson (Empty Bottle) and Robert McAdams (Mode Carpentry) speak about Longman & Eagle

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RSVP on Facebook

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Public Works Speaker Series seeks to create a real, live knowledge base for making a life in the independent arts. We're bringing internationally recognized artists and creative entrepreneurs to speak to what we know to be true: "Art makes work; work makes art."
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Public Works Gallery
1539 N Damen Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60622

Gone, in 60 days.

2011-09-08T08:40:00.002-05:00

Polish designer Katarzyna Okinczyc and photographer Remigiusz Truchanowicz are the designers behind the 60BAG, a carrier-bag that degrades in 60 days.

"60BAGs are biodegradable carrier bags made out of flax-viscose non-woven fabric. It is a Polish made, scientifically developed and patented material. The flax-viscose fabric is produced with flax fiber industrial waste, which means it doesn’t exploit any natural resources and minimizes the production energy use. This highly innovative technology makes the bags naturally decompose in about 60 days after being discarded by the user. The bags can be composted or safely burnt, which means they don’t require expensive recycling processes. They are the perfect natural answer to the environment’s needs.

60BAGs are available in different shapes and sizes to fit customer’s needs. They are the breakthrough answer to polypropylene-made “green bags” and to thick plastic bags given away by most clothing retailers. 60BAG is a great commercial opportunity for the companies truly supporting the eco-friendly lifestyle."

More information click here.

Mash Creative: This is my...

2011-09-07T10:38:00.012-05:00

Design: Mash Creative | Location: UK

State of the Obvious® collection designed and branded by Mash Creative.

"The design of these products has been heavily influenced by the International Typographic Style from the 50’s and 60’s & shows an evolution from our original S/O/T/O collection. It has been designed to appeal to typography and design lovers alike."

TypeClock app

2011-08-26T13:15:00.003-05:00

The TypeClock app by Dong Yoon Park. Are you a typography lover? If you love artistically subtle design elements of typefaces, this is for you. On your crystal clear iPhone screen, enjoy the crisp vector shapes of Serif, Apex and Terminals of gorgeous typefaces in large scale. You can set own character set, type size and transition speed. Supports iPhone 4's high resolution retina display.

Only $0.99 at the iTunes Store.

Barcelona : Showusyourtype

2011-08-04T18:14:00.000-05:00

Barcelona-Showusyourtype Exhibit 2010 posters designed by Anthony Neil Dart.

Public Works 3

2011-08-04T17:22:00.004-05:00

Public Works 3 is the latest installment of the celebrated Chicago annual art series featuring graphic artists at the hinge of contemporary culture and fine art expression.

Evan Hecox
 Andy Jenkins 
Michael Cina
 Chris Strong

Public Works Gallery 
1539 N Damen Ave, 2nd Floor 
Chicago, IL 60622
 September 9 - October 15 
Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm or by appointment

Opening
 Friday, September 9, 2011 7 - 11pm

thispublicworks.com

Packaging: Bar Gelato

2011-08-02T05:30:00.001-05:00

Branding and design by Substance + Bureau of Betterment for the hand-made, premium gelato brand, Bar Gelato.

"After lots of sketching, we agreed a "just gelato" approach was best, using a simple and bold type treatment reminiscent of window signage. Orange worked two shifts as a bright and cheerful color that stood out against the bars while nodding to colors used in Naia's branding."

Alphanumeric Furniture

2011-08-01T05:00:00.001-05:00

Fontable designed by Alessandro Canepa and Andrea Paulicelli. The table is offered in A-Z in lower and uppercase as well as the numbers 0-9.

For more info click here.

Can I kick it? (yes, you can!)

2011-07-25T20:29:00.004-05:00

Had a chance to see "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest" a documentary film about one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical groups in hip-hop.

Check out the trailer and catch the film when it place near you.

House Industries: House Numbers

2011-07-25T12:23:00.000-05:00

House Industries continues to be a great source of inspiration. House Industries recently designed packaging for Heath Ceramics.

"For the Heath House Number tile package design, we thought it would be best to let the numbers do the talking. A pattern of Eames and Neutra tile artwork was laid and grouted on French Paper then wrapped onto kraft board lids and bases by Michigan City Box Company."

The tiles are currently available at Heath Ceramics, $38 each. Click here.

Retail: Lick Yoghurt

2011-07-22T14:25:00.008-05:00

Branding and design by Freshwest for the Brighton based yogurt shop, Lick Yoghurt.

[Images: ©Freshwest Design Limited.]

Student Project: Knoll Packaging

2011-07-21T11:00:00.000-05:00

Knoll Packaging designed by graphic designer Kristín Agnarsdóttir for a packaging class.

"Based on my love for strong simple mid century designs, I chose Knoll as my inspiration and maker of a new line of paint colors. The name is french and means “light”. The idea is that they only make a very selected line of colors inspired by their textiles and color choices through the decades."

Comic-Sans Fights Back

2011-07-19T09:12:00.001-05:00

A short stop-motion video from the perspective of the infamous typeface Comic Sans designed by designer Joe Hollier, using an edited version of McSweeney’s article written by Mike Lacher.

I'm Comic Sans, Asshole from joehollier on Vimeo.

FEB Design Stationery

2011-07-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

Stationery system designed by FEB Design a design collective based in Oporto Portugal.

[ Photos: via FEB Design ]

Casey Key Guest House

2011-07-16T00:38:00.000-05:00

Wouldn’t mind staying at this guest house. The Casey Key Guest House designed by the architectural firm TOTeMS is located in Florida.

The Illuminated Mixtapes

2011-07-15T09:00:00.000-05:00

Looking for another mixtape or want to discover new music? Check out the streaming playlist "The Illuminated Mixtapes". Designed, illustrated and curated by designer Adam Parks.

What time is it?

2011-07-14T10:51:00.006-05:00

Need a new watch? Make a statement with a watch from Dezeen’s watch store. The online store carries brands and designers such as, Alessi, Issey Miyake and David Ericsson.

Dezeen is an online source for the best architecture, design and interiors projects. So head on over to their site and get inspired.

(via Dezeen)

Tunes: Gorilla vs. Bear

2011-07-12T22:45:00.002-05:00

What we’re listening to.

Last month Gorilla vs. Bear, an online music and MP3s blog, released their June Mix and it’s been on heavy rotation here at Graphic Statement ever since.

The June Mix features a collection eclectic, lo-fi and chillwave tunes from artists like Washed Out and Memory Tapes. To lesser know artists such as Balam Acab and Bleached. Click here to download a zip file of the mix at gorillavsbear.net. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01 Memory Tapes :: Fell Thru Ice II [00:00]
02 Balam Acab :: oh, why [03:00]
03 Flying Lotus x Stereolab :: Galactagon [06:52]
04 Blood Diamonds :: Grins [08:35]
05 Jamie xx :: Far Nearer [12:23]
06 Don, Joe & Eldon :: Take It [18:43]
07 Pure x :: Dry Ice [21:18]
08 Hotel Mexico :: Dear Les Friends [25:07]
09 Ford & Lopatin :: Too Much MIDI (Please Forgive Me) [29:22]
10 Charli XCX :: Stay Away [33:34]
11 Bleached :: Think of You [37:15
12 Twin Sister :: Bad Street [39:51]
13 Washed Out :: Eyes Be Closed (Grimes Remix) [44:32]
14 Washed Out :: Amor Fati [49:15]

Illustrator: Matthew Lyons

2011-07-09T18:09:00.013-05:00

Select work by UK illustrator Matthew Lyons. If you want to see more check out more or his work here.

Brown Dress With White Dots

2011-07-04T19:41:00.010-05:00

Stumbled across a very great photo blog over the weekend with a nice mix of beautiful images called, Brown Dress With White Dots.

Here are a few select photos from the blog.

Photography: Jen Zahigian

2011-07-03T19:00:00.001-05:00

Vintage signs by photographer, Jen Zahigian.

Gettin' Personal

2011-07-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

France-based designer Anthony Martinez's "Personal Composition" posters.

Branding: Blackbox Case

2011-06-30T15:08:00.007-05:00

Branding and design work from Colorado-based designer Evan Huwa.

Photographer: Caroline Hancox

2011-06-28T21:09:00.008-05:00

Select work by Cambridge, UK based photographer Caroline Hancox.

"She specialises in the relationships between humans and their environment where she finds the little details and beauty in everyday life that often go unseen and unnoticed.

If you like what you see, contact Caroline at carolinejhancox@hotmail.co.uk.

Nike EMEA’s Canteen

2011-06-28T20:25:00.012-05:00

What a great space to grab a bite to eat at work or take a break.

"Nike EMEA Headquarters commissioned UXUS to be part of the team to re-design their corporate canteen. The objective was to create a personalized, social hub inspired by sports that encouraged and enabled the exchange of ideas. Working alongside the Nike design team, UXUS created a space utilizing mismatched elements to accommodate the various moods and needs of the employees. Every element was designed for efficiency and the ability of employees to create a personalized eating experience."

Source: Dezeen
The printed graphics were created by Matte Amsterdam
Photography by Dim Balsem

Environmental Graphics: MoMA

2011-06-24T17:16:00.017-05:00

Featured work by the Department of Advertising and Graphic Design, the Museum of Modern Art’s in-house design studio. Environmental graphics featured were for the Bauhaus and Belong Campaign.

Calendar Blocks

2011-06-19T22:49:00.011-05:00

Calendar blocks and typeface created by Baltimore-based graphic and typeface designer Andy Mangold.

"Simple and functional painted desktop blocks that can be arranged to show the current day of the month. I designed the bold, chunky numeral set specifically for use on the blocks, but have since released it under a Creative Commons license. Special thanks to John Boardley for turning the numerals, basic punctuation marks, and dashes into both OpenType and TrueType fonts."

Download the typeface here: (Pompadour)

Facebook Holiday Gift Poster

2011-06-07T16:11:00.006-05:00

Back in 2009 the in-house Communication Design Team at Facebook designed a poster and cards as gifts to its top advertising clients.

“This year they decided to do an art poster and the in-house Communication Design Team got to work. Seriously got to work. The result is a 19 × 19-inch-square poster that is printed, embossed and foiled with a delicate, intricate and obsessive design that has the signature typographic and illustrative style of Ben Barry, a designer at Facebook ...”

To read more, click here.

Apps: Crouwelclock

2011-06-06T08:00:00.000-05:00

In celebration of the current Wim Crouwel: A Graphic Odyssey exhibition, The Design Museum in London has launched its first app.

Crouwelclock is a beautifully animated digital alarm clock, featuring messages from Wim Crouwel to help you start your day.

App designed by Large Blue.

Branding: Betty & June

2011-06-02T15:06:00.008-05:00

Hand-stamped tags and shopping bags for the Abilene, Texas-based boutique Betty & June by designer Ryan Feerer

Event: Dwell On Design

2011-06-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

The three-day design show will feature over 200 brands on exhibition floor several special design-forward exhibits numerous design competitions Eastside and Westside home tours and over 80 presentations and panels by design industry thought leaders and influencers.

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June 24-26, 20011
Los Angeles Convention Center
dwellondesign.com

AIGA: Chicago Design Week

2011-05-30T23:28:00.003-05:00

The most unique design event of its kind will take place from Monday June 6 to Friday June 10 when the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) hosts its 2nd Annual Chicago Design Week. Staged as a celebration of the city's inspired design community, AIGA Chicago will present a diverse series of events and programs tailor-made to the wide cross-section of the creative landscape expected to attend. See all events here.

Throughout Chicago Design Week, creative professionals, local businesses, colleges, non-profit organizations and students alike will gather in select locations throughout the city to partake in the week's activities. The event will offer studio tours, exhibitions, workshops, and lectures dedicated to all things design - and will feature some of the best and brightest the Chicagoland creative community has to offer.

AIGA Chicago has also added a strong international element to Chicago Design Week, inviting design studios from around the world to participate virtually in the chapter's popular "Small Talk" series. To date firms from The Netherlands, France, Spain and Australia will be featured with more to come as the event draws near.

Branding: J.W. Hall Builders

2011-05-30T19:01:00.006-05:00

Designer: Abby Brewster | Location: Chicago, IL

Nice stationery system and branding by Abby Brewster for J.W. Hall Builders.

Packaging: Paper Record Player

2011-05-17T10:40:00.008-05:00

Great idea and design for a wedding invitation by Brooklyn-based Kelli Anderson.

"This is a wedding invitation for my friends Karen and Mike. We created a paper record player to house + play a plexi disc pressed with their original song, inviting guests to the wedding."

Paper Record Player from kellianderson on Vimeo.

Meadowlark's Coasters

2011-05-16T13:01:00.004-05:00

This 2011 Letterpress Coaster Calendar by Meadowlark Creative is a great addition to any coffee table or desk and perfect as a holiday gift. Set includes 13 coasters (3.5” x 3.5”) – one for each month, printed with 2-colors on the front, 1-color for the dates on the back and one “2011” cover coaster.

Font Library Notice

2011-05-14T10:09:00.005-05:00

Poster design by Denver-based design studio, MATTER. "We care about type, and we think you or your favorite designer might too. Let everyone know how you feel by posting MATTER’s official font-library notice."

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26 × 40 inches 
2-Color Screenprint 
Edition of 30 Printed on Mohawk Superfine
80lb Ultrawhite [Eggshell Finish – 216GSM]

Tuaca Refresh

2011-05-13T14:20:00.011-05:00

Minneapolis-based Cue's refresh of Tuaca's brand identity and packaging.

Studio On Fire’s Matchbook Invitation

2011-05-11T10:47:00.006-05:00

Stationery created by Minneapolis-based letterpress company, Studio On Fire for Martha Steward’s "White Plus" series. The contest featured a giveaway to win a full stationery suite.

“With fire as a central part of the celebration, a matchbook format for the actual invitation seemed only natural. The whole letterpress printed suite is designed in physical layers, causing the viewer to interact as they unfold the invitation setting the stage for the matchbook sitting in the center of a custom frame. The invitation itself is a two and a half inch by three and a quarter inch matchbook that opens to reveal French folded text weight sheets (Spanish on the front, English on the back), an intimate piece meant to directly reflect the fires that will be sparking that night.

The copy inside reads “Celebrating the arrival of the summer solstice (amongst other astronomical events),” so we created custom illustrations based around the sun, the moon and the stars to give the suite a celestial feel.”

Illustrator: Paul Tebbott

2011-05-06T16:50:00.005-05:00

Clean and minimalist illustration work by UK-based Paul Tebbott.

The Sartorialist's Visual Life

2011-05-04T22:43:00.006-05:00

Intel Visual Life recently did a great feature on street style blogger Scott Schumann, better known as The Sartorialist.

In this film Intel got a sneak peek into the man behind the lens and how technology plays a pivotal role in bringing his passion to life.

Photo Source: Doobybrain

Design Spotlight: Foundry Collective

2011-05-02T07:00:00.000-05:00

Select work from Foundry Collective, a design studio based in based in Oklahoma City, OK with the collaborative effort of Paul Wilkes and Scott Hill.

Design: Breaking Bread

2011-04-27T08:40:00.002-05:00

Design: Cue, Inc. | Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nice visual and graphic treatment for Break Bread Hospitality identity system design by Minneapolis-based Cue designer Nathan Hinz.

"The broken loaf graphic is extended to a visual library of the finer details that make a dining experience special. These elements are layered to create a friendly energy and playful personality."

Mo+Mo Living's Modern Minimalism

2011-04-25T14:07:00.006-05:00

Loving this clean simple lifestyle blog by Colorado-based designer Michelle Wentworth.

"Mo+Mo Living combines the pared back aesthetic of modern minimalism with a considered way of living. By sharing ideas, design, and resources we hope to inspire our readers to live more simply and to create and find beauty in the everyday. We believe in considered living and that the everyday experience is enhanced by thoughtful choices; having fewer things, investing in well-made products, simplifying our environment, surrounding ourselves with beauty, eating clean and fair food."

All photos are by Mo+Mo Living.

It's 5 o'clock Somewhere

2011-04-22T08:00:00.003-05:00

Chicago-based designer Mike McQuade's "5'oclock Somewhere", mobile and desktop screensaver project.

The saying "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" is, in fact true. The project is simple, whenever the screensaver pops on it will start with the city that it's currently 5:00pm in. I was asked to contribute a screensaver for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Many talented illustrators, photographers and designers contributed to this project.

Calculated Prints by Seen+Noted

2011-04-20T18:27:00.002-05:00

Prints designed by Seen+Noted's Justin Skeesuck, a San Diego, California based studio.

"This Vintage Calculator series is printed on 110lb cover natural cream stock with a clear varnish. Each print is unique because each has a clear varnish of a flash card math problem over the calculator. Limited edition of 50. Measures 8”x10”."

To purchase click here.

ITI + HEYDAYS

2011-04-20T08:17:00.000-05:00

Design: HEYDAYS | Location: Oslo, Norway

Branding and ID system designed by HEYDAYS for ITI.

“ITI is a pioneer in automation technology, solving everyday challenges in all parts of life. With a clear strategic focus, ITI is making better life quality everywhere - in private life, corporate buildings, public space and healthcare. The brand communication we developed for ITI is built upon the business idea itself. Appearing different on every surface, the visual expression is a representation of life, freedom and possibilities. We established their core values and developed full visual identity program and slogan.”

IBM 'Outcomes' Print Campaign

2011-04-17T21:29:00.008-05:00

IBM "Outcomes" print campaign illustration + design by Noma Bar and Tanya Holbrook.

"When we talk about a smarter planet, you can say that it has two dimensions. One is to be more efficient, be less destructive, to connect different aspects of life which do affect each other in more conscience and deliberate and intelligent ways. But the other is also to generate fundamentally new insights, new activity, new forms of social relations. So you could look at the planet as an information, creation and transmission system, and the universe was hearing its information but we weren't. But increasingly now we can, early days, baby steps days, but we can actually begin to hear the planet talking to us."

AWARDS: Silver & Bronze London International, Gold Epica, Outdoor Cristal.

Design: Pop-up Holiday Card

2011-04-17T16:53:00.008-05:00

Pop-up snow globe holiday card. Clampitt designed this holiday card last year as a self promotion.

"Since Clampitt is a paper company, we always try to create a holiday card that has a clever paper tie-in. This year, we thought these popup globes were perfect. We made the piece a bit more festive by adding a personalized card and envelopes that were both printed on Curious Metallic paper.

The company that produced the globe was incredibly easy to work with…so no challenges there. It was a bit of a task to go through every globe to make sure they opened properly as well as attached the personalized card but I think it was well worth it. And our clients have really enjoyed them."

Source: Images have been photographed by UCLLC: underconsideration.com

Retail: Depiction Lab + The Home Quarter

2011-04-11T07:00:00.000-05:00

Depiction Lab's design for concept store, The Home Quarter in Liverpool.

"The Home Quarter lifestyle store showcases some of the most renowned and innovative brands in interior design, including Roche Bobois, Natuzzi, Calligaris and Boconcept.

Designed by Depiction Lab, The Home Quarter is located in the heart of Liverpool One's multi million pound development and is the North's leading destination for interiors, boasting an extensive collection of cutting edge brands including BoConcept and Calligaris. A totally unique concept to the high street, with proven success in their Leeds based sister store Redbrick Mill, The Home Quarter diminishes both rent and walls for each retail brand, with lease based entirely on a turnover basis and customers free to wonder from brand to brand, between competitors spaces."

Packaging: W Hotels Tea Set

2011-04-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

W Hotels Promotional Tea Set designed by Laila Simonovsky.

"This tea set was sent to press and media agents to promote the opening of W London and W Taipei, both on February 14th 2011. Designed while working at Starwood Hotels Global Brand Design"

CD Packaging + Scratch-Off Ink

2011-04-05T11:25:00.000-05:00

CD packaging design by Fanakalo for Zinkplaat, a pop-rock-blues-fusion band from South Africa.

"This, their fourth album comes shrink-wrapped with a scratch-off ink layer on the front and back, as well as a guitar pick to scratch the ink off with.

We believe this is a very good functional solution to the fact that a simplistic clean CD cover design stands out most from all the clutter on a store shelf, yet is very boring once bought. However one wants to read the album as a concept, people seem to love the scratch-off part…"

Coverjunkie

2011-04-01T12:50:00.000-05:00

Coverjunkie is an online resource of magazine cover only.

"Coverjunkie is the site for cover lovers. It's about creative magazine covers that inspire and amaze. About covers that celebrate our visual culture."

The site is also searchable by categories which include: newest covers, classic covers, split-run covers, great art directors, and typographic covers to list a few.

Design: "Lovely Stationery"

2011-03-30T08:00:00.001-05:00

A great blog to checkout for inspiration and ideas when developing brand identities is Lovely Stationery, curating the very best stationery design.

Here is a selection of work featured on the site.

Nick Brue

Tactic Marketing

Filthy Media

Thumbcrumble™

Departement

Jessica Hische + Flowchart

2011-03-28T16:38:00.004-05:00

Designer + illustrator Jessica Hische recently design this nifty flowchart to help you you decide "Should I work for free?" Click here to see and download a full size chart.

"I made this flowchart for my future students but I think it’s useful for pretty much any creative, myself included. Prints to come! Click the link above to see it at full size or open the picture below in a new window. UPDATE: The site has been totally transformed into all html and css to support language translation! I also made a “clean” version of the site for those of you that want to share it with stodgy clients! Visit shouldiworkforfree.com now!"

Photoblog: Sophisticated Simplicities

2011-03-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

Visual inspiration from Naomi Tang's photoblog, Sophisticated Simplicities.

Design: You Stockholm Identity

2011-03-24T15:46:00.010-05:00

Design: 25ah | Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Branding, environmental graphics and identity for You Stockholm (Say hello to the new you!) by Stockholm-based 25ah.

"The inspiration comes from his warm and charming personality and his passion for the profession. The beautiful, sophisticated interior architecture was designed by the architects at Koncept Stockholm."

Typography: Enter the Void (2009)

2011-03-23T15:26:00.000-05:00

Winner of the SXSW Excellence in Title Design special jury award, Tom Kan's explosion of typography in the opening movie title sequence to Gaspar Noé’s Enter the Void (Soudain le vide) (2009).

[ Warning, video contains strobing and flashing lights ]

"The eclectic typography of the credits was done by Tom Kan's studio. Kan used a series of type treatments and simple photoshop tricks and filters that are generally considered “not done” by most graphic designers. But this bold typographic approach with its inherent pop culture references is in accordance with the intended shock and awe effect of the sequence. It simply works really well."

[Source: Watch the Titles ]

Design: Mash Creative

2011-03-22T17:22:00.000-05:00

Design: Mash Creative | Location: UK

Nice rebranding and brand guideline development by Mash Creative for Black Watch Global.

"The marque consists of four chevrons which portray the four corners of the globe. All four chevrons point to the centre to symbolize how research, analysis, intelligence and communications all come together to meet mission critical objectives. The reverse of the stationery features a repeat pattern that stems from the logo marque mirrored on the front."

"A unique, modern and flexible brand identity that will help establish BWG as a market leader. The re-brand also included stationery and a perfect bound 40-page set of brand guidelines."

Design Crush: Eight Hour Day

2011-03-16T09:15:00.000-05:00

Design: Eight Hour Day | Location: Minneapolis, MN

Graphic design and illustration by Nathan Strandberg and Katie Kirk, Eight Hour Day.

"Our goal is to create work that is honest. Solutions that are exploratory, educational and inspirational. Creative that is conceptually interesting and visually stunning. We design with the belief that process and collaboration should be as exciting and fun as the end result."

Check out more of their work or follow their blog.