I know this isn't typography, but I thought it was such a beautiful image! I really wanted to post it! Emily.
April 30, 2009
April 29, 2009
Retro School Sports Teams
My friend in Spain recently called out to people to send in photos from their childhood sports teams. I love what he got back.
As far as typography goes, the jerseys are pretty sweet.
- heather
April 28, 2009
CV design
Remember as you begin researching for your resume design, focus on how the hierarchy is relayed through type, image, color, space, etc. Explore the use of different grids. Don't limit your influence to JUST resumes—look at how information is organized in all types of design. Think about how theme and style relate to you.
Explore the library!
A few links to get you started with some good (and not so good) examples:
Reference Website
Veer is a website I use for photos and illustrations. They also have type, but I haven't really explored that yet.
-Cindy
-Cindy
April 27, 2009
Kinetic Type
The Hush Sound — Lions Roar from Mig Reyes on Vimeo.
Cool kinetic type created by Liqueoum Studios. Also, some tips on Kinetic Typography at this site.
posted by Diana
handsome / you work for them
i really like this new release from you work for them.
"Handsome reflects the simpler things in life. A hand-drawn font created as an ode to clean handwriting, Minnesota summers, and markers that bleed through. It captures the aesthetic qualities of hand-drawn letting with while keeping the importance of legibility close at hand."
-sara
April 22, 2009
when the water rises it's too late
Here is an interesting dissolving typeface.She has an interesting portfolio / book too on her website.
- kirstin
April 21, 2009
Landfill Logo
Here is the type logo for Landfill, a conceptual project about environmentally friendly papers and printing. Designed by Brian Ponto, with the collaboration of the Greg Barber Co. and Mohawk Paper. I can't decide if I like it or not...your opinions?
-Erik
Wink Inc.
I've been studying the work of local design firm Wink, Inc. lately. I am a huge fan of their retro style and approach. Here are a couple of logo/stationary examples I especially fancy.
-Erik
April 19, 2009
Scrabble Keyboard
A Scrabble Keyboard!? He even cut through the Number, Caps and Scroll keys so they glow when on.- kirstin
Them's Fightin' Words
Batman is once again kicking bad-guy butt, as evidenced by these great hand-drawn screen shots. Also of note, is the impressive amount of fighting words that start with the letter Z. Check out more here.
-Erik
April 18, 2009
Lulu vs. Blurb
For those still deciding between the two, I found this helpful.
It appears that there is definitely pluses and minuses to each,
but if I had to choose right now, I might go with Lulu.
Ultimately: your choice. But consider this comparison....
- Neal
Check out Jamie Delaney's BBOY GLYPH set... and the rest of his portfolio too. Interesting symbols and mode of communication. -nicole
Illustration and Type
A couple cool images I came across. I like the collage-look and illustrative elements. Posted by Emily.
April 17, 2009
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April 15, 2009
penguin book covers
i have been obsessed with penguin book covers for awhile so i was happy to stumble across this great flickr set. below are a few of my favorites. rrrraaaaddddd. -sara
April 12, 2009
Kelly Blair
Going from Sara's post, I found some of Kelly Blair's work to be particularly inspiring.
posted by Diana
April 11, 2009
matthieu david
A poster designed by Matthieu David for the improvisational theatre company, 6 Pieds Sur Terre (french for 6 feet on the ground). He created a special typeface and icon system to be used in the promotional material for the theatre. Designed all in black and white so they can be produced on a copier. With this system the posters can all be different and the designs can change. -Nicole
April 10, 2009
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April 5, 2009
Ok, sorry guys, you are probably sick of me by now but I have been neglecting the blog and feel the need to catch myself up... or something. I know these are wedding invites, but they have boomboxes and cassettes on them!! Please go look on Studio on Fire's Blog BeastPieces to see more images of these kick ass invites. Plus, it's two color letterpress. If I were to get married it would be to the color of yellow/orange they used. - Nicole
This is an illustrative typeface from Somewhere Else a design studio out of Singapore. The concept behind the typeface is great that letters and words liberate literally and figuratively is great but also like that the letter forms are created by negative space. The pattern of the links of the fence is pretty rad as well. -Nicole
Odd little CD packaging for Piera by Sonnenzimmer a design duo from Chicago. Check these two out, they make really beautiful screenprints. The tiny type sits back quietly but totally does its duty and creates balance in the pieces. -Nicole
This is a cover design by Dan Reeves for Holy Roar Record's 010 Compilation Tape. The colors are awesome, the patterns are awesome, the typography is simple and really bold. I love this man. I love this record label's covers! -Nicole