• Smashing Magazine Brings It Again May 31st, 2008

    Yep, that's right. I'm righting about the wonderful publication of Smashing Magazine, again. They just keep putting together awesome collections of various different design related niches. This time, it's BIG typography. And when I say big, I mean huge. Just check out this blog header from the design firm FL-2, out of Denver, CO if ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Magazines, The Internets, Typography

  • The Killer Of All Things Candy May 30th, 2008

    Today I bring you the awesomely twisted artwork of 'Candykiller' also known as Brian Taylor. His work is as wonderfully painstakingly crafted and cute as it is demented and sad. My favorite of his works are his letterpress prints since I am a sucker for all things letterpress. However, his paintings are equally well defined ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Art, Illustration, Letterpress

  • The Gateway to a World of Idioms May 29th, 2008

    I received a note in my email yesterday from the ESAD (Escola Superior de Artes E Design) which is an art and design school in Matosinhos, Portugal. It was an invitation for submissions to an international exhibition of book covers. The exhibition is entitled 'Gateways' and will take place near the end of July 2008 ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Books, Typography

  • Daniella Spinat May 28th, 2008

    Quick post today. There is some interesting work in the portfolio of recent graduate Daniella Spinat. I love this folded paper typographic experiment. And this annual report, the colors are very nice, rich but fresh at the same time. Check out the rest of her work ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Inspiring Individuals, Paper, Typography

  • Some Great New Type on the Horizon May 27th, 2008

    It has been a while since I checked in on Jos Buivenga and his free type over at the exljbris type foundry. Boy, he has been busy in the small amount of time since I last checked out his site. This guy does awesome work and all of his typefaces are made available for free! ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Font Foundries, Typography

  • Let’s Get Our Camp On! May 26th, 2008

    I have been busy moving down to Wichita for a large scale web design project that I will be working on for the next few weeks, so sorry for the lack of posting lately. Here we go, I have written about these folks before but feel that their latest project warrants another inspiring post. Their ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Design Studios, Inspiring Individuals

  • Made then Thought May 17th, 2008

    I received my first copy of I.D. Magazine in the mail a while ago. I must say that it is a rather interesting magazine, spanning not only many different countries (International Design, get it? :p ) but it also covers tons of different types of design, from graphic design, to architecture, to toy robots. So ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Design Studios, Magazines

  • Look At This May 16th, 2008

    Yet another score from interlibrary loan came today. Or a week ago rather, I have been way to busy with life and work to have even noticed an email that notified me of its arrival. 'Look At This' is a showcase of 'Contemporary Brochures, Catalogs, and Documents' assembled by Adrian Shaughnessy and it is filled ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Books, Design Studios
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