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Some Wonderful Flavorful Typography August 8th, 2008
Well, after a very long and very busy hiatus, I am back and still quite busy. Things are going well at this point though, I am actually in the process of relocating so posting may be a little sporadic for a while but I am trying to get things back to the way that they ... Continue Reading...
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Orangey Orange Goodness June 3rd, 2008
When I got home yesterday I found a box from UPS and automatically I was excited. Inside it was exactly what I had expected, a lovely orange sketchbook from my good friend and designer Erinzam! I have been talking to Erin about making this sketchbook for me for a while now and I can honestly ... Continue Reading...
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Some Super Sweet Type February 26th, 2008
So, over the weekend while I was at home I had the opportunity to take some pictures of a box of Italian candy at my parents house. What interested me most though was not the candy inside but the typography on the outside of the box. In order to create the feeling that this candy ... Continue Reading...
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The Dieline and it’s many packages February 22nd, 2008
I stumbled across this packaging blog the other day and was thoroughly impressed by their variety of very nice packaging. Called "The Dieline" it showcases a wide range of all different things from new Pepsi cans to wine bottles.  Check out the nice colors in this package for macaroons, and, my favorite part is ... Continue Reading...
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Adobe Design Achievement Awards February 18th, 2008
Another poster design from the hallways here at school for you today. The Adobe Design Aceivement Awards are an annual student design competition and the poster for them this semester is particularly nice. Color choice is nice and based on their line of products, check out Adobe right here. Their products are standard in the ... Continue Reading...
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The Games We Played February 3rd, 2008
I came across this book a few weeks ago, needless to say it hasn't left my table of books that I thumb through when I have some down time yet. It's a showcase of "The golden age of board games" and it is quite impressive. Most of the game boards in it are from the ... Continue Reading...
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Pink Doors and Ice Cream, both Delicious… February 2nd, 2008
While the economy of the US is falling, hope only being provided in the form of a tax rebate check which will inevitably sink our national debt into hopelessness, businesses are closing down in the small town of Hays, KS, buildings are being left in disrepair and even abandoned, and things are painted pink. What? ... Continue Reading...
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The Many Colors of Jen January 18th, 2008
The other day while perusing the web I stumbled upon a nice little website called Wear Palettes. I must say it is quite a lovely little idea. Based on the wonderfully colorful photography of The Sartorialist, color palettes are based upon the clothing worn by the people in the pictures. I thought this was a ... Continue Reading...
Posted in: Color, Downloads, Everyday Inspiration, Inspiring Individuals, The Internets