Archive for the ‘Design Inspiration’ Category

I’m not gonna lie, I’m experiencing a bit of a creative block today. Too much freelance, too much Sloane and maybe (gasp) too much Kardashians last night…So, here are some cool tips from someone else who did the work for me this Monday: One of my favorite blogs, Design Work Life’s Monday Quick Links Image [...]


I love posters almost as much as I love magazines so I was pretty happy to find Typo/Graphic Posters that features an ongoing collection of amazing poster designs from around the world. The design of the site alone quite well done and beautiful. Misha Karagezyan, Russia Folk This Town, Brazil Côme de Bouchony, France Aziz [...]


Need I say more? Baster. tip via Form Forty-Five


Struggle, Inc.

15Feb10

Struggle, Inc. is a Chicago-based commercial art house, founded by Cody Hudson. The company puts out some really amazing pieces that are both modern and organic at the same time. Their client list includes Nike, VW Deitch Projects, Virgin Mobile and many more. Hudson is also a fine artist who creates paintings, drawings and sculpture. [...]


I was reminded today of the work of the late Anton Stankowski. A pioneer of Constructive Graphic Art, his creations were always so simple, yet perfect. He also often utilized the Univers font family which has always been one of my favorites. Images via David the Designer


So, I have to admit to being introduced last night to what is (apparently) all the rage for teens in the UK right now: Skins. Watching episodes from season 1 on Netflix with my 14 year-old step son, I was hooked after 20 minutes. The series follows a group of High School students from Bristol, England [...]


Page Magazine

06Feb10

It should be apparent by now that I love magazines. All types, shapes and sizes—and, in my quest to develop Sloane I have been hunting more than ever to find inspiration. Check out this great one called Page from Monterrey, Mexico put out by the very talented design firm, Face. Tip via Graphic Hug


Self-taught graphic designer, Simon Page from the UK has been making making waves with his International Year of Astronomy posters. I love his 60s-simplicity mixed with pattern and negative space. Read his full interview with Grain Edit here.


I’ve never really been a fan of bottled water, even before the recent anti-bottle backlash and appearance of overpriced stainless steel bottles in Whole Foods. (Seriously? I think someone already created this at the turn of century and it was called a canteen…this isn’t a new concept people.) Packaging the fundamental element of human existence [...]


Hitchcock posters designed by UK designer, Matt Needle. 50% of the proceeds go to Haitian aid relief charities. Other recent works:



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