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The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:05:08 +0000

Samurai Challenge

The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:55:15 +0000

Everything You Need to Know About Design

The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:45:38 +0000

Yellow Duck Business Card

The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:35:14 +0000

Joice Magazine Covers

The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:25:48 +0000

Pattern 680

The Design Inspiration — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:05:33 +0000

Cool Hunting Rough Cut: The Ice Ball

Cool Hunting Video — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:28:01 +0000

Gardner Dunn hand carves the perfect compliment to Japanese whisky

We recently had the chance to taste The Hakusku, a 12 year old single malt made by Suntory Whisky. In the process we became enamored with their use of a hand carved ice ball. To learn more we visited The Summit, a bar in New York's Alphabet City neighborhood to learn a little more about the process. In our video Gardner Dunn, Suntory's National Brand Ambassador, gave us the run down on the traditional production, purpose and use of the ice ball in Japanese whisky culture.

HHI and Dunderdon

Graham Hiemstra — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:21:47 +0000

Phili's custom motorcycle makers team up with the Swedish workwear company for a contemporary take on a 1970s welder's jacket

Driven by a strong American work ethic and an eye for perfectly minimalist machinery, Hammarhead Industries first drew attention for their vintage-inspired custom motorcycles soon after their 2010 launch. Now hot on the heels of the recently released Day Pack, the new collaboration with Dunderdon takes the Philidelphia-based grease monkeys further into the world of fashion without taking them away from their roots. At the center of the collection is the Swedish-made Welder's Jacket, a heavy-duty waxed suede ...

Brand Identity by Cellule Verte (User submission)

AbbieMay — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:43:07 +0000

Cellule Verte are a little communication agency based in belgium. They work for Sustainable development/ecologic/biologic compagnies. ‘ Assisting our clients in developing successful marketing strategies and in creating creative communication campaigns, positive and fair.’

The Sound of Your City

Largetail — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:44:04 +0000

WeSC and smart team up in audio experiments around the globe

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Even fans of urbanization don't usually talk about the cacophony of crowded sidewalks and highly-trafficked thoroughfares. What if all you really want to do is sleep in the city that never sleeps? But we're always ready to obsess more about NYC, so when tiny car brand smart asked us to take a deep listen and record the results, we hit the streets.

Part of "The Superlative Journey" campaign for a collaboration with streetwear label WeSC, our audio-scape was one of several captured by a ...

20 Excellent Abstract Illustrations by Russ Mills

Igor Ovsyannykov — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:10:13 +0000

You might have already heard of Russ Mills. If not, let us tell you who this incredible artist is. Between urban fine art and contemporary graphics, Russ creates collisions of real and digital media with a firm foundation in drawing. He mainly focuses on the human form, particularly the face, interweaving elements from the animal kingdom often reflecting the absurdity of human nature.

Graduating from Leeds Met University in 1995, after completing a BA in Graphic Art and Design, Mills started finding gainful employment in various non-creative institutions. Starting with the basics, he began working with pen, pencil and a ...

Lara Cameron: Proteaflora Prints

Courtney — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

I’m loving the combination of bold typography and graphic illustrations in this recent print series by artist Lara Cameron. The Proteaflora series is available in her shop as a set of three or as individual giclee prints. Check them out right here.

Little Willy’s

Josh Rubin — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:43:36 +0000

Irreverence and British tailoring collide to create a new boys-wear line with big spirit

A member of the niche bespoke community in NYC, men's store Lord Willy's recently upgraded to larger digs from their humble storefront in New York's NoLita neighborhood. As the shop shuffled next door to a 2,500 square foot space, proprietors Alex and Betty Wilcox decided to turn the old space into Little Willy's, a boys'-only retailer full of ready-to-wear options for stylish young lads. While it may sound odd to think of custom-quality childrenswear, the new boys' line bypasses pretension with playful detailing and smart ...

4 Essential Elements That Guarantee A Simple Yet Elegant Website

Helena Rohner — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:42:51 +0000

Gone are the days when websites used to be full of flashy designs to attract users. This is the era of simple and elegant web designs. Many enterprises and organizations today would rather go for neat and compact websites (at times consisting of only a single page), which present the information clearly and concisely to the visitors.

It is not too difficult to build a website which is simple and yet puts its point across with resounding impact. Let’s take a look at some of the elements which are necessary to making simple, yet impressive websites.

1. An impressive ...

Color Happy 178

Courtney — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:39 +0000

This minty vintage specimen was discovered and photographed by Bravo Six Niner Delta in March 2011. The stamps are from the late 1960s and were found in in Englewood, Tennessee—great find.

35 Wisdom Packed Owl Logo Designs

Igor Ovsyannykov — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Owls are characterized by their small beaks and wide faces, and are divided into two families: the typical owls, Strigidae; and the barn-owls, Tytonidae. As you might already know an Owls symbolize wisdom, the ability to see things that are hidden, stealth, swiftness, darkness, freedom, dreams, shape-shifting, secrets, omens, clairvoyance, astral projection, magick, deception, observation, total truth, night, death and misfortune. Got all that?

They are connected to the Underworld and the Moon. They are connected to The Goddess in general, as well as Athena, Mari, Lilith, Anath, Gwynn ap Nudd, Blodeuwedd, Yama and Cailleach.

Recently there has been a ...

Collaborating Couples: Three Pairs of Visual Artists and Their Work

Cadence Wu — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:15:54 +0000

It’s often said that great things come in pairs, and we couldn’t agree more when we think about some of our favorite visual artists. All artists featured here have distinct styles, mediums, and audiences. When paired with their spouse, however, their combined body of work looks more remarkable and somewhat complementary. Graphic designers like you, our dear readers, often work alone. So why not collaborate with another designer and prove that two heads are better than one? Read on and find out how these visual artists thrived with their significant others.

The SendGrid Cycling Club

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:05:50 +0000

Atomic

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:52 +0000

Daily Inspiration #699

Bruno Ricardo — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:47 +0000

Our daily inspirations are work that we find might give our graphic designers some daily input on different perspectives in this design industry. Related posts: Daily Inspiration #576 Daily Inspiration #228 Daily Inspiration #651

Woman Warrior

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55:59 +0000

The Soldier of Desert

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:50:10 +0000

We Are Liechtenecker

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:45:58 +0000

Bandar Arts

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:40:55 +0000

Lemonade Business Cards

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:35:09 +0000

Black Astrum Business Card

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:30:19 +0000

Point of View

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:25:17 +0000

Abstract Composition with Yellow Flowers

The Design Inspiration — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:20:06 +0000

2012-05-24 | Armando Ferrari

Jacob Cass — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:19 +0000

Armando Ferrari photographer.

Credits: Graphic House

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Logos In The News

LogoLounge — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Bill Gardner of LogoLounge and Gardner Design writes on his blog, Love Thy Logo on ROCKPAPERINK, about the voice of a logo.

The designs for the 2012 London Olympics tickets were revealed by Futurebrand this week, featuring pictograms by Someone and different jewel tones for each venue. The opening ceremony ticket stands out with a gold palette.

In a brand refresh, Kellogg's put forth an updated version of its classic script logo, along with the new tagline "Let's Make Today Great." The color has been brightened and new visuals tie in to the coming Olympic Games as well as ...

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

CH Editors — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:53:29 +0000

Get in the spirit with tea towels, baked beans and Bentleys

From 10-year-old Katherine Dewar's winning design for the national emblem to Sir Paul Smith's tribute crown for Harrod's, creative displays of respect for Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne have reached a fever pitch both in the UK and abroad. Her Royal Highness truly embodies majesty, and several designers have successfully captured the spirit of the Diamond Jubilee with concepts that are quintessentially British—at once elegantly regal and playfully tongue-in-cheek. Read on for our favorites.

Ma'amite

Love-it-or-hate-it yeast spread Marmite just got a bit more British with ...

Accords

Mike Giles — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:59:31 +0000

Karim Charlesbois-Zariffa branches out from ephemeral installations to design a restaurant

Multi-disciplinary designer Karim Charlebois-Zariffa has worked extensively on projects for companies like AOL, The New York Times and Moment Factory, but a recent chance opportunity to try his hand at more traditional interior design tested him in new and refreshing ways.

As a fan of Charlebois-Zariffa's design work, the son of one of the owners of Accords—a Montreal wine bar and restaurant—suggested the designer as an interesting option to re-vamp the interior of the space. The unique opportunity to work on the restaurant came with the added challenge ...

Lacambra

Graham Hiemstra — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:11 +0000

Useful features hidden within a minimally designed iPad cover

Founded less than a year ago, Spain-based Lacambra hand-makes leather products with an emphasis on clean lines, simplistic design and customizable options. While the range of bags, backpacks and cases seems basic at first look, their thoughtful designs reveal a myriad of smart features upon closer inspection. Plus, each product is available in multiple colors with the option for mixing and matching both inside and out, or adding a custom monogram. We were particularly impressed by the iPad Cover for its range of utility packed within such a richly simple case.

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Type Classification Demystified: 11 Kinds of Letterforms

Denise Bosler — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:56:29 +0000

Don’t know your old style from your transitional or your sans serif from your slab serif? Get a brief primer on classifications of common letterforms from Denise Bosler’s new book, “Mastering Type: The Essential Guide to Typography for Print and Web Design.”

Certain typefaces have historical origins. These origins, along with knowledge of the parts of the characters, can help you determine relationships between typefaces. Understanding how similar letterform characteristics go together can help you establish a complete look for your typographic design job. If you can determine the kind of look you want, such as clean, ...

Optimized for Opulence: 7 Incredible Hotel Designs

Aaron Marshall — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:30:53 +0000

There are some things money can’t buy; happiness, love, true friendship. For everything else, such as totally awesome hotel room, money will do the trick quite nicely. For a bill measured in tens of thousands of dollars a night, you can live in the lap of luxury with your own cook, butler and concierge while taking in the most amazing views from your private balcony.

Hey, if you’ve got the cash, why not? Just in case you ever find yourself on receiving end of a hefty lottery win or discover a sizeable oil deposit in your garden, here are the ...

When People Get Creative

Yasmine Zalek — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:00 +0000

A solar eclipse ring <3

"A man in Japan effectively used the solar eclipse to propose to his girlfriend."

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Cut The Rope Cake

Yasmine Zalek — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:00 +0000

Cutie :)

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iProtest by Azza Zein

Yasmine Zalek — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:54:00 +0000

Who thought such violence could be turned into art?
Azza Zein turns thousands of photographs of the Arab Spring protests into this incredibly intricate carpet.

"iProtest highlights the virtual and domestic nature of experiencing revolutions digitally. Zein maps the digital public space into private space by distorting and juxtaposing images of protests. Viewers can explore the optical illusion of patterns against the reality of photographs."

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Q&A With Motion Designer Barton Damer

Sarah Whitman — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:17:42 +0000

Designer: Barton Damer; AlreadyBeenChewed.tv
Specialty: design for new media, interactive, print and broadcast
Location: Dallas, TX

Under his studio moniker Already Been Chewed, Barton Damer designs in a variety of mediums for print, web, live productions and broadcast television. His digital illustrations are influenced heavily by his motion work. He was named Digital Artist of the Year by Computer Arts Magazine, Intel and 3D World Magazine, and he’s the recipient of the Veer Creative Catalyst: Design for Change award that encourages artists to create for nonprofit organizations that are helping to do good around the world. ...

How to Leverage Social Reviews

Russel Browne — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:28 +0000

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Emily Robertson: La Cucina Italiana Magazine Illustrations

Courtney — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:55 +0000

I recently discovered London-based illustrator Emily Robertson and instantly fell in love with the soft edges, hand-lettering and color washes used in her work. I can rarely resist a hand-drawn map, so I was particularly drawn to her recent work for La Cucina Italiana Magazine, an Italian food publication. The project entailed creating a series of maps for featured regions over a 12-month period—take a look through the rest of the series right here.

How Pinterest Helps Internet Marketers

Virginia Cunningham — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Often you can look at a website that is gaining popularity and know that it is a lasting hit. Pinterest certainly gives that impression. Pinterest is a website that allows people to “pin” their information on pages that have a subject based forum page. The interesting thing about Pinterest is that they are a very chic, young-looking, product oriented website.

Even so, they have willing contributors that are not there to market as much as share culture and a lifestyle of youth and enjoyment of life. Most marketing and social networks have trouble bringing the two under one banner. This ...

Lin Morris

Karen Day — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:32:08 +0000

Two design editors open up shop to peddle an international selection of quality wares

As discerning editors at WGSN-homebuildlife, London-based Ali Morris and NYC-based Jean Lin are perpetually traversing the globe in search of new design talent. After a year of traveling around together, the two teamed up to form Lin Morris, an online initiative peddling a selection of what they call "quietly brilliant" design finds and exclusive designer collaborations. "Our taste is pretty much a reaction to the huge amount of trade shows that we visit and the amount of unnecessary objects we see—everything in the store ...

Daniel Ting Chong: Dear Me Brasserie Identity

Courtney — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:12 +0000

Dear Me is an all-day basserie and deli in Cape Town, South Africa whose Brand Identity was created by Daniel Ting Chong. The collateral creates such a happy, whimsical atmosphere that I would love to experience. But sadly (for me, anyway) it’s on the other side of the world. Take a look at many more details on Daniel’s site right here.

Incredible Digital Paintings by Wang Ling

Tom White — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:22:45 +0000

Are you a lover of Fantasy Games / Films / Artwork? Then you will love Wang Ling. He creates some of the most beautiful digital paintings I have come across in a long time, the character each stroke has in all of his artwork is clearly flawless, and oozes style. All of his paintings are packed with visual candy and effects that indulges you further into the image, and guess what? his paintings are for sale on his DeviantArt page.

Photography by Anastasia Drozhzhina

AbbieMay — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:09:01 +0000

Anastasia Drozhzhina lives in Russia and is a self-taught photographer who loves people and the world we live in. She finds inspiration in everything that surrounds her. ‘In my beautiful friends, in trees and flowers growing around, in animals that make my heart feel touched, in the sky that spreads over our heads and in many other parts of our environment. There are a lot of things that disappoint us and make us sad every day, so I try to show the life around me in a bit idealistic way. I like to play with the sunlight and to ...

Type Love 192

Courtney — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:40 +0000

Latinotype seems to be cranking out fonts at extremely high speeds these days. Magallanes is one of their latest, a “neo humanist sans serif” family that features eight styles with true italics and alternate glyphs. Check out the entire family right here.

Fascinating Factual Illustrations by Marcelo Gallegos

Igor Ovsyannykov — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Marcelo Gallegos was born and raised in the dusty mesas of New Mexico. He attended the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, where he received a BFA in 2005. He currently resides on the lower east side of NYC, while spending most of his days making paintings, illustrations and design. We really enjoy his factual artwork and decided to share it with you. Enjoy!

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Small Group

The Design Inspiration — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:05:29 +0000

Samogonschiki

The Design Inspiration — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:30 +0000