I Love Typography
JULY 31, 2020
The modern poster first appeared in France in the 19th century, but its antecedents can be found in Renaissance printmaking. Woodcut, engraving, etching, and drypoint were techniques used by the likes of Albrecht Dürer, Hieronymus Bosch, and Raphael, while printmaking publishers like Hieronymus C**k, helped popularize the print and expand it into a burgeoning industry.
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 31, 2020
“R’over the Moon”. "NASA's next mission to Mars -- the Mars 2020 Perseverance mission -- launched on July 30 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will land in Jezero Crater on the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021. Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to Mars, with a name that embodies NASA's passion for taking on and overcoming challenges.
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Colossal
JULY 31, 2020
All images © Maxim Shkret, shared with permission. Based in Moscow, artist Maxim Shkret ( previously ) renders animals’ coats with refined details, presenting a horse’s mane or crow’s feathers through distinct, sinuous pieces. Appearing three-dimensional, Shkret’s elegant renderings capture the flowing qualities of fur and feathers.
Design You Trust
JULY 31, 2020
ijnaoba1927 Twitter user Ijnaoba1927 from Japan captured the internet’s attention when they posted a couple of photos of their neighborhood cats resting their heads on parking bumpers. They’re using them just like pillows! Ijnaoba1927’s photos sparked an epic thread that got more than 1 million likes and over 268k retweets and comments. People then posted their own pics of cats relaxing on parking.
Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People
Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t
Colossal
JULY 31, 2020
All images © Frank Kunert, shared with permission. Frank Kunert ( previously ) is a Germany-based photographer and modelmaker who creates mind-stretching scenes that, from afar, appear like everyday urban environments with the same beige color palette and concrete walls that are common across the world. On closer inspection, though, Kunert’s work reveals itself to be a series of surreal scenarios — he takes viewers on a fantastical journey in which mundane objects are transformed and merged into
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Colossal
JULY 31, 2020
All images © Elinleticia Högabo, shared with permission. As a child, Elinleticia Högabo had a troubled relationship with water. Despite a deep fascination with its dreamy qualities, she avoided swimming below the surface or in any areas of considerable depth after two traumatic experiences in which she almost drowned. When she was chosen for an exhibition that centered on rusalka —a female creature similar to a mermaid that’s found in Slavic folklore—Högabo tried to capture shots of her su
Its Nice That
JULY 31, 2020
The New York-based designer creates an algorithm revealing the formulaic violations within stand-up comedy.
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 31, 2020
“From Studio MPLS, Wade and Leta, and Boldly”. A trio of exuberant bottles of different shapes, sizes, and flavors ( and scents) this week, with work from Minneapolis, Brooklyn, and London. Vildmark by Studio MPLS. Vildmark (which means "wilderness" in Swedish) is, unfortunately for the rest of us, a private, small batch range of drinks -- a whiskey and three liqueurs -- for friends and family of Minneapolis, MN-based Studio MPLS.
Abduzeedo
JULY 31, 2020
Pes Motion Studio is a creative studio based in Chicago, IL, USA. They have shared their work on the launch campaign for Fandango app in Latin America. As you watch the final result of the video campaign, you can't help to notice its vibrant colours, 3D awesomeness, character design, and of course animations. Nicely done to the entire team! Also, what's striking is that there this nostalgia feeling of going to the movies.
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Creative Review
JULY 31, 2020
The cultural canon has been the subject of recurring debate over the years, but has taken on new significance in light of recent events. Here, CR speaks to graphic design publisher Sold Out and photo editor Sara Urbaez about why decolonisation should be a movement, not a moment. The post Why it’s time to decolonise the creative industries appeared first on Creative Review.
Abduzeedo
JULY 31, 2020
Gabriel Dzieslaw shared one of those branding and visual identity projects that made me jealous because of how awesome it is. It was created for Favilla Studio, a Danish design company exploring sustainable and unique solutions. It has distinguished itself by a playful approach and use of exclusive upcycled materials. Favilla Studio places itself in the interaction between design, architecture and art.
Brown Paper Bag
JULY 31, 2020
This post contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Brown Paper Bag may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. 1. Quilted Hip Bag by Ponderosa Creative. 2. Cat Nap PDF Embroidery Pattern by Ell Violet Design. 3. 4? Dancing Serpents Embroidery Kit by Mixed Color. 4. Leo the Lion Hot Pot Trivet by OTOTO. 5. Pink Organic Cotton Face Mask by Thief and Bandit. 6.
Abduzeedo
JULY 31, 2020
The NASA MARS 2020 MISSION targeted to explore Mars for all humanity on earth, the Perseverance Rover will be touching down in Jezero crater on Mars, with its missions to investigate signs of life, characterizing climate, collect geology data and cache samples on the red planet. The mission has a planned launch on 30 July 2020, and the leg is half of the round trip to Mars.
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
Creative Review
JULY 31, 2020
Wieden+Kennedy Portland created the campaign, which is made using only archive footage. It cleverly combines disparate moments from different times in history, in an attempt to emphasise the many ways sport brings us together and, in some cases, helps prompt change. It also touches on recent events, showing how people around the world have managed to keep playing in spite of stadiums and pitches being closed for lockdown.
Azure Magazine
JULY 31, 2020
School is out and the sun is shining , but it doesn’t quite feel like summer. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape urban life, signs of the season are conspicuously absent. And even as popular parks filled up with circles of socially distanced adults, the sights and sounds of outdoor camps and soccer games remained few and far between.
Old Brand New
JULY 31, 2020
Sponsored by Home Depot We’re back with another special makeover. This time around, we’re helping our best friend, Jill, who’s a frontline health worker, spruce up her bedroom. We want to give her a fabulous space so that she can come home to relax and recharge since she’s been putting her life on the line to help others during the pandemic. Just from looking at her bedroom, you would’ve never guessed that her favorite colors are purple and pink and that she really loves bold spaces.
Under Consideration / Brand
JULY 31, 2020
Visit Link. Some bad, some good, some great, most of them enjoyable on a Summer Friday, here are some logo mash-ups by Montréal, Québec-based Olivier Bruel. (More at the link.
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Its Nice That
JULY 31, 2020
After going “out of fashion”, the series – now published by Cafe Royal Books – has remained unseen for nearly half a decade. But now, it has more pertinence than ever.
The Die Line
JULY 31, 2020
What was the best this past month? Here is a quick round-up! .
Its Nice That
JULY 31, 2020
Taking place in the small town of Kurri Kurri in Australia, Mulletfest is a celebration of the characteristic cut.
The Die Line
JULY 31, 2020
Pardon the Cool as Ice reference, but you can finally drop that hero and get with the zero now.
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Its Nice That
JULY 31, 2020
Get ready to laugh with Bianca Gonzalez-Marra and Diandre Fuentes, the creative duo behind the bio-coastal Sonic Yonix.
The Die Line
JULY 31, 2020
Our new normal means we spend a lot less time in the grocery store.
Design You Trust
JULY 31, 2020
Leather craftsman ‘Pirate’s Leatherworks’ made this Facehugger face mask because it was only a matter of time and I’m surprised it took this long. It looks as incredible as it does non-breathable. I mean, is that leather? Viruses aren’t getting through there, but neither is oxygen or anything else. Except maybe Facehugger testicles. I definitely see some Facehugger testicles and they’re.
Design Week
JULY 31, 2020
Stepping into the Museum of Other Realities is, in some ways, like entering any other gallery. Exhibitions are curated by experts and there is a wealth of talent on display which you are free to explore. But when Design Week visits the museum to watch the scheduled Fabric of Reality fashion show, there’s a marked difference. Before us, the work of three experimental fashion designers is being showcased – but remove the VR headset and we’re back in a living room.
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