Ed Nacional
Originally from Canada, Ed Nacional now calls Brooklyn home. The graphic designer embraces technology yet enjoys techniques such as screenprinting and handmade elements. I love how he combines a handmade look with digital type. Read More
Birthday Gifts for Home
So, I’ve been posting gifts that I would like for my 30th. Here is a list of things that I would love to add to my home. Sun Yellow Slant Bowl from Etsy user slumptown, $20 Calhoun Glass Pendant from Pottery Barn, $149+$9 for the Filament Bulb. And I’ll take the Bedford Project Table Set (shown right) while we’re at it, $949 – Yikes! $299, desk from Ikea shown in White. Since the desk set from PB is outrageously expensive,... Read More
Birthday Gifts
So what does a gal turning 30 want for a gift? Well I’m not sure about most, but here are a few things on my list. Pen Case Leather from Craft Design Technology. $110 Medium format film from Lomography $45 for a 10-pack This adorable red Alarm Clock from Pedlars. $65 The Fraulein Tote from Moop on Etsy. Currently Sold Out, Oval Locket and Chain from Tiffany & Co at a whopping $425! I want one, but not at that price. Oval Key Pendant... Read More
PA Spotlight: Chip Kidd
Chip Kidd, a renowned designer came from a small town not far from me, Shillington in Pennsylvania. He now practices his design from the big apple of New York City and Connecticut where his work thrives, boasts and wows. He is probably more known for his work on book jacket design and most recently entered the music industry with a group known as artbreak. Chip Kidd’s career could have ended at one pivotal moment in his life. A class... Read More
Inkymole, Sarah Coleman
Sarah Coleman, or better known as Inkymole on the internet is an illustrator/designer/calligrapher who has a knack for hand-illustrating type. “Nibs and ink are my thing. I draw on paper and ink-heavy, word-soaked imagery is my trademark. Though I creep into fashion and beauty, the worlds of advertising, fiction, packaging and music are where my work seems to fit most snugly. If ‘snug’ is the right word…” She began... Read More
Road Trip!
I’ll be taking a road trip next month and was wondering if anyone out there could make some suggestions for interesting things to see along the way? Don’t take me too far out of my way and if the suggestion is in one of the two locations, even better! View Larger Map Starting In: Reading, Pennsylvania – my hometown First Stop: Block Island, Rhode Island – I saw an article about this town in Travel + Leisure and made it a mandatory... Read More
Cinco de Mexico
In honor of Cinco de Mayo (which ends up in a full day of drinking Margheritas for most Americans) I choose to honor five persons originally from Mexico who are noteworthy in the arts industry. One designer, one illustrator, one type foundry, one web designer and one photographer. Sound good? Here we go: Alberto Cerriteño Alberto Cerriteno has been in my bookmarks for a couple of years now. I have not had the pleasure of working with him but have... Read More
Dreamers Ink Aesthetics
Love this poster above by Dreamers Ink Aesthetics, the work of designer/art director/jazz musician, Mitchell Paone. His work is chock-full o’goodness from typography and illustration to motion and branding. I’m not sure there’s too much he can’t do in terms of design. And many thanks to Mitchell for posting his sketches for the type above. So cool, I love seeing the idea and the final images! Read More
Ned Wright
Thanks to FFFFOUND!, I found the work of Ned Wright. A designer hailing from the midwest with an outstanding portofolio, my only complaint…I want to see more! Above is a specimen using his Union Made typeface and although I’m not exactly sure, according to his blog his fonts may soon be available through LTR/LTD. Above is work for Legacy Chocolate, another custom typeface I assume? And below is a wedding invitation he created for friends,... Read More
The Art Direction of Anchalee
I’m a new fan of Anchalee Chambundabongse, an Art Director/Graphic Designer and what a portfolio to wow me on a Wednesday morning. Currently Anchalee is an instructor at Pratt Institute in New York City but has an impressive resume displaying BBDO, Fallon Worldwide and few others. The work includes excellent type skills, typography and use of color. To view more of Anchalee’s work, visit the online portfolio and try not to let your jaw... Read More
