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Antalis Letterpress Calendar Clock
January 31st, 2012
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Container Color Systems Poster
January 30th, 2012
The sides of shipping containers and trains have longtime been carriers of great design—the CN logo is a great example. So when coming across these shipping container posters by Antrepo, I was immediately drawn by the vibrant colors and simplicity.
Retro Spacesuit History
January 27th, 2012
Spacesuits are intriguing. These spacesuits were photographed by Mark Avino for the book Spacesuits: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection.
Spacesuits are surprisingly fragile; they are made for a short lifespan in the most extreme of conditions, and long-term survival is not part of their design process. The final chapter touches briefly on the current conditions of historic suits, how they have held up over time, the reasons for their deterioration, and the rewards and difficulties associated with caring for and preserving these very complex and iconic artifacts. From the first spacesuit designs of the 1930s through those worn on the landmark Apollo-Soyuz program of 1975,Spacesuits provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of these remarkable creations, including some that have never before been publicly displayed.
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Daft Life Typography Posters
January 22nd, 2012
Listen harder. Learn faster. Love better. Live stronger. These are all things that I’m sure we all could use more practice on from time to time. The typography in these posters is something else; they were created by Canadian designer, Joey Camacho.
Silicon Valley Tea Houses
January 19th, 2012
Swatt Miers Architects designed these three very simple houses in Silicon Valley, California. Each house has a unique purpose. The first 270 square foot space is the meditation tea house used for individual contemplation. The next space at 372 square feet is the sleeping tea house used for overnight stays. The third tea house at 492 square feet is the visioning tea house used for intimate gatherings and creative thinking. Each space is about quiet simplicity. No phones or televisions are found in the home.
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Swissted: Where Punk Rock meets Swiss Modernism
January 10th, 2012
Swissted is the next greatest thing to hit the web besides Designspiration. It is an ongoing project by graphic designer Mike Joyce and also the owner of Stereotype design in New York City. Mikes love for punk rock music and Swiss design is what allows these two near polar opposites to meet. Each poster reflects the traditional international typographic style posters, each sized to the standard swiss kiosk dimensions of 35.5″ by 50″. The typeface used of course is Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk Medium.
Canon EOS 500D Hand Bag
December 14th, 2011
Quite a cool collateral concept to go along with a Canon EOS 500D brochure. As grocery stores across the world require you to bring in your own grocery bags, these would be great for photographers. I’d use one.
Retirement Facility Hottingen Signage
November 29th, 2011
Designers Aline Dallo, Julia Kind, Kathrin Urban and Tina Stäheli worked together to create this signage project for a retirement home in Hottingen, Zurich. The signage system consists of a series of frames that can be ordered in various ways. The combination of color and large type really sells this as a welcoming solution for this project.
The 2011 Designers Wishlist
November 28th, 2011
It’s that time of year again to put on your best thinking cap and compile giftlists before Christmas. Having done just that for you, this wishlist contains an assortment of reasonably priced gifts that are great ideas to give to your designer, photographer or creative friends. Or if you’re sneaky, you can slip them into your own stocking!
Continue reading for the full designers wishlist and to share your gift ideas!
Wallpaper Magazine Cover Illustration
November 21st, 2011
Andrew Townsend created this cover illustration for Wallpaper* Magazine. The vibrant colors immediately drew my attention and made me realize that I kind of miss reading physical magazines every month.
The Evolution of the Herman Miller Logo
November 15th, 2011
Current: The Herman Miller logo maintains an elegant shape contained within a circle. The circle was introduced in 1999.
Herman Miller, one of the greatest companies in interior design, has been around for over 100 years. Originally starting as the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1905, the company evolved to claim the name Herman Miller in 1923.
Since then the company has completely shaped us and our backs by providing some of the ergonomic chairs and office equipment around today.
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Vintage Inspired Ogami Notebooks
November 13th, 2011
These vintage/international style inspired notebooks are beautiful. I’d love to get my hands on a set. Here are a few words from the creator:
Officemilano with Paul Frello Quotes Online has created a collection of notebooks REPAP feature a vintage-inspired graphics to the international style associated with a citation.
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