Sustainable Typography by Autobahn


May 19th, 2010

Sustainable Typography by Autobahn
Sustainable Typography by Autobahn
Sustainable Typography by Autobahn
Sustainable Typography by Autobahn
Sustainable Typography by Autobahn
Autobahn is a Netherlands-based graphic design agency. This project that they created was for a festival of performances to be held, triggered by twenty-five works of art. To help navigate people around the works of art, Autobahn created this typographic way-finding system.

Each of these forms were laser cut from sustainable polystyrene. After the event was over, the objects were rounded up and recycled. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the designers got their hands back on these beautiful foam pieces when the event was over.

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Iceland Volcano Timelapse


May 17th, 2010

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Time lapse sequences have always amazed me, partly because of the difficulty in producing them, but also that it’s a dynamic showcase of what goes on around us that we don’t see. The photographer who shot this time lapse—Sean Stiegemeier—said about his video:

So I saw all of these mediocre pictures of that volcano in Iceland nobody can pronounce the name of, so I figured I should go and do better. But the flights to get over took forever as expected (somewhat). 4 days after leaving I finally made it, but the weather was terrible for another 4. Just before leaving it got pretty good for about a day and a half and this is what I managed to get.

Sean shot this on a Canon 5d Mk II on a motorized dolly. I’d be curious to see the dolly set up he used. Eventually I would like to get into shooting timelapses like this one. See more of his videos on his Vimeo.

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V-One Jet Charter Branding


May 14th, 2010

v-one on wanken
It’s been nearly a year and a half since I completed this project in school. The project was a self-initiated re-branding of V1 Private Jet charter. The reason for tackling this particular company was that their branding was loose. It looked as if the aspect of design throughout their brand had been lost sight of. Being that V1 is a jet charter service that offers their luxury-minded clientele on-demand private jet charter services for both domestic and international travel, I tackled this design in a whole new way than their previous mark.

The initial reaction when beginning the logo process was that the previous V-One was in resemblance of something too close to military and science (periodic table of elements). The new logo utilized a powerful mark in addition to hand-drawn type. The new logo represents aspects of their clients: luxury and exclusiveness. The logo’s “V” shape also incorporates a slice that enables the shape to be interpreted as a bird flying high, or a jet taking off up and to the left.

v-one on wanken
v-one on wanken

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Sydney Glass House


May 12th, 2010

Sydney Glass House
Sydney Glass House
Sydney Glass House
Sydney Glass House
What could be better than a contemporary glass house in the trees of Sydney, Australia? This dream house is a $1.65 million dollar, luxurious investment that looks all too promising for a relaxed work environment. Unfortunately I probably won’t be taking the $1.65 million dollar plunge any time soon. Instead I may have to settle for relaxing out on the rooftop patio while dreaming of this house.

Via Arch.itect.us

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Since78: Imagine That! Volume 02


May 11th, 2010

Since78: Imagine That! Volume 02
Since78: Imagine That! Volume 02
Imagine That volume two is a clean cut mix by Brian Gossett with sing along themed tracks. That may sound corny but I really enjoy these tracks and I’m not a mom or a dad.”/>

Imagine That! Volume 02

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U-House & Office Residence


May 10th, 2010

U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
U House & Office Residence
This beautiful home and office space designed by Natalie Dionne is located in the trendy outskirts of Montreal, Canada. The design of this house features a very clean modern yet urban look through the interior and exterior of the building.

The garage door opens up to connect the tranquility of the garden to the living room space. At night during the summer, the upstairs windows can be opened and the shutters closed to let in a sufficient airflow while not getting wet or affected by the elements. I wish I had this feature in Seattle for the summer.

Via The Comtemporist.

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New Bohemian Signs


May 7th, 2010

New Bohemian Signs
New Bohemian Signs
New Bohemian Signs
New Bohemian Signs
New Bohemian Signs
Stumbled across these awesome sign peices by New Bohemian Signs, a San Francisco based business. Their work is in hand-painted signs and have been doing it since 1993. Be sure to pay a visit to their website to see more of their stunning works.

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Book Cover Designspiration


May 5th, 2010

Book Cover Designspiration
Book Cover Designspiration
Book Cover Designspiration
The first cover’s color, imagery and typography is just gorgeous. I also really enjoy the piece by Anton Stankowski. Check out more of these on the flickr stream.

Images via Joe Kral/Swiss Legacy Flickr.

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Building The Truffle House


May 5th, 2010

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This is just plain cool. When have you ever seen a house built this way? On top of that, when have you ever seen a cow help build a house? Ok so the house itself isn’t that visually attracting but the concept is rather interesting. I could see this transforming into a really cool, multi story house with tunnels underground.

The way this house was built was by digging a large hole in the ground, piling up the soil to the sides and putting down layer after layer of cement while also using hay bales to hold form for the inside living space. After completely covering all of the bales with cement, the soil was packed back on top of it. Once dried, the soil was removed and the front and back were cut off, leaving the insides open for a calf to graze on.

A year and a plump cow later, the interior of the house was clear of hay and the final elements were added. The final end result looks like it would be a really cool place to have a day studio and the view would be stunning as it looks out over the water.

Via Arch Daily.

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Take Ivy Series Six Mix


May 3rd, 2010

Take Ivy Series Six Mix
Take Ivy Series Six Mix
The last of a great series is coming to an end as Brian Gossett posts the last installment of his Take Ivy mixes. As usual this mix, track by track, can be downloaded from Brian’s website.

Take Ivy Series Sixth Installment Mix – Brian Gossett/Since 78

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Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne


April 30th, 2010

Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne
Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne
Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne
Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne
Two Thousand Ten Calendar by AisleOne
This is a gorgeous limited edition 2010 calendar by Aisle One. The calendar size is 16.5″ x 23.5″ (A2) and is printed on Crane Lettra Fluorescent White 110 lb paper. This is the same brand of paper as this other calendar I posted. I would love to have this hanging on my wall but it looks like they are sold out.

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Swiss Utopia


April 27th, 2010

Swiss Utopia
Swiss Utopia
Swiss Utopia
When I think of Switzerland, I think of it as wonderful place to travel to. A lot of that has to do with my attitude towards their design and my prior perceptions based on movies or reading.

As I came across these images I couldn’t help but notice just how amazing each image looks in both a stylistic and compositional sense. I also came across these other photos in the same flickr stream that had that same 60’s/70’s film look that we’ve all come to love, but I don’t believe they are all from Switzerland.

Images via Post-Utópica.

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One Man’s Pantone Past


April 26th, 2010

One Mans Pantone Past

One Mans Pantone Past

One Mans Pantone Past

One Mans Pantone Past

I came across this set of ridiculously cool, used-looking Pantone chips a while back and had to share them. I’m led to believe that David Hyde is the owner of these chips. The aged color and tears are really cool to reference, but other than that, there really isn’t that much to them.

Check out all of them on My Pantone Past.

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There Was Rain


April 23rd, 2010

There Was Rain
There Was Rain
There Was Rain
There Was Rain
There Was Rain
There Was Rain
There Was Rain
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There Was Rain
There Was Rain
I have a slew of links I’d like to share that are my go-to’s for inspiration on those rainy days and There was rain is one of them. The site–curated by Cory Gibbons–is a large collection of gorgeous photography and architectural works from people all over.

Make sure to hop on over to his site at Therewasrain.com.

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50s & 60s Interior Design


April 22nd, 2010

50s & 60s Interior Design
50s & 60s Interior Design
50s & 60s Interior Design
50s & 60s Interior Design
50s & 60s Interior Design
50s & 60s Interior Design
Some great images of 1950’s and 1960’s interior design. I think its safe to say that the light and color of these images are probably making it look much better than it may look in person. Regardless, I love the wood tables and walls. Can’t forget the illustration of the Eames chair–the best seat in the house.

Images via Mid Century Home Style and FFFFound.

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