NUMBER ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY FOUR.
March14
In a similar vein, when UK based agency Collective Approach discovered a large collection of antique London postcards, they decided to send them out as unique promotional mailers for the studio. A simple backing card was devised, into which each of the different postcards, complete with postage stamps and hand written messages, were set and then screen-printed over, before being sent to clients. Old and new blend together into something greater than the sum of it’s parts. The results? One-of-a-kind and totally memorable promotion tools. Nice work boys.
NUMBER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTEEN.
October12
I came across the work of Mind Design via this identity work they completed for London based modeling agency TESS, who represent well established names such as Naomi Campbell and Erin O’Connor. Logos with varied incarnations are so on trend right now, but this is one of the better examples I’ve seen - I particularly like the fact that the logos are created using art deco framing elements, which are then carried right across the portfolios of the models. To me, it’s an intelligent and well thought out application of a current trend.
Mind have a really nice body of other projects too, worth checking out.
NUMBER ONE HUNDRED & FIFTEEN.
October08
If you’re a print designer, you need to watch this.
No seriously. Now.
NUMBER ONE HUNDRED & THIRTEEN.
October03
I saw this over at SwissMiss at the end of August, but with the wedding taking place next weekend, I thought it was still appropriate to sing the praises of this beautiful invite concept by Kelli Anderson. Like a souvenir from a roadtrip, couple Youngna and Jacob wanted unique invitations that would serve as a lasting memento of adventure for their guests. A map outlining directions to the ceremony and reception venue, a homestead perched atop of a mountain in South Kent Connecticut, was designed featuring iconic landmarks along the journey’s path and printed onto 20 yards of fabric. The bride-to-be then hand cut, hemmed and folded each ‘handkermap’ before wrapping each in a cardboard sleeve letter-pressed with pertinent information about the celebrations.
I love the simple, playful aesthetic, and the well thought through functionality of the design. Pointing guests to a website rather than trying to include all the information on the sleeve allows the important details to play first fiddle. Definitely my kind of wedding invites!
For a little more information on the process, Kelli has posted on her blog outlining how she, Youngna and Jacob went about this project.
NUMBER ONE HUNDRED & TWELVE.
October03
I’ve just ordered my copy of This Year I Will Try Not To, a limited edition 28 page zine, printed in black on newsprint stock.
A joint effort of Elliott Scott and Christopher Doyle’s, the 405 x 295mm booklet is a tongue in check investigation of recent design trends and the ease with which we creatives are seduced into appropriating said ideas.
A limited run of 1000 copies, each hand numbered, are being sold, so get in quick for yours!
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UPDATE OCTOBER 12
Received my copy in the mail yesterday (no. 117/1000). It’s very cool, and sitting happily on our studio’s coffee table encouraging perusal. At ten bucks a pop, can I encourage my readers to support local design initiated projects and get themselves a copy!
Lovely print work by Lucas Nasson.
Found via Design Is Kinky
NUMBER TWENTY NINE.
December02
One of the nicest usages of Cyan + Magenta + Yellow I’ve seen in recent time, the print branding and identity Helmo have done for Siana, an international arts festival, is beautifully executed.
Found via Kitsune Nior
