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Frank Chimero has some new goodies that will be available soon on his website. Those laser-cut wood panels are pretty amazing. I’ve been a big fan of his work, especially his ongoing project of The States Series. I’m curious to see if any of this great stuff will be for sale at this years Renegade Craft Fair. I’m also really feelin’ that “Mike Wazowski” shirt.
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MAYER HAWTHORNE-WHEN I SAY GOODBYE
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MAYER HAWTHORNE-JUST AIN’T GONNA WORK OUT
Mayer Hawthorne is a new artist with an old style. For some reason I am really drawn to sappy love songs such as these. Maybe because it reminds me of those old Sunday nights listening to Art Laboe with old friends and making late night requests to miss casper shy girl. Whatever the reason I think Hawthorne has a clean style and really is reinventing something old into something fresh and new.
Some really nice work from Barcelona based Hey Studio including this nice branding for Intermón Oxfam.
Mark Caneso– the man behind the typeface Quatro– just launched a new site specifically devoted to his type designs.
OK Great is a great new blog from Flywheel Design showcasing art, music and design.
I really do enjoy the fun illustrations and info graphic work of Tyler Lang and Elsa Chaves from Always With Honor. Lately they have been teaming up with GOOD creating some really nice info graphics including this recent one.
Font Soup is a new independent type foundry that is looking for submissions. The site is still in the works but I am curious to what people will submit.
Hypefortype is a new foundry showcasing the best in todays typographic talent. Shown here are my faves from Jon Burgerman and Si Scott.
Erik Schedin is an online store that features some pretty random items. What connects these objects is how minimal they are designed. I just thought it was an interesting collection of items that have a very streamline aesthetic.
This weekend I attended the 13th annual Electric Daisy Carnival. This makes it my 7th one in a row and as always it was fun times. This year made history making this two day event the largest dance festival in North America. Mucho thanks to all who made it a memorable experience. Check out the pictures up on the flickr.
Ha! Just when I thought Vans was running out of ideas these quilted Vans hit the shelves as part of their Fall 09 release. Not to crazy about them but it’s interesting to see they are pushing the envelope.
My type shirt obsession continues with this shirt by Damien Correll and an interesting abstract modernist design I picked up at Heritage 1981.
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OM Records releases a new CD celebrating 15 years of OM this Summer. This two disc album features various artist within and beyond the OM family. Disc 1 showcases the up-tempo side of OM, throwing down the progressive funk that I have come to love for years. Disc 2 is the downbeat side of OM. The kind of tracks where I want to kick back, relax, and enjoy a nice cup of whatever. Featured here is a free track I got from RCRD LBL but you can preview the whole CD HERE.
Los Angeles based Studio No. 1 has a brand new site along with a few new updates to their portfolio. My favorite is this campaign they did for Saks Fifth Avenue that is very reminiscent of Soviet Constructivism.
Moon is a movie directed by Duncan Jones that pays homage to classic sci-fi fills like Silent Running, Outland, and the original Alien. I been looking forward to it for awhile and last Friday it premiered at selected theaters in Southern Cali. I haven’t got the chance to go see it yet but hopefully I will soon. Check out the awesome website here.
Design isn’t just something you do, it’s a lifestyle.
I just finished listening to episode 19 of RBtL with Aaron Draplin. I thought it was really interesting to hear about what he had to say and how sometimes we design things just get by. Give it a listen.
Work is the refuge of people who have nothing better to do. -Oscar Wilde
I’d be the first to admit that I am truly a workaholic. Putting my work first is one of those things that walks the fine line of good and bad. Like I have said before there are times when we get overwhelmed it is just best to take a step back. But when your in the final stretch nothing else seems to matter. When your in the zone focus is key. Push through it, cut, and wrap it up. If you fail to execute, grab a fresh piece of paper, take a deep breath and start again. I myself don’t allow anything come between me and what I am after, and when a project is done, it’s DONE.
For now it’s time to finish one more late night, one more excuse to brag how late you stayed up the night before, and how many cups of coffee it took to get there. And then with a quick break your ready to do it all over again. A constant cycle that I complain about, but wouldn’t change if I had the chance. What’s the agenda? Work.
There has been a number of interesting typefaces that have been released this year. Here are a few that I have been particularly fond of. Click on the images for more info. This post will continue to update as the year progresses.
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