GENERATIVE DRAWINGS ///
I love these generative drawings by Leonardo Solaas that I came across. They were eventually used by a group of architecture students in Chile for a book project. Amazing linework, I’m in love with the fluidity and organic nature of this set of graphics.
MAPPING THE WORLD ///
This post is for the die-hard nerds out their in our audience of readers. I happen to love cartography and looking at maps, always have since I was a little kid. So naturally this post over at BLDGBLG attracted my attention. Check it out.
PICTORIAL WEBSTER’S ///
I came across this incredible video via We Love You So, the Spike Jonze/WTWTA production blog. It chronicles all of the production work and great inspiration behind the Pictorial Webster’s project. Someone’s gotta get me one for Christmas! I used to love looking at old dictionary engravings in antiquarian books when I was in design...
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THIRTY CONVERSATIONS ON DESIGN ///
I have been doing nothing but watching these as of late. What a great idea, we have started a new Good Folk series of interviews along the same lines and we can’t wait to sure them with you all.
INVISIBLE CHILDREN ///
Invisible Children is a project i came across the otherday started by some really dedicated filmmakers : Motivated by the unseen war in Northern Uganda, Invisible Children was created by three young filmmakers with a singular mission: To use the power of stories to change lives around the world.
REBRANDING AMERICA ///
PaperMag invited 15 visual communicators to re-brand the good ‘ole U.S. of A. Click here to see the results! (Thanks Phil)
OWEN GEE ///
I really love the work on Owen Gee‘s site! Gee is a graduate of Art Center College of Design, incredible work. Above is a shot from Owen’s grad show exhibit, and below check out the brand extension and packaging for Pabst Black Ribbon!
FINN CREATIVE ///
Kevin Finn (Finn Creative) is a designer out of Australia that’s really been making waves lately. Open Manifesto is a magazine side project he launched. It’s fourth issue, out now, is on Propaganda and features conversations with Milton Glaser, Peter Saville and Errol Morris. There are also essays by Steven Heller and David Stairs.
PROJECT PROJECTS ///
One of my favorite studios right now is Project Projects. Their work makes up an impressive collection of websites, exhibits, books, identities and environments. Their work is consistently effective in it’s communication and aesthetic. I think that what they do best is focus on the message behind every project, rather than attempting to dress it...
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DESIGN PHILADELPHIA ///
DesignPhiladelphia: October 07 – 13, 2009 Moving into its fifth year, DesignPhiladelphia is the largest national celebration of its kind. This city-wide cultural event spotlights all things design from architecture to interior design, fashion to product design, textile to graphic design. It’s a journey exploring exhibitions, workshops, studio tours, lectures, special events and product roll-outs...
