Joe Stephenson

I really appreciate London-based designer Joe Stephenson. His style is clean, simple, and most importantly, conceptual. He doesn't work out of a vacuum or make things "pretty" just because he feels like it, instead he creates a strong platform and builds upon it. Each design element has a purpose and all materials support the big idea, leading to powerful identity and meaningful design.

NTU Degree Show 2010 - Invitation from NTU Degree Show 2010 on Vimeo.

:: Discovered via Twig & Thistle

Unexpected Beauty

I think this proves that indeed there are artists in the advertising world. Thank you Siddhi Yadav and Denzil Machado, click here to see the entire poster series.


:: Discovered via OK Great

Make Area

Interesting collection of work by Make Area.




:: Discovered via The Strange Attractor

PTMK, WTF?

This is the kind of inspiration that really kicks you in the ass and makes you think, "wow, am I in the right field? There's no way I can even compete with this work!" So happy Monday, and get to work :) Design by Ptarmak.

The Beauty of Unemployment

Charts, graphs, and timelines can be difficult to design, however this installation by ART+COM is a far cry from ordinary, it is a piece of interactive and educational art.






:: Discovered via FFFFOUND!

Inspired by AFOM

AFOM (A Friend of Mine) Design Studio is experienced in branding identity, art direction, signage, shop fitting, interiors, posters, image creation, publication, and has a strong passion for crafted typography. Great work, inspires me to take another typography class...

l.a.Eyeworks Storefronts Don't Go Unnoticed

Holiday season on Main Street is not complete without humble animals and bales of hay, the l.a.Eyeworks stores on Beverly Boulevard and Melrose Avenue turns up the volume on a stable of seasonal sentiments. You have to love it...


:: Discovered via NOTCOT.org

Thirsty for Typography Thursday #2

As I mentioned last week, Thursdays will be the day that I post some noteworthy typography. The following exquisite examples were created by Build, a London based studio that prides itself in its craft-like approach to print. They believe that good design can be applied to anything, which means that they work in numerous mediums other than print. Build was established in 2001 by Michael C. Place and has since forged an international reputation as a forward-thinking Graphic Design studio with an exceptional eye for detail and a unique sense of style. Make sure to visit their website to see the rest of their impressive work.