Thirsty for Typography Thursday #9 :: ABE's Organic Poems

For this week's Thirsty for Typography Thursday, I proudly present the work of Anna Garforth/ABE & Elly Stevens/EL. The project shown below is called Sporeborne, which consists of writing poetry lines on walls with moss to represent the unusual synthesis between advanced civilization and nature. It allows to speak from two different perspective, one from individuals and artists, the other as a spokesperson for organisms that would otherwise remain unheard. The contrast between man-made materials and organic textures sculpted into man-made shapes and words is simply stunning. The size of the medium also helps deliver the message powerfully, further emphasizing the importance of what we ignore because it is so small. Make sure to visit ABE's website to see more of their work.









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Red Dot's 2008 Awards

I thought that a great way to recap 2008 would be to display Red Dot's 2008 awards, check them all out here, they're really inspiring and definitely the best of the best.

Shitdisco - "OK"

Paper, movement and music just go together, no doubt about it, but this video is done especially well. It reminds me of the educational books I use to read as a child when I would pull on a tab for discover more information, except that in this video, the tabs are pulled to create movement. Enjoy.



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Gavin Potenza's Fresh Letterpress Stamps Poster

I just love Gavin Potenza's letterpress poster of stamps. The bright geometric forms represent various countries and give me incredible inspiration for modern patterns. By using simple principles of design, Gavin has created captivating fresh compositions that not only work on their own, but also complement each other as a whole. To see more of Gavin's work, visit his website.





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Gee Beauty Packaging

I absolutely adore the type treatment that GJP created for GEE Beauty packaging. It's simple, feminine, clean, and visually exciting. Furthermore, the type treatment and lack of colors allow the product to take precedence to the packaging, letting the consumer really look at what they're buying and appreciating it for what it really is, and imagining what art they can create with these tools of beauty. To see more of GEE Beauty, visit their (beautiful) website by clicking. As for GJP, they were founded in 1991 as an integrated marketing communications agency with advertising, strategic planning, interact, direct marketing, media and design and branding expertise. They are one of Canada's leading independent agencies, delivering compelling and creative business solutions to clients that increases results. Make sure to check out some of their other work by visiting their website.




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Integrity Spirits' Beautiful Patterned Packaging

"Integrity Spirits announced its presence to the world with two inaugural products, Lovejoy Vodka and Lovejoy Hazelnut. Lovejoy is a vodka that stands out from the crowded liquor shelves because of its design concept. Lovejoy Vodka comes with a variety of labels, allowing customers to choose the design that fits their mood, décor, or gift situation." New clean crisp design with a pattern frame to emphasize the flavors of the product as well as the typographic treatment on the label by ID Branding, a full-service branding agency in Portland, Oregon. The reason the new labels work so well is because ID Branding focuses on their new understanding of how consumers are using brands today.








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Thirsty for Typography Thursday #8

Happy new year everyone, I hope that 2009 brings you plenty of joy and love... For this week's Thirsty for Typography Thursday, I proudly present Oscar Diaz, designer of this wonderful series of "self-printed" calendar and plant posters created with bleeding ink. This particular project truly resonated with me, communication time not only visually but conceptually as the ink slowly bleeds into the paper to reveal the dates. Oscar Diaz is a product designer based in London where he works with ideas applied to objects, furniture and spaces, both on commissioned and self-initiated projects. Much of Oscar's work is concerned with tweaking everyday objects or situations. Mixing influences from craft and technology, his approach is often multifaceted, investigative and playful, transforming the ordinary by challenging conventions. To see the rest of his work, please visit his website.


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