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February 18 (15) 20:43 pm
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#TAG: graphic design — lifestyle — poster — typography
I love typography. Typography is entitled to be voted a long lasting fascination. Superbly conceptualized, crafted and staged – these projects caught my eye.
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Rumor, an urban event dedicated to fashion and lifestyle depicts an over extended ‘O’ which acts as a close ‘circuit’ – of the 4 meshed into 1 events.
Designed by Tomasz Biskuprumor.

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Subtle or not subtle advice – love the iconographic feel of the – (L)EARN archival quality print available for purchase and designed by Neuarmy Surplus.

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Mockups of the graphic identity standards manual for the Ville de Charleroi (which translates as City of Charles the King). The modernization of such an ‘antique’ name is a tour de force.
Superb conceptual thinking by Pam & Jenny.

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Reminds me of the adage: the ‘buck stops here’. The plied shoe seems to do – putting a stop to ‘dropping’ text copy.
Theater Biel Solothurn – multi years awarded poster by Stephan Bundi.

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Melting moon surface + spiking waves infer to some kind of a music event. The diagonal slicing of capitalized letters in color give it edginess. Intriguing ‘Windows pop-up‘ appearing behind a wave.
RAW poster – designer unknown.

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To be caught between a rock and a hard place would not be whimsical if applied to this Rock postcard. Irresistible red striped (eye) candy type floating over a vintage picture of cliffs near Brighton, UK.
Deliciously prepared by Steven Wilson.

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Clay table setting staging and montage by Alexandra Bruel for the Fricote cover – issue #2. Superb hand-drawn logotypo.

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Gateways Exhibition deconstructed signage using uncovered books (brilliant hint to how book serve as imagination gateways) which is the central theme of exhibit.
Designed by Andrew Howard.

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Transliteration effect and play on words for the Stack Architects corporate identity by now defunct The Consult, UK.

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A huge labyrinth of underground rooms which follow one another for more than thirteen kilometers. The Karst Family series of 3 posters by Aldo Pullela.

February 17 (15) 12:36 pm
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art — imaginative — powagirrrls {c/y}
#TAG: creativity — photo essay
What could you do with 100 Days of Making? You don’t need to strictly adhere to posting on Instagram and # tagging – as I, perhaps you prefer to take the challenge as a ‘personal’ endeavour. It’s all about committing to it.
Upcoming: April 6 – July 14.

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_100 days of the Bubble Gum Dreamer_
Procrastination??? Lack self-discipline??? I do. Not in everything – not even every day – but when it comes to personal projects.. Yepp.
I am taking this little gal (0.5 cm tall) on a journey around my studio + living spaces. I will be creating 100 shots / one a day / strictly shot with my iPhone to a square ratio.
Still devising ‘where‘ to post it.

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via: Ella Luna + The Great Discontent
February 17 (15) 11:27 am
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art — illustration — powagirrrls {c/y}
#TAG: art — editorial design
Gizem Vural aka littleteashi is an Istanbul born illustrator based in Ithaca, New York. Her work is powerfully evocative fueled by a kid-like imagination.




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Visit her store for prints. Her illustration for the Society6 calendar (2014) – month of September.

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via: Barbara Bertoli
February 16 (15) 12:32 pm
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imaginative {c/y}
#TAG: interactive design — music
You need Chrome browser to view the World Online Orchestra (beta) playing Beethoven. Musicians scattered all over and some in odd places (cafe – closet – boat) play their part.

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Click a vignettes and ‘that’ musician line will come to the fore – if you choose fullscreen – that musician will appear at the forefront.
JF had such a project in-mind many years ago. Be ready to be amazed.


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via: Concept by Makropol – built by HDL
February 16 (15) 11:19 am
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art — illustration {c/y}
#TAG: cgi — digital media
Kuldar Leement is an extraordinary self-trained concept art + digital illustration artist hailing from Estonia and working as a graphic designer by day.




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Check his store whereas loads of goodies are available: planets + textures + free brushes.
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ndlr: The stunning Legendary (a Blade Runner-esque view) poster is available on Art Flakes. Imagine – waking up to this view.
February 13 (15) 10:24 am
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imaginative — mobile {c/y}
#TAG: iPhone — mobile design
Curator (app) = Collect. Organise. Present. No.1 tool for the creative process. From the first fragment of an idea to presentation. Simple, fast, powerful.
Nice website too.



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via: James Widegreen
February 12 (15) 16:22 pm
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#TAG: animation — character design — toys
Welcome to Sticky Monster Lab – a design collective. This imaginary world is populated by charming illustrated character designs + animation shorts + toys that contain everyday stories, which arouses sympathy by reflecting our reality.
Check their store too.


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ndlr: I am such a kid at <3 - and I <3 <3 <3
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They LUV design! #13
Mind-blowing visual feats and original designs I recently discovered.
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They LUV drawing! #3
Illustration is probably the largest creative area to express (mostly without words) a message.

Previously: #1 - #2
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A type of Show #5 – I love typography - these projects caught my eye.
Previously: #4 - #3 - #2 - #1

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Moodboards #1 – Branding collaterals staged and served with conceptual brilliance.

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