Studio Von Birken via grafikcache
October 23rd, 2009
15 Reasons You Need To Embrace Social Media As A Creative Person
October 20th, 2009
There are many reasons any designer (whether aspiring or professional) should embrace the idea of being active on Twitter, and other social media websites on a regular basis.
According to Alex Mathers‘ post entitled ’15 Reasons You Need to Embrace Social Media As A Creative Person’, here are the top five:
1. To bring admirers, fans and followers of your work to you
2. As a source of inspiration from others in your field
3. For constant and regular free exposure
4. To advertise events such as gallery exhibitions in the real world
5. To establish a network of professionals who can support, inspire and teach you in your industry
See the rest of the reasons you should embrace social media as a graphic or web design professional, by clicking here.
International Typographic Style Timeline
October 20th, 2009
The International Typographic Style, also known as the Swiss Style, is a graphic design style developed in Switzerland in the 1950s that emphasizes cleanliness, readability and objectivity. Hallmarks of the style are asymmetric layouts, use of a grid, sans-serif typefaces and flush left, ragged right text. The style has a preference for photography. Many of the early International Typographic Style works featured typography as a primary design element and it is for this that the style is named.
If you are a fan of minimalism, typography, grid structures, and the post-modern era, you will enjoy checking out this timeline at Smeared Black Ink.
It documents the transitions from 1896 when Akzidenz Grotesk became prominent in the Swiss Style, all the way to 1959 when it became an influence on many American designers and used around the world, including corporate design and branding.
Spotted via Smeared Black Ink
Illustrations & Design by Alex Mathers
October 20th, 2009
I can never go more than 2 or 3 days without checking out my Twitter favorite and amazingly talented illustrator and graphic designer, @MoonApe also known as Alex Mathers.
His illustration style is very creative, with use of detailed backgrounds and harmonious colors which really make the work stand out. He’s such a cool designer to speak to, and his (very clean, fresh) blog also showcases the work of other illustrators on his own design & illustration blog Ape On The Moon.
No Reason To Say No.
October 20th, 2009
Akzidenz vs. Helvetica
October 20th, 2009
Corporate Identity: SignaturGruppen
October 18th, 2009
Dutch Uncle Agency UK
October 16th, 2009
The above illustrations are the work of illustrators for design agency Dutch Uncle.
Founded in 2005, Dutch Uncle is an award winning creative management agency with offices in London, Copenhagen, New York and Tokyo.
Spotted
Creating A Graphic Portfolio Without A Client
October 14th, 2009
A recently published article on abduzeedo.com showcases some work of graphic designer Stefano Joker Lionetti. Entitled ‘Creating a Graphic Portfolio Without A Client’, the article suggests many ways that a graphic designer (student or freelancer) can develop their own portfolio even without having landed jobs with real clients.
Sniff
October 14th, 2009
Piano Stairs Installation by Volkswagen
October 13th, 2009
Spotted on Twitter, I was both amused and amazed at how a simple thing like a staircase could be turned into such an entertaining and enlightening social experiment. European automobile manufacturer Volkswagen tests out their ‘fun theory’ by transforming the entrance to a subway station (Odenplan, Stockholm) into a musical instrument for pedestrians.