Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, design-oriented gifts? Here, in no particular order, is my ever changing list of interesting sellers: Calamityware… French Paper… Von Glitschka Studios… Alex Gross… Mama’s Sauce… Lettering artist Jessica Hische… Graphic Designer Kit Hinrichs… Graphic Designer Louise Fili… Miscellaneous Man: Rare posters and vintage graphics… The Hoefler&Co Design Shop… Brooklyn Superhero Supply […]
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When graphic design is jazz: Ephemera, Forever, Always & Now
Graphic designers, in my experience, are like jazz musicians—meaning, often times, they riff on the themes and ideas of others. I don’t mean we steal ideas, I mean we are influenced by the existing body of work we experience and use little hints and wisps of that work to express our own ideas in new […]
I take special notice in expressions of interest and involvement that grow out of devotion
I take special notice in expressions of interest and involvement that grow out of devotion True passion is rare. I know it’s popular to say that everyone has passion for their work, but I’ve come to believe that it’s actually pretty rare. That much creative energy and expertise, instead, is expended moving value from one […]
A sign company the understands the connection between design and craft
I invite you to read the mission statement of the Side Show Sign Company. It begins like this: “Signage is one of the earliest forms of Communication Design. In the past several decades however, designers and sign-makers have often regarded themselves as separate industries, divided by class, application, and a misunderstanding of just how important […]