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Typography by one of my favorites Raul Alejandro. I always love to see the hand drawn process.
Old fashioned lettering by David M. Smith.
Photoshop turns 25 today! Check out the metamorphosis of the icons and user interface at Core77.
“I think about how different materials might work or different consistencies. Sometimes I have an idea that I want to evoke in the viewer and will go from there. I instantly fell in love with the unpredictability of the photos and couldn’t stop experimenting.”
Photographer Jon Smith shoots shattering lightbulbs filled with various materials inside.
An 18th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Etui, circa 1760.
An etui is typically used as a women’s work box. Though they were designed for functionality, etuis were also decorative.
Fun fact: The Farbergé Eggs, designed by Peter Carl Farbergé for the Russian Imperial Family, were a series of 52 jeweled eggs that were etuis.
Poster Series by Melissa Agatielli.
“Good design is universal. It speaks to people regardless of their language or cultural origin. Good design is a steady breath of air. Not too fast and not too slow. ”
A puzzle for designers!
“1000 COLOURS is a CMYK gamut jigsaw of 1000 pieces. Each tile is an individual colour and the task is to place each colour exactly in relation to every other colour.”
“Stubbornly bent on water fishermen believe in simple and meritorious work. Isolated in the mists of the lake, they see the pale waves come and go. In their boat nothing moves. Fishermen expect the gold fish.”
Fishing Story, photo series by Francoise Gaujour.
Type by Roberlan Borges.
The Thinker of Tender Thoughts
“Playing off the classical greco-roman idea of “muse”, being a source of inspiration for all things art and music. Sperry’s figures are emblematic of the energetic creative spirit represented in his work and the bands he showcases. Influenced by the psychedelic art nouveau style, Chuck has propelled the American rock poster genre to a new level of fine art status with his print work. With impeccable precision, Sperry utilizes up to 9 color layers in his complex designs, the result is dazzling display of female figures enveloped in expressive patterns. ”
Muses is a retrospective show of Chuck Sperry’s most iconic works. Check it out at the Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco.