A collection of creative work in print, digital, typography, identity, advertising, packaging, illustration, graffiti, painting, fashion, photography, trends, & more.
Throughout his 10 year career, Jeff Docherty has been fortunate enough to touch all aspects of his profession, from managing in-house creative teams to developing external client relationships, brand communications, idea generation, and photography art direction. These experiences are as diverse as the places he’s acquired them — advertising and branding agencies, boutique design studios, and international publications. He’s created some stellar work along the way, for a very impressive roster of clients including, The New York Times Magazine, Nike, and I.D. magazine to name a few.
Posted: December 6th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Typography | No Comments »
Caleb Owen Everitt has an eye for design and art direction that’s really inspiring. I remember swooning over his identity & packaging work for The Chop Shop when I first came across on Ptarmak. His sensibility is evident throughout his work, and while some follows trend (which maybe he starts?), it does so in a way that makes it feel fresh and authentic. Almost effortless.
Posted: August 17th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Typography | 1 Comment »
Loving the site and work of Sydney-based Toko.
They’re experts at developing contemporary, cohesive design solutions and applying them in playful, yet minimal ways. Quality all around.
Posted: August 10th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Branding, Typography | No Comments »
Beautiful new work from Xavier Encinas — Art Director and Graphic Designer living and working in Paris, France. He is the Design Director of Under The Influence and The Lab as well as the founder and editor of Swiss Legacy. Awesome dude, great photographer, and smart too — follow him on Twitter.
Posted: May 5th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Print | 1 Comment »
I’ve been a fan of Studio Output‘s work for a while now and really dig their new site. Lovely work aside, I think this site is completely appropriate, and also a perfect example of a dynamic, interactive experience that isn’t built with flash. Once you become oriented and familiar with how the site functions, you realize just how flexible it is. There are several ways to sort the work, whether it’s a modular or draggable grid layout, category or list. Nicely done.
Posted: April 14th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Branding, Design, Interface | 1 Comment »
I’m admittedly late on this one, but I’m digging the new Studio von Birken with it’s big, glossary-style, type-only navigation. Looking through the work can be a bit jumpy though and overall they seem to be lacking project information or insight into their creative process. Regardless, their work is incredible and always inspiring — including the on-going E&A The Glossy Zine.
Posted: April 3rd, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design | No Comments »
One of my main cohorts, Mike McQuade, just launched his new site and it’s loaded with a grip of incredible new work. Originally from Philadelphia and currently working as an art director at Energy BBDO in Chicago, Mike considers himself an artist, designer, and illustrator. I’ve always admired his drawing skills and hand-lettering, and it’s great to see these talents crossing over into his advertising work for big brands. Mike and I formed National Record Holders a few years ago, and although we haven’t done much with it lately, we are currently working together on a poster for The Infantree’s Help Haiti Heal poster project, as well as plotting our next move with NRH. Stay tuned.
Posted: January 26th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Drawing, Typography | 1 Comment »
Some people just have it. New York City based art director, designer and illustrator Michael Freimuth is one of those people. His work seems effortless, his range is endless, and every approach he takes has a very considered purpose. Currently working at Tender in Manhattan, Freimuth is also the creative director for Proximity Magazine and design journal Matériel.
Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Illustration | 1 Comment »
Tim Gough is a Philadelphia based illustrator, designer, and publisher of a limited edition zine called Cut and Paste. He’s also Art Director for the Philadelphia Weekly. Tim was recently interviewed at the always inspiring Grain Edit, which uncovers Tim’s creative process, talks about his history, and offers some great advice for up and coming illustrators. He also just revamped his site with the help of interactive design studio, WellFed, also based in Philadelphia.
Posted: January 6th, 2010 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Illustration, Zine | 1 Comment »
The Bold Italics is a boutique multidisciplinary design studio operating out of Sydney, Australia. Headed by like minded trio Daryl Orillaza, Nic Chua and Paul Principe. The Bold Italics specialize in art direction & design for print. (via Ravi Vasavan)
Posted: December 30th, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design | 1 Comment »
