A collection of creative work in print, digital, typography, identity, advertising, packaging, illustration, graffiti, painting, fashion, photography, trends, & more.

Mike McQuade | MCQ

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 »

Michael Freimuth

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

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

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 »

Journey To Zero

Journey to Zero – A beautiful, immersive experience detailing Nissan’s dedication to making zero emission travel a reality. This journey will be conducted under the watchful tutelage of Richard Saul Wurman, TED conference founder, author, and information architect. The initiative engages the imagination of some leading creative minds from architects, designers, and artists including the designer of the site, Nessim Higson, as well as Marcus Eriksson, Universal Everything, and PSFK among others. Beautiful.

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Posted: December 11th, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Digital, Interactive | No Comments »

The Emperor of Antarctica

The Emperor of Antarctica is a showing of work made by graphic designer, art director and artist Christian Zander. Colorful, playful work from Denmark.
(via: Josh Boston)

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Posted: October 20th, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design | No Comments »

Subsist | Michael Kosmicki

Subsist is the creative output for aspiring graphic designer & art director Michael Kosmicki. Michael is currently a graphic design student at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and recently completed a 6 month placement at TANKFORM.

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Posted: September 3rd, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design | No Comments »

Manifiesto Futura

Clean work from Manifiesto Futura.

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Posted: August 17th, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design, Identity | No Comments »

Studio Round

Solid work from Melbourne design company Studio Round, whose approach encompasses identity, print, web, art direction & the built environment.
via @epicallyharshed

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Posted: August 13th, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Identity, Print | No Comments »

LeGarconBleu | Sebastian Gram

Clean work from Sebastian Gram, aka LeGarconBleu. Sebastian also works at the impressive danish design agency Hello Monday.

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Posted: August 2nd, 2009 | Filed under: Art Direction, Design | No Comments »