Woodtyper is an online journal focusing on wood type and related topics, such as large-scale lettering, decorative typefounding, letterpress printing, sign painting, penmanship, poster printing, engraving, etc. It is edited by Nick Sherman, seen below in a self-portrait with one of the largest woodtype specimens I think I’ve ever seen. Also, check out this Flickr set from his 1 month residency at Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum.
Harry Pearce, a graphic designer and partner at Pentagram, has produced an awesome new book titled, Conundrums. It consists of 171 typographic puzzles which are both fun and challenging, and set in a way that is visually striking. All of this for only around $10! Check out a slideshow over at Wallpaper* for a more in-depth preview.
Dan Cassaro is a Long Island native and Graduate of The School of Visual Arts. He lives, works and trips the light fantastic in Brooklyn, NY.
Adrian Shaughnessy is a London based graphic designer and art director who spent 15 years as the Creative Director of Intro. He now spends his time focused on design and editorial direction, and writing extensively about visual communication, including (among others) Look At This as well as How to be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul which, in itself, has established Shaughnessy as a leading voice within the design community.
I have several of Shaughnessy’s books and just picked up his latest, Graphic Design: A User’s Manual which offers students, novice designers, and battle-toughened professionals alike an insider’s guide to the complexities of current graphic design practice and thinking. Set out in A-Z style and written in a realistic, conversational, and insightful way, the book provides advice on the fundamental topics and issues that face designers in their daily lives. It looks at everything from kerning to presenting, from budgeting to dealing with rejection, from annual reports to interface design. Not to mention a forward by Michael Bierut.
Check out Fast Company’s recent Q&A with Adrian about his newest book, and be sure to grab a copy. I highly recommend it.
The name Super hero is very fitting for Ian Coyle. He’s not only creative strategically – his eye for design, photography, typography, and interaction is dead on as well.
His work is so diverse, it’s really inspiring.
Fellow Philly creative, Michael McDonald of Organic Grid, just dropped me this slick Helvetica Neue/85/Heavy tee printed on American Apparel (Sustainable Edition). I’ve been familiar with Michael’s digital work for a few years now, super-clean and smart. Good to see him doing some apparel, although these aren’t in full production at the moment.
A Love Letter For You is an unprecedented public art project by Steve Powers (ESPO) and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program here in Philly. Love Letter is literally a love letter painted on the walls facing the Market/Frankfort El and will encompass 50 painted walls between 63rd and 45th street on Market Street. I have the privilege of seeing this work everyday on my commute to and from work, and in my opinion this is one of the coolest things to happen in Philly. It goes without saying that ESPOs work is ridiculous, but this collaboration goes a step further by opening a sign school and shop that will provide training for area youth and free signage for businesses. A full community takeover. Must feel good considering this is where he grew up.
Three Potato Four is one of those gems that you want to keep to yourself, but have to share because it’s so great. I love found things, old type & signage, furniture, etc. and their collection is just ridiculous.
So much good stuff, I want it all! You can also check out the collecting duo - Janet Morales & Stu Eli – and their love of collections on their blog, Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.
Stellar work from Abi Huynh, a graphic designer & typographer originally from Lethbridge, Alberta.
Currently living & working in Vancouver.
Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic is a designer, typographer, and creative director of The KDU.
Not to mention an all around solid dude. I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with Lex on some really great projects, ranging from his stint as creative director of URB magazine, to his creative direction of The Royal Magazine and extension of limited edition print pieces, and also showed along side him in a group exhibit in Chelsea. Lex is always doing some of the freshest work out there while remaining modest, true, and forward thinking.
