Written by Christopher Scoates (with J. Fiona Ragheb and Dick Hebdige), Foreword by Thom Yorke This handsome blue monograph focuses on the work of Andi Watson, designer to the stars. Rock stars, anyway. Andi Watson's primary claim to fame is his long-...
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The Redesign of the Twitter birdYou might already know Philip E. Pascuzzo as an exceptionally talented illustrator and book cover designer working under the studio name, Pepco. Last year, Phil worked on the redesign of the iconic Twitter bird with Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone, which ... Continue reading → |
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Appetite: Food and DesignThe exhibition “Appetite: A Reciprocal Relationship between Food & Design” opened on September 14th at the Cooper Gallery in The Cooper Union. Alexander Tochilovsky, Director at the Herb Lubalin Study Center, curated the show with assis... Continue reading → |
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Rich Roat from House Industries – Video InterviewAIGA Jacksonville and design:related talks to House Industries' Rich Roat about starting a foundry, type trends, why designers should make products, and the future of type design. Continue reading → |
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Penguin 75: Designers, Authors, CommentaryIf you are looking for a book detailing the design legacy of the past 75 years of Penguin Books, this isn't the book. Penguin 75: Designers, Authors, Commentary (the Good, The Bad...) is less about the history of the old orange-spined paperbacks and mo... Continue reading → |
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Cooking ChannelCooking Channel is a new network for food enthusiasts and aspiring cooking fans alike. The design is clean, bold, and modern with tight typography leading and a penchant for the unexpected. Continue reading → |
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An Interview with Debbie MillmanOver the weekend of February 5th and 6th, 2010, the University of Florida hosted their Ligature design symposium weekend. In addition to student workshops, portfolio reviews, lectures, and a gallery opening, the guest list included Debbie Millman, Emi... Continue reading → |
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Chiquita Banana Brand RefreshChiquita's latest ad campaign imbues its audience with an instant sense of wonder. Using playful illustrations on stickers juxtaposed to the iconic Chiquita stickers, the product and brand become more engaging to the consumer—plus they just look ... Continue reading → |
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Audrey KawasakiAudrey Kawasaki’s first solo exhibit in NYC ran from December 12th through January 9th, 2010 at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery. I had the opportunity to see the Hajimari—a prelude show just in time. Kawasaki's new series included her signature... Continue reading → |
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Our List of Design Lists from 2009Although 2009 was a year that many would like to forget, there were quite a few ups to go with the downs. We've collected over 100 lists from more than a dozen different categories to sum up some of the highlights from 2009 (and the decade). Continue reading → |
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An Interview with Nick PritchardIf you're like me, then you still like to buy CDs. In fact, I've even bought records I had no interest in listening to, solely because of the packaging. I can't tell you how many albums I've purchased just because Asterik Studios designed them. One m... Continue reading → |
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Marcel Wanders: Behind the CeilingGestalten brings out another must-have coffee table book with Marcel Wanders: Behind The Ceiling, edited by Robert Klanten, Shonquis Moreno and Adeline Mollard. Continue reading → |
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Paul Budnitz & KidrobotFounded by Paul Budnitz in 2002, Kidrobot has virtually created a category of themed collectible toys for adults. Kidrobot has become the world's foremost creator of limited edition art toys and clothing at the intersection of street culture, pop art, ... Continue reading → |
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7 Fashion Trends for Fall 2009In the midst of what is conceivably the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Fall 2009 Fashion Week was held in all of the major fashion capitals of the world: New York, Paris, Milan, and London. Continue reading → |
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“crEATe.” Book ReviewcrEATe is a sourcebook on new visual developments and trends within food, design, hospitality and packaging design. Continue reading → |
