50 and 50

After "What state do you live in?", here comes a new interesting project: 50 and 50 from Society 6. Curated by Dan Cassaro, the project attempts to construct a handsome new way of looking at the United States. Fifty designers, one per state, have illustrated their state motto: a kind of designer's atlas.

I spend a couple of long enjoyable minutes looking at each, trying to figure out more about the history and character of each state from the artwork. For someone like me who is not an American, the way each state got such a different personality is fascinating.


Prints: New York by Daniel Cassaro // Michigan by Friends Of Type \\ Oklahoma by Ty Wilkins // Texas by Curtis Jinkins // Colorado by Justin Fuller

What state do you live in?

Geof Crowl asked a simple question on Dribbble almost a year ago: "What state do you live in?". There are now 417 stunning responses (rebounds in Dribbblish) to his question.
Here are some of my favorites: (the first one is by Geof himself)

I added my answer at the bottom :)


Credit: Utah by Geof Crowl // Arizona by Alex Penny // Life Is Good in Luxembourg by Ben Breckler \\ Småland by Joachim Löfstedt // Minnesota by Sean Washington // Rhodie by Matthew Crist \\ South Australia by me

Nonsensical Infographic

Nonsensical Infographic is an awesome series of artworks by Chad Hagen presented now at the 20X200 project webshop.

Chad said on his works:

"The science of infographics is an interesting beast. Infographics' level of success is always based on how much and how well they communicate their data—the classic form follows function. In this series, I reversed these roles—form is king and dictates what the infographic communicates. Welcome to the world of fictional visual information."

On my previous job I used to make so many charts for presentations and reports, I really loved making them but let me tell you, they were not even a bit inspiring as these ones...

Not sure what I like better, the clever idea behind it or the smart, colorful geometric result. Either way, it is a unique inspiring print and in such reasonable price it makes it wonderful gift for the art lover, charts challenged friend! Don't you find it the perfect art piece for a smart looking workspace?

Visual Aid

Visual Aid: Stuff You've Forgotten, Things You Never Thought You Knew, and Lessons You Didn't Quite Get Around to Learning is a serious treat for your eyes and brain.
You'll find everything and anything in this little imagery book, from paper aeroplanes to Heimlich manoeuvre, The Earth's geological timeline, Italian wine regions and cuts of beef.
Never again you'll find yourself pondering over basic questions like "Where's my liver???"

After having this book for 3 months I can certainly declare - I'm smarter! And no one will ever win over me in questions like What is faster - an ostrich or a moth? or what beats a full house in poker. I have them all - the answers to the most important questions in life. And I can also prove them with colorful and irresistible illustrations and diagrams!

The super cool images from Visual Aid are also available as posters in the Visual Aid webshop, so if there is anything you find yourself forgetting over and over again (like tying a tie or making balloon animals) you can now hang the answer, in a large, high quality print, on your wall.





Visual Aid 1 and 2 © By Draught Associates, Published by Black Dog Publishing

Alternative Movie Posters by Ibraheem Youssef

Ibraheem Youssef pays tribute to his favorite movies by designing new conceptual, alternative movie posters.
I couldn't not smile when I've looked at them while figuring out the idea behind each poster. Some are easy to get but some are trickier (can you get the motif of the Reservoir Dogs poster?).

The series is limited to 200 posters of each movie and is now on summer sale. Check out Ibraheem's webshop to view the whole poster range.

I'm looking forward to see more of Wes Anderson's films turn into posters and would be happy to find another series for the Brothers Coen's films!

Such an awesome work Ibraheem! I would come back for more!

Yurio Seki

I wanted to post about Yurio Seki long time ago. Took me some time to photograph the book and finally, here it is.

Yurio Seki is a Japanese Graphic Designer who is well known for her original brand, Salvia.
Her colorful design represents heart-warming and humane design, and she is one of the most popular graphics designers in Japan.

This book features Yurio's complete “Salvia” designs as well as extensive design works such as textile, magazines, books, CD covers etc., and is such an eye candy.
Unfortunately, most of the book is written in Japanese so I couldn't understand much but still, I can't have enough of it. I love so much the way she revives old Japanese crafting techniques in a modern and beautiful way and the subtleness of her designs. So delicate and lovely.

Patterns Inspiration

Recently wherever I look I see patterns.

Print in Fashion by Marnie Fogg












Patterns: New Surface Design by Cole Drusilla

I am attracted to the art of print and especially textile design for some time now.
I remember I started following Lena Corwin's work, I think it was about four or five years ago now, and was amazed at her work and at her approach to patterns and surface design.
It might be the first time I paid attention to this medium.
And then it struck me - how broad it is and how textile design touches us on our everyday life.

Couple of years later and I believe it is time for me to try it myself and have a little play with patterns and fabrics!
I'm about to start a Screen Printing course next month and am so, so excited!!
Until then I spend my time with some great print and craft books such as the above and a pack of other inspirational finds.

P.S. If you are interested in learning screen and other forms of printing and lucky enough to live in Brooklyn, Both Lotta Jansdotter and Lena Corwin gives occasional classes and workshops at the area.
Check it out here: Lotta Jansdotter Studio / Lena Corwin's studio.

Movieposters - Reduced

The art of minimalism in its best in these stunning reduced movieposters by Jamie Bolton.
Also available for sale here.

Via fubiz