Work in Progress*

I have just uploaded a new wallpaper at MiniSpace. Here is the animated gif version, this was more for my experimentation than anything else.

GRID TYPE
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Final image outcome:

Original logotype by Umberto Lignarolo.
Thank you!

BEHIND THE SCENES
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Today i have spent some time creating a little something for Fault magazine to send into their editors. I am half way through the design, below is a tiny snippet of my progress today:

Self-Initiated

Storm King Wall - Andy Goldsworthy
Originally uploaded by jmenard48

TRANSIENT ARTIST
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Brief Bio:
Born 1956 and now living in Dumfriesshire in Scotland, Goldsworthy works directly with nature, using a variety of materials including twigs, leaves, stones and even snow. The British sculptor uses photography and video to capture his transient works presenting the process of time documented through his wonderful creations. He uses natures tools, colouring the landscape with intriguing displays, some of which can only be appreciated through his own documentation.

Since my time studying at Sixth Form, I have followed Goldworthy’s work and even to this present day i am still as exhilarated by his work as i was back then. Having visited Grizedale Forest Park and been in contact with ‘The wall that went for a walk,’ it was breath-taking to be stood in front of an extraordinary piece of transient art.

Where ever possible i try to introduce this idea of collaborating with nature, as you have maybe noticed from my Kern and Ampersand pieces.

John Boardley, the writer and founder of ‘I Love Typography‘ has set up a little group on Flickr called ‘my favourite letters.’

The group is all about sharing your favourite letters.
All you need to do to contribute to John’s project: submit work from your flickr account into the group pool. If you don’t have an account already, the basic flickr account is completely free.

Format Rule:
the letter [your favourite letter] from [name of typeface]
(symbols and punctuation OK too)

My entry:
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[see group: my favourite letters]
[get a flickr account]

HANDABET
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Created for personal entertainment!!
Earlier in the year i began developing a set of letter forms for a three dimensional alphabet - here is a piece of artwork created from those developments. I hope to have the full package available soon.

[view CMYK version]

FFFound invite (Bolda Display™)
Originally uploaded by Morten Iveland

“Will work for a fffound invite” is a poster by designer Morten Iveland. It is now becoming apparent graphic designers are having to advertise themselves to get onto creative networks - brilliant poster and stunning typography. Again, a handcrafted feel, very effective.

Also Morten’s web typography is beautiful and portfolio, so please visit his website.

I have added it to my FFFFOUND Morten!

[visit website]

Tie Tacky Tie Tack
Originally uploaded by KisforCalligraphy

Certainly not Tacky! K is for Calligraphy is by far the best handmade artist i have seen in sometime. Her work is so homely and wonderfully crafted, such a unique approach to ordinary objects. Katy, the K in Calligraphy, has some superb work, i would suggest bookmarking either her flickr page or her website - full of inspirational work and all with a handmade twist!

[visit&buy]
[*new blog]

Yes, it is true!
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A partnership made in heaven; a tote bag with a gorgeous letter form!

[visit AlphabetBags.com]

I came across the link via iLT.

I adore tote bags, i bought 3 over the summer. So having seen these designs encouraged me to search for a blank tote bag to carry out a little creation of my very own and today i stumbled across an excellent buy from FactoryDirectCraft.com. Maybe i will get chance to create a little something soon…

Multidisciplinary Design Studio
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“Colorcubic™ is a 3 person multidisciplinary design studio based out of Portland, Oregon. We enjoy proper aesthetics and functionality. We specialize in brand design / communication, print media, sound design, web design / development, package design, environmental design, application design, and growing.”

A design agency very close to my heart. Their works are truly inspirational, such an eye for subtle detail and their typographic treatment is just breathtaking. You can feel the energy of every piece and the passion that has gone into every design aspect. I love these guys, i hope you will all appreciate their work as much as i do. The best possible way to summaries ColorCubic is: imagination and originality meets creativity and communication. Keep up the amazing work guys!

COLORCUBIC™ experimental print to celebrate the coming of the year 2009. © 2008 Colorcubic™

COLORCUBIC™ print remix for the electronic performer, Masmöd. © 2008 Colorcubic™.

[visit ColorCubic]
[visit them on behance]