Work in Progress*

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Here are some typogrographical Issuu’s worth reading:

Web Typography Basics
Design&Life
FontBooklet No.1 from FontShop
Font 007 from FontShop
Ampersand found via AisleOne
Typographic Practice

Please feel free to comment on any you may have came across.

You too can publish:

Explore a world of publications by people and publishers alike. Collect, share and publish in a format designed to make your documents look their very best.

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I have to say I do love a good grid system, it’s amazing what can be achieved with a few well structured lines! Well Antonio Carusone at AisleOne.net has used his initiative to fill a huge gap in the website and blogging experience for us Graphic Designers; supplying us design addicts with some useful and well structured information!

Hey folks!

I wanted to let you know about a new site I’ve just launched called The Grid System. It’s basically an ever-growing resource site on the topic of grid systems and anything associated to it, like the golden ratio and baseline grids. My goal for the site is to be a one stop shop for all designers to learn about grid systems, how to design them and how to use them.

The site features links to articles, tools, books as well as templates and other goodies. I’ve also added the ability to show the grid that the site was built on, this way visitors can learn about the structure and how it was applied to the design.

I’ve also partnered up with YouWorkForThem to bring a great collection of books to the site. Over time the site will grow in content (I have a backlog of articles and tools to post) as well as features. I plan to add a forum where people can chat about grid systems and design in general, and other small things like wallpapers. Additionally, I’ve created a Flickr group as an extension of the site.

Thanks!
Antonio

Bookmark The Grid System and share the love.

[via Swiss Legacy]

is certainly a designer worth watching out for. Her portfolio boasts such graphic grace, ranging from textiles, wall coverings, clothing; projects with design, advertising or retail companies…

I am a fan for sure, check out her website/inspirations and working processes here.

[Alisha Henson]

I have been very lucky to have a selection of images featured on Flickr Explore. Flickr is one of the best creative networks, not only keeping you in touch with other like-minded creatives, but also keeping the inspirational juices flowing.

Here is just one of my images they considered “interestingness”

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]

Become a reader of Alltop: all the top design news.

“Alltop is an “online magazine rack” of popular topics. Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll bring you stories from the best websites and blogs on the topic. All the topics, all the time.”

Certainly worth bookmarking. Such a vast resource of links to inspiring articles. Alltop relate to not only in-depth articles but also to the latest innovation in design trends, throughout all creative media and disciplines.

[visit Alltop: Design]

Today i began working at Marker; one of the most successful creative design agencies in Cumbria. Marker is a long established design and marketing agency based in Windermere, Southern Lake District. Based in Ashleigh House, Marker has the most amazing facilities; a photographic department and a light, open-plan, contemporary studio. What more can a graphic designer ask for; not to mention the wonderful scenery.

I feel my journey has only just began; i have so much to learn and what better place to evolve than with the most innovative and dedicated design team in the Lake District & Cumbria.

Marker Wallace Limited
Bob Wallace, Design Director.
Advertising / Design / Marketing
Ashleigh House,
Windermere, Cumbria.

Something everyone is talking about, the new Radiohead music video is truly breathtaking. Who thought coding could look so phenomenal.

Inspirational and electrifying, the video uses no cameras and was shot with two technologies; Geometrics Informatics and Velodyne LIDAR, both of which use scanners and lasers to capture and render 3D images.

RA DIOHEA_D / HOU SE OF_C ARDS

The Making-of “House of Cards” video

Radiohead Code Viewer via Google Code.

Is a small publication by James West of Create/Reject.

The book is just fascinating, giving an insight into the minds of some of the top names in design. The concept itself is very original yet very personal from the designers perspective: its like a woman asking another woman what perfume she wears, it seems quite a polite question and you should be flattered, but you don’t want to answer as they may just go out and buy it for themselves!

James came up with a great solution, just to display the statement adding the designers name in front of “…current favourite typefaces.” - changing the font of each word corresponding with the choices - so you would have to do some research if you did not recognise the font.

The book is pocket size and only £3, which is donated to UNICEF.
BUY HERE.

I decided to reveal my current favourite typefaces.