BOOKS Function, Restraint, and Subversion in Typography is a new book released by Princeton Architectural Press that explores the innovative posters, books, signage, and other forms of print design by such well-known designers as Daniel Eatock, Experimental Jetset, and Spin to name a few.
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FINDINGS Was excited to get my NYTs at my doorstep today and was even more excited to find out that the magazine has a new look. They even have a new blog called the 6th Floor, where staff members — editors, designers, writers, photo editors and researchers — share ideas, arguments, curiosities and links.
FINDINGS Put together by EIGA, Design Kalender, is a calendar project filled with inspiring work by artists and designers. Take part in it and submit your work to 2012 Design Kalender. This year’s theme is design and art for all that is edible. Deadline is March 30th. Check out previous calendars here.
FINDINGS Fascinating series of photographs documenting former Death Row prisoners’ requests for their last meal before execution.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Check out this pretty well thought out Senior project by Sarah Mick. She has developed a pretty nice illustration style…very Jessica Hische.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Love this wedding invitation. Check out all the hard work that went into its production.
GRAPHIC DESIGN I’m really liking the fun designs of Portuguese based designer, Andre Beato. I’m jealous of his awesome typography skills.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Jason is a New York based graphic designer with a portfolio filled with some nice work for MAC cosmetics.
