FINDINGS The fabulous Dieline blog has a spinoff, Dieline Wine, that curates amazing label designs of the wine industry.
Category: Findings
Collectibles
FINDINGS This “Collector” plate is a bluntly satirical art object that derives its value by simply declaring what it is. I’m loving this new project by MINE and would love to see even more “collectible” items. This is a limited edition of 50 plates and available for purchase here.
Horsey
Herman Miller Giveaway
FINDINGS Herman Miller is doing this interesting giveaway. Go enter. I hope I win this chair!!
The Young Companion
FINDINGS The Young Companion magazine was the first colored variety magazine in Shanghai during the 1920s. The progressive and elegant magazine placed emphasis not only on its insightful articles but also on its great photography that documented the authentic China. I’m kind of diggin’ the art deco inspired logo. You can see some of the magazines in person at the Shanghai exhibit.
Baby Carrots
FINDINGS How do you get your kids to eat healthy? Brand it to look like junk food! Looking at these designs just makes me want to stuff my face with cheetos.
Funny Face
FINDINGS The Stanford Theatre is showing Funny Face starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. The talented photographer, Richard Avedon designed the opening title sequence and consulted on the film. Parts of the film reminds me of the editorial work of magazine art director, Alexey Brodovitch. The Stanford Theatre also has a wonderful collection of original movie posters, a great source of typographical inspiration.
Where my girls at?
FINDINGS Came across this interesting article where Alissa Walker observes the female to male ratio of industrial designers. Also, check out Milton Glasers’ sad reasoning behind why women will never be rockstar designers.
Stomping Ground
FINDINGS Stomping Ground is a company that is reinventing the school photo.
