"I am working on, or am interested to try, or expect to return to, such projects as the following. I shall first list them, then briefly specify a little more about most of them."
Borgesian list of James Agee's artistic ambitions outlined in his application for a Guggenheim.
"Vaughan Oliver is one of the great (music) designers. His work is highly original and often breathtakingly beautiful. Probably best known for his work for The Pixies and Cocteau Twins on the 4AD label, Oliver’s designs for Scott Walker, His Name Is Alive, Heidi Berry and many other lesser known names is just as remarkable. For someone who claims to have been uninspired by typography at college, his use of type is a joy. In its gestural expressiveness it focuses and enlivens each design with tremendous inventiveness. Oliver’s work often foregrounds dark images produced by photographers who are essential collaborators in the creative process (key names include Simon Larbalestier, Nigel Grierson and Marc Atkins). Also central to his process is a willingness to experiment and a deep engagement with the music. The result is work that is passionate, elegant and highly influential."
That is some very offset offset. Love the color washes.
"In June of this year, The New York Times unveiled a major redesign of their Sunday magazine, the first in almost a decade, and one of only a handful ever in its more than 100 years."
"In June of this year, The New York Times unveiled a major redesign of their Sunday magazine, the first in almost a decade, and one of only a handful ever in its more than 100 years."
Posters based on abstract ideas, the history of ideas, crackpot ideas, and ideas.
My new favorite website, forever.
Nice collection of book covers. Especially like Everymans Guide to Polystyrene Plastics and The Motor Car(s).
Dutch design agency, does really nice (web-inspired?) print work. Grid heavy, except when it's not.
Can't believe I haven't linked this already. My absolute total favorite type site. Shows sketches, process and occasionally finished product from working typographers worldwide.
I was reminded of this while browsing typographica.org this evening. Really incredibly detailed and vital drawings.
Extensive gallery of one of the more daring designers working in the latter half of the 20th century in America. Essential type treatments and logo development. (Note: Art directed Eros magazine, therefore some images mildly NSFW).
Somewhat cryptic, but an amazing overview of projects. Also they're located only like a block away from my office. Probably I've seen them in Burritoville or Atomic Wings.
