Design is One is a documentary by Kathy Brew and Roberto Guerra that highlights the work of two of the world’s most influential designers, Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Featuring interviews with Milton Glaser, Michael Bierut, and Jessica Helfand the film attempts to capture the Vignelli’s creativity as well as their enduring humor and warmth. Design is One will make its NYC theatrical debut this week.
10.16.13 | Dave | Events | 
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Josef Müller-Brockmann’s graphics left a lasting mark on Swiss visual communication from the 1950s onward. His posters demonstrate how a sober, formally reduced language works best for conveying a universal, timeless message. Poster campaigns for longtime clients such as the Tonhalle concert hall in Zürich or the Automobile Club of Switzerland follow strict functional criteria–and yet exhibit a variety of design solutions and exciting, dynamic compositions.
This book presents selected posters by Müller-Brockmann and places them in the context of their own time while also examining the validity of his solutions from today’s point of view.
Pre-order a copy via Lars Muller, Amazon or your local bookstore.
10.14.13 | Dave | Found design | 1 comment
A landscape architect by trade, Polish illustrator David Ryski creates beautiful work that is tinged with humor and wit.
10.11.13 | Dave | Found design | 2 comments
UI/UX Designer + Illustration position – PennyPop (SF,CA)
Design Collaborator – The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)
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10.10.13 | Dave | Jobs | Comments closed
Fellars typeface by Jan- Christian Bruun
Founded in 2012, Ten Dollar Fonts is a curated platform with over 110 fonts. Featuring work from more than 65 typographers, the site proves that great fonts don’t need to expensive.
10.08.13 | Dave | Found design | 2 comments
In the first comprehensive monograph of FHK Henrion, Adrian Shaugnessy highlights the work of this highly underrated designer. Originally trained in textiles, Henrion would later go on to become a skilled poster artist, a noted design educator and quite possibly the father of modern corporate identity in Europe. FHK Henrion: The Complete Designer hits the shelves in November, but is now available for pre-order.
10.07.13 | Dave | Found design | 1 comment
Coast Modern is an independent documentary by Gavin Froome and Mike Bernard that traces the roots of West Coast Modern architecture. Featuring interviews with many of the pioneers of the scene including Ray Kappe and Henrik Bull, the film showcases the homes that have become their legacies.
Please join us on October 14th, 2013 for the Bay Area Premiere for the film. Author Dave Weinstein will provide a brief talk on Bay Area modern architecture before the film and a Q & A session with architect Henrik Bull, Jack Robbins and others will follow the screening.
The film is sponsored by The City of El Cerrito Arts and Culture Commission and El Cerrito Modern.
Advance tickets are available online for $5 at Eventbrite.
10.02.13 | Dave | Events | 1 comment
To commemorate the finale of Breaking Bad, Mattson Creative has created a poster series that illustrates the transformation of Bryan Cranston’s character, Walter White, over the course of the highly-acclaimed series. Each print is silkscreened on 100lb French Pop-Tone Paper and hand-signed by Ty Mattson himself. The limited edition set is available exclusively at breakingbadstore.com.
10.01.13 | Dave | Found design | Comments closed
From Magdalina Stancheva comes a book on the father of Bulgarian graphic design, Stefan Kanchev. Featured are hundred of sketches, photos and logos from a master craftsman whose work adorned the largest and well-known institutions in Southeastern Europe.
09.23.13 | Dave | Found design | 3 comments
I was first introduced to Tal Leming through his early endeavors at House Industries and solo offerings through the type collective/distributor Village. As a fan of his work, I’m excited to announce the opening of his new type foundry, Type Supply. To coincide with the launch of the foundry, he has released Balto, Leming’s personal interpretation of the classic American Gothic style. Take Balto for a test drive here.
