Graphic Design Job of the Day: Graphic Designer

2013 May 22
Graphic Design Job of the Day (ad agency job)

The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization that marshals volunteer talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to deliver critical messages to the American public. The Ad Council produces, distributes and promotes thousands of public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well-being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

“Wood and Pulp” Found Materials Exhibition Opens Saturday

2013 May 22
"Not Pieces"

You may have caught wind of the “Wood and Pulp” exhibition featuring the work of Damion Silver and Scotty Albrecht. Whether you have or haven’t, the artwork these two artists create from found materials is worth checking out. Presented by Colab, “Wood and Pulp” opens this Saturday, May 25th and will run until June 23rd Continue reading»

2013 National Design Award Winners Announced

2013 May 22
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In case you missed it, the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum announced the recipients of the 14th annual National Design Awards program on May 9th. This prestigious award honors excellence and innovation across various design disciplines. A jury selected the following winners from nominations submitted by the general public: Lifetime Achievement: James Wines Design Mind: Continue reading»

Mall of America’s New Logo and Rebranding

2013 May 21
Mall of America Interior

Rebranding work is always interesting to me because it usually involves so many elements, such as combining a company’s history with contemporary design elements. Okay, I’ll come clean, I enjoy before and after scenarios, especially when it involves a well-known entity, such as the Mall of America. To rebrand the Mall of America for its Continue reading»

Tuesday Type Treat: Calluna (A Slab Serif Font)

2013 May 21
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Calluna, an accidental typeface created when Jos Buivenga needed some space from his current typography project, Museo, is a slab serif font that works in text and display type settings. The process of crafting Calluna actually began with Museo. Buivenga simply added slab serifs to the stems of his current design. The result was surprising: Continue reading»

Design Museum and Vitra’s “Pop-Up Garden”

2013 May 20
Eames House Bird

Summer is peering around the corner. To welcome the warm weather and days spent outside with bustling wildlife, the Design Museum in London partnered with Vitra, a design company, to create a “Pop-up Garden.” Situated on the River Thames in the museum’s display area known as the “Tank,” the garden features classic and new furniture Continue reading»

Superhero Illustrations with a New Wave Twist

2013 May 20
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With the continued success of Comic-Con and the various DC Comics and Marvel franchise blockbusters, it’s safe to say that our fascination with superheroes may be at an all-time high. So it is a little surprising when a superhero-themed design really stops us in our tracks, but alas, designer Butcher Billy has accomplished this feat Continue reading»

Graphic Design Job of the Day: Designer

2013 May 20
Graphic Design Job of the Day (ad agency job)

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches.

Weapons of Mass Creation Announces Speakers, Bands

2013 May 17
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When founder Jeff Finley first decided to create his own fest, he sketched out three requirements: held in his hometown, not expensive and catered to his primary interests (art, music and entrepreneurship). The result was Weapons of Mass Creation, a design-conference-slash-music-festival combination event in Cleveland, OH that costs $75 (if you miss the early bird Continue reading»

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