Judging a Book By It's Cover

It's true! I totally do--I am a sucker for anything that catches my eye and usually will even overlook the back just because I like the cover so...With that said I probably won't have really read a Virgina Wolf book before but now that she has these wow-factor covers, I may take a second glance :)

Via Destined to Design

Just.Plain.Rad.

The wanna-be graphic designer in me definitely just lost my cool when I stumbled this uber cool type templates on the September Industry. The designers at Hofstede Design actually use give these foolproof stencils out as gifts to potential clients. Now who would possibly say no to them after receiving these cool party favors? (Answer: no one).

Graphics Done Right

I like both of these mixed media layouts from the book Cutting Edges. The cover has always been a favorite of mine...

Career Change

I now know what my career would be in another life--a chalkboard artist! The perfect combination of craft, fabulous typefaces, creativity & a lot of patience. And let me tell you, Dana Tanamachi has it down. Her work has been floating around the internet for awhile now but I absolutely love her work and I give her mad credit because I can't even imagine having to carefully erase on a chalkboard without smearing the rest of your hard work...But this girl has got it down, watch her delightful videos here.

Ampersands are my No. 1's

as well as lovely floral interpretations of taxidermies composed by the lovely Australian artist, Kirra Jamison.

New Found Inspiration

It's been over 2 whole months since I've posted--unacceptable!! I am upset that I have taken a little hiatus from the "blogspot" world, which has ultimately just left me with little to none inspiration. However, the the good news is I am back and ready to record my daily finds and inspirations as well discovering others

and since I am back I'm ready to share my newest favorite find...Arian Behzadi's photostream on flickr. I have seen his work floating around the but never who took credit for it until tonight. I absolutely love his balance of type, images & carefree brushstrokes. The last year I am head over heels for graphic design and I am a big fan of his style...

Cheers and a very happy monday to all my dear followers!

Serendipitous Discovery

Where do all these gorgeous photographs come from you might ask? The belong to Coliena Rentmeester, the eye behind J.Crew, Anthropologie, Elle and many other big name companies! 

I randomly discovered her portfolio when I was on a graphic designer's website who just had happened to designed Rentmeester's effortlessly chic website. I was instantly drawn to her typography, feminine photography style and creative photo layouts (such great vintage flair).

Moments earlier I had clicked on graphic designer, Alexa McNae's portfolio because she had designed the branding for the cafe I was at...It's times like these that me so grateful for the blog-world and being able to so easily jump from link to link. 

PS: I found a fabulous photography site through Rentmeester--be sure to peep Raybrown for some inspirational fashion styling, as well as this absolutely darling J.Crew video shot in Prague.

Font Heaven

Yesterday I came across House Industries, an absolutely amazing site dedicated to great graphic design. They have an overwhelmingly amount of font packages that make it impossible to pick just one. My favorite is the Eames package--perhaps I'll add it to my christmas list :) There's nothing like a good font to start your day off right...Happy Tuesday! 

Witty Brits

"People Who Bought This Item Also Bought" Ads for Harvey Nichols. I love how the Brits were always so straight to the point with what they were trying to communicate but yet were also original, witty & everything was well designed. Produced by Young & Rubicam.

Just A Little Doodle

How adorable are these branding products? I wish my handwriting was IDENTICAL to this careful,loopy typography! I am beginning to work on my Interior Design portfolio so I am trying to absorb as much graphic design that I can, especially styles that reflect my own...

I thought both of these companies did a wonderful job of making their packaging fun, creative and inviting to the customer. I would love to go to the Mermaid Inn just to receive that darling matchbook :) Surprisingly enough The Flour Pot Bakery and The Mermaid Inn are designed by different graphic artists despite the similar style. 

Happy Monday Everyone!!