Ode to Type

By Amanda | Published: October 19, 2011

In school yesterday, we’ve moved on from the fun topic of using grids in Adobe InDesign to my favorite design subject – TYPOGRAPHY!

I’m so moved by this that I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite designers/typographers with you today.  These are listed in no particular order.  Feel free to click their names for a view of their portfolios.

Andrei D. Robu

Simon Alander (also designed the Addicted to Letters image above)

Jon Contino

Jessica Hische

These are all so breath-taking and inspirational. *wipes tear off of cheek*

Also, I’ll relink that superb PBS video I posted a typography a couple of months ago.  Even if you’ve already seen it before it’s worth taking another look at (I swear I’ve watched it 20 times).  Check it out here.  Enjoy!

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Cacti Color Palette

By Amanda | Published: October 18, 2011

Who ever thought  cacti could look so good?

Image by Justina Blakeney of Compai

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Erin Lightfoot Jewelry

By Amanda | Published: October 17, 2011

Loving the patterns on these porcelain beauties from print and jewelry designer Erin Lightfoot.

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Friday Music Inspiration: Moby MADE Visions of Visionaries Interview

By Amanda | Published: October 14, 2011

Moby sits down with the good folks at MADE and speaks about what creativity means to him and the evolution of music.  A fantastic interview.

My favorite quotes: “Creative expression is a form of communication.” and “Art is an extension of the human condition.”

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Crystals & Lasers

By Amanda | Published: October 13, 2011

Vibrant colors and shapes from the Crystal & Lasers exhibit by Matt W. Moore.

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Remembering Steve Jobs

By Amanda | Published: October 7, 2011

The news of Steve Jobs’ death this past Wednesday shook the world of many all over the world.  As I type up this post on my Macbook while listening to music on my iPhone, I can’t help but think that technology of this sort was only dream a few decades ago.  As an advertising media strategist by day and an aspiring graphic designer by night, I’m fully aware of how his innovations with Apple have forever changed the way we communicate and consume media.

I’ve included his TED talk at Stanford University in 2005 here.  I’ve listened to it so many times as a source of inspiration and I hope you find it just as useful.

Thanks Mr. Jobs for changing the way we live.

Above illustration by Stanley Chow.

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Illustrator: Damien Correll

By Amanda | Published: October 6, 2011

Playful illustrations by Damien Correll.  He also does some superb typography.  Check that out here.

Side note:  I didn’t get a chance to do my Matt W. Moore post this week, so I’ll follow up with that tomorrow.

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Chanel Iman Color Palette

By Amanda | Published: October 3, 2011

Chanel Iman by Gui Paganini for the Rosa Cha spring 2011 campaign.

Image via The Fashion Bomb

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Friday Music Inspiration: Love Fashion Music Etsy Shop

By Amanda | Published: September 30, 2011

Select dresses and skirts from Etsy seller Mona Flint of the Love Fashion Music shop. A great way to show support of your favorite artists.  I really like the print on the Sade inspired skirt.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Melody Eshani Earrings

By Amanda | Published: September 29, 2011

Aztec and Navajo inspired earrings by Melody Eshani.  I love the contrast between the model and jewelry in these shots.  Superb.

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