Grain & Gram and Mama’s Sauce It is called a “gentleman’s journal” so naturally, “Monsieur” Bandit is interested… Grain & Gram is new. Very new. The gentleman’s blog has only two entries at the time of this writing, but they nevertheless manage to make a very good impression. The overall look is very stylish, with a nice layout and design and quirky graphics, with beautiful large photo’s and equally beautiful video. One of the articles is an interview with Nick Sambrato, who runs a screen printing and letterpress shop called “Mama’s Sauce” in Florida. Also check out the Mama's Sauce Blaug (soon they’ll have a website too). (Found via DesignWorkLife)
The Top 100 Best Business Cards from 2010 The top 100 best business cards of 2010 really are a varied collection, with more and more unique ways of creating business cards being developed every month. While large corporations typically elect for standard (and relatively boring) business cards, small businesses and freelancers can capitalize on their creativity and focused brand image to create a unique and creative business card. Large companies sometimes can create unique cards as well, as their larger budget and personal design teams can have free reign to develop something awesome. Whether you’re a fan of letterpress business cards, functional business cards, vector and cartoon cards, or even a bit more clever business card, you’ll find some awesome cards in this collection. If you missed our post yesterday, you might want to check out the 50 Best Creative Logo Designs from 2010, as there is at least one that makes an appearance here as well! If you need more business card inspiration, check out these posts: Good Apples Kenny
Repeat Press – Custom Letterpress Printing, Somerville MA Artists and their Apps by Doc Woohoo! | Design anywhere and digital culture magazine | Netdiver To celebrate 10 years publishing online we wanted a party. A BIG WEB party!!! Since we couldn't pack a worlwide audience in one place, we decided to do an online bash and invited designers, artists and illustrators to submit 1" button (badge) and 4x6 postcards to be part of an upcoming Netdiver vintage collection. 384 entries were received from all corners of the world and they make quite a statement on the diversity and the unique creativity of all who participated. After much deliberations, the 10year Design Bash selections are ready for viewing. Special contribution issues Part of our anniversary bash, we invited special content scouts to contribute 10 project reviews on the topic of their choice and do a 3 question based mini-interview. Artists and their Apps by Doc Woohoo! We are the mavericks. Top 10 Toy Designers You Should Know by Paola Mendez In the summer months toy designers are busy showcasing their designs for the upcoming season. Boldness by Pál Varsányi Girl Power by Liz Wolfe
Opinions on Corporate and Brand Identity Work UnderConsideration is a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Run by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit in Austin, TX. More… products we sell Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work. Brand New Conference videos / Individual, downloadable videos of every presentation since 2010. Prints / A variety of posters, the majority from our AIforGA series. Other: Various one-off products. writing Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic DesignRockport: 2009 Women of Design: Influence and Inspiration from the Original Trailblazers to the New Groundbreakers HOW Books: 2008 The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted WordsHOW Books: 2007
Felt & Wire Shop: Holiday Music Tags from Wildhorse Press On December 31, 2012 Felt & Wire Shop, the curated marketplace, came to a close. The decision to close the site was difficult, but we hope to continue to work with you under the Mohawk umbrella. Here are a few ways we’d like to support you. FeltandWire.com Felt & Wire blog continues as usual – covering the latest design news, book reviews, studio tours and impressions from the paper obsessed. Mohawk Featured Projects View our collection of real world projects – all on Mohawk papers. Tutorials Ever wonder which way is up on an envelope? Paper & Envelopes At MohawkConnects.com you can purchase any Mohawk product for any project you’re working on; whether its paper, envelopes or digital substrates. We care about your privacy and never share your information.
How to Design Your Business Card As web designers and developers, we often overlook printed marketing materials. But on occasion, they can come in very handy: at conferences, when we meet face-to-face with clients, or when we happen to run into someone we might want to do business with. Having business cards is a great way to promote yourself in the physical world. Of course, since web design is a creative field, you’ll want your business card to serve as a sort of mini portfolio that displays your skills. And the skills necessary to design a business card can be easily adapted from those that are required to design a website. Size and Shape Standard business cards are 2″ x 3.5″, in either vertical or horizontal orientation. There are a few benefits to the standard sizing, the primary one being that it’s generally less expensive because it’s common. But just because business cards are traditionally a 2″ x 3.5″ rectangle doesn’t mean you can’t deviate from that size and shape. Die cut cards are particularly popular.
Best recommendations for architecture, product design, interior design and gadgets imgfave | share your visual inspiration Lovenordic Design Blog Felt & Wire Shop: tartan checked blue masking tape from TOP HAT On December 31, 2012 Felt & Wire Shop, the curated marketplace, came to a close. The decision to close the site was difficult, but we hope to continue to work with you under the Mohawk umbrella. Here are a few ways we’d like to support you. FeltandWire.com Felt & Wire blog continues as usual – covering the latest design news, book reviews, studio tours and impressions from the paper obsessed. Mohawk Featured Projects View our collection of real world projects – all on Mohawk papers. Tutorials Ever wonder which way is up on an envelope? Paper & Envelopes At MohawkConnects.com you can purchase any Mohawk product for any project you’re working on; whether its paper, envelopes or digital substrates. We care about your privacy and never share your information.
40 Creative Business Card Designs 40 Creative Business Card Designs December 9th, 2008 | Inspiration | Unique and creative business card designs from all over the world. 01 - Emerson Taymor Business Card 02 - Pomegranit Business Card 03 - Stephanie Towell Business Card 04 - Murillo Design Business Card 05 - Ken Speckle Gifts Business Card 06 - rfrecords Business Card 07 - Rubber Band Business Card 08 - Piano Repair Business Card 09 - elkha Business Card 10 - Viewzi Business Card 11 - Bright Corner Business Card 12 - Yuka Suzuki Business Card 13 - Flow Yoga Business Card 14 - Thomas Wood Products Business Card 15 - Greek Restaurant Business Card 16 - Debt Recovery Agent Business Card 17 - il progetto Business Card 18 - Elevator Business Card 19 - Justin Anonuevo Business Card 20 - Sean M. 21 - Joe Duffy Business Card 22 - Wunderburg Design Business Card 23 - Junge Schachtel Business Card 24 - Paul Nielsen Personal Trainer Business Card 25 - Celia Keyworth’s Food Business Card 26 - Richard E. 27 - JWB Business Card 28 - Dave Blank Business Card
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