Let the Drummer Kick

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design, music, type animation, typography, video

One of the early type animations that totally inspired my love for the craft.

Well Said, Donald.

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inspiration, quote

Love Story

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design, love, valentines day, video

A little history… Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

Well Said, Albert.

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love, quote

Buona Confezione

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branding, design, graphic design, identity, Italy, packaging design

Happycentro is a multi-platform Design Agency based in Verona Italy. One of my favorite pieces of theirs is this stunning identity/packaging design for a raw chocolate brand.

Our formula for beauty is mixing complexity, order and fatigue. We like contamination between creative disciplines and diversity in general. We don’t like doing same thing twice, and prefer going further what we’re already able to do. It is tiring but satisfying.

 

Today’s Track – Pink + White, Frank Ocean

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music

I thought this one was appropriate for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday! Pink + White by Frank Ocean from the album Blond, 2016.

Well Said, Assata.

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design, inspiring, letterpress, quote

Reminders

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creativity, design, inspiring, type animation, video

I’m sure I’ve shared this before, but I ran across it the other day and realized how much I’m in the mood for a little creative awakening! You?

Today’s Track – No One Knows, Asa

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acoustic, alternative, indie rock, live, music, nigeria, paris

Something acoustic & beautiful. No One Knows by Asa from the album Acoustic Live in Tokyo, 2008.

Spring 2018 Key Pattern Trends from Trendstop

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design, fasion, patterns, trend

Today’s peek at key pattern trend highlights for Spring 2018 comes from London’s Trendstop, a specialist trend agency that combines a leading online trend platform with hands-on custom trend support. Look for “Nautical Expressions”, “Another Tribe’ and “Water Bleed Florals”.

Images courtesy of WeConnectFashion, an awesome company that helps fashion companies succeed through business networking, market research & fashion industry know-how.

Well Said, Vincent.

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inspiring, quote

Aussi Prints

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art, australia, color, mid-century, prints

Inaluxe is an independent art studio in Australia, that combines the talents of fine artists Kristina Sostarko and Jason Odd. They create graphic, mid-century-inspired prints using archival fine art papers and giclee reproduction print technology.

Our philosophy is simple: Be passionate about the creative process, use the best materials possible, and be responsible and sustainable in production practice.

 

Today’s Track – Lauren, Men I Trust

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alternative, Canada, indie rock, music

This song has been in constant rotation as I’ve been traveling around Europe this week. A mellow yet slightly uptempo tune that gently reminds me “I can’t stay forever”… Lauren – the single – by Men I Trust, 2016.

 

Designing Yellow

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branding, deisgn, design, graphic design, identity

I thought this was an awesome example of boutique branding. Created by Istanbul-based designer nuket goner çorlan; whose work is absolutely lovely.