Category Archives: Graphic Design

The Classic Mixtape

It has been super busy here lately… freelance projects, planning a new site redesign, and an upcoming re-brand, but its never too busy to make a mixtape for a super cool friend. The technology may be dated but the sentimental … Continue reading

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Coffee Supreme Rebrand

Growing to be one of the largest independent coffee roasters in New Zealand, Coffee Supreme wanted a refreshed look and feel that conveyed their hand-crafted expertise in the industry. Hardhat Design in Auckland produced some amazing results… “Hardhat sat down … Continue reading

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Adobe CS6 Brand System

The up coming launch of Adobe CS6 brings a refreshed visual language. Naturally, as a designer I can totally appreciate the logic behind the process, especially a brand system as extensive this. I really want to hate this, mainly because … Continue reading

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McQuade

Just ran across the graphic design of Mike McQuade out of Chicago. Really diggin the fresh industrial aesthetic to his work, in particular the branding for Tom, Dick & Harry and The Area Code Project. All images © Mike McQuade … Continue reading

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Sababu Tees

I’ve recently had the good fortune to work with Sababu, a socially conscious T-shirt manufacturer in Mali Africa. Below shows t-shirt designs and collateral pieces developed. Empowerment Alleviates Poverty: This illustrates one of Sababu’s core values. Being as such, I … Continue reading

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Silvio Teixeira 100 IDS

Pretty fantastic self promotion campaign by designer/photographer Silvio Teixeira from Portugal. I’m filing this under “why didn’t I think of that?” In his own words: “100 Ids is a project that defines my identity as a designer and it is … Continue reading

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10 Song A Week

Ten Songs A Week is a weekly blog that features a mix of ten songs from different decades, styles and origins. Curated by French graphic designer Jean Mosambi, who is also responsible for the blog’s fantastic vintage album covers. Very … Continue reading

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September Industry

Another great resource for fine design… September Industry – an online design journal/resource that showcases the very best in international graphic design & communication and everything in between every week. Having been established in early 2008, the site has since … Continue reading

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From The Mail Bag

I’ve been so lucky to come into the possession of two excellent posters. A few quick snap shots: From long time friend and independent designer Justin Kemerling — a piece from his socially conscious collection — “This is America” Purchased … Continue reading

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