Tankboys

Posted on August 21, 2009January 26, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, Typography5 Comments

Tankboys is a multidisciplinary Venice based studio founded in 2005 by Lorenzo Mason and Marco Campardo, focusing on cultural, artistic, editorial and
design project.

Every piece in their portfolio exhibits beautiful typography, strong grids, and a minimalist approach. It’s great to see the International Typographic Style still thriving. Tankboys have become one of my favorite design studios, up there with Experimental Jetset and The International Office.

The Lost Poster

Posted on August 13, 2009August 13, 2009 Posted in Design, Films, Grid Systems, Industrial Design, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged film, graphic design, helvetica, Industrial Design, letterpress, minimalism, modernism, poster, print6 Comments

objectified_poster

We’re all familiar with the silver Objectified poster, but Michael C. Place designed a second version with a white background and silver objects and black text that wasn’t used. It’s now being released as a limited edition letterpress, printed in metallic black and silver ink, on Crane’s Lettra 300gsm paper. Sounds like heaven.

It’s being printed by the awesome Brooklyn based Coeur Noir Letterpress, the same folks that printed the Helvetica poster and my son’s baptism invitation. They do stellar work.

Only 100 will be printed and you can grab one for $125.

Mike White

Posted on August 12, 2009 Posted in Design, International Typographic StyleTagged graphic design, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, poster2 Comments

mike_white

I love seeing work from young designers, especially when it kicks freakin’ ass. Mike White is a recent graduate of the Bath School of Art and Design and his portfolio is filled with quality work. I personally love the simplicity the colors of this HUD poster.

80 Magazine

Posted on August 6, 2009January 26, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged graphic design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, posters, publication, Swiss, Typography2 Comments

I’m back in action folks, sorry for the short hiatus.

While I was away I came across this new blog called 80 Magazine that features classic design and typography from the 50’s and 60’s. It instantly has become one of my favorite blogs to read by featuring work by Gerstner, Brockmann, Lohse, Crouwel and Emil Ruder, who’s poster is pictured above.

The blog has a lot of pieces that I’ve never seen, including this collection of posters by Emil Ruder.