Design by Silnt

Posted on April 3, 2009April 3, 2009 Posted in Design, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged exhibit, graphic design, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, typeface6 Comments

I’ve been meaning to write about these guys for sometime now and this new project was a nice kick–in–the–butt to finally do it. Silnt is a studio based in Singapore and led by Felix Ng.

Pictured above is a lovely special edition box set containing the artwork and sounds created by the participating artists for the Dual City Sessions / Art with Sound exhibition. 1290gsm cardboard is used for the packaging and the artwork is printed on 300gsm Recycled FSC Certified Wove Fresh White. Best of all, it’s all set in the gorgeous Alte Haas Grotesk typeface.

You can purchase the set at The Asylum.

Corporate Diversity : Swiss Graphic Design by Geigy

Posted on March 23, 2009March 23, 2009 Posted in Books, Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged corporate, graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, medical, minimalism, modernism, swiss style6 Comments

Image above is from Things To Look At.

Here’s a great book that’s just been released by Lars Müller Publishers titled Corporate Diversity: Swiss Graphic Design and Advertising by Geigy, 1940–1970. Designed by Norm and set in their typeface Replica (thanks Jonathan!), it features the brilliant work of the in house design studio at J. R. Geigy AG, most of which was created for the medical industry. Geigy was based in Basel and the work helped spread the International Typographic Style with its minimal approach and by employing designers such as Karl Gerstner, Jörg Hamburger, Toshihiro Katayama and Armin Hofmann.

Corporate Diversity displays Swiss graphic design at its best and rivals the classic ABC Verlag book, Publicity and Graphic Design in the Chemical Industry. It makes a great addition to any collection.

A short film was created on the exhibit that accompanied the book.

You can also see more images of the book here and here or purchase a copy for yourself from Amazon.

Objectified Poster

Posted on March 6, 2009March 6, 2009 Posted in Design, Films, Industrial Design, MerchTagged build, documentary, film, graphic design, helvetica, Industrial Design, International Typographic Style, merchandise, poster7 Comments

The exceptionally talented Michael C. Place has designed this damn sexy poster for the new Gary Hustwit documentary Objectified. Sized at 27″ x 39″ and lithographed, it features illustrations of objects created by the designers in the film. The poster will be one sale very soon at the Objectified store.

Seven25

Posted on March 5, 2009March 5, 2009 Posted in Design, MerchTagged canada, graphic design, International Typographic Style, merchandise, minimalism, modernism, poster2 Comments

Vancouver based firm Seven25 is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with this gorgeous poster. It’s printed by Hemlock Printers in 2 metallic inks + black and dull spot varnish on 100lb Text Productolith Dull. You can purchase the poster on their site.

NewWork Magazine Issue #3

Posted on February 25, 2009February 25, 2009 Posted in Books, Design, MerchTagged graphic design, magazine, merchandise, Typography5 Comments

Issue #3 of the excellent magazine NewWork has been released. The new issue features Willi Kunz and Akira Kobayashi.

The Nooka Zub

Posted on February 19, 2009February 19, 2009 Posted in Industrial Design, MerchTagged Industrial Design, merchandise, minimalism, modernism, watch12 Comments

One of my many obsessions is a well designed watch. People that know me personally know that I always have a “weird” watch strapped to my arm. There are a few qualities I look for in a well designed watch. For one it has to have a minimal design and two, the way the time is displayed has to be unique. Nooka creates watches that exhibit both qualities, and exceptionally I might add.

For those not familiar, Nooka was founded by artist and designer, Matthew Waldman, to create a more intuitive way to view time through linear and graphic representations. A company that makes well designed products that work and make sense. Nooka is one of my favorite product companies, right behind Apple, because of their aesthetics and innovation. They just get it.

I personally own a Zub Zenv sg 38 in black. I absolutely love it. Most of the watch is made of a soft, breathable plastic that is extremely comfortable. The new time display takes a few hours to get use to, but once you do you’ll realize that it makes much more sense.

The watch above is the Zub ZenH in Fire Engine Red, which will be available at the end of February. You can pre-order it for $130.

And no, this isn’t paid advertisement. I just love the damn company.