Oppositions Magazine 1973-1984

Posted on August 25, 2010August 25, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic StyleTagged graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, magazine, publication5 Comments

Oppositions was an architectural journal by the Institute For Architecture And Urban Studies that was published from 1973 to 1984. The magazine was designed by the great Massimo Vignelli and it sure doesn’t disappoint with its obvious grid layout. This Flickr set includes a bunch of the covers, some of which feature black illustrations, and this set by Paul Soulellis has some shots of the inside spreads.

I was outbid on a copy of this a few months back. Would have made a great addition to my collection — maybe I’ll start to obsessively search for them now.

Toko

Posted on August 23, 2010August 23, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic StyleTagged australia, brand, graphic design, grid system, identity, International Typographic Style, poster, Principles4 Comments

Sydney based studio, Toko, has been one of my favorites for a while now. They’re always pumping out fresh new work that’s inspiring. They updated their site with a new look and a plethora or work.

Sunn Ampli?ers 1968

Posted on August 22, 2010August 22, 2010 Posted in Advertising, Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic StyleTagged Advertising, graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism2 Comments

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Simply perfect 1968 ad for Sunn Amplifiers. After a quick search I found some more.

Via Iain Claridge

German Matchbox Labels

Posted on August 22, 2010August 22, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged color, german, graphic design, labels, matchbox, minimalism, modernism, print

Fantastic collection of German matchbox labels from the 1960s and 1970s. Simple graphics and beautiful color palettes.

Limited Edition Helvetica Poster

Posted on August 18, 2010August 18, 2010 Posted in Design, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged film, graphic design, helvetica, limited edition, poster, screenprint, Stempel9 Comments

Sorry for the lack of posts this past week, I was under the weather.

Swiss Dots, the producers of the Helvetica documentary, have create this new limited-edition screenprint for the film. The print is inspired by a 1960’s design that has been seen on D. Stempel AG brochures, type specimens and posters — which has been making an appearance on the TV show, Mad Men.

The poster is hand screenprinted on archival 300gsm paper, A2 size (16 1/2? x 23 1/2?) in a numbered edition of 100 copies, each signed by director Gary Hustwit. You can order one here for $150.

Wrench Monkees

Posted on August 9, 2010August 9, 2010 Posted in Industrial DesignTagged Design, industrial, minimalism, motorcycles7 Comments

When it comes to minimal design, my passion for it extends way beyond graphic design. When it comes to design in general, whether it be a house, a shirt, or a spoon, I also prefer a minimal approach and aesthetic. So when I saw these custom motorcycles by Copenhagen based shop Wrench Monkees, I immediately fell in love.

Most of their bikes have a cafe racer style which I love, and the bikes are stripped down to their bare essentials: a motor, two wheels and a handle bar. The bikes have more a mechanical look to them as oppose to the mainstream bikes that are all cover in plastic.

When looking for inspiration, even motorcycles can influence my designs. I love it.