Letterheads

Posted on May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid SystemsTagged graphic design, grid system, identity, letterhead, print, stationery2 Comments

I very much enjoy this letterhead design by Anton Stankowski. The grid-based structure and asymmetrical layout create a really interesting visual. This letterhead is part of James Phillips Williams’ collection that he often features on his blog, Amass. Check out the site, it’s a keeper. He also owns another gorgeous letterhead that was designed by Herbert Bayer.

If you want more letterhead goodness, head over to the blog Letterheady. The site features a ton of excellent letterhead designs of well known figures like Babe Ruth and Henry Ford. My personal favorites are the letterheads of Houdini and Charlie Chaplin. I can surf this site all day long.

Morse Studio

Posted on May 12, 2010May 12, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged graphic design, identity, packaging, print2 Comments

Going through the work of Morse Studio, I notice that they pay very close attention to minor details. Their work has a certain quality to it that makes it all feel very luxurious, and the textures of the paper stock they select really make the pieces shine. Excellent work by this London based studio.

Lacoste: The Element Of Style

Posted on May 5, 2010May 5, 2010 Posted in Books, DesignTagged book, brand, fashion, graphic design, publication6 Comments

There’s something about the Lacoste brand and products that I love: they’re well-designed, detailed and minimal. So I’m excited to see that these concepts were extended to their new book, Lacoste: The Element Of Style? by Olivier Margot?. The book presents the visual history of this classic brand in a well-designed package. I personally love the simple design of the cover — which comes in 5 different color-ways — and the canvas texture.

I did some quick searching and couldn’t find any info on the designer of the book. I wonder if Lacoste did it themselves.

You can grab a copy of the book from Amazon or Assouline?.

Metro Area Poster

Posted on May 5, 2010May 5, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged graphic design, nyc, poster, print3 Comments

I’m digging this poster by Barcelona based Hey Studio.

Xavier Encinas

Posted on May 3, 2010May 3, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged french, graphic design, identity, print1 Comment

New work and site by the always inspiring Xavier Encinas. Pictured here is a business card that is part of the identity designed for men’s fashion label Pierce Paris.

Georg Staehelin

Posted on April 28, 2010April 29, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, typographic3 Comments

Interesting series of typographic posters by Georg Staehelin for the Museum of Design in Basel. I did a little searching and couldn’t find any info on Mr. Staehelin. If anyone has any info, I’d love to learn more about him.