What? Two in a row? That's right - the stars over The Logo Loft have aligned just right, and we're back for the second day in a row with some new Logo Loft Links of the Day:
Anyone that lists horror movies, pizza and Halloween as influences on his work gets our attention here at The Logo Loft. Illustrator Richard Mia did just that in his profile at Communication Arts - and his work is none too shabby, either. A bold, expressionistic design mixed with an almost pale palette with dash of bold reds and blues thrown in - it's work that we here at The Logo Loft enjoy quite a bit. Check out the handful of samples included with CA's interview, then head over to Mia's own site for a bigger helping.
You come to this blog for links, and it is links that we at The Logo Loft live to provide. However, we'd like to recommend something today that's not on the Internet - yet - but should be soon. In the meantime, you can only see it in the pages of an old-fashioned, honest-to-Gutenberg print publication: Men's Journal. It's a feature on Bryan Nesbitt, a designer who now serves as general manager of Cadillac. In it, he shares his favorite designs, which run the gamut from a hotel with rooms carved out of ice to a mountain bike to an ironing board. The feature is available in MJ's latest issue, on stands now, but should be up soon at their website. It's worth a look.
Two entries. Five links. That's not a bad ratio, we don't think. Thanks for joining us here at The Logo Loft for another round of links. Check back tomorrow - maybe? - for another set of Logo Loft Links of the day.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
LogoLoft Links of the Day: Dec. 9, 2009
The Logo Loft is proud to present another installment of The Logo Loft's Links of the Day. In those few moments each day when they're not working, the Logo Loft designers can be found surfing the Internet, checking out the work, ideas and philosophies of other designers and agencies, all in a search for ways to improve their own craft. These are some of the things that recently caught their attention:
Designer Daily has a cool photo feature on designer beds, including the coolest sofa bed you'll ever see. They're so inspired that we're thinking about ordering up a batch for the Logo Loft offices. Check 'em out here.
Scott Belsky, founder and CEO of Behance, will be conducting a live chat on Thursday, Dec. 10, where he'll discuss the most effective ways to harness creativity and bring ideas to fruition. Registration and information is available here.
If your city is like most cities, they've got a set of Christmas lights they put in prominent areas each year. Giant wreaths hanging from telephone poles, snowmen waving from bridge arches, garland with lights running down power lines - that sort of thing. As you can no doubt imagine, they don't just run down to the local Wal-Mart each year and pick that stuff up - decorations in that size are a specialty item, designed to be durable and eye-catching on a larger scale. We thought it was cool when we stumbled across a site for one company that makes ginormous snowflakes, Santas-and-sleighs, and other such decorations: Holiday Designs. If you've got the cash, maybe you can compete with your city for most elaborate display with a visit there.
That's it for today's Logo Loft's Links. We've got work to do now, but check back with the Logo Loft later in the week for more cool stuff.
Designer Daily has a cool photo feature on designer beds, including the coolest sofa bed you'll ever see. They're so inspired that we're thinking about ordering up a batch for the Logo Loft offices. Check 'em out here.
Scott Belsky, founder and CEO of Behance, will be conducting a live chat on Thursday, Dec. 10, where he'll discuss the most effective ways to harness creativity and bring ideas to fruition. Registration and information is available here.
If your city is like most cities, they've got a set of Christmas lights they put in prominent areas each year. Giant wreaths hanging from telephone poles, snowmen waving from bridge arches, garland with lights running down power lines - that sort of thing. As you can no doubt imagine, they don't just run down to the local Wal-Mart each year and pick that stuff up - decorations in that size are a specialty item, designed to be durable and eye-catching on a larger scale. We thought it was cool when we stumbled across a site for one company that makes ginormous snowflakes, Santas-and-sleighs, and other such decorations: Holiday Designs. If you've got the cash, maybe you can compete with your city for most elaborate display with a visit there.
That's it for today's Logo Loft's Links. We've got work to do now, but check back with the Logo Loft later in the week for more cool stuff.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Logo Loft Links of the Day: Dec. 1, 2009
Welcome to first Logo Loft Links 0f the Day for December. We here at The Logo Loft hope to have lots of shopping, decorating, and celebrating to do, but we're not going to let that get in the way of some good old-fashioned blogging. Let's get started:
Our first link takes us to a brief interview with Larken Werner, partner and creative director of Wall-to-Wall Studios. In it, Werner shares this tidbit regarding his creative philosophy: "Stop thinking and let your mind wander." Thats a philosophy that's certainly no stranger to us here at The Logo Loft - oftentimes, we find the best way to solve a creative dilemma is do something else for a while - read, have a conversation, take a walk - and let your subconcious have a got at it. More times than not, we've come back to a project and found the perfect solution is right in front of us.
Ever heard of a city having a creative director? Neither have we. But Manchester does, and his latest project is an effort to drive holiday shoppers to that city's centre shopping district. He's designed some one-of-a-kind wrapping paper that will be used exclusively at shops in the district. You can see a photo of the designer, Peter Saville, along with his paper (which the city suggests could be framed and given as a gift itself) here.
Every kind of design needs a little thought and planning to make it beautiful and effective - even Christmas decorations. Yes, there can be more to Christmas decorations than putting up a tree and tossing some lights on the shrubbery outside. About.com has a nice collection of articles to help you put a little more thought into your yuletide trimmings, including color schemes (there's more to it than red and green!), wreath design and decoration, and making tradition a part of your decorating routine.
We've got more, but we better save some for later. Join us later this week as The Logo Loft presents more Logo Loft Links of the Day.
Our first link takes us to a brief interview with Larken Werner, partner and creative director of Wall-to-Wall Studios. In it, Werner shares this tidbit regarding his creative philosophy: "Stop thinking and let your mind wander." Thats a philosophy that's certainly no stranger to us here at The Logo Loft - oftentimes, we find the best way to solve a creative dilemma is do something else for a while - read, have a conversation, take a walk - and let your subconcious have a got at it. More times than not, we've come back to a project and found the perfect solution is right in front of us.
Ever heard of a city having a creative director? Neither have we. But Manchester does, and his latest project is an effort to drive holiday shoppers to that city's centre shopping district. He's designed some one-of-a-kind wrapping paper that will be used exclusively at shops in the district. You can see a photo of the designer, Peter Saville, along with his paper (which the city suggests could be framed and given as a gift itself) here.
Every kind of design needs a little thought and planning to make it beautiful and effective - even Christmas decorations. Yes, there can be more to Christmas decorations than putting up a tree and tossing some lights on the shrubbery outside. About.com has a nice collection of articles to help you put a little more thought into your yuletide trimmings, including color schemes (there's more to it than red and green!), wreath design and decoration, and making tradition a part of your decorating routine.
We've got more, but we better save some for later. Join us later this week as The Logo Loft presents more Logo Loft Links of the Day.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
LogoLoft Links of the Day - Nov. 18, 2009
The Logo Loft presents another roundup of good design and great inspiration – The Logo Loft Links of the Day.
Seattle-based Turnstyle is a graphic design firm that states its mission right on the front of its web page: “We use design as a tool to forge a strong emotional connection between your customers and your brand.” That mission is close to our hearts here at The Logo Loft, where we work to create something that keeps you front and center in clients' minds and brings them back to you over and over. Turnstyle has compiled a lengthy and impressive client list thanks to the clean, colorful, modern style that graces their work - take a look at their website to see their aesthetic in action.
Lifehacker’s “Featured Workspace” section has a great example of how some an item designed for a specific purpose can be remade so that it’s absolutely perfect for a completely different function. Click here for a peek at a geek’s reinterpretation of a rolling tool cart into a mobile gaming/computing station. Great stuff, and proof that good design is adaptable for almost anything.
Typography Daily is a site with an extremely narrow focus - a roundup/guide/blog dedicated to the world of typography. Because typography plays a huge role in the work we do at The Logo Loft, this is sure to make the bookmark list of many a designer roaming our hallowed halls. Take a look and see for yourself just how much more there is to putting a name in a logo than typing it out.
That does it for today’s Logo Loft links. Check back with The Logo Loft soon for another roundup.
Seattle-based Turnstyle is a graphic design firm that states its mission right on the front of its web page: “We use design as a tool to forge a strong emotional connection between your customers and your brand.” That mission is close to our hearts here at The Logo Loft, where we work to create something that keeps you front and center in clients' minds and brings them back to you over and over. Turnstyle has compiled a lengthy and impressive client list thanks to the clean, colorful, modern style that graces their work - take a look at their website to see their aesthetic in action.
Lifehacker’s “Featured Workspace” section has a great example of how some an item designed for a specific purpose can be remade so that it’s absolutely perfect for a completely different function. Click here for a peek at a geek’s reinterpretation of a rolling tool cart into a mobile gaming/computing station. Great stuff, and proof that good design is adaptable for almost anything.
Typography Daily is a site with an extremely narrow focus - a roundup/guide/blog dedicated to the world of typography. Because typography plays a huge role in the work we do at The Logo Loft, this is sure to make the bookmark list of many a designer roaming our hallowed halls. Take a look and see for yourself just how much more there is to putting a name in a logo than typing it out.
That does it for today’s Logo Loft links. Check back with The Logo Loft soon for another roundup.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Logo Loft Links: Nov. 13, 2009
Happy Friday the 13th! Today is your lucky day - The Logo Loft is back with another round of Logo Loft Link of the Day:
We at The Logo Loft appreciate the turn of a good phrase as much as the next person - especially when phrases and letters are turned into works of art, such as these text art pieces at Tutorial9. Check ‘em out.
Lisel Jane is an illustrator influenced by a variety of sources, from old National Geographic magazines to boats and found photos. You can see how those influences help her produce work that has a distinct old-timey feel mixed with a modern perspective - an aesthetic that has attracted clients including Spin magazine, Sony, Abercrombie & Fitch and the New York Times Magazine - on her website. Check out her portfolio for a good sampling of her work.
If there’s one thing we here at The Logo Loft love, it’s a good movie - and a good movie poster. That's why we ove this rundown of 30 great vintage posters from Designer Daily News, a cool list that includes one sheets for Forbidden Planet, Metropolis, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Not all of the movies are classics, but the posters definitely are.
That’s it for today. Steer clear of black cats, broken mirrors and guys named Jason, and check back soon for another roundup of great links from The Logo Loft.
We at The Logo Loft appreciate the turn of a good phrase as much as the next person - especially when phrases and letters are turned into works of art, such as these text art pieces at Tutorial9. Check ‘em out.
Lisel Jane is an illustrator influenced by a variety of sources, from old National Geographic magazines to boats and found photos. You can see how those influences help her produce work that has a distinct old-timey feel mixed with a modern perspective - an aesthetic that has attracted clients including Spin magazine, Sony, Abercrombie & Fitch and the New York Times Magazine - on her website. Check out her portfolio for a good sampling of her work.
If there’s one thing we here at The Logo Loft love, it’s a good movie - and a good movie poster. That's why we ove this rundown of 30 great vintage posters from Designer Daily News, a cool list that includes one sheets for Forbidden Planet, Metropolis, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Not all of the movies are classics, but the posters definitely are.
That’s it for today. Steer clear of black cats, broken mirrors and guys named Jason, and check back soon for another roundup of great links from The Logo Loft.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Logo Loft Daily Links: 11-04-09
Here at The Logo Loft, we’re constantly on the lookout for things that inspire us. Thanks to the Internet, we have access to the thoughts, ideas, and creations of artists and designers all over the world – a real treasure chest of inspiration that we have the privilege of sifting through each and every day. Here’s where we found some inspiration today – The Logo Loft Links of the Day:
Caroline Gilroy is an Australian designer with a love for good wine and typography. Like all good artists, she's able to translate that love into something beautiful. Based on the idea that many wine names are mispronounced, Gilroy came up with labels using the phonetic spellings of wine names in a stark, simple design. You can check out a gallery of the labels at Communication Arts, and see more of her work at her website.
Little&Company celebrates 30 years of creative excellence by posing two questions to 30 renowned creative professionals: “What single example of design inspires you most?” and “What problem should design solve next?” The answers are posted at “Thirty Conversations on Design.” They're being released 10 at a time, so bookmark the site and visit it often.
Designers and writers are often faced with storage issues for the huge collections of books and magazines that inpire them in their daily design work. For some more creative solutions on how to house all that material, check out Designer Daily’s photo feature on “Amazing Bookshelves.”
That’s it for today – check back with The Logo Loft soon for more Logo Loft Links of the Day.
Caroline Gilroy is an Australian designer with a love for good wine and typography. Like all good artists, she's able to translate that love into something beautiful. Based on the idea that many wine names are mispronounced, Gilroy came up with labels using the phonetic spellings of wine names in a stark, simple design. You can check out a gallery of the labels at Communication Arts, and see more of her work at her website.
Little&Company celebrates 30 years of creative excellence by posing two questions to 30 renowned creative professionals: “What single example of design inspires you most?” and “What problem should design solve next?” The answers are posted at “Thirty Conversations on Design.” They're being released 10 at a time, so bookmark the site and visit it often.
Designers and writers are often faced with storage issues for the huge collections of books and magazines that inpire them in their daily design work. For some more creative solutions on how to house all that material, check out Designer Daily’s photo feature on “Amazing Bookshelves.”
That’s it for today – check back with The Logo Loft soon for more Logo Loft Links of the Day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Logo Loft Links of the Day: 10-27-09
Four more days to Halloween....Halloween....Halloween....four more days to Halloween...Silver Shamrock!
(10 points to the first person to get that reference, by the way....)
Welcome to the newest installment of The Logo Loft's Links of the Day. Today we've got a short interview with a New York-based designer to tell you about, and then the main event - something perfect for the holiday that's nearly upon us. Keep on reading for today's links from The Logo Loft.
Designer and illustrator Patrick Tobin cranks out his work, some of which you can sample here, at a small design studio located in Manhattan. In this short Communication Arts interview, Tobin discusses his creative approach and philosophy while tackling projects for Esprit, EDC International, and more.
At The Logo Loft, we like to take the most creative approach to everything we do - including carving our Halloween pumpkins. So when we found Extreme Pumpkins, we knew we'd found a kindred spirit.
Extreme Pumpkins shows us all that there is more to the jack o' lantern than triangle-shaped eyes and a wide smile. The site features hundreds of designs that introduce all kinds of elements, props and techniques to the art of cutting pumpkins. Fire, fake blood, wigs, gummi worms, pumpkins stacked like snowmen, branches for arms - you name it, someone's done it to a pumpkin, and sent a picture to this site so their creation could inspire us all. Take a look around, and see what you can do to make your pumpkin the best on the block this year.
That's it for today from The Logo Loft. We've got pumpkins to carve! See you back here tomorrow.
(10 points to the first person to get that reference, by the way....)
Welcome to the newest installment of The Logo Loft's Links of the Day. Today we've got a short interview with a New York-based designer to tell you about, and then the main event - something perfect for the holiday that's nearly upon us. Keep on reading for today's links from The Logo Loft.
Designer and illustrator Patrick Tobin cranks out his work, some of which you can sample here, at a small design studio located in Manhattan. In this short Communication Arts interview, Tobin discusses his creative approach and philosophy while tackling projects for Esprit, EDC International, and more.
At The Logo Loft, we like to take the most creative approach to everything we do - including carving our Halloween pumpkins. So when we found Extreme Pumpkins, we knew we'd found a kindred spirit.
Extreme Pumpkins shows us all that there is more to the jack o' lantern than triangle-shaped eyes and a wide smile. The site features hundreds of designs that introduce all kinds of elements, props and techniques to the art of cutting pumpkins. Fire, fake blood, wigs, gummi worms, pumpkins stacked like snowmen, branches for arms - you name it, someone's done it to a pumpkin, and sent a picture to this site so their creation could inspire us all. Take a look around, and see what you can do to make your pumpkin the best on the block this year.
That's it for today from The Logo Loft. We've got pumpkins to carve! See you back here tomorrow.
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