DKNG

October 9, 2012
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Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman of Los Angeles-based design firm DKNG have found their niche in the music and entertainment industries. They have a great aesthetic that seems to evolve with each new project. We particularly love the Bon Iver tour poster (beautiful halftoning) and Paramount Pictures’ 100th Anniversary print (amazing icon set). Via dkngstudios.com

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Cliff Roberts Jazz Cartoons

October 5, 2012
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On the level, and this is no phonus balonus, each of these is a sockdollager:

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Master of Mosaic

October 4, 2012
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Mosaic portraiture work of Greek designer Charis Tsevis never disappoints. We’ve posted his work in the past (here and here)… this time it’s for an IKEA campaign from a few years back. We could look at these mosaic portraits composed of thousands of IKEA products all day long. Years of doing this type of work…

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Illustrations by Yo Az

October 2, 2012
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French illustrator best known as Yo Az has some excellent illustration skills, with an eye for details and texture. We really love his unique style… particularly fond of Kanye West and Paul McCartney pieces. Some prints available here. Via Behance

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Footwear Art

October 1, 2012
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The worlds of fashion and art often collide, which is the case with the work of Israeli footwear designer Kobi Levi. What initially caught our eye was the sheer outrageousness of his Banana Slip-on design, but he has built quite a collection. Though probably not the most practical kicks out there, each pair is an…

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Postmammal

September 28, 2012
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San Francisco-based creative director Robert Murdock has a outstanding body of work that ranges from interface design to brand and identity to interactive design. His site, Postmammal, the name of which he describes as being “based on the notion that humans are always evolving, and are always looking for what’s next — essentially what’s beyond…

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Slingshot Wine Bottle

September 27, 2012
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While doing design research out in the field, we noticed this outstanding label concept and execution. The 2010 Slingshot Cab bottle earns a 98 rating.

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V is for Vichy

September 27, 2012
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New Orleans creative studio IAAH/Iamalwayshungry was commissioned by TBWA/NY to re-envision skincare brand Vichy. Their approach was to depict the V in Vichy in new and refreshing ways. The result is a beautiful collection of typography that we would literally hang on our walls. Awesome Via iamalwayshungry.com

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Fantastic Film Posters of Ibraheem Youssef

September 25, 2012
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Boston-based art director/designer/illustrator/film buff Ibraheem Youssef definitely has a particular aesthetic…. sort of a grungy, bold style. His fantastic series of film posters are some of the best we’ve seen (even reminiscent of the great Olly Moss… here and here). Via ibraheemyoussef.com

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