Advertising
Sculptural Shoeboxes
International visual firm Shotopop teamed with JWT Shanghai to take cardboard cut-outs to the next level. And boy, did they succeed. They were commissioned to develop and build three pieces, made up from the cardboard of shoeboxes, to represent three prominent Chinese basketball players, sponsored by popular Chinese sporting goods brand ANTA. Deservedly so, the…
Read MoreOn the Mark
San Diego-based designer/illustrator Mark Jamotillo (AKA Studio Mark5) employs enviable typography skills in his fantastic designs. His bold, graphic style is perfect for his target market: apparel, music and skateboard graphics. This series of postcards promoting Eddie Vedder shows in the West are truly awesome. Sought after work like this serves not only as promotion…
Read MoreBig Top Pee-Wee
In keeping with the theme of movie posters, we want to take an opportunity to showcase the excellent work of Los Angeles-based design firm DKNG (see our previous post here). This time it’s for the iconic 1980s film Big Top Pee-Wee. We love the clean lines and attention to so many details. It’s no surprise…
Read MoreOfficial "85 Years of Oscars" Poster
Just in time for the Oscars, which take place this Sunday, creative genius Olly Moss (here and here) designed this amazing poster, featuring Best Picture Academy Awards from the past 85 years… each represented by its main character. Moss’s work never ceases to amaze and delight. Via ollymoss.com
Read MoreFantastic Work of David de la Fuente
We love the work of Spanish designer/art director David de la Fuente. His identity and typography work is impeccable. And, appropriately enough, he even has a piece honoring February 14th. Check out some of his work below (identity for a sport fishing shop, business card for shower and bath screen specialist, film poster, identity for…
Read MoreLow-Tech Posters Reaching Tech-Savvy Teenagers
For those of you who grew up in the ’80s, the anti-drug public service announcements were inescapable. If nothing else, they were memorable (after all, we’re referencing them some 25 years later). When advertising firm Team Detroit was tasked with creating an ad campaign for the College for Creative Studies, they could have taken many…
Read MorePosters by Laz Marquez
We always appreciate well executed reinterpretations of movie and TV posters (think Olly Moss and Mondo). We recently came across some work of New York-based designer/art director Laz Marquez, and he certainly falls into that category. Marquez’s ability to mix up his style seems to be a strength here; He does not employ one particular…
Read More3D Typography by Chris LaBrooy
UK designer/illustrator Chris LaBrooy has a really impressive body of 3D work. His attention to detail and use of texture is great…the possibilities are endless. A little envious of his amazing skills. Via chrislabrooy.com
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Read MoreBrilliant Bags
The holiday shopping season has officially begun, and we are reminded how much untapped marketing potential is right in our hands. We at Barbour had seen many of these great shopping bags some time ago, and are inspired by these European designs. Would love to see U.S. retailers kick up the shopping bag creativity. Via…
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