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by armin
An odd premise but some cool illustrations and hand-lettering, especially when seen together: Niels van Holland is creating hand-drawn advertisements for non-existent hair salon for men, Coupe Soleil.
01.13.2017
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by diane zerr
Thoroughly enjoyed Crankbunny’s 30 Days to 2017 video featuring a compilation of animated shorts.
01.12.2017
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by quipsologies
Captivating new ad for Nike directed by musical artist extraordinaire FKA Twigs.
01.12.2017
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by ricardo cordoba
The best movie posters of 2016, selected by art director Adrian Curry. (Curry reviews movie posters on a regular basis for mubi.com.)
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01.11.2017
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by diane zerr
Mohawk shares prints featuring quotes paired with designers that are hand lettered and illustrated.
01.11.2017
#HotOffThePress: Quotes from iconic designers that are beautifully hand lettered and illustrated? @parseandparcel knows how to inspire! pic.twitter.com/G7kf7BnRbX — Mohawk (@mohawkpaper) January 11, 2017
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by armin
WIRED’s editor Scott Dadich will be leaving the magazine to lead a design firm. I’ve been a long-time fan of his, especially during his time as the magazine’s creative director; should be fun to see what he does outside of the magazine world.
01.11.2017
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by diane zerr
An awkward and effective campaign for free speech from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
01.10.2017
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by armin
Artist Walead Beshty made glass boxes specifically measure to fit inside FedEx packaging and then shipped them, allowing the “gentle” handling in transit to define the final outcome of the pieces. If he had used UPS, it would have ended up as confetti.
01.10.2017
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