This charming set of Christmas tree decorations designed by Sergio Membrillas, whose work I’ve posted on in the past, really caught my eye. Sergio is a Valencia, Spain-based designer, illustrator and artist. (Images via www.sergiomembrillas.com)
I’m really taken with these brightly-colored screen prints by UK artist and designer Marcus Walters. Marcus studied graphic design at Central St Martin’s in London before working in magazines. He eventually set up his own design studio, New Future Graphic, where is still a partner. Marcus has exhibited work in shows in Europe and America [...]
I’m smitten with Hanna Konola’s illustration and textile work, which I just recently happened upon. The top image is an editorial illustration Hanna did for a Finnish magazine called Kotivinkki and the bottom piece is actually a print from a series of posters designed by Hanna, called “Year of Confetti.” A little about Hanna: [...]
I heart this risograph poster by Manchester, England-based artist, designer and illustrator Rob Bailey. I really like the composition of this piece and the way it incorporates pattern so skillfully. (Image via robbailey.co.uk)
Check out these fierce typographic prints made by Playtype, which is an online type foundry established by the Copenhagen-based design agency, e-Types. I really like the wild color combinations and almost jungle like background of the top one.
I was very excited to receive this clever, beautifully designed booklet in the mail from UK-based Mild Peril Media, a creative duo made up of illustrator Colin Mayhew and graphic designer Kerry Venus. The book contains gorgeous, delicately penned illustrations, fun wordplay, quotations and poetry, and even a very well selected playlist of music including [...]
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