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Every time I look to hire someone for an ambitious type exploration, Sean Freeman’s name is often at—or near—the top of the list. I am in constant awe of his creative ambition, and his level of execution is top notch. His poster for the Decemberists (above) immediately caught my eye. The Decemberists are one of my favorite bands, and the poster is well-suited for their folky sound and whimsical lyrics. It’s also quite indicative of Freeman’s incredible range. |
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I have to admit a slight bias with this one due to the fact that he was my college professor, but Dirk Fowler’s simplicity and wit continues to amaze and inspire me. His knack for combining separate but familiar images in new ways often seems effortless. As a result, his limited edition concert posters for the likes of Wilco and Loretta Lynn have since become collectors items (along with many others). |
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If you’re anything like me, and you come across a good music video or something of the like, you immediately hit the replay button as soon as it’s over. Except, they’re usually about five minutes long (give or take). This beautifully captured short film by Danny Cooke featuring the enviable sign writing work of David (Dave) Smith is nearly 18 minutes long. I watched it three times in a row. In addition to sign writer, Smith calls himself a glass guilder, graphics artist and reverse glass artist—each of which is on full display in the film. Cooke does a brilliant job capturing the essence of each process and technique Smith employs. The video gets really good for me at the five-minute mark when you begin to see the stages of hand-drawn sketches. It only goes up from there. |
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I was listening to NPR when I heard about Warby Parker co-founder Jeffrey Raider launching his second startup, called Harry’s. Since Warby Parker has been a model of doing good and being socially responsible, I was eager to hear more about Harry’s. During the interview, Mr. Raider spoke about paying over $20 for a small pack of razors and questioned why an everyday product should cost so much. From there, Harry’s was born. The company designs, manufactures and distributes its products itself, essentially creating its own unique supply chain. By doing this, the company is able to offer a higher-quality product at a lower price. |
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I fell in love with the simplicity of Felix Pfäffli’s Lucerne Cultural Centre Südpol poster immediately upon viewing it. His architectural draping of type marries an extravagance with his confident use of one color. This is really what only a truly gifted designer can achieve. It was an extreme pleasure to be introduced to his work. |
