Monthly Archives: September 2009

Pant-On-Ecans

While no one is entirely sure why this spray paint has such an unusual name, the design is most splendorific. Thanks to Josh D. for the image.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, PrePress, Visual Concepts

Summer is Almost Here! (Part 2)

Chronicle Books design internships are so prestigious they are called, get this, “fellow-ships.” Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a fellow or know about shipping to apply. I asked.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Portfolio Workshop, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Summer is almost here! (Part 1)

Seriously. If you are a design student, now is the time to get your work together for spring 2010 submission to a crop of worthy internships. Today we feature the vocational delights of Veer! We love Veer and encourage you to check out the paid, summer internship program in Calgary.

Posted in Education, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Sassy Whines

Though I don’t remember where I found this and cannot give proper attribution I’m putting this up as a post. It’s just too fun to shuffle into the inspiration files. This label visually references both Victorian and mid twentieth century modern seamlessly. Quite nice.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Visual Concepts

There are no emergencies in graphic design.

Last year Monterey Bay Aquarium Art Director, Jim Ales, offered up some excellent, short and sweet advice to graphic designers.

Posted in Amusement