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Category Archives: Art Director
Benjamin Palmer
Benjamin Palmer leads barbarians. In other words, he is the visionary leader of one of the coolest interactive advertising agencies on the planet — The Barbarian Group. Benjamin is cofounder and CEO of the shop, which was recently recognized by … Continue reading
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Anne Ulku
“Didn’t think he would go there.” So goes one of the many Six Word Story Every Day projects from designer Anne Ulku and her writing partner, Van Horgen. The two collaborated to generate beautifully illustrated six-word tales with stunning typography. … Continue reading
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Maricor & Maricar Manalo
Twin-sister tag-team designers Maricor and Maricar Manalo like to create things by hand. Their obsession with paper and patterns has led them to create funky paper cut-out illustrations and mesmerizing sewn artwork. Their hand-embroidered typography, like their ’Go Play’ header … Continue reading
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Ed Fella
At the age of 73, iconic artist and educator Ed Fella can break his work down into two groupings. One is 50 years of graphic design, which represents his journey towards becoming a typography trailblazer. Though he’s abandoned traditional client … Continue reading
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Matt Armendariz
As a former graphic designer and art director in the food industry, Matt Armendariz has always had great taste. His passion for all things food and drink expanded as he branched into culinary photography and writing. His wildly popular blog … Continue reading
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Gail Anderson
Gail Anderson’s promotional poster designs have stolen the spotlight from some of Broadway’s most famous shows. As the Creative Director of Design at SpotCo from 2002 through 2010, Gail developed stunning identities for iconic plays like Avenue Q, La Cage … Continue reading
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John Hendrix
“Generally, I think of myself as a drawer… so pen and ink is really what I love,” explains the dexterous John Hendrix. And he has drawn far more than just that conclusion. Steel bridges, robots, vines, squids, under-appreciated civil rights heroes … Continue reading
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Paula Scher
“Illustrate with type.” That’s the best advice that superstar graphic designer Paula Scher has ever received. And over her legendary career, Paula has followed that sage wisdom with unprecedented success. From her early album cover designs to her famous Public … Continue reading
Kelli Anderson
Kelli Anderson has a penchant for seeing things differently. Her website is built off of a Google Maps interface, she’s turned handkerchiefs into party invites, and she’s even recently finished a fully functional paper record player wedding invitation. The self-described … Continue reading
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Confetti System
It’s amazing how small pieces of paper can become such impressive works of art. Nicholas Anderson and Julie Ho transform simple materials such as tissue paper, cardboard, and silk into confetti creations with their company, CONFETTISYSTEM. Together, they have art … Continue reading
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Catarina Carreiras
A quick look at Catarina Carreiras’s work and patterns emerge. Her artful reinvention of circles, squares and triangles has made simple shapes into elaborate designs for exhibitions, graphics and clothing. This young Portuguese star seems to be leaving her mark … Continue reading
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Lance Wilson & Dan Becker
Thirsty for a new look at beer? Designers Dan Becker and Lance Wilson were, and recently released “Beer: A Genuine Collection of Cans.” The beautifully designed book presents crisp photographs of nearly 500 cans collected from thirty countries, ranging from … Continue reading
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Mato Atom
Mato Atom says his most inspirational place is the brain, which makes sense given how cerebral his art is. He explains, “Ideas happen in there no matter the physical location.” This talented and thought-provoking director and self-described “hobby astronomer without … Continue reading
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Jessica Walsh
It’s difficult to summarize Jessica Walsh’s talents. The multi-talented, multi-disciplinary designer has accomplished so much for being so young. Since graduating from RISD, Jessica has worked at NYC super-studios like Sagmeister Inc, Pentagram Design, and Print Magazine. And she has … Continue reading
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Doogie Horner
Graphic design, writing, and comedy are three powerful genres in the publishing world. The trio is made even stronger when woven together, which is exactly what Doogie Horner does in his work. As an Art Director at Quirk Books, he has … Continue reading
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