Graphic Design Inspiration – Block Printing

on May 7, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

In today’s computer driven design and technology world, it is refreshing to see top designers reverting back to traditional methods of product creation, which is exactly what Danish graphic designer Aaron von Freter did with his Jack & Jones t-shirt printing project.

Block printing is very much back in fashion, and the feedback from the use of this rubber block printing at large events was extremely positive. Due to the manual process involved in the t-shirt production, each design ends up being completely unique, and customers simply love to receive one of a kind handmade items.

Most of the graphic design inspiration we like to share can be directly related to digital printing and even though this is block printing – an entirely different process for image transfer – we still love the look. The faded ink appearance of block printing can be replicated through graphic design programs and reproduced on a large scale, much more quickly than block printing. And though we don’t print on fabrics like T-shirts, the block printing charm can be applied to posters, invitations and other promotional materials.  Take a look below!

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

t-shirt printing - graphic design inspiration

If you connected with Aaron’s t-shirt printing project and wish to see more of his work, take a peek at his online portfolio and website.

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Graphic Design Inspiration – Illustrated Barcodes

on April 30, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Today’s inspiration comes from Irish graphic designer Steve Simpson, who has taken the mundane barcode and revamped it for modern day packaging.

What we love most about this project is the innovation behind taking an item which is included on just about every product, and giving it a makeover with clever design features that adds edge and quirk. When the barcode takes up key labelling space on products, why not include it as part of the design and make it a feature in itself?

If you’ve been inspired by Steve Simpson’s illustrated barcode designs, why not head over to his online portfolio and website to see what else he has been creating.

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

Illustrated Barcodes

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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Make a Radiolarian

on April 25, 2013 in Graphic Design, Tutorials

Nature can provide a wealth of inspiration for artists and designers alike, which is why it comes as no surprise that Maria Gronlund used the fascinating natural forms of Radiolarians to create these amazing images.

Radiolaria are microscopic creatures found throughout the ocean. They produce intricate, glass-like mineral skeletons of often perfect geometric form and symmetry. They take their name from the radial patterns typical of their form.

With a description like that, it’s easy to understand why they may be a fun subject for graphic design imagery.

This Adobe Illustrator tutorial combines the investigation and admiration of some of nature’s tiniest creatures with the skills and know-how to create these images yourself. Once you have learned the necessary tools to recreate these magnificent oceanic structures, you can use them for your own designs on Adobe Illustrator.

If you liked Maria’s Radiolarians illustrator tutorial as much as we did, head over to her online portfolio to see more of her fantastic graphic designs.

Radiolarians Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

Radiolarians Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

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Graphic Design Inspiration – Bobbuli Project

on April 23, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

If you like to look outside of the box for inspiration, this project from Philippines-based graphic designer Vincent Rhafael Aseo will simply blow you away.

Vincent created Bobbuli, an alien from outer space, and the concept has now grown out of control (in a good way). It took on a life of its own as the loveable alien rogue was able to morf into many different well known characters from popular culture.

Now that you have met Bobbuli, head over to Vincent’s online portfolio to see some more of his inspirational graphic designs.

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

Bobbuli

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Graphic Design Inspiration – Eiko Ojala’s Forest

on April 16, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Today’s inspiration comes from Estonian graphic designer and artist Eiko Ojala, who has created these fun and kooky forest designs.

We love designers that think in obscure ways and come up with clever and inventive design ideas, and that is exactly what Eiko has done with this project. He has created these marvellous cartoon like tree designs and placed them into unusual and comical situations. The images have a trademark Eiko Ojala feel to them as he often likes to use simple forms in block pastel colors throughout his work.

If you enjoyed ‘Forest’ by Eiko Ojala and you want to see more of his work, take a peek at his online portfolio and website.

Eiko Ojala 'Forest'

Eiko Ojala 'Forest'

Eiko Ojala 'Forest'

Eiko Ojala 'Forest'

Eiko Ojala 'Forest'

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Graphic Design Inspiration – Artwork for Infographics and Maps

on April 9, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Infographics are all the rage right now, and we felt compelled to share Giordano Poloni’s ‘Stuff for Infographics and Maps’ project with you as it provides a wealth of graphic design inspiration.

The idea of an infographic is to present information in a visually stimulating and interesting way. Stylized drawings like the ones below can really bring an infographic to life.

Giordano’s drawings really would liven up any dull infographic and make it stand out from the crowd with their charming cartoon like quality. Try injecting a little fun and character into your work and see what difference it makes to the outcome.

To see more of Giordano Poloni’s work head over to his online portfolio and website.

Stuff for Infographics and Maps

Stuff for Infographics and Maps

Stuff for Infographics and Maps

Stuff for Infographics and Maps

Stuff for Infographics and Maps

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Graphic Design Inspiration – Ryan Putnam

on April 2, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Young graphic designers looking to start their own business should look to Ryan Putnam for inspiration as he has created a fun and creative design studio that caters specifically to small businesses.

Rype Arts is his creation and it is a fantastic example of the way in which a passion for graphic design can be turned into a superb business. One of the things we love most about Ryan is his enthusiasm and love for the craft, which comes out in everything he does. Business doesn’t have to be boring, and this is an idea that is central to the success of Rype Arts, which tries to create fun and forward thinking graphic design ideas for modern businesses. He is also not afraid to use his own image as the basis for some of his illustrations as you can see below!

If you want to find out more about Ryan Putnam, head over to his online portfolio and website.

Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam

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Daily Inspiration – Joshua Evans Iconography

on March 31, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Since the smartphone / tablet era began icons have become an extremely important part of webdesign and program building, and today’s graphic design inspiration comes from Joshua Evans, who is something of an expert in iconography.

Joshua works closely with clients to produce icon sets which are modern, eye catching, and capture the essence of their meaning in a clear and concise way. If you are looking to create some of your own, take a look at some of these great examples for design inspiration.

If you like what you see here there is plenty more to feast your eyes on over at Joshua Evans’ online portfolio.

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

Joshua Evans Iconography

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Daily Inspiration – Pipe Typography

on March 30, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

Think pop art meets tubing, meets the world of YouWorkForThem and you have this inspirational set of typographic designs.

Pipe typography is a fun and funky idea from the world renowned design brand YouWorkForThem, who have been commissioned to work with the likes of Apple, Nike, Diesel, Gap, BMW, Starbucks Coffee, and Sony Music to name just a few. This typographic set is an awesome example of what can be created using simple yet abstract design inspirations – creating font from tubes.

If you loved this font and would like to delve deeper into the work of YouWorkForThem for design inspiration, check out their online portfolio and website.

Pipe Typography

Pipe Typography

Pipe Typography

Pipe Typography

Pipe Typography

Pipe Typography

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Daily Inspiration – Animal Portraits

on March 29, 2013 in Design Inspiration, Graphic Design

The animal kingdom offers graphic designers a wealth of inspiration, and it is not hard to see why Einar Guomondsson has used this influence to create these fantastic portraits.

Einar used 2 dimensional geographic grids in order to create his portraits, filling in the triangular segments with different wooden patterned colour blocks. This formula was replicated for all of the animals in the series, with the phenomenal results. Einar is very fond of wood as a design material, and although this project is completely digital, he has still used wood texture in hope of evoking this aesthetic and tactile feel to his work.

If you want to find out more about Einar Gupmundsson and see more examples of his inspirational graphic designs, work head over to his online portfolio.

Animal Portraits

Animal Portraits

Animal Portraits

Animal Portraits

Animal Portraits

Animal Portraits

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