more cool stuff

Here's a crazy photo I came across just now to get things started off right.

I know this is a painting but I think it can be really inspiring to look at things other than design and then try and make something spontaneous based on your reactions.

I recently started shooting with my mom's old Pentax, and I can't get over the beauty in the design. And the black and silver color scheme is classic of course.

The composition as well as contrast in Ansel Adams's photos shows great design. Photos can also be inspiring when working on graphic design projects.

logos

Nope, Apple hasn't always had great design. This photo shows their first logo on the far left, designed in 1976. Although it looks like it was made in 1776.

Although Ferrari's logo isn't the simplest in the world, I think it still works because it shows prestige as well as good design.

National Geographic's logo is cool because it actually mimics the cover of the magazine itself.

I like RVCA's logo but it is pretty modern so I'm worried it might go out of style. Although it does have a retro feel so maybe that'll help with it not looking too dated. The simplicity of the letters helps too.

gasoline and shoes

The Parkland library has this amazing book of pictures of Mexican street art/advertisements. I looked at it for over an hour the other day, and I think I might skip checking it out and just buy it. Pick it up if you get a chance, or if I'm not already reading it.

These shoes are awesome.

I love Mobilgas's logo. I don't know if they really use it too often anymore, but it's definitely a great design.

Speaking of gas, here's one that's even better.

more album covers

This album cover is beautiful. The simplicity is so bold. I can't really describe in words how or why I love this so much, but I just do.

This is another great album cover (Jamie xx of The xx was involved with the first album as well).

This poster works, not in spite of the crazy clashing colors but because of them. It's in your face and gaudy, but heck it's cool!

This makes my mouth water every time. I think it's a paper cut. It's loooooovely. I wish Bright Eyes would have used this for the album cover, but instead it's inside the record sleeve. Maybe that makes it more special. Like a little surprise.

more movie posters

I thought this was a really interesting poster. It deals with content as well as design because of the silhouetted head with maze inside it.

I still need to actually see this film because it's a classic, but I always thought the poster had really great design. I love the fact that you can actually see the flaws in the letters at the top (I believe they were cut out of paper).

I think by now it's safe to say the Jurassic Park logo is a classic as well. I especially love how the logo is incorporated into the movie as well as the movie poster in the form of signs on Jeeps, buildings, etc.

I like this poster because in a world where Photoshop and distressed type are abused so much, it's nice to see something simple. And it gets the right vibe across, too.