by Joe David | Nov 3, 2016 | Inspiration
Vintage fruit crate labels combine advertising with mythology and fantasy. The rich saturated colors and unique hand lettered type transforms these relics into works of art.
by Joe David | Oct 29, 2016 | Inspiration
There is inspiration to be found both low and high. Hand worn things, old paper. People sure throw away a lot of cool stuff.
by Joe David | Oct 28, 2016 | Inspiration
Timeless simple visual language. These little icons communicate quickly and with humor. Designed this logo for Sierra Nevada Adventure Company in 1990.
by Joe David | Jun 13, 2016 | Inspiration
Stasys Eidrigevičius is a painter and graphic artist from Lithuania. I came across his work in a magazine when I was in school and was immediately touched by the emotional immediacy of his images and masks. They resonate. I guess some might find his art sort of...
by Joe David | Sep 15, 2015 | Inspiration
A real design hero, Paul Rand brought a sense of playfulness to his work that made it accessible and effective. His work brings a smile of recognition. This connection makes viewers absorb his message without thinking – all in a blink of an eye. His simple, scaled...
by Joe David | Sep 15, 2015 | Inspiration
During the Edo Period (1615-1868), a uniquely Japanese art form developed known as ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world.” A Buddhist concept, ukiyo originally suggested the sadness (uki) of life (yo). But during the peace and prosperity of the 17th...
