Inspiration | David Design

Orange Crate Art

Joe David — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:24:20 +0000

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.

Ephemera

Joe David — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:04:05 +0000

There is inspiration to be found both low and high. Hand worn things, old paper. People sure throw away a lot of cool stuff.

Karl Schulpig

Joe David — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:55:18 +0000

Timeless simple visual language. These little icons communicate quickly and with humor.

Designed this logo for Sierra Nevada Adventure Company in 1990.

Stasys Eidrigevičius

Joe David — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:09:11 +0000

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 depressing but there is a real warmth and humanity that comes across in his work.

Paul Rand

Joe David — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:49:44 +0000

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 back style still cuts through the noise.

Ukiyo-e Prints

Joe David — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:36:45 +0000

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 century, another ideograph, also pronounced uki but meaning “to float”, emerged.

Circus Posters

Joe David — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 01:03:08 +0000

A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Barbara Kruger

Joe David — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:01:48 +0000

Barbara Kruger is an American performance artist and collagist who uses the tools of advertising and mass media to comment on culture. Amazing what can be revealed when things get turned inside out.