Four Fifths Design

For those who don’t know, & SMITH is a small, independent design studio who creates work that encompasses identity, branding, print, web…well, just about everything. You may remembering having seen their work featured before as I was caught up in how quaint and crafty their pieces were. Over the past year, they’ve produced several new pieces that continue the tradition of intimacy and attention to detail in the various mediums ranging from packaging to web.

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February 22, 2011

More Information Design by Christoph Almasy

Designer: Christoph Almasy

I’m on an infographics kick. This past week, for whatever reason, I’ve been finding and falling deeply in love with various information designers and their work. I was told once by a professor that information design is one of the hardest things to do well, that it is just as difficult if not more than identity design – that which many would argue is the most difficult. Christoph Almasy is another designer whose infographics are fantastic. However Almasy isn’t strictly bound to information. Almasy’s work spans editorial design, identity design, exhibition design and more. But here’s one fine example of some awesome information.

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February 21, 2011

Information Is Beautiful

Designer: Martin Oberhäuser.

I’ve recently been getting more and more fascinated by information design. Maybe it’s the cleanliness or the necessity to simply chaotic or overwhelming abundances of information. Or maybe it’s the information itself that’s being portrayed. Or just maybe it’s the idea that any information, even seemingly useless information, can become intriguing and decently meaningful – even emotional – if presented in a well designed manner. Nevertheless, I always referred to Nicholas Felton when giving advice for information inspiration. Now I’ve come across another designer – Martin Oberhäuser. Oberhäuser has harvested and presented information for names ranging from BMW to Adidas. Oberhäuser is certainly now a top choice for inspiration in my book.

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February 18, 2011

The Groovewear Artist Box

Designer: La Tigre

These are beautiful limited edition boxes, fine papers and special prints for the development of Groovewear identity. The original logo is designed by Emil Kozak. I’m really digging the box’s front and inside golden ink applications. I’m generally not a fan of special foils, but the odd shape formed by the logo’s components split the golden shine up, making a more intricate and engaging visual. Both the box material and inside papers look slick as well.

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February 16, 2011

The JP Huse Identity

Designer: JaHallo

For those unfamiliar, JaHallo is a small, seven person, creative studio possessing a wealth of knowledge and skill in design. The majority of their work deals with creating unique, and often corporate, identities on and off the internet. In this case, they’ve created a new look for JP Huse. This identity was created completely based on a geometric concept inspired by the houses JP Huse builds themselves. A modern website complete with all related print collateral was also provided. The work, including the website, is very clean, using only minimal color and organized in an understandable fashion.