Favorite things: Facets

Lately we’ve been seeing geometric, faceted, fractured design elements everywhere lately. On anything from printed or online design materials to home decor items. We love the random rigidity of these shapes, which seems to be compounded with color is introduced into the picture. We’re anxiously awaiting the right project to use this treatment on!

Black-and-white geometric composition by Jonathan Sandridge

Halcyon rebrand system by SomeOne

Forecast logo design by Super Furry


Leo Burnett Moscow

Geometric print by Tilman

Lattice design by Leif

Jaqk Cellars deck of cards by Hatch

Favorite things: Vintage-inspired typesetting

I’m not sure what caused the revival in all things vintage, but with it came a major revival in vintage-inspired typesetting. This kind of typesetting is a modern take on the type used in old posters, packaging and advertising. While this revival in vintage-inspired type may range from simple to elaborate, the key is to keep the type the hero and to make sure it is impeccably designed.

Hook and Irons logo by Ginger Monkey

Maldemar mark by Face and Quality logo design by Super Furry’s photostream

Hotel Dorado logo design by Jean-Charles Desevre Design

Thousand lakes project logos by Nicole Meyer

N. Daniels Wein mark by Bureau Rabensteiner

Chile Pepper Festival logo design by Doug Penick

Favorite things: Photo backgrounds

Overlaying text or graphics over a photo is far from a new idea. However, lately I’ve been seeing this treatment used more frequently and I’m really loving the bold simplicity of it. It seems to have the biggest impact when the overlay is some sort of simple, custom graphic, such as a logo or custom lettering. Here are a few samples of some of my favorite treatments.

Union Yard logo overlays by The Click Design Consultants

Graphic president presenations by Meg Jannott

Bold pattern overlays by Animagis