The constant bombardment of advertising billboards clutter the public space with ads ranging from clever, exciting, forgettable and outright obnoxious. All in the endless crusade to grab the attention of the consumer, and help them part with their hard earned cash. Hardly ever do they contribute anything to enhance the visual landscape they occupy; but a new billboard in the Philippines is looking to change that. [Read more...]
While social media may not be as addictive as hard drugs (at least not yet), a comparison between the two isn’t that far off. Patrick Moberg’s witty ‘Internet Vices‘ looks at some major hubs of the internet and cleverly compares each to a known drug… habit forming effects and all. See more of Moberg’s illustration work at patrickmoberg.com. [Read more...]
Ever since its invention in 1879, the manufacturers of rolled toilet paper have left one critical point of design up to consumers: on which side should the loose end of the toilet paper fall? For some, arguing about the fluffy white product is a silly debate but for others it’s a heated source of contention with house mates. This infographic, created by engineeringdegree.net gets to the center of the situation with a witty and surprisingly informative look at the history and even well thought out science behind how you place your toilet paper. Who knew Ann Landers was so passionate about toilet paper orientation or the topics article on Wikipedia was so in depth? [Read more...]
We’ve covered the clever work of Tang Yau Hoong before, but this Malaysia based designer continues to create positively smart illustrations that really catch the eye and mind. He’s been working recently on a series of ‘Surreal Light’ pieces that play with the representation of the light beam and in so doing bends the possibilities of reality and illuminates us with his subtly upbeat message. For more on Tang’s work, see tangyauhoong.com [Read more...]
Not wanting to be constrained by his tools or techniques, Bucharest based illustrator Matei Apstolescu uses everything from pencils, markers and spray paint to a Wacom tablet, Photoshop and Illustrator to create his intricately detailed works. Many of his line rich pieces feature a rainbow of intense color, harkening back to a bygone era of psychedelic poster art, while relying on modern techniques and themes. The graffiti artist turned illustrators work has been used by such notable companies as Coca-Cola, Olympus Europe, Bacardi Japan, Computer Arts UK & China, BMW Romania. [Read more...]
Herbert Matter is known in the design world as a designer’s designer. The Visual Language Of Herbert Matter is a fascinating look at the life story of a highly influential mid-century modern design master. Swiss born, Herbert Matter revolutionized the design world by augmenting photography as a design tool. His relationship with using the camera as art never stopped, and bringing the scope of fine art into the arena of applied arts changed the game forever. [Read more...]
Around the world unsanitary water leads to the deaths of more than 3.6 million people annually, 1.5 million of which are children under 5. According to the United Nations, unsanitary water kills more people worldwide than war. While many in high income countries see no effect on their water supply or quality, many people in developing countries face arduous daily hikes to find even the most marginal water. This graphic, created in a collaboration between Good.is and Column Five, puts revealing numbers to this expanding crisis. [Read more...]
We really dig the tight cropped composition and sense of speed found in these illustrations by Italian designer Riccardo Guasco. Each design, created using just overlaid shapes and textures, features the profile of a classically attired cyclist in motion. See more of Guasco’s bicycle, volcano and whale filled works at riccardoguasco.com. [Read more...]
Vinophiles: whether your favorite Italian type is a crisp classic Chianti or a young sparkling Lambrusco, you’ll find it on Antoine Corbineau’s tasty poster ‘Incomparabili Vini Italiani.’ The map charts everything from the countries varietals, regions and types into a playful and colorful format that would make almost anyone thirsty. The illustration was created for his ongoing project with Italian production and distribution group Carniato Europe. [Read more...]
Israel-born designer Noma Bar is well known for his minimalist pictograms and has recently been commissioned to create a set of 10 intriguing covers for Sony Pictures Classic DVD’s. In each design the story is told through the faces of the movies stars, cleverly integrating elements of the plot into their features. Bar says, “I am after the maximum communication with minimum elements” and here we think he’s definitely lived up to his word. Now based in London, you can find more of his work at dutchuncle.co.uk [Read more...]
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