GEOP Typeface...

Notice: This font is not safe for use by pregnant women, those suffering from vertigo or people with heart conditions. ;-)

GEOP Typeface So Far...

This is my custom typeface. It is a blend of geometric lines and creates an optical illusion as the letters appear. This is a much longer process than I thought, so I am still missing several letters, but hopefully by tomorrow night I will have them done.  :-)

Me in Type

I didn't say me on a good day...   ;-)

Graphic Designers That Continue To Inspire

Meet the fathers of Isotype (which lead to the birth of inforgraphics)...

Gerd Arntz

Otto Neurath

Art That Inspires Me

Here are some pieces and styles that particularly speak to me...

I have said it before, and I will say it again: I *adore* Pablo Lobato! I could look at his work all day long. Just absolutely one of my favorites.

Design Trends That Make Me Happy

It is never wrong to start a type hunt with your favorites. These are two of mine, and they just so happen to be long-term trends in design, especially the use of ultra thin and lowercase. Love.

Thanks, Olly Moss and Don Draper & Co. for bringing Saul Bass-inspired work back into our everyday lives.

I love op-art in design...

Also, I am a huge fan of the minimalist trend. I feel as though it takes more talent to make a visual statement with fewer components, so I admire those who do it well (again, see Saul Bass). These bottles will definitely inspire my next Advanced Typography project...

Well-done infographics are not only a brilliant trend, but an amazing way to get large amounts of (well, sometimes very dry) facts to an audience.

One last trend I particularly enjoy:  I call it retro simplicity... The vintage fonts accompanying paired down graphics is yummy. :-)

Vote Poster #2 and #3

Two Typefaces Walk Into A Bar

So, this was an in-class assignment where we were to "marry" two different fonts together. The third is the typographical love-child. :-)

Vote Poster

This is the first one. It was fun. There are some people that you may recognize. ;-)

Art and Design Logos: Take Two

The last one is still my favorite...

Art and Design Logos: Take One

Best and Worst Design.

Let's start with the best...

by CertaPro Painters

Designed by Milo 3oneSeven

By Roy Smith Design

By Frog Design

By Markey Pierson

Now, for the worst...

By Kustom Design Group

Designed by Mishaun Coates

By John Herd

Do yourself a favor and watch all of Linda Lee Flading's many talents unfold (it scrolls through several pages). She is a graphic designer among other things. Just. Wow.

Self-Portrait. Finally.

As it turns out, it was actually pretty intimidating to do the first boarded assignment of the BFA program. Now, upward and onward...  ;-)