NEULAND: New German design

Young designers change things. Here’s an article about NEULAND: The Future of German Graphic Design, a new book that looks at new forms emerging from young designers in Germany. All neu. Order book here.

Spiekermann on bauhaus style


Exhibition poster by Herbert Bayer, 1926

‘done in that fabu Bauhaus style we keep hearing so much about’ -Modernist House description at Curbed LA, 2007

Here’s an article about bauhaus style being more than just bauhaus style. Written by Erik Spiekermann, read here.

Image found via DesignersTalk

Lo Stile Italia


Lo Stile Italia (Italian Style) from killermedia on Vimeo

A short film about the history of Italian graphic design, by Antonio Prigiobbo, Clemente Brunetti and Gianluca Lannotta.

The End of Print has arrived

So we just sat thru a really sucky decade. And there’s just a few weeks left.

And even though it was predicted, oh, almost 15 years ago; the End of Print may finally be here. Next year.

Watch the video.

The stiff hands may be caused by some atomic power issue thingie. I hear they’re working on it.

Mama

The Muppets are back. They’re as subversive as ever.

The Bohemian Rhapsody video (above) is everywhere. Habanera (below) brings snickers. And it’s great to see the Swedish Chef again. More here.

White Lines

Want to make the world a better place? We need more dance numbers with puppets.

For a good Craig dance number collection in one place, go here.

Found via my wife

Vincent Perrottet does it BIG

The poster art of Vincent Perrottet. Website.

SALM


 

‘Electro-strings with Cello/Violin Duo’

Karl Largerfield discovered SomethingALaMode (SALM) and this past spring invited them to perform at the 2009 Chanel Runway Show in Venice. Video (above) documents SALM’s trip to the show.

SALM’s debut album is now available, go here. Article here. MySpace here.

Jason Munn makes posters

Designer Jason Munn’s work is about simplicity. Simplicity that speaks volumes.

Website here. Interview here.

Still Calm

Found in a pile of dusty old books, the British Ministry of Information’s ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster from WWII has become an icon. In addition to stores here, here, here and here – there is also the Keep Calm Gallery.

Images are from the Gallery’s collections; click on any image for jump.

Old No. 7 Brand

Just what is the story behind Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 – ?

Video by Brand New School.

Found via DesignScene


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