3.28.2011

an ampersand

this might be one of my favorite styles of an ampersand. I just finished this as a sort of mock-up for a future project. more news on that later.

3.26.2011

Font Aid V: Made for Japan

yesterday was the submission deadline for Font Aid V: Made for Japan. I made it just in time to submit 3 glyphs.

hedera

ampersand

acorn

link to original thread on Typophile http://typophile.com/node/79972

link to more information from The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SoTA)http://www.typesociety.org/fontaid/

guidelines

3.22.2011

icons

"what is graphic design?"

final project, two accompanying 11x17" posters

all type is 6pt. helvetica neue

the text reads

"what is graphic design?"
technical
idea
typography
time
layout
interface
communicate
visual
information
ornament
document
concept
media
color
aesthetic
form
art
compensate
purpose
reality
organize
inspire
traditional
inspiration
identity
listen
space
observe
method
clear
pencil
modify
select
research
line
paper
language
understand
balance
idea
shape
image
nutrition
plane
logo
complex
new
rest
icon
solution
point
print
simple
develop
composition
process
produce
measure
convey
creative
think
modern
sketch
caffeine

graphic design exhibition | march 15, 2011 | savannah college of art & design museum of art | 227 martin luther king boulevard, savannah, georgia 31404-4242

concept #2

"what is graphic design?"

(a lightbulb & the time and date of exhibition)

3.19.2011

3D design (SCAD)

final project for 3D design. Inspiration, sketches, mock & final version

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Woman with Mandolin by Pablo Picasso

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The Block Works series by Antony Gormley (http://www.antonygormley.com)

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man seated

maquette, 18"

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final version, 29"

3.18.2011

cigar labels

Here are some cigar labels from past cigars I've had the fortune of enjoying & now scanning, uploading & posting.

3.16.2011

chimère

I bought this set of 5 cards in Paris, France. I've just gotten around to scanning and posting them.

photos of Notre Dame de Paris

3.15.2011

Tidal release [free]

link to the full project on Behance http://www.behance.net/gallery/Tidal/1046695

Tidal is a friendly, soft slab serif typeface. A heavy weight face with a welcoming feel. Hand drawn with organic & juicy contours. Perfect for headlines, posters or large print. Features 94 glyphs.

this typeface is free and can be downloaded at www.mattyow.com/tidal

3.13.2011

birthday gifts

so I love birthdays. this year I got some pretty awesome stuff.

Designing Type by Karen Chang;

Lettering & Type by Bruce Willen & Nolan Strals

also a sweet homemade pillow by Lisa. Monogramed with a Rockwell Y.

forgive to poor color in the photographs.

I also got a new battery for my MacBook Pro (as I'm typing this, my old battery says, "Condition: Replace Now" at 17%, "You are now running on reserve battery")

#birthday

3.11.2011

march 11, 2001

today is my birthday. its once a year. I'm 24 today.

#birthday

I also share a birthday with Josh Bielick.

3.10.2011

icons [update]

I've updated 3 of the icons from a previous post. The ruler here scales better, the lightbulb is more iconic & the dialogue (speech bubble) is tweaked just a bit.