A Tower at the end of Pier van Sheveningen.
The view at De Pier and Sheveningen from the tower.
On our way back we found "Alice in Wonderland" kind of flyover in Delft.
Avant Garde neon light in the harbor of Rotterdam. How beautiful and uncommon!
06/07/2009
sunny Sunday afternoon
We spent a nice Sunday afternoon walking on the beach of Scheveningen in Den Haag. Some sun, some wind, some sand and few inspirations:
A Tower at the end of Pier van Sheveningen.
The view at De Pier and Sheveningen from the tower.
On our way back we found "Alice in Wonderland" kind of flyover in Delft.
Avant Garde neon light in the harbor of Rotterdam. How beautiful and uncommon!
A Tower at the end of Pier van Sheveningen.
The view at De Pier and Sheveningen from the tower.
On our way back we found "Alice in Wonderland" kind of flyover in Delft.
Avant Garde neon light in the harbor of Rotterdam. How beautiful and uncommon!
03/07/2009
FUNDBÜRO: Brookland
Holland: apart of tasty and beautifully designed beers like Grolsh you can also find crappy beer (like this one), but crappy doesn't mean badly designed. i.e. look at this cute little logotype.
02/07/2009
MTV Identity Reboot
Yesterday, there was launched a new look of MTV, which was created by MTV's creative directors from around the world in collaboration with UK-based studio Universal Everything.
The new logo is, in fact, the old logo - but in MTV's new look, the logo remains black on a white ground - no colour, pattern or texture will ever adorn it - which is a change from MTV of old.
MTV Networks International now has a new flexible typographic navigation system for displaying onscreen information. The typeface used for this primary information is Pharma Bold Condensed by Swiss type foundry Optimo.
As well as the main programme info, more playful messages will appear in the lower third of the screen - and for this text, there is a collection of secondary brand typefaces to choose from, depending on the mood of the message. The eight secondary typefaces were selected for their expressive or emotion-inducing nature - and to add an element of fun to the onscreen identity of the channel. The faces are American Typewriter Light Italic, Balloon Bold, Bigcity Maxi, Cozzap Open, Flash ND, Futura SB Bold Italic, Sahara Bodoni and Signpainter House Brush.
Here's an example of how these will be used onscreen (excellent).
Each of the MTV idents has exactly the same 2/2 time signature – a heartbeat-like rhythm to which the MTV logo always pulsates. I present here still frames of my three favourite spots. You can watch all six of the new idents here
MTV International / Sweetheart from Universal Everything
MTV International /Mister Furry from Universal Everything
MTV International /Jewels and Oil from Universal Everything
article via Creative Review
The new logo is, in fact, the old logo - but in MTV's new look, the logo remains black on a white ground - no colour, pattern or texture will ever adorn it - which is a change from MTV of old.
MTV Networks International now has a new flexible typographic navigation system for displaying onscreen information. The typeface used for this primary information is Pharma Bold Condensed by Swiss type foundry Optimo.
As well as the main programme info, more playful messages will appear in the lower third of the screen - and for this text, there is a collection of secondary brand typefaces to choose from, depending on the mood of the message. The eight secondary typefaces were selected for their expressive or emotion-inducing nature - and to add an element of fun to the onscreen identity of the channel. The faces are American Typewriter Light Italic, Balloon Bold, Bigcity Maxi, Cozzap Open, Flash ND, Futura SB Bold Italic, Sahara Bodoni and Signpainter House Brush.
Here's an example of how these will be used onscreen (excellent).
Each of the MTV idents has exactly the same 2/2 time signature – a heartbeat-like rhythm to which the MTV logo always pulsates. I present here still frames of my three favourite spots. You can watch all six of the new idents here
MTV International / Sweetheart from Universal Everything
MTV International /Mister Furry from Universal Everything
MTV International /Jewels and Oil from Universal Everything
article via Creative Review
28/06/2009
pique-nique / piknik / picnic
Sweet laziness of the late Saturday afternoon picnic at Statensingel in Rotterdam.
23/06/2009
Introducing: Rare Book Room
A great website, which is an amazing library of rare hi-res images of ancient books. There are few books about graphic arts as well. Have you ever seen pages of Albrecht Durer's De Symmetria... and Underweysung der Messung or Manuale Tipografico by Giambattista Bodoni?
Here's your chance
Here's your chance
22/06/2009
Sketching at noon
It's been a long time since I did any sketches in the open air. Today, I was sitting outside this little brasserie and I found a view pretty interesting, so I decided to draw it!When I came back home, I decided to post the image on my blog and even more - check if and how Google registered the same spot. Forgive me Google, but you loose ha ha ;)
Kasia Kaczmarek, Schouwburgplein
Google, Schouwburgplein
18/06/2009
FUNDBÜRO: Paris, Paris
The copper-green Knights of Sacré-Cœur
The treasure of Paris
One of all the magnificent initials curved in stones of Cimetière de Montmartre
Wallpaper samples books found in Dreyfus in Marche Saint Pierre [six floors (0-5) filled with fabric bolts of different kinds]. The book is POPier Pent by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. My favorite pattern of all is the one looking like a huge, neverending receipt.
Another interpretation of zoo abc! a handwritten wallpaper by JC de Castelbajac.
Easter-Donnie Darko-oversized-plastic rabbits in Printemps department store by Cracking Art Group
Precious Baccarat crystals.
11/06/2009
william f boujon / product designer
Lately I have finished a logo and business card design for a young product designer William F Boujon, originally from France currently living in Rotterdam.
He is a strict mind seeking for clever solutions and inspirations in features of various materials. He loves to work with his hands and experience both, the design and creating process by his own. You are more than welcome to visit wfboujon.com
He is a strict mind seeking for clever solutions and inspirations in features of various materials. He loves to work with his hands and experience both, the design and creating process by his own. You are more than welcome to visit wfboujon.com
10/06/2009
pop-up wedding card
My friends, Piotr and Anastazja (both creative and great people) got married on the 29th of May and the pop-up card was made for them. Congratulations once again guys!
The idea for this card was inspired by a template from Hiroko at Canon's Creative Park, but I modified the template by adding the cake's third level.
I also created a typographic pattern of the couple's names, which would be the elementary decoration of the cake. This cute little couple on the top of the cake resembles the actual newly-weds.
'Gorzko', the word appearing on the front cover is a special toast at Polish wedding party. It means 'bitter' but actually 'we want more sweet kisses!', so the groom kisses the bride in front of everybody once again... and again... and again!
07/06/2009
The Beatles: Rockband
An amazing trailer was made to promote a new xbox game (which seems to be not interesting at all). Splendid short animated story of John, Paul, George and Ringo onstage, in the travel trying to escape their histerical fans and in dreamscapes that bring their psychedelic imagery to life. So who wants to join the band? Watch it in HD here
via thebeatlesrockband.com
via thebeatlesrockband.com
25/05/2009
19/05/2009
Thank You, DirtyMouse!
DirtyMouse.co.uk // Food for Designers' Dirty Mice decided to publish a tiny scrap of my works and pass the link to my website. That is so cool, Thanks!
18/05/2009
FUNDBÜRO: 53rd St. IND NYC Subway Station handmade signage
Thanks to So Much Pile Up Blog i can present here the few pictures of creating process of this amazing handmade signage.
According to the Blog, "in 1977, graphic designer Robert Propper of Propper/Elman Design/Planning (...) was approached by the Public Arts Council of the NYC to redesign subway stations, transforming them from drab underground waiting rooms into vibrant public art spaces. Over the course of two weeks, Propper, aided by a small group of Pratt students and armed with paint, brushes, and masking tape, turned the 53rd St. IND Station into a colorful wonderland."
I am gojng to think about a 'masking tape and paint project' of my own. I kind of forgot how much i used to enjoy using stancils and paint.
source
According to the Blog, "in 1977, graphic designer Robert Propper of Propper/Elman Design/Planning (...) was approached by the Public Arts Council of the NYC to redesign subway stations, transforming them from drab underground waiting rooms into vibrant public art spaces. Over the course of two weeks, Propper, aided by a small group of Pratt students and armed with paint, brushes, and masking tape, turned the 53rd St. IND Station into a colorful wonderland."
I am gojng to think about a 'masking tape and paint project' of my own. I kind of forgot how much i used to enjoy using stancils and paint.
source
12/05/2009
Type Player is coming out!
The book 'Type Player' to which I contribute my type works ('Merry Christmas' and '2009 Oh Yeah!' cards) is coming out.
'Type Player collects the world¡'s latest and creative typographic design and their applications. This book is expected to be an indispensable resource to any designer who looks forward to original and high-quality work.' ------ I feel honoured to be a part of this great publication.
'Type Player collects the world¡'s latest and creative typographic design and their applications. This book is expected to be an indispensable resource to any designer who looks forward to original and high-quality work.' ------ I feel honoured to be a part of this great publication.
05/05/2009
03/05/2009
Introducing: Daily Type
Long time ago I came across a website full of creative type inspirations. Plenty hand lettering, sketches and typefaces can be found on Daily Type
"Daily Type is a creative project run by several Russian type designers. Day by day, they create original typefaces and post their results along with routine."
"Daily Type is a creative project run by several Russian type designers. Day by day, they create original typefaces and post their results along with routine."
01/05/2009
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