"The computer made me feel like my hands were cut off"

Pentagram's Paula Scher talks about her experience in the design world as well as her techniques, sources of inspiration and thoughts regarding artistic creation. Surprisingly down to earth for someone so talented.
Worth watching!




Via Edgar González.

Florian Hardwig and Malte Kaune

Some days ago Florian Hardwig helped me out with a typographic issue on typophile. As I was finding the way to contact him I came across his (and Malte Kaune's) gorgeous portfolio and I have to say that it was quite a surprise. The use of typography is one of the best I've seen lately as well as the handling of colour and composition. Here are a few examples but you should see all the work in context right here.

David Pearson

David Pearson is one of the best cover and typography designers you could find nowadays. His work is elegant, bold and often filled with subtle hints of humor. Certainly a pleasure for any bookworm!

No wonder Jonathan Bell from Wallpaper magazine described his works as: “instant design classics”.

Mario Hugo

When you visit his portfolio there’s no doubt that Mario Hugo is a really talented artist. He can go from illustration or art direction to typography design without losing his mature style or technique. What I like best of his site is that he’s just chosen to show the works that, as he says: “speak for me personally” instead of featuring a never ending client list. It’s a lesson of how personal work can be much more important than the "big names" in your portfolio.