ReubenMiller

Client Didn't Get It (But I Did)

Fwis is a design firm that does some really thought-proving work. This is a book cover design they did that was rejected. For me, it's a winner.  As a designer myself, I can appreciate the sometimes maddeningly conservative approach of clients to more risky (but attention-getting) concepts. I would do a double take if this was on display at my local B&N.

The pages on their site have unusual titles. This one was on the 'Client Didn't Get It' page, for instance. Here's a screen shot of the links on Fwis. I thought it was worth sharing!

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Fwis - we think you guys are great. Keep creating crazy concepts, you know, the kinds that win design awards (but turn off small-minded clients.)

P-hooks

 This is a nifty little gadget.

Via ApartmentTherapy

Design book

Current graphic work of 115 international designers. Are you in it?

Vintage Camera Photo Album

Vintage Camera Photo Album: It measures 4-3/8 x 6-3/4 inches and includes 18 plastic sleeves to hold 36 4 x 6-inch photos. There's also acid-free colour card inserts and a metal button with an elastic closure to keep the album closed. You can get them at the libraryshop.org.

Via swissmiss

Milk Eggs Vodka

"If we are what we eat, then this book reveals deep truths about the average American (not to mention more mundane truths like a surprising number of people enjoy onions and, for most people, mayonnaise is very, very difficult to spell). Milk, Eggs, Vodka is a celebration of the humble grocery list. Almost anyone will find themselves engrossed in this voyeuristic look into every day life - less than healthy lists, lists for parties, lists with personal and often odd annotations on them...and the list of lists goes on. Besides over 150 found lists, the book also includes short essays on collecting, shopping, eating, and list making. Some of the lists will even include recipes that can be made from the ingredients on the list."
Published by F + W Publications

Ekaterina Erschowa: Origami

Ekaterina Erschowa has compiled a book of some of her illustrated Origami characters. Each folding figure was developed from a square sheet with the format 15x15 cm and folded without the use of scissors or glue. This book unites the traditional Japanese art of Origami with modern illustrative style elements.

Via Slanted

Letterpress video

If you love letterpress as much as me, I'm sure you will enjoy this video of Firefly Press In Somerville, MA.

Via Drawn