Oxford University’s Bodleian Library discovered what it thinks may be the oldest known book jacket. LINK Early book jackets were not treated as the marketing pieces they are today–instead … more →
The Endsheetpqdinc wrote 3 days ago: Invitations are signifiers of mood. Even before attending a soiree, by opening the invitation, there … more →
pqdinc wrote 2 weeks ago: Here’s an interesting article from the New York Times about what makes graphic designers disti … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 2 weeks ago: It’s awfully dark in Copenhagen these days. Here is a simple candlestick from Swedish designer … more →
pqdinc wrote 2 weeks ago: Owls seem to be everywhere. Not really sure who started this trajectory. But I have an inkling it co … more →
pqdinc wrote 3 weeks ago: Can this graphic artist have any more awards? (I bet he can!) Andrio Abero has a pretty impressive r … more →
pqdinc wrote 3 weeks ago: A truly inspirational blog that I read is by preternaturally stylish, Jane of Sea Of Shoes. Not only … more →
pqdinc wrote 3 weeks ago: Even after a few seasons, I am still inspired by Alexander McQueen’s F/W 2008 RTW collection. … more →
pqdinc wrote 1 month ago: If the name is familiar or you know who he is, chances are you were either (A) a Ray Gun magazine (f … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: Designer Olympia Le Tan transforms the cover of your favorite book into a clutch bag. Images from he … more →
pqdinc wrote 1 month ago: One of the things I learned to appreciate as a graphic designer starting out is type. As a life-long … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: Hmm, interesting … Maybe Acne’s next success will be furniture? Apparently a range is in … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: This amazing work is made by the LA-based multitalented design studio Ball-Nogues Studio. We love th … more →
pqdinc wrote 1 month ago: Images from Irving Penn’s book, Flowers. … more →
pqdinc wrote 1 month ago: Took this photo this rainy morning, when I noticed the trees are changing colors. These trees in par … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: Now you can disguise your obscure reading habits with these nice book jackets, although LA will alwa … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: Such a cool bike … unfortunately it’s not for sale! See more of artist Kevin Cyr’s … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: Today the 15th October, sees the launch of a new unisex fragrance collaboration; that between Finnis … more →
lagraphicdesign wrote 1 month ago: This film from 1958 is a tribute to everyday American design. … more →