Frontend 2011
An appropriately designed site for a front-end developers conference, I like the consistent theme and use of typography. The caricatures of the speakers are a novel way to add illustrative interest.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Sarah Maddock
A perfectly crafted logo for a garden designer that takes a whole host of organic concepts and weaves them together. I particularly like the colour palette and chosen typeface.
Posted in Branding → Logo
fifty digital
A simply gorgeous business card design that perfectly exemplifies the brand. I love the use of orange, it's just so striking! The handwritten type is enticing and wholly unique.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Zavida
An unequivocally earthy site for a seller of organic and flavoured coffee. I like the clear descriptive nature of the slider and the illustrations. There are some great elements to the design, although it's a little rough around the edges.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Volunteer Louisiana
A simply gorgeous site for a volunteering charity for Louisiana. I really like the combination of photographic elements with graphic design. My one complaint is that the static header is quite large and obscures a significant proportion of the content proper.
Posted in Web Design → Charity
Write a Bike
More an example of beautiful typography than anything else, this bike design is gorgeous. I particularly like the choice of the name as one that fits the frame style of the bike. The idea is inspired.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Click a Brick
A clean logo for a coupon website. I like the bright use of colours and bold typeface. The dotted line isn't quite correct on the right-hand side.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Pucket
An intriguing site for the world's no. 1 elasticated table game. The use of simple illustrations is great and adds character to the site. I really like the typeface used and the simple left hand navigation. The game certainly looks fascinating!
Posted in Web Design → Sport
Queen Mary Tea
A gorgeous example of product packaging design that highlights the origin and style of a product. The quaint style emphasised here is beautifully reminiscent of the boutique tea contained within. I really like the selection of colours and the textured patterns, it really adds depth to the design.
Posted in Branding → Product
Malaria Infographic
A simple gorgeous design for a malaria infographic. It has been designed to be interactive on tablets such as the iPad, something that will help people engage with the problem. I really like the illustrative style and implementation of interactive elements.
Posted in Interface → Infographic
Joshua Smith
A simply outstanding business card design! Made from metal and in the shape of a coin, you would think more than twice before you threw this away. Expensive, but a stunning way to make an impact.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Olive Branch
A stunning logo, printed using a letterpress. I love the subtle use of colour and the beautiful attention to detail. The typeface is effortlessly readable and works perfectly with the intricate design.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Leather Camera
A brilliant camera icon for an iPhone app or the like. I love the use of textures here, they make an incredible impact. It's interesting that the designer has moved away from reality and more towards making something tactile and unique.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Laboratoire
An intriguing and vividly colourful logo that immediately grabs your attention. I like the drop design and the use of shape and colour throughout. The design works very effectively against a white background, the colour really stands out.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Mud Map Icon
A striking design for an iPhone app icon! I love the textures here, they immediately engage with your eyes. Grass is a powerful texture, it works well in combination with the straightforward type of the mud 'M'.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Vertical Grain Design
A gorgeous portfolio site for a web designer based in Vancouver. The vertical design layout works really well, while the panel of wood grain helps to grab attention. I like the simple navigation and the free-flowing gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
DropIn
A simple site for a piece of software that works as an in-tray for your Dropbox. I like the simple but memorable graphics and the restrained use of text. The blue colour helps to link it to the service that it's complementing.
Posted in Web Design → Software
Clerk Ink Well
A simple yet effective site for a company that sells letterpress posters. I like the descriptive central graphic and the restrained use of text. The poster gallery is stripped back but works really well to show off the type.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Yellow Number Five
A really like the concise nature of this logo and the instant memorability. The yellow used here works very effectively on the grey textured background. I like the use of the hash and design of the typeface.
Posted in Branding → Logo