Changethethought

M S Corley revised some of his favorite books as retro Penguin classics and each and every cover is a unique and inspiring work of graphic design. Good stuff.

written by Christopher | tags: Book Covers, Flickr, M S Corley, Penguin

GoMediaZine has posted a really informative tutorial on how to create the above image. I was really impressed with the breadth of information. Whether you want to create the above image or not, there is plenty to be gained from the tutorial.

written by Christopher | tags: Gomediazine, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photoshop

F5 looks like it could be a really great event to attend this year if you are looking for a sincere creative recharge. The event is taking place April 16-17 in New York City.

Here is a little about the event:
“F5 is founded on the belief that true change occurs when you look outside your world and explore new horizons. The festival fosters creative collisions—unexpected insights from sources you didn’t see coming. The goal is nothing less than to change the way you think about your work and your life.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Two-days of inspiring presentations and discussions that will alter the way you think about work, life and everything in between
• Practical workshops from world-class talent
• An international showcase of cutting-edge artwork and design
• A relaxing bar/lounge to recharge your batteries and make new friends
• A reason to visit New York City, one of the great creative centers of the world
• An amazing after-party”

To find out more visit the official F5 website where you can sign up to purchase tickets to the event. Good times guaranteed in NYC.

written by Christopher | tags: Events, F5, Media Temple, Motion Graphics, New York City

Some nice clean, simple and contemporary work from The Entente Cordiale.

From their site:
‘The Entente’ is a Brighton based design and art direction studio formed in the last quarter of 2008 by Anthony Sheret & Edd Harrington.’The Entente Cordiale’ an apt phrase of the relationship between the two – ‘The Friendly Understanding’.

written by Christopher | tags: , Graphic Design, Print, The Entente Cordiale

“Marque is a branding consultancy with a contemporary view of the world.

We work collectively across three studios; London, New York, Glasgow. Our specialisations are position, identity and communication. To these we bring energy, dedication and sensitivity.”

There is some beautiful work in Marque’s portfolio.

written by Christopher | tags: Advertising, Branding, Graphic Design, Marque Creative

Some really nice work in the portfolio of Solar Initiative. If you are looking specifically for their design work, then click here.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Photography, Solar Initiative, The Netherlands

Rob Cordiner is Task-Focused and it shows.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Rob Cordiner, Task-Focused, Typography

Some interesting work encompassing a wide array of styles in the portfolio of Erosie. Viva la graphic and artistic experimentation.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Erosie, Graphic Design, Illustration, The Netherlands

There is some fun vector illustration work in the portfolio of Mr. Kiji.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Illustration, Mr. Kiji, Vector

Some nice projects in the portfolio of A Friend of Mine.

written by Christopher | tags: A Friend of Mine, Australia, Graphic Design

Been a few months since I mentioned the work of Johan Prag. It looks like there might be some updates in his book. Solid work, unusual and original.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Johan Prag, Photography, Print

Some nice stuff in the portfolio of Australian MASH Design.

written by Christopher | tags: Australia, Graphic Design, MASH Design

An oldie but goodie. Damn it all if Dextro isn’t just flat out awesome.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Dextro, Graphic Design, Illustration

Yes. You read it right. You knew this was coming. Go get one.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Pantone Colors, Pantone Posters, Print

Although this is the first I have written of their creative exploits, Shotopop has updated their site with new hotness. Shotopop is Casper Franken and Carin Standford dabbling in the art of design, illustration, shiny, tingly, wispy moving imagery.

Wait through the load times because there is some interesting work to look through.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Shotopop

Some really nice layouts in the Flickr-folio of Cubic Ds. Who is he? All I can tell you is that he is male, and he is taken.

written by Christopher | tags: Cubic Ds, Fashion, Graphic Design, magazines

James Widegren has updated his website with a new look and some new work. The spot above is an older piece but still really interesting.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, James Widegren, Motion Graphics

Cristiana Couceiro creates some very attractive collages mashing up retro and contemporary.

written by Christopher | tags: collage, Cristiana Couceiro, Graphic Design, Sete Dias