Get ready to have a wallpaper seizure! If are photo-light sensitive, then be warned, you may need to find a dark corner after checking out this fractal-inspired Flash site of Japanese artist and designer, Taro Kudo. Of course, this is more than a wallpaper site... it's about art, experimentation, and creating a mood. A bit difficult to navigate, sure... but certainly unique! Straight from Tokyo, Japan.... More
BLU is a innovative street artist whose work in large scale formats often has an allusion to a larger social-political commentary. While some of his work is ambiguous, and reminiscent of the black and white drawings of Edward Gorey, most of his work requires a bit of thought and introspection, and strikes us as a cross between Art Spiegelman and Banksy. This home site for his work is a great all-in-one destination to view all of his work. Also don't miss his one-of-a-kind graffiti animation MUTO (for video, scroll down).... More
Somewhere in between pop-art and graffiti, Roy Lichtenstein and Henry Darger, lies the conflicted work of Lady Aiko. Expressing angst at instruments of war, contrasted with a multi-layered mash-ups of cute bunnies and stencils of semi-topless (liberated) go-go girls, her paintings and stencil work convey some of the insecurities, stresses and gritty realities of life in the urban condition.... More
A nice compact site for an ad man, a word smith, a purveyor of fine thoughts and letter arrangements. Recently moving towards the moving image and video ads, Mr. Billy Paul has an amusing and quirky inner voice waiting be unleashed... on any medium from print, to web and beyond. Yes... Even beyond print and the web!... More
From designing futuristic fuel-cell motorcycles to a range of... yes, vibrators, SeymourPowell are a ground-breaking group of innovators, product designers and product design consultants. Their portfolio exemplifies a pure, professional presentation – simply showcasing their excellent experience in product design, development and brand product analysis. Great site, built by Sennep.... More
A really good "English ad shop" in Scandanvia, Open brings their unique marketing and advertising perspective to their international projects and clients. The advantage is bringing great Scandanvian products to the world at large in English, and with an English flair. We quite liked their 'open' white site and easy to navigate information. Meanwhile, most of the portfolio shows print, branding and design work. Good stuff.... More
"Fluid communications" is the pitch of this San Francisco-based integrated marketing and communications firm. Their site design uses a sparkling blue and flowing water motif to bring home the point that their marketing efforts are lucid and adaptable to many business solutions. Jivaldi serves a variety of clients but is recently flowing into marketing for sports and politics. A nice site which emphasizes the best parts of the products that this firm delivers.... More
You may initially recognize Die Gestalten as the book publishing company behind many of the zeitgeist ("spirit of the times") fine art graphic, art and architecture books published since 1995. But dgv also plays a much larger role in developing and designing; Their new media studio, based in Berlin, offers curation and consultation in art direction... and creates corporate design projects, artwork, packaging and film productions for music CD’s and DVD’s as well as web design. Quite a well-rounded firm with a solid core in multiple digital media—this company is definitely one to watch.... More
If you want to see some great collages and mixed media art in a graphic style, look no further than the explorations and emissions of Italian-born artist Alexander Egger. This simple site is a collection of his thoughtful, beautiful, visual essays and explorations, which come in the form of several short 'zines and even his own monograph, published by Ginko Press. While Alex has several conduits for creating expressive mixed media pieces, much of his professional work is minimal and reserved in both color palette and composition – but his knack for breaking the rules with his own artistic style is what makes his work expressive and contemporary. Great identity work, print, posters, and graphic installations.... More
Where popular culture and urban street art meet is where you will find Bill McMullen, a New York design talent who got his start putting together club and show flyers while he was in school in San Diego, California. Here, at his portfolio, you will find an eclectic mix of mashed-up street art, pop culture, apparel and graphic design. Previously designing hip-hop albums at Def Jam's design subsidiary "The Drawing Board" for three years, Bill more recently has been out on his own pursuing other projects like his SwishNYC label and his own art. McMullen's clients include Beastie Boys, Adidas, Criterion Collection and MTV, as well as his own projects like t-shirts, limited edition jewelry, and the vinyl 'Shuttlemax' toy with KidRobot. Of all the "mash-ups," one of our favorites is the shell-top Adidas/AD-AT from Star Wars. Bill is currently (2007) working for Burton and Adidas.... More
The showcase of the Danish collage artist Glenn Moust—the site brings us up close and personal to the painting and mixed media work of this talented artist. There are probably over 100 different pieces of his signature dirty, abstract work... although we must say that not having a system of navigating through the enlarged images makes it rather hard to view more than 10 pieces.... More
A nice 3D styled site for a exhibit design and fabrication firm, who build original exhibits for a variety of displays and museums. It's an interesting field of design, creating large-scale and exciting panels and experience-based design while incorporating scientific and historical content.... More
