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Attention, design nerds. One of favorite people at tumblr is Peter Vidani, who overlords one of the most important and interesting groups at the company. As you can read in the interview below, design at tumblr has a significantly different role than at most Silicon Valley tech companies. The disparity has a lot to do with the company’s roots in New York City (rather than engineering centric Northern California) and even more about the vision of founder/CEO David Karp. storyboard: Peter Vidani on the Evolution of the Tumblr Dashboard Ministry of Design senior minister Peter Vidani lays hands on every aspect of Tumblr’s visual and usage aesthetic. Initially contracted to work on theme creation, he came aboard full-time in 2009 and has steadily advanced his design philosophy of utility and simplicity. One of his primary, perpetual obsessions could be considered the real face of Tumblr: the Dashboard. Read More

May 8, 2012

Attention, design nerds.

One of favorite people at tumblr is Peter Vidani, who overlords one of the most important and interesting groups at the company. As you can read in the interview below, design at tumblr has a significantly different role than at most Silicon Valley tech companies. The disparity has a lot to do with the company’s roots in New York City (rather than engineering centric Northern California) and even more about the vision of founder/CEO David Karp.

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Peter Vidani on the Evolution of the Tumblr Dashboard

Ministry of Design senior minister Peter Vidani lays hands on every aspect of Tumblr’s visual and usage aesthetic. Initially contracted to work on theme creation, he came aboard full-time in 2009 and has steadily advanced his design philosophy of utility and simplicity. One of his primary, perpetual obsessions could be considered the real face of Tumblr: the Dashboard.

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A SXSW 2012 accepted film: a documentary about gig posters. Thanks to Lauren Stillwell for the tip on this trailer.

March 13, 2012

A SXSW 2012 accepted film: a documentary about gig posters.

Thanks to Lauren Stillwell for the tip on this trailer.

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#posters #graphic design

Every once in a while I go over to SVA in New York to talk to the Master’s program co-chaired by Steven Heller & Lita Talarico. Not only was today’s class a great group, designer Francesco Izzo surprised me with this cool poster. Thanks Francesco, Lita, and Steve, for a great day. ….. Designed by Francesco Izzo February 16, 2012 Steven Heller & Lita Talarico co-chairs SVA/School of Visual Arts MFA Design Program (Designer as Author + Entrepreneur) New York City

February 16, 2012

Every once in a while I go over to SVA in New York to talk to the Master’s program co-chaired by Steven Heller & Lita Talarico. Not only was today’s class a great group, designer Francesco Izzo surprised me with this cool poster.

Thanks Francesco, Lita, and Steve, for a great day.

…..

Steven Heller & Lita Talarico co-chairs
SVA/School of Visual Arts
MFA Design Program
(Designer as Author + Entrepreneur)
New York City

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#poster #SVA #graphic design

My Imprint Roundup. I started reading Steve Heller’s piece on the amazing poster archive of Yiddish theatre placards at the New York Public Library Digital Archive (which I’d never heard about), and about the only thing I could figure to complain about was that they’re not on tumblr. But, because I really like graphic design, and I’ve been too busy lately to catch up with my favorite sites, The Daily Heller led me to browse a little bit on its home site. Imprint is a blog from Print Magazine where dozens of smart writers and artists share their interests of the moment and it’s the place I like to peruse when my brain opens up enough to let the great in. If you’re a careful reader of my blog you’ll recall Steve’s name, but their index will also lead you to animation community stalwarts like JJ Sedelmaier or John Canemaker writing about animation, sure, but also the wider aperture of their interests. My own perusing today led me to a couple of other cool posts. Ellen Shapiro had a piece on a free show in New York about the great Life Magazine photographers. And my collection of posters from Hatch Show Print in Nashville has my radar up, so Gail Anderson (a wonderful designer) writing about Greenwich Letterpress caught my attention too. Check out Imprint if you have a little time, you’ll have some fun.

December 23, 2011

My Imprint Roundup.

I started reading Steve Heller’s piece on the amazing poster archive of Yiddish theatre placards at the New York Public Library Digital Archive (which I’d never heard about), and about the only thing I could figure to complain about was that they’re not on tumblr.

But, because I really like graphic design, and I’ve been too busy lately to catch up with my favorite sites, The Daily Heller led me to browse a little bit on its home site. Imprint is a blog from Print Magazine where dozens of smart writers and artists share their interests of the moment and it’s the place I like to peruse when my brain opens up enough to let the great in.

If you’re a careful reader of my blog you’ll recall Steve’s name, but their index will also lead you to animation community stalwarts like JJ Sedelmaier or John Canemaker writing about animation, sure, but also the wider aperture of their interests.

My own perusing today led me to a couple of other cool posts. Ellen Shapiro had a piece on a free show in New York about the great Life Magazine photographers. And my collection of posters from Hatch Show Print in Nashville has my radar up, so Gail Anderson (a wonderful designer) writing about Greenwich Letterpress caught my attention too.

Check out Imprint if you have a little time, you’ll have some fun.

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#graphic design #posters #typography #photography #letterpress

Those of you who follow my tumblr scrapbook know I love posters, typography, and graphic design. And since Hurricane Katrina and the Nashville flood tragedy, I particular love poster projects that help support public works. The latest champions the American Jobs Act that the Obama for America campaign has put together (if you’re a hater, please click away). I’ve always enjoyed how Obama’s inspired artists and this is just another example. All you have to do is vote. (I’m a little confused, because the rules say voting closed on November 6, but I voted today, and there’s nothing up about voting for the three finalists. But, whatever, vote anyway.) They’re going to print up three winners. I’ll be buying them and displaying them proudly. (via Art work)

November 30, 2011

Those of you who follow my tumblr scrapbook know I love posters, typography, and graphic design. And since Hurricane Katrina and the Nashville flood tragedy, I particular love poster projects that help support public works.

The latest champions the American Jobs Act that the Obama for America campaign has put together (if you’re a hater, please click away). I’ve always enjoyed how Obama’s inspired artists and this is just another example.

All you have to do is vote. (I’m a little confused, because the rules say voting closed on November 6, but I voted today, and there’s nothing up about voting for the three finalists. But, whatever, vote anyway.)

They’re going to print up three winners. I’ll be buying them and displaying them proudly.

(via Art work)

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#posters #graphic design #contest #jobs

When I started Channel Frederator back in the autumn of 2005, it was to give talented animators from around the world a great place to showcase their independent work. I had no idea what to do, but our great friend David Karp (pre-tumblr) sure did. And he didn’t think it was enough to just give us a name, a format, and a fully produced pilot episode. In his honor I thought I’d finally release a postcard of the Channel Frederator logo he developed with designer Annie Chiu for the motion graphic opening of our first couple of years. From the postcard back: Congratulations! You are one of 200 people to receive this limited edition Frederator postcard! www.frederator.com www.channelfrederator.com Channel Frederator loves you! Logo designed by David Karp and Annie Chiu Series 18.1, mailed October 24, 2011 ©2011, Bellport Cartoon Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 24, 2011

When I started Channel Frederator back in the autumn of 2005, it was to give talented animators from around the world a great place to showcase their independent work.

I had no idea what to do, but our great friend David Karp (pre-tumblr) sure did. And he didn’t think it was enough to just give us a name, a format, and a fully produced pilot episode. In his honor I thought I’d finally release a postcard of the Channel Frederator logo he developed with designer Annie Chiu for the motion graphic opening of our first couple of years.

From the postcard back:

Congratulations!

You are one of 200 people
to receive this limited edition
Frederator postcard!

www.frederator.com
www.channelfrederator.com

Channel Frederator loves you!
Logo designed by David Karp and Annie Chiu

Series 18.1, mailed October 24, 2011

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#Frederator postcards #Series 18 #postcards #Channel Frederator #graphic design #Fredbot

I fell in love with this graphic the first time I went to B Bar in New York City and imagined it would be a perfect location for a Frederator studio. (Photo via Rauch @ flickr) From the postcard back Congratulations! You are one of 200 people to receive this limited edition Frederator postcard! www.frederator.com An alternative history of Frederator Mash up with Bowery Bar, New York City Series 14.6, mailed October 3, 2011

October 4, 2011

I fell in love with this graphic the first time I went to B Bar in New York City and imagined it would be a perfect location for a Frederator studio.

(Photo via Rauch @ flickr)

From the postcard back

Congratulations!
You are one of 200 people
to receive this limited edition
Frederator postcard!

www.frederator.com

An alternative history of Frederator
Mash up with Bowery Bar, New York City
Series 14.6, mailed October 3, 2011

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#illustration #graphic design #Frederator postcards #postcards #Series 14 #alternative history #New York

Scott Nash —fantastic kid book illustrator and author, graphic designer, and brilliant strategic thinker— has honored me with his great work and friendship for over 25 years. Here’s a really swell piece on Scott from his home state of Maine.

August 8, 2011

Scott Nash —fantastic kid book illustrator and author, graphic designer, and brilliant strategic thinker— has honored me with his great work and friendship for over 25 years. Here’s a really swell piece on Scott from his home state of Maine.