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The Little Airship That Could

The Little Airship That Could

Established in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1983 and originally known as The Rainbow Society, the newly renamed The Dream Factory is “a charitable organization dedicated to fulfilling the once-in-a-lifetime dreams of Manitoba children suffering from life... 

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Self-Promo: The Adventures of You and I

Self-Promo: The Adventures of You and I

Please excuse this brief identity-reviewing interruption so that we self-promote on our own blog. This has nothing to do with logos, brands, or identities but we figure that with so many readers on Brand New there is a good chance that many of you are... 

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NYIGF Winter 2012: Like Shooting Lamps in a Tradeshow

NYIGF Winter 2012: Like Shooting Lamps in a Tradeshow

Taipei-based Bitplay has been around for just a couple years now, but their playful lamp designs were among the obvious highlights at this year’s New York International Gift Fair. Why shouldn’t we have fun with our everyday objects Taipei-based... 

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Setting poetry to music

Setting poetry to music

For the cover of Faber’s landmark edition of The Complete Poems of Philip Larkin, designer Mark Swan played down the poet’s typically austere image by referencing his love of jazz. The result is a beautiful tribute to Larkin’s work.. For... 

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The Devil is in the Details

The Devil is in the Details

Established in 1997 in Portland, OR, Oni Press is a small-ish independent comic books publisher known and respected for its innovative and out of the mainstream titles, including the popular Scott Pilgrim series as well as more nerdy ventures like bringing... 

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Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking advantage of the early-bird pricing for the Brand New Awards . Prices will go up on Saturday. Drop-dead deadline will be March 2, 2012 This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking... 

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More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the Open Library. In a comment, a user suggested another great resource: The Silver Buckle Press Collection. Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the... 

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I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

Joining the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, the Carolina Panthers have a total record of 131 wins and 150 losses and have even made it to the Super Bowl (XXXVIII in Houston) in which they lost to the New England Patriots. Over the weekend, which happened... 

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In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

Cincinnati, Ohio-based identity designer Adam Ladd asked his 5-year-old daughter her impressions on some popular logos — my favorite is her response to the Republican Party logo. This is both adorable and some of the best and most authentic field... 

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Western University: Less Pixelated, More Boring

Western University: Less Pixelated, More Boring

Established in 1878 in London, Ontario Canada, The University of Western Ontario is one of the largest universities in Canada with over 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students combined and more than 1,300 faculty. Established in 1878 in London,... 

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