The guys over at Firebelly Design put a lot of work into this piece, and now the TYPEFORCE book is printed and being distributed! It’s the perfect catalogue to accompany the exhibition. It features all the work in close detail, with written excerpts from every artist, and many photographs from the evening. I was blown away by the quality of the book, but with donated supplies from Graphic Arts Studio, and Unisource Paper, and backing support from AIGA Chicago, I couldn’t expect anything less!

I’m proud to have been part of such a great design effort in the artist community, and thrilled to have exhibited among such talent. Below are three spreads from the book. Each artist chapter was given an individual custom title spread, and I gotta say—I love mine!

Interested in a copy? Contact Firebelly Design, and ask nicely!

Check these guys out. Toben, an excellent young bunch of designers from Australia, specializing in super fresh editorial/layout work, with a splash of identity and interactive.

Okay, so maybe I’m a little jealous…

The Bagel
6/11/10

I could barely finish reading this Limité Magazine interview with KDU Principal, David Gensler, because I was so distracted by yet another instance of the KDU’s self branding. Also known as The Keystone Design Union, a global collective of creative forward-thinkers, constant reinvention just seems to be their thing. Branding goes deeper than a logo; it’s the way a brand makes you feel, and the KDU definitely gets it. I’ve been doing some early sketches for my own icon, ready to be stamped, embossed, or drawn on the corners of artwork or invoices. It’s a valuable component to have for yourself, as an active designer and artist.

I truly look up to the KDU; they’ve always been a remarkable source of inspiration for me.

To celebrate Friday, I’ve uploaded two new projects to my site for your viewing pleasure. Both projects were produced for the Public Media Institute, to promote exhibitions whose openings both supported the annual Version festival. If you are unfamiliar with Public Media Institute, they are based in Chicago and are responsible for curating tons of exhibitions throughout the city, as well as publishing contemporary artist magazines including, Proximity, Lumpen, and Matériel.

Happy to say there will be another update just around the corner. Enjoy!

www.lukelukeluke.com

About ten months ago, I decided to treat myself to a Taylor acoustic from a nearby Guitar Center, and I’ve been receiving promotional mail from them each month ever since. A few nights ago, I received the May Savings Kit in the mail; a coupon book/mailer that actually contained a lot of great discounts!

Beyond the coupons, what caught my attention was the beat-up/worn type treatment applied throughout. It’s relatively subtle, but it really creates a cool overall vibe. The rough rock n’ roll borders are excellent accents as well.

A new batch of stunning work from Siggi Eggertsson has been uploaded this morning! This man’s style is infectious.

I just came across the work of Like Minded Studio, based in Sydney, and was reminded of how severely I need to step up my lettering game! Also, although pinstriping doesn’t appear much in their work, it’s been applied really nicely in the image above.

UPDATE: You’ll find some of Like Minded Studio’s best work in their Flickr photostream!

Above is my poster design for tomorrow nights poster show, Printervention. It’s a modest little idea about growing it yourself, called Grow It Yourself. Come out tomorrow night to the Chicago Tourism Center Gallery and see a suite of way cooler posters! And hang out! If you’re cool at all, you’ll be there.

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Printervention // Printing for the Public

Following the success of last years’ Version Festival program: the Bridgeport WPA pilot project, we have asked artists from around the country to create works that raise awareness of social and political issues of our day.

Printervention debuts April 16, 2010 at the The Chicago Tourism Center Gallery and continues through Version Festival to include workshops, a mobile silkscreen cart, a window display at The Whistler and more. For more information and a complete schedule of events and participants please visit www.printervention.org

Opening Reception Friday, April 16, 2010 5pm – 7pm
@ Chicago Tourism Center Gallery
72 E Randolph // Chicago
Printervention, organized by Emily Clayton, Chris Roberson and Ed Marszewski, is part of Version Festival 2010, an annual arts festival in Chicago produced by the Public Media Institute that brings together hundreds of artists, musicians and educators from around the world.

www.printervention.org
www.versionfest.org

This will be the book of 2010.