Results tagged “design”

Lunchbreath (not his real name) is a Chicago-based creative agency director whose drawings poke fun at the design world and contemporary American culture. Craig Berman -- aka Fueledbycoffee -- is a Chicago-based industrial designer/creative director whose drawings often poke fun at the same things. Since May, they've collaborated on "Core-toons," a weekly cartoon slot at the esteemed online design magazine Core77. Recently we talked to them about their process and work.

A young man's oafish buddies convince him to take a bus to the countryside and meet them at a college chum's guest house, where "there's lots of booze and delicious barbecue." Of course when he arrives his friends are nowhere to be found; and getting back to Seoul proves to be an unexpectedly tall order. Among the problems he has to contend with are crappy cell phone reception, con artists, and the constant necessity of being polite by accepting drinks from strangers.

The annual James Beard Award winners were announced over two nights in New York. Despite some strong showings from local chefs, media and restaurateurs, the ceremonies turned into a case of "It was an honor just being nominated."

There’s a hint of melancholy in the eyes of artist Tara McPherson’s characters—wan, porcelain faces that remind us of a cross between Blythe Dolls and the lovably macabre creatures born from Tim Burton’s brain. If you’re a fan of the scary fairytale style, head to Rotofugi this Saturday where McPherson will be signing her latest book, Lost Constellations. Published by Dark Horse comics, this new release chronicles the NYC-based artist’s most recent paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Also on display will be McPherson’s new Kidrobot mini-figure series, Gamma Mutant Space Friends.

Thanks to la recession, high-end fashion designers are teaming up with mass retailers like never before, so you can look stylish at a fraction of the cost. Here’s a round-up of spring’s high/low collaborations, as well as some sneak peeks for fall 2009.

Of course you’ve seen Shepard Fairey’s “Hope” design on posters, buttons, the cover of Time Magazine, even as a bad tattoo. But Fairey isn’t the only independent artist who was compelled to create in support of then President-elect Barack Obama’s campaign. Now you can see more than 100 works (prints, posters, photos, and videos) from artists, designers, and the Obama ‘08 campaign at Officially Unofficial - Inspired Art for Obama,” opening April 1 at the Chicago Tourism Center.

If you've ever watched "Iron Chef America" and thought, "this would be better if the subject was digital design and kitchen stadium was actually the Congress Theater," then Cut & Paste 2009 is for you.

There’s nothing better than listening to an artist / designer talk about their creative process—the inspiration, the tears, the glory. But when you add in some random crazy-ass comedy, ‘80s jams, and deliciously crafted cocktails, the result is a brilliant alternative to an uptight theory lecture—The Show ‘n Tell Show.

There’s something about multimedia artist / designer Cody Hudson that makes us just want to have a beer with him. Maybe it’s the symmetrical chaos of his work—complex, but approachable. Or maybe it’s his love of Wisconsin cheese curds. Actually, the name of his upcoming show at Andrew Rafacz Gallery may have something to do with it—thanks man, see you around man, fuck yeah, you guys are wild, thanks man, i dig it, see you.

Admit it. Magazines are pretty much in the shithole these days. Publications are either folding, downsizing, or going online with the hopes that readers will pay for content. (Yea, right.) So, imagine how happy (and surprised) we are to hear that the folks of the Public Media Institute are celebrating the launch of a new design magazine, Matériel, this Saturday, March 21 at Co-Prosperity Sphere.

Yeargh, this stuff sells out fast. Local outfit Orange Beautiful's limited edition "Motivate Prints" are back. The set of four includes "get your sh*t together," "get on with it already," "quit your bellyaching" and "do something about it."

   

Ooooh, it looks like our favorite CTA calligraphy enthusiast has struck again, this time at the Fullterton Red/Brown/Purple Line stop. So great.

There are a lot of spoof posters out there, but this one, by David Friedman of Ironic Sans, is the clear winner.

Editor and Publisher got a sneak peek at what could become the new Chicago Tribune - and it ain't pretty. The news that Red Eye founding editor Jane Hirt would be promoted to managing editor worried a lot of people, and now it appears that the Red-Eye-Ification of the Tribune goes much further than just personnel changes.

      

A new show at the Morton Arboretum, Rising from Ashes: Furniture from Lost Trees, features chairs, chests, tables and shelves made from reclaimed and reused wood from trees damaged by Emerald ash borers. The exhibit includes 30 pieces from members of the Chicago Furniture Designers Association and runs through September 7. All images courtesy of the Arboretum.

  

Local photographer Paul Octavious bought , published in 1947, for 50 cents at the Lincoln Park library.

The CPD is considering changing how its cars and SUVs look. And lo, the options are fug.

Changes are afoot at the Tribune, and not just in staffing. Newly installed editor Gerould Kern is overseeing a complete redesign, according to Crain's. A new look has been in the works for a while, but it's moving ahead faster than scheduled for Saturday editions.

Local illustrator Frank Chimero (whose state series we adore) teamed up with Portland's TinyMeat to create this wallet.

Canadian illustrator Antony Hare whipped up this oddly menacing, intriguing Abraham Lincoln.

In honor of this year's All-Star game in Yankee Stadium, Major League Baseball is releasing a series of city-specific, unbelievably ugly Statues of Liberty. (Statue of Liberties?)

It's gorgeous out, that bullshit ordinance is on hold—we need to keep the awesome train moving. Choo choo.

Our quest for the perfect Chicago poster will never end (1, 2, 3, 4), but we love Eric Ellis's handy dandy design.

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The Shore Drive Motel used to be on 56th and South Shore in Hyde Park, apparently one of a few motels on that stretch back in the day. We're all over this postcard like a bum on a baloney sandwich.

Our obsession with vintage Chicago posters continues...

Is that a drug deal caught on Google Maps? [Gawker]

Brainphone, JR1497. We were just talking about all the weird, lovely motel signs scattered throughout the city.

You know what we need today? Yeah you do. Some things that are awesome.