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it’s a must have for any design, art or children’s book collection. Watching Jonah go from a swaddling infant to a rambunctious, curious toddler, has been one of the greatest joys in our lives. He often described his work as “minimal realism”, a style emulated by many artists of today. As a big fan of children’s literature, I have thoroughly enjoyed buying Jonah hip, quality board books. His geometric, graphical depictions of nature were clean and vibrant. So you can imagine my excitement when I came across CHARLEY HARPER ABC’S by Ammo Books.The late Charley Harper (1922-2007), is one of my favorite illustrators of all time. As a new Father, there are many rewards. In 2001 Designer Todd Oldham collaborated with Mr. Get the limited edition set through Ammo Books… Harper to create “An Illustrated Life” a complete retrospective of his career.

Both forms complement each other. Check them out for some inspiring work from across the globe.Zeixs – the portal for interactive books for designers – founded by the publishing house Feierabend Unique Books and the design agency 12ender. Zeixs is about all forms and fields of graphic design – from typography, illustration and photography to animation and industrial design.zeixs.com It’s about the fusion of online and printed media. What is zeixs about? I recently had some work published in “Best of Poster Design” and “Letterhead & Business Cards”, by German publisher Zeixs Books.

Check out some of his work at elephont.comWhether you love skateboarding or just good design, go pick up a copy of Little Giants/Don Pendleton for some serious inspiration. Don was the graphical genius behind one of the most respected brands in skateboarding, Alien Workshop. Through these changes and into the present, Don’s clean lines and un-compromised work remains some of the best to ever grace skateboarding. (Also has a great soundtrack, check out the trailer.) Don Pendleton works from his home near Dayton Ohio, far from the California hustle. I recently picked up the fascinating new documentary about designer/illustrator Don Pendleton. Over the past 10 years skateboarding has grown into a multi-million dollar industry, which skeptics say has turned a once trendsetting counter-culture into a trend-chaser.

Kedzie Ave., #318Evergreen Park, IL 60805nichole.myer@dilshomefoundation.cominfo@dilshomefoundation.com I recently had the honor of working on an identity for Dil’s Home Foundation, a brand new non-profit organization benefiting impoverished families and children in the rural village of Bandipur, Nepal.We wanted to incorporate some elements of Nepali culture with a symbol for hope…. The lamp turned out to be the favorite mark. Please give DHF your support by checking out their online presence: Facebook or Myspace, new website coming soon…Contact:Nichole MyerDil’s Home Foundation, Inc.9449 S.

My good friend Kirsten Buys is beyond cool. Her new company La Femme Monkita is a myriad of her stylish handmade knit goods. The result was a great compliment to Kirsten’s unique style.Be sure to check out La Femme Monkita at the up and coming Detroit Urban Craft Fair which hosts 50+ of the most talented DIY artists and crafters in the Midwest. but she is an incredible photographer, writer, journalist and creative entrepreneur. at the Fillmore Detroit (formerly The State Theatre.)LaFemmeMonkita.etsy.com 15, 10 a.m. Beautiful hand dyed scarves, neck warmers, wraps, shawls, and blankets are just a few of her incredible creations. Brooke Vanderbaan and myself had the pleasure of creating the La Femme branding, identity and hang tags. Not only did she introduce me to my awesome wife Tara… Saturday Nov. to 7 p.m.

Check out Sweet Dreams Shop. Sweet Dreams is world class specialty bakery headquartered in Colma, California headed by Executive Pastry Chef, Rebecca Lugtu. Rebecca’s amazing work ethic and creative input made this a dream project. Sweet Dreams has volunteered and donated to many local non-profits including homeless shelters school fundraisers and various healthcare foundations to help service the sick and poor. The outcome was a new clean identity that reflected Sweet Dream’s mission to create memorable, delicious, and stylish desserts.Not only is Rebecca a talented business woman, she’s devoted to the social issues effecting her community in greater San Francisco. I was so honored, especially considering all the amazing west coast studios that were right at her fingertips!So after a few phone calls and emails we embarked on a remote working relationship. Last year Rebecca contacted me about the opportunity to help re-brand her company.

Check out his blog: Buy Local Beef. When I first started this project we would often meet at Short’s Brewery for beers and to discuss his mission behind raising animals the way Mother Nature intended.His story is a labor of love and his beef is the result of forty years of trying to produce slow, natural food with true integrity. Rodger Dewey is a farmer and business man who lives on 350 acres with his family in northwestern lower Michigan. I recently had the pleasure of designing a new identity and product packaging for his Antrim County farm specializing in Grass Fed Beef. Rodger’s cattle receive no hormones, no grain, and are never confined to feed lots.I grew up eating grocery beef but never really tasted red meat until I tried Rodger’s grass fed beef.

Union St.Traverse City, MI 49684phone: 231.995.down (3696)DowntownSkateMI.com Whether it’s checking out the newest video, stopping in to replace a kingpin, gripping a new deck or just to grab a handful of stickers, there’s nothing like a local core skateshop.Unfortunately due to the internet and discount sporting good outlets, these shops are struggling to stay in business. I am definitely all for change and progression, but there is a type of experience that comes with having a community skate shop, (or any type of specialty shop, record store, or boutique) that cannot be emulated with a computer screen or a big box discount store.My friend Jeremy who owns Downtown Skateshop (one of the last skater owned and operated shops in Northwestern Michigan), wanted to create a tongue-in-cheekboard graphic as a statement to the “fast & cheap” image of the industry.”Welcome to your new skateshop” limited edition run on 7-ply maple, available at:Downtown Skateshop102 S.

I have had a blast working with Cary Paul and his dynamic team on creating a brand/web presence that encapsulates their unique vision for effect change management, corporate training and facilitation. Check out their site for more info: villagecirclecompany.com New client the Village Circle Company is taking business facilitation to a whole new level.

New editorial illustration for the Spring ‘08 issue of Brain, Child: The Magazine for Thinking Mothers (& Fathers). The content is clever, insightful and very relevant; I highly recommend this magazine to any future, new, or veteran parents. Brain, Child is not your typical “parenting” magazine.