Good Design

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-11-2008, 01:56 PM

We've been writing a good deal about architecture, fonts, art (high and low), fashion, etc. Thought we could use a thread dedicated to good design (in general). Book design, packaging, ID, etc.

Came across this today on BoingBong, and found the concept delightful.

However you define "good design", if you come across something you like, please share it.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-11-2008, 02:12 PM

Also came upon a site dedicated to film titles and credits, which I often enjoy more than the film or tv show (True Blood being a good example).

http://www.artofthetitle.com/

Snowflake · 12-11-2008, 02:17 PM

Oh, those sandwich boxes are an extremely aesthetically pleasing!

Love it! Cool find!

Ghoulish Delight · 12-11-2008, 02:33 PM

We had sandwiches in boxes like that (without the artwork) at Edinburgh airport. It was GREAT package design.

Kevy Baby · 12-11-2008, 03:57 PM

There is a place called Structural Graphics that specializes in in three-dimensional and interactive printed pieces.

They have the coolest business card (which I hope to find again some day). It is a standard size fold-over card. When you open it up, there is a "pop up" fax machine and as you open the card, a "fax" is coming through the "machine."

LSPoorEeyorick · 12-12-2008, 06:01 PM

Does good craft design fall into this category?

I fell in love with these pincushions - which I'd love to get for my sister and mother.

And while examining the artist's archives, I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-12-2008, 06:34 PM

So is this the Diverse Design Deliberations Thread?

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-13-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Is it just me, or does the snowman look mildly distressed, as if he is fully knowledgeable that someone might thrust a pin into him at any moment?

Love these!

lindyhop · 12-13-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Is it just me, or does the snowman look mildly distressed, as if he is fully knowledgeable that someone might thrust a pin into him at any moment?

Love these!

Mr. Bill the Snowman.

I think he's worried about rolling off that steep hill.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-18-2008, 08:59 PM

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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Good Design We've been writing a good deal about architecture, fonts, art (high and low), fashion, etc. Thought we could use a thread dedicated to good design (in general). Book design, packaging, ID, etc. Came across this today on BoingBong, and found the concept delightful. However you define "good design", if you come across something you like, please share it.
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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Also came upon a site dedicated to film titles and credits, which I often enjoy more than the film or tv show (True Blood being a good example). http://www.artofthetitle.com/
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Oh, those sandwich boxes are an extremely aesthetically pleasing! Love it! Cool find! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We had sandwiches in boxes like that (without the artwork) at Edinburgh airport. It was GREAT package design. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	There is a place called Structural Graphics that specializes in in three-dimensional and interactive printed pieces. They have the coolest business card (which I hope to find again some day). It is a standard size fold-over card. When you open it up, there is a "pop up" fax machine and as you open the card, a "fax" is coming through the "machine." __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Does good craft design fall into this category? I fell in love with these pincushions - which I'd love to get for my sister and mother. And while examining the artist's archives, I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.
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12-12-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	So is this the Diverse Design Deliberations Thread? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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