- ARCHIVE / Minneapolis
- Jasio Stefanski
New work. Above: Anamorphic installation by Jasio Stefanski, see a process GIF below. Jasio’s work is also available via his portfolio Tumblr, Function/Firm, where a growing number of experiments are displayed. Above: Jasio Stefanski, 2012.The term ‘flux’ is generated using one of Jasio’s experimental typefaces, see below. Above: Jasio Stefanski, 2012. Above: Jasio Stefanski, 2012.
- Typografika / Enter the Dragon
Wishing you a Happy New Year, 2012. Above: Erik Brandt with an anagram poem by Elisabeth Workman (A1, 2011). Wishing you and yours all the best for the New Year.
- Anton Pearson
Poster for Åbäke’s West Coast lecture series. Above: AntonPearson, screenprint (18″ x 24″), 2011. A lovely bit of work for Åbäke as they continue their trek across the country, with upcoming lectures at CalArts and the CCA. Anton’s commission celebrates his experimental and hand crafted approach, see more details on his own site here. Bravo, [...]
- Tim Tozer / New Work
Stunning visions of structure and direction. Above: Tim Tozer, Blindside (2011, detail). It’s a rare and distinct privilege to visit with a master who is exploring something new, and that in a superbly nostalgic and yet completely contemporary way. Such is the case in anticipation of Tim’s upcoming opening of New Work at the Groveland [...]
- Rick Poynor
World-renowned design critic and author to visit MCAD. Above: MCAD student Peter Steineck’s GIFs for the upcoming Rick Poynor lecture on October 5, 2011 (6:30PM) in MCAD Auditorium 150. We are honored and delighted to welcome Rick to Minneapolis and remind all that the lecture is open to the public. Please join us as Rick [...]
- Onlab Summer School 2011
Chronology of a Failure Above: Assembled covers for the Onlab publication, photo via Lauren Thorson‘s Flickr set. Lauren was accepted as part of Onlab’s Summer School 2011, initiated and guided by Nicolas Bourquin and Thibaud Tissot. An international group of designers assembled to create this unique publication, around the theme, Chronology of a Failure. While [...]
- Peter Wartman / Shipwreck Planet
Online comic of mystery and wonder. Above: Peter Wartman, first panel from his series, Over the Wall. Shipwreck Planet is Peter’s personal repository for work outside of CSA, and this series is proving really intriguing. Usually updated on Wednesday’s, Peter describes Over the Wall as “a short fantasy story featuring ancient, abandoned cities and a [...]
- MCAD 125 / Two Posters
Brian Mueller and Anton Pearson… represent. Above: Anton Pearson, 2011 (18 x 24, 1 of 15). MCAD is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary this year, and these posters (two of five), were commissioned by MCAD’s own, Lars Mason. They will be sold at a silent auction to help raise funds for student scholarships and activities. Above: [...]
- Supergraphics
Upcoming exhibition at MCAD curated by E. Noelle Bullion. Above: Supergraphics announcement by E. Noelle Bullion, curator and organizer of the upcoming show on Sept. 16, 2011. Featuring work by past and present MCAD students Michael Aberman, Hope Finley, Sara Fowler, Ted Guerrero, Anton Pearson, Peter Steineck, and Noelle, Supergraphics focuses on large scale work [...]
- Piotr Szyhalski / Tractatus
New work from the Labor Camp Orchestra. Above: Piotr Szyhalski’s hand-cut type for his new work, Tractatus (Reading from Wittgenstein). It is both a personal and sincere pleasure to share this latest effort by the Labor Camp Orchestra, best described through Piotr’s own words, “… a series of 12 sonic meditations on the range of [...]
- Compound
Whittier Art Gallery Friday, Sept. 2 2011 Above: Poster by Vadim Gershman and Lauren Thorson for the upcoming Compound event, sponsored by the eponymous art publication currently being produced by a group of MCAD graduate students. Follow along via the Tumblr or Twitter accounts, and find the Facebook invite page here. Description from the official [...]
- Typografika / Beatrix
A wee something for our darling daughter. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (850px x 1000px). A little Typografika for our darling daughter on the occasion of her first birthday. Geotypografika readers may remember that she was born, rather unexpectedly, almost one year ago right here at home in our beloved Powderhorn. We shall raise the flag [...]
- Typografika / Borges Bookmark
A bookmark commissioned by Diseñadores Gráficos Bolivia. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (5,4cm x 9,8cm, image above is cropped). A bookmark commissioned by Diseñadores Gráficos Bolivia (La Paz), for their recent bookfair. See more images in their Facebook album. It was a delightful opportunity to work with one of my favorite author’s short stories, ‘The Fauna [...]
- UPDATE: Lucha / Carteles de MSP
Rouge poster series continues in strength. Above: ¡Viva Diseño Luchadors! Another brave Lucha poster hits the streets of Minneapolis, the second in a series by Don Lucho. The champions belt bears an inspiring message: “Ilegal es solo aquel que ha dejado de soñar.” Roughly (and forgive my poor translation): “Only he who has stopped dreaming [...]
- UPDATE: Typografika / Eyeo Festival
New printed matter for this upcoming conference. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011. 9″x12″ program cover. I am really excited to share this initial piece I recently designed for Dave Schroeder (Pilotvibe), founder and organizer of the upcoming Eyeo Festival here in Minneapolis. The festival is bringing together some of the most creative coders, designers, and artists [...]
- Typografika / Detailien: Remnants
Small corrections yield new conglomerate. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (detail, original is roughly 4″ x 4″). Here is the promised assembly of narrow strips saved from the cropping process for my recent show, Typografika/Detailien. Dedicated to Colin Trechter of People Collective, I had to use double-stick tape because I couldn’t find my duo-tac. I also [...]
- Lauren Thorson / Plotting a Blackout
Data-visualization of the blackout that followed the earthquake in Japan. Above: Lauren Thorson, 15″ X 20″ (2011). Created with data collected by NOAA satellites, this print is produced by a mechanical plotter and a black BIC pen. The print also features Lauren’s Galvan typeface, specifically designed for the plotter process, and recently recognized by the [...]
- Typografika / Detailien: Process and installation.
Shoebox Gallery, May 20 through July 6, 2011. Above: My recent solo show, Typografika / Detailien, officially opened on May 20, 2011 in the Shoebox Gallery here in Minneapolis, MN. I am grateful to the gallery curator, Sean Smuda, for his kind invitation. The space itself is located on the corner of Chicago and Lake, [...]
- Typografika in Designnet / NewWebPick
My wee studio featured in Korea and China. Above: Spread from Designnet Magazine (May, 2011). It’s humbling and exciting to have my work featured in two publications, Designnet in Korea and NewWebPick (No.33) in China. I am grateful to the editors for their invitation and kindness. The Designnet feature covered efforts to help Japan and [...]
- Kyle Phillips / Digital Frontiers
Minneapolis-based interaction designer par excellence. Above: Kyle Phillips, Coelenterata Bulbs (No. 1). Part of a four-poster set created by Phillips, these works are just one small part of a beautiful and fascinating world he is creating. Begin with a tour of his personal site and then navigate your way to Haptic Data, Phillips’ laboratory of [...]
- Lauren Thorson / Processing Form
New work explores projection, processing, plotters, and typographic form. Above: Lauren Thorson, First 24 Hours of Spring (cropped), 2011. Thorson is a graduate student here at MCAD and has recently completed her first year with a flourish of inspired acitvity. Her focus has been experimenting with a variety of techniques that form fascinating limitations for [...]
- Typografika / Neues
The basement studio has been busy lately. Above: Erik Brandt, Shoebox Gallery identity (6″x6″), 2011. It’s been a fantastic few weeks for my humble basement studio, Typografika. As mentioned previously, we finally installed at the Shoebox Gallery last week and it was exciting to watch Craig Hanson (Art Sign Graphics) install this new experimental identity [...]
- Kizuna / MacPhail Center for Music
April 2, 2011 6:00PM. Minneapolis, MN. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (18×24, offset, cropped). This petit lapin has many lives, thank goodness. After the relative ‘success’ of the original design (now available via D4J and Print-Process), a local group of Japanese ex-patriots and sponsors have gathered to host an fundraiser on April 2nd, 2011 (doors open [...]
- Un petit lapin pour le Japon.
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (18×24, cropped). New Typografika for Japan, initiated by Susana Machicao. Given the urgency of the call, I borrowed from an earlier poster I made for a VCU lecture. One wee rabbit for Japan, un petit lapin pour tous! For best donation information, go to GOOD [...]
- Typografika / Shoebox Gallery
Experimental identity for an enticingly tiny Minneapolis gallery. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011. Two versions of a logotype for Sean Smuda, photographer and Shoebox Gallery curator. I am really excited to share this new Typografika, and will have more images soon once the vinyl is on the window (as they say). I was recently approached by Sean [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / Dusie
A new chapbook release coming soon. Above: Erik, Brandt, 2011 (5.5″x11″). New Typografika for Elisabeth’s new chapbook, Maybe Malibu, Maybe Beowulf. Part of the DUSIE Kollektiv’s latest chapbook initiative. Following close on the heels of Megaprarieland (earlier post here), Maybe Malibu, Maybe Beowulf contains eighteen new poems. Don’t be fooled by this low quality image, [...]
- Six Word Story Every Day
A new post up today. Above: Elisabeth Workman and Erik Brandt, 2011. A six word message for by SWSED. This follows up on “Despot by Despot, bye Despot bye.” Special thanks again Anne Ulku of Six Word Story Every Day for letting us contribute.
- Graphic design, qu’est-ce que c’est?
Ne var, ne yok. Above: Tracy’s ingenious final GIF, though it was almost impossible to improve on her first (see below). As promised, our GRD_2000 grupetto revisited our first attempts with this format, all seeking to answer the question, “What is Graphic Design?” I think you might agree that the new solutions both improve and [...]
- Solutions Twin Cities Volume Four / Typografika
March 18, 2011 in the Capri Theater. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (11×17 bulletin, cropped). New work for Solutions Twin Cities Volume Four, a Works Progress event featuring ‘future-positive’ lectures and presentations here in Minneapolis on Friday, March 18th, 7-10 PM at the Capri Theater. I am very grateful to Works Progress founders Troy Gallas and [...]
- GRD_3020_SP11 / e7na shabab el facebook
We are the people of Facebook. Above: Mathias, Letraset on plastic. Genial! My intermediate typonauten recently undertook the same challenge undertaken by the GRD_2010 grupetto, and have provided equally compelling sketches and solutions. Once again we focused on solving this problem by hand, then allowing the computer to aid the creation of multiple solutions. All [...]
- GRD_2010_SP11 / 3ayzeen 7orreya
“We want freedom!” Above: Anne, Letraset on glass. “Selmeya, selmeya.” (Peaceful, peaceful.). This Spring’s introductory typography grupetto engaged in an in-class charrette to produce typographic messages inspired by the Egyptian revolution and the chants heard around the world. Our friend Mona recently sent me these chants in their cell-phone text mode, and the class responded [...]
- GRD_3020_SP11_P002
Nuevos calandarios. Above: Ashley’s striking color version (24×36). Yes, new calendars for 2012! This Springs GRD_3020 Typonauten revisited last fall’s typographic challenge, this time focusing our energies on the year 2012. Inspired by some of the results from last year’s grupetto, these striking designs made for a fascinating four weeks of discussion and critique. My [...]
- GRD_2000_SP11 Process GIFs
Quick charrette yields some promising results. Above: Tracy’s inspired first attempt brought down the house. This Spring’s introductory level grupetto responded with gusto to yesterday’s in-class charrette, creating a GIF file that would respond to the question, “What is Graphic Design?” These build on discussions and projects we had begun in the last three weeks, [...]
- MoMA / 23 New Old Faces
Official announcement details new additions to the permanent collection. Above: Via the MoMA Inside/Out announcement page, some promotional material for Matthew Carter’s Walker typeface, one of twenty-three new additions. Created for the Walker Art Center (see more specimens on their excellent website), this typeface still inspires and leads the pack of selected additions, in my [...]
- GRD_3020_F10_P003
Periodic tables by last Fall’s fearless typonauten. Above: Yuka’s final, (cropped, 24″x36″), 2010. Sumimasen! This is a much delayed posting on the final periodic tables produced by the GRD_3020 typonauten last Fall. The final designs you see here are cropped, and each focuses on a specific audience. For example, Yuka chose to focus on an [...]
- Riley Farrell / Belmont Gothic
A new typeface continues to take form. Above: Riley Farrell’s Belmont Gothic typeface. What began in Spring, 2010 as a final part of his BFA studies now continues, and I can’t wait to see further iterations as they become available. Please see more specimens, and Riley’s own insight into this project, below. Note the exquisite [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / Megaprarieland
New chapbook available from Grey Book Press. Above: Cover of Elisabeth Workman’s, Megaprarieland (2010, Grey Book Press). Featuring a cover design by yours truly, our favorite poet’s latest chapbook was selected by Editor Scott Sweeney and Guest Judge Sandra Simonds. You can purchase your copy ($5) from Grey Book Press directly. Please enjoy this selection [...]
- GRD_3020_F10 Para Los 33
Cards, bulletins, and posters for Chile. Above: Noelle, one of many variations of her stunning digital cards (6.5″x10″). El Milagro de Los 33 A long overdue update on a recent workshop with this semester’s GRD_3020 grupetto. We were delighted to welcome Luis Fitch in our class for two crititques based around our effort to create [...]
- Bring Moss Back
Beck DeRobertis against the world, and for Randy Moss. Above: Joe Hrabbe for Beck DeRobertis of Bring Moss Back. Inspired opposition from a long-time loyalist. Surely on of the best blogs ever, DeRobertis lived to see his impossible dream realized, only to be torn away by “the coward Brad Childress.” Visit the site to review [...]
- GRD_2010_F10_P001_005
Process and final ficciones typografika from some new typonauten. Above: Alex with her final process poster (24″x36″). I found some time to upload some process and final work from this small yet dynamic group of typonauten to Geotypografika Flickr. As in past introductory typography classes, I’ve found it useful to begin the semester with a [...]
- When typographers dream?
Best found object ever. Above: New Type II problem precedent, stay tuned.
- Luis Fitch / MCAD
Public lecture on November 1, 2010. 6:30PM. Above: Event poster by Luis Fitch, UNO Branding, 2010. We are eagerly awaiting the upcoming public lecture by our esteemed guest Luis Fitch on November 1st, 6:30PM at MCAD, in Auditorium 150. Attendance is free and open to the public, all are welcome to listen to this internationally [...]
- GRD_3020_F10_P002
Calendarios. Above: Rosie, 24″ x 36″. Fall, 2010. My MCAD GRD_3020_F10 typonauten recently undertook a special challenge, to design a 24″ x 36″ B&W calendar (2011) that responded to this simple directive: “Create a clear and functional typographic system that allows the user to keep track of daily occurrences and to plan for the future. [...]
- Oh, I concur.
Let’s hope MN voters will act accordingly. Above: Via the intrepid Dave Schroeder, a flyer in NE MPLS.
- Geotypografika Flickr
Updates to EB_iPhone Random on Flickr. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. Green pants, red chair, black cat. Just uploaded some new photos to the iPhone Random set which I hope you might enjoy. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. More on Geotypografika Flickr. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. Fascinating accident. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. Powderhorn alleys, full of wonder. [...]
- Erik T. Johnson / The New Republic
New cover illustration by a Minneapolis master. Above: Erik T. Johnson, cover for The New Republic. Hot of the presses and fresh on the newsstands, Erik’s latest work heralds the ghouls of the far-right. How apropos! Even better, Erik has graciously agreed to share his process here. Scroll! Above: Erik’s first sketch. “This was a [...]
- MAPC 2010
New World, Old World. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. Postcard front (4×6) for MAPC 2010, set with Verena Gerlach’s Vielzweck font (available at primetype). From October 13-16, Minneapolis plays host to the Mid-America Print Council Conference. MAPC 2010 is led by the fearless Jenny Schmid, of Bikini Press International fame and Professor of Printmaking at the [...]
- Eyeteeth
A journal of incisive ideas. Above: John Morse, via Paul Schmelzer’s excellent Eyeteeth blog, taking on the overground economy. A highly recommend resource just added to the links page, Schmelzer’s perspective is exhaustive and inspiring. The above ‘haiku bandit’ project, Schmelzer’s description, reminded me of the accidental overprint found here on the streets of Powderhorn [...]
- Aesthetic Apparatus / Dead Wood
Fine Fu*king Print Exhibit, Oct. 13, 2010. Huzzah! Above: Keegan Wenkman’s contribution, of One Foot In Front. As part of the upcoming Mid-America Print Council Conference (see earlier post), the fleet-footed fu*king perambulators of Aesthetic Apparatus have announced a great fu*king event on Oct. 13, 2010 from 9:00PM-11:00PM (in the evening, “a good time to [...]
- Luis Fitch / UNO Posters
Ten Years of Hispanic Posters by Luis Fitch of UNO Branding. Above: Poster by Luis Fitch, UNO Branding. In truly exciting news, the Metropolitan State University Gordon Parks Gallery will be exhibiting “Ten Years of Hispanic Posters by Luis Fitch of UNO Branding,” curated by Douglas Padilla. The opening will take place on October 14, [...]
- kindra_is_here
New Flickr collection of graphic and typographic wonder. Above: Via my colleague Kindra Murphy’s new Flickr account, kindra_is_here, some Czech matchbox sets that will inspire to be sure. Look for more additions from her vast collection of graphic ephemera soon.
- Updated: Suedpol
Awesome. Above: Felix Pfäffli poster via Erich Brechbühl and the Südpol collection. Südpol is a concert venue in Lucerne, Switzerland and this new collection of posters represents the efforts of young local designers. Founded by Brechbühl, all posters have been printed on a Risograph, yielding a consistent look and outstanding quality. The chap book for [...]
- Tochter aus Elysium
Unsere liebe Beatrix, our little miracle of Powderhorn. Above: Our miracle, our hope… Beatrix Lulu Sakile. Born in our home this Tuesday past, Beatrix arrived so quickly we could not make the drive to the hospital. My beautiful wife Elisabeth, in a truly heroic and inspired effort I will never forget, sought the comfort of [...]
- Go Sing Wonder
AME_MAMA_RICA Above: Erik Brandt, 2010 (A1). My own humble contribution to the Mut zur Wut posteraktion in Heidelberg, Germany commissioned by the organizer, Götz Gramlich. A thousand thanks for this chance, Götz! Above: Via Götz on Facebook, frisch gedruckt and fresh from the printer. Above: On the right, Götz Gramlich (2010), and on the left, [...]
- Hope
New Typografika for friends in Bangkok, Thailand. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. This 3×15 meter piece actually hangs horizontally (rotate counter clockwise). The Thai word ความหวัง, set with AG Thai by Cadson Demak, means ‘hope.’ I am extremely grateful for the invitation from Anuthin Wongsunkakon, Tik Lawrachawee, and ThaiGa, the Thai Graphic Designer Association, to create [...]
- New Flarf New
Western Humanities Review and KFAI interview by Diane Richard. Above: Cover of the Summer 2010 Western Humanities Review from the University of Utah English Department. Love the subtle touch on the ‘whr’ by cover designers Dawn Lonsinger and Patrick Foran. The new edition, available soon, includes two new pieces by Flarf poets Sharon Mesmer and [...]
- Booty
That’s what it is. Above: Boom, boom, boom. Purchased from Minotaurus Boekwinkel. I photographed some of the posters for her retrospective and you can see them on Geotypografika Flickr. It’s impossible to leave Amsterdam without fearing the baggage weight check when you arrive at Schipol. Any self-respecting type and design geek will invariably collect all [...]
- Pink Hobo Gallery / QR Code Show
Fitting end to Flashbelt 7.0 tonight. Above: Via Pink Hobo Gallery here in Minneapolis. Bring your QR Code reader to the gallery opening tonight (June 16, 2010. 7:00pm to 11:00pm/map.), and find your way to “images, music, video, data visualization, and interactive experiences.” This group show will feature work by Eight Hour Day (Holla!), Michael [...]
- Press Check
Fresh Typografika para Flashbelt 2010, con oranje! Above: Just back from a press check with the Flashbelt 2010 poster (18″x24″) for Dave Schroeder, pilotvibe. Shot in some afternoon sun and shadow from our porch. Above: Poster, myself, and the orange chair John Malinoski gave me. A thousand thanks to Dave and Flashbelt for this work. [...]
- Flashbelt 2010 Poster
Digital version of some upcoming Typografika Nuevo. Above: A wee new poster (18×24) I just made for Flashbelt founder and producer Dave Schroeder, pilotvibe. The photographic element is a treated version of Jeremy Thorp’s Just Landed. The posters are going into production, look for more info and adaptations soon. It was an honor working with [...]
- Gato gegen lightsaber.
If a cat stuck in your ceiling pipes, use the force wisely. Above: Muscat, starring himself, confronts his greatest fear. There can be only one solution to this type of situation. Muscat, as is so clearly documented here, has no option but to retreat. Ha! Superior technology wins the day once again.
- GRD_2000_SP10 Final Logopesto
A beautiful mess. Above: Michelle’s final poster (24×36 digital file). Final submissions are in and are uploaded to Geotypografika Flickr here. The Logopesto Poster Redux from this year’s intro to graphic design grupetto did not disappoint. The final push was heralded by Michelle’s outstanding efforts, and she inspired her classmates to respond with their own, [...]
- FDN_1111_SP10 Final NYT
Final color machines and process now complete. Above: Nate’s outstanding final piece, still on the backing. The process is now complete, FDN_1111_SP10_Sec_002 student’s handed in their finals today after a successful crit last week. All process and finals are now uploaded to Geotypografika Flickr. This is the third attempt at this problem by three separate [...]
- Yeti Squirrel of Powderhorn
Proof positive, finally documented evidence confirms legend. Above: Official video of the moment that has changed our lives forever (May 8, 2010), yesterday’s sighting of the fabled beast. Of course it managed to elude us, but these few precious images will silence the unbelievers. Silence, unbelievers! The yeti squirrel lives!
- PRONGTRY SOWOHUD RECONN
A poem for a flag, a flag for the people. Above: Video from Sunday’s Shoebox opening featuring Flarf poet Elisabeth Workman’s sound poem for the occasion, PRONGTRY SOWOHUD RECONN. Gallery founder Sean Smuda introduces the event as Jenny Schmid and yours truly remain appropriately silent. Thanks to AJ for coming and agreeing to shoot this. [...]
- The best day ever.
Shoebox Gallery opening, waffle intervention, a flag, a poem, a parade. Above: From the pages of GOOD to the streets of MPLS, Powderhorn claims the Chicago-Lake intersection! Jenny Schmid, whose opening graced Sean Smuda’s Shoebox Gallery, stands just behind the flag in an appropriate shade of red for May Day. Image from one of two [...]
- POHO Flag is Flying
Official unfurling at the Shoebox Gallery today. Above: A quick test from yesterday, great flag conditions but poor light. Special thanks again to Jenny Schmid for including this in her opening today and also to Dave Schroeder (Flashbelt, Pilotvibe) for his expert help in getting this thing flying. Join us at the Shoebox today, 11am-12:30 [...]
- 1. Mai
International Socialist Rabbits Unite! Above: May 1, 1998. Tomorrow’s May Day festivities in Powderhorn may, or may not, include such a scene. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa, bandiera rossa! Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa trionferá!
- Tom Garrett / China
Some lovely images from our traveling colleague. Above: Via MCAD Professor Tom Garrett, currently traveling and researching in China. Tom was kind enough to send in some images from his travels in Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, and Guilin. Xie xie, Tom, and we look forward to the slide show on your return! Above: All photos via [...]
- GOOD / MCAD X DW
Action plan for lowering household emissions is live. Above: GOOD and MCAD Design Works recently collaborated on an action plan, now live on the GOOD site. Special thanks to Design Works Director J. Zachary Keenan for sharing this and congratulations to the team.
- Jenny Schimd / May Day
Art opening, waffle intervention, flag raising, und Flarf. Above: Jenny Schmid, snakeburkagirl (2009). May Day! May Day! The best day of the year here in Powderhorn, Minneapolis. Making an amazing day even more exciting, acclaimed artist and educator Jenny will be exhibiting her work at the Shoebox Gallery, and hosting a waffle intervention, just before [...]
- A thousand thanks, Yossi.
Until we meet again. Above: Yossi Lemel just before his lecture at MCAD yesterday. We were honored and delighted to host this inspiring designer and humanitarian, who shared his courageous work with us, and gave a lesson in the power of confrontation and forgiveness. Safe travels Yossi, until we meet again! Here is a momento [...]
- Yossi Lemel / MPLS
From Tel Aviv to Minneapolis. Above: Yossi Lemel on the ‘Endless Bridge’ at the Guthire. Above: Lovely weather and Jean Nouvel. Above: Yossi in yellow light overlooking the Mississippi. Above: Yossi in red… (…light, red light, run it!) Above: Jenny Holzer in the Walker Art Garden. Above: Lot’s of good conversation in several languages… Above: [...]
- Who’s that lady?
It’s a B_ _ _ _ _ x bear in Good. Above: Via Dylan, via the FB, via nicolayfun. Domo! Spread from the new GOOD, The Neighborhoods Issue. More soon, as soon as I can get my hands on one. Above: On the MPLS south side… a little Powderhorn special, for yo ass. :-)
- A thousand thanks, Saki.
Lasting image from an inspiring visit. Above: Saki Mafundikwa, Bernard Canniffe, and myself. Special thanks to Dan (who took this photo), Michael, and Jonathan of Aesthetic Apparatus for allowing us to come by their studio while Saki was here. This concluded an emotional visit by Saki, who graced our community with his film, Shungu. Bern [...]
- Yossi Lemel / Mini, Vidi, Vici
Public lecture at MCAD. Above: Yossi’s own poster for his upcoming talk at MCAD. Renowned Israeli designer visits Minneapolis. Thanks to the kind support of MCAD President Jay Coogan, renowned graphic designer Yossi Lemel will be visiting Minneapolis and giving a talk this Sunday morning, April 18, 11:00AM in Auditorium 150. This timely event is [...]
- RAN ART / Call for Entries
Deadline: April 28, 2010 Above: Call for entries from RAN ART (cropped). RAN is the Rainforest Action Network and as part of their Minnesota campaign to raise awareness on the destructive nature of agribusiness, they are sponsoring “an art contest and exhibition culminating in the selection of one image to be used in a billboard [...]
- MPLS / Seen at Los Ocampo.
Sweet local flyer found during awesome burrito run. Above: Always something amazing to take out at Los Ocampo.
- Shungu / The poster printing.
Perfect soundtrack for a Saturday of good will. Above: MCAD student volunteers Eric Gorvin and Ted Guerrero hard at work with the red run for the Shungu posters (see more images that Eric took below). A thousand thanks for their time and effort! Above: From the green run. Above: Most of the green run. Above: [...]
- Bear who saves children from oncoming traffic.
Peter Steineck, 2010. Above: MCAD student Peter Steineck’s web-version of a recent mini-comic. Even better to to have the original! Many thanks for this link, Peter.
- Sweet internets.
Futurama from 1969… Above: The Internet in 1969, was kicking around The Huffington Post yesterday, and it’s too good not to feature again and again. Viel spass dabei!
- Shungu / The Resilience of a People
A film by Saki Mafundikwa. Above: Digital version of the 18×24 poster by MCAD student Ted Guerrero for Saki Mafundikwa’s Shungu, The Resilience of a People (2009). Northern-most academic premiere at MCAD, April 8, 1:00PM. Thanks to contributions by Student Activities Coordinator Megan Leafblad and Design Department Chair Bernard Canniffe, we are honored and delighted [...]
- FDN_1111_SP10 NYT Color Variants
Digital color machines as a precursor to painting. Above: MCAD student Alex, digital variant (11.5 x 22.75) A new twist for a successful problem seen here before, these are foundation student level experiments with color. Above: Each unique student grid is derived from a tracing of the New York Times, randomly assigned. Each then mounts [...]
- GRD_2000_SP10 Final P004
Our final work for the The Haiti Poster Project. Above: MCAD student Kobby’s final poster in his recent junior review installation. See his animated version of the poster process below. Limitations are Limitless Our class has completed the project we started recently, and we are really pleased to share these with you here. Our initial [...]
- MCAD / Kevin Huizenga
Acclaimed comic artist to lecture, March 25, 2010. Above: Kevin Huizenga, speaking this Thursday at MCAD at 1:00 PM. This via our friend Tom K. at Transatlantis and Uncivilized Books: “The churning mind of Kevin Huizenga will be on display for everyone to see. Kevin is an acclaimed cartoonist, best known for his idiosyncratic everyman [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / 2010 McKnight
2010 McKnight Fellowship for Writers, Loft Award for Poetry. Above: Elisabeth Workman, Flarf poet, is selected for the fellowship by 2010 judge and nationally acclaimed poet, Marilyn Nelson. From Opolis and Site Q, a thousand congratulations, liebe Bettina! Abrazos y besos! The official awards will be held at The Loft on Friday, May 07 2010, 7:00pm, [...]
- FDN_1111_SP10_P002
Experimental video shorts on color. Above: MCAD student Alex, “By the Clock.” Foundation level color experiments. These new video shorts are the culmination of a project for this Spring’s 2D Foundation level grupetto. This problem has been addressed before by previous classes I have taught, but these experiments featured a new challenge: all sound/music had [...]
- Dan Sinclair / Elliott Earls
MCAD student initiates Skype interview series. Above: 18×24 poster by MCAD student Dan Sinclair, March, 2010. In exciting news, Dan is organizing Skype interview sessions and started things off last Friday with Elliott Earls. His hope is to extend the exposure our community has with active designers and artists, and, in concert with the MCAD [...]
- VCU Visit March 2010
Images from the VCUarts Objects and Methods Lecture Series. Above: At the lectern, Mary McLaughlin, with a wonderful introduction. (In the foreground, samurai.) Photo by Anne Graves. Above: El Conejo Vive, March 5-9, 2010. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Richmond, VA. Poster by John Malinoski with and old photo from 1997 by John [...]
- Exhibition Tonight / Poster Rescue
Recent rejected poster finds new life. Above: Cropped version of a 18×24 poster sketch by yours truly. Geotypografika readers might remember this reference to a past poster project gone fission. On the occasion of a upcoming visit to ol’ VCU, I thought it appropriate to revive it in this form. Hope you enjoy. Self-promotion Act [...]
- Erik Brandt / RVA Exhibition
Shameless self-promotion, Act 16. Above: Letterpress print I made in 1998, the first posters to promote the original Bowe House Print Collective, yo. I am grateful to announce that Virginia Commonwealth University will be hosting an exhibition of my work on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6PM (1509 West Main St., Richmond, VA). Hope to [...]
- Ted Guerrero
A fine tribute to a great man. Above: MCAD student Ted Guerrero, final poster for Black History Month at MCAD, organized by fellow students Jenny Tondera and Amalia Nicholson.
- GRD_2000_SP10_P004
Process from our Posters for Haiti project. Above: MCAD student Sara‘s brilliant first response. Inspired by The Haiti Poster Project that benefits Doctors Without Borders. Our introductory graphic design grupetto is trying to solve this problem from a point of empathy and have, with great respect, tried to orient ourselves to the desperate conditions on [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / Nine poems.
Low quality image, inspired Flarf content. Above: Flarf poet Elisabeth Workman, reading from her work last night (Feb. 21, 2010) at Intermedia Arts. This is from video shot by out friend Tim Tozer. In both videos, Elisabeth explains her work and read from the following poems: We Are Surrounded By Parking Lots And, Cosmic Pinwheeling [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / MPLS Jerome Reading
4th Annual SASE/Jerome Celebration. Above: A photo for Elisabeth Workman, Geotypografika Site Q contributor. Elisabeth will be reading from her work at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis this Saturday, February 20, 2010 (7:00-9:00PM). Elisabeth will join fellow 2009 SASE/Jerome award winners Paula Cisewski, Scott Muskin, Ethan Rutherford, Sherrie L. Fernandez-Williams, Michelle Matthees, and Heather Bouwman. Below: [...]
- Seen at MCAD
Two recent posters/bulletins in the hallways. Above: MCAD student Ted Guerrero, “on the wall.” Above: MCAD student Peter Steineck, “off the charts.”
- André Felipe
typo/graphic posters (dot) com Above: Splash page for typo/graphic posters, a true labor of love by André Filipe, a Brazilian graphic designer with a big heart and a passion for typography. André has recently redesigned the site and it now features a full Flash exhibition mechanism that allows the designers to display their samples display [...]
- SOTA / Font Aid IV is live.
Over 400 designers for Haiti and Doctors Without Borders. Above: Via the SOTA announcement, a sampling of ampersand glyphs donated for Font Aid IV, sponsored by the Society for Typographic Aficionados. The collection of over 400 glyphs will be USD $20 and is now available through, Veer, and Ascender Fonts (FontShop and MyFonts soon). As [...]
- EAB x 3
We did it. Above: Elisabeth and I are overjoyed to share the news that we are expecting our first child. Wish us luck, expected arrival is August 23, 2010. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa, bandiera rossa! Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa trionferá! Ouchi-san, sugoi ne?!
- They Can’t Deport Us All
Chingo Bling. Above: On a recent visit to Los Ocampo (MPLS), I noticed a guest wearing this t-shirt and was struck by the message. After some searching, I found Chingo Bling’s single from last Fall. You can listen to the song here, ¡Para Justicia y Libertad! Please find immigration support here, it’s time to legalize [...]
- Font Aid IV / Ampersands for Haiti
One from the home front. Above: My two-cents for Font Aid IV, sponsored by the Society for Typographic Aficionados (SOTA). From their website: “Type designers, graphic designers and other artists from around the world are invited to contribute artwork to be included in a typeface created exclusively for the Font Aid IV effort. The theme [...]
- Final NYT Grid Shorts
MCAD_FDN_1111_SEC_06, Fall 2009 Above: Sheila’s final short, FDN 1111 Sec 06, Fall 2009. Our semester long investigation of color included some time devoted to our New York Times grid studies and subsequent color ‘”machines”(see our Geotypografika Flickr set). The problem concluded with a challenge to create a one minute stop-motion film using their final hand-painted [...]
- Avatar / Papyrus
Fu*king fu*k. Above: Dan Sinclair, from an earlier post. Geotypografika readers may remember Dan’s experiment as a serious attempt to create an appropriate design/interaction given the limitations of Papyrus. A successful experiment to say the least, and also worth the debate, a good designer should be able to design something beautiful/good with Papyrus (insert any [...]
- Un abrazo! Guten Rutsch.
Feliz año nuevo from MPLS. Above: Happy New Year from Geotypografika. =:-) Un abrazo! An embrace! All the best to you for the new year from a frozen but warm Minneapolis. Servus, Freunde!
- Elisabeth Workman / Abraham Lincoln / Glitter Pony
New poems in print. Above: Flarf poet and Site Q contributor Elisabeth Workman has new poems included in Glitter Pony and Abraham Lincoln, published by K. Silem Mohammad. Bravissimo, Bettina, avanti! Above: Glitter Pony splash page.
- MCAD_GRD_2010_F09 / New Fonstructions
Final experiments from Los Typonauts. Above: Peter W.’s font, Atlas, 24×36 promo poster. Building on the experiments with Fontstruct from last year, our introductory typo grupetto developed a wide range of fonts, all available for download and commentary (most type specimen’s here are linked). Along with several others, Peter W.’s Atlas Condensed has been awarded [...]
- MPLS / Frozen Geometry
I love nature. Above: Through the storm-window glass, a perfect, mesmerizing apparition. Minneapolis, Minnesota. December, 15, 2009. 0730, -3ºF (-20ºC).
- BICeBé 2009 People
New Flickr set from the recent poster biennial in La Paz. Above: Servus, Freunde! Julián Naranjo (Chile), Marina Córdova Alvéstegui (Bolivia), and Andrew Lewis (Canada) above Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Many more images are now available, I re-organized the Flickr sets and they are now divided into two sets, Geotypografika La Paz, and BICeBé 2009 People. [...]
- Geotypografika La Paz
Graphic and typographic images from La Paz, Bolivia. Above: Just one of several new graphic and typographic photographs from the street of La Paz, Bolivia. Please see the Geotypografika Flickr page for more and check back often, I will be uploading new photos as time (and internet access) allows. Above: From the hotel window, the [...]
- Bienal Internacional del Cartel Bolivia
BICeBé 2009, Nov. 17-21 La Paz, Bolivia Above: Via BICeBé 2009. This coming week, I am delighted to be traveling to La Paz, Bolivia to attend the BICeBé 2009, Bienal Internacional del Cartel Bolivia. Organized by Susana Machiado and David Criado, it promises and amazing array of international speakers, workshops, and exhibitions. I hope to [...]
- Dave Schroeder / iPhone photographs.
Masterful creations via Pilotvibe. Above: Pilotvibe proprietor and Flashbelt founder Dave Schroeder’s inspired tile sequence. Danke Schön, Dave! And in the news, Flashbelt 2010 dates have been finalized, June 13-16, 2010.
- Arlen / Fontstruct Top Pick
Courtney Billadeau’s work in progress. Above: MCAD student Courtney’s Fontruction, Arlen. Already selected as a ‘Top Pick’ by Fontstruct staff in October, Courtney has been diligently updating and refining her font. Look for more examples of student work from our introductory type grupetto soon! More process shots on Geotypografika Flickr. Above: MCAD student Sam’s Fonstruct [...]
- Samantha Aburime / Process video.
Tone poem of color. Above: MCAD student Samantha, a lovely little process piece she made during class today as a warm-up to her final project. Much inspiration in here for our wee 2D grupetto. More here and on Geotypografika Flickr.
- New tone poems of color.
Final work now on Geotypografika Flickr. Above: The final stages in MCAD student Lisa’s NYTimes color study. Please see more work from this foundation level grupetto on Geotypografika Flickr. I am very grateful to this group for their hard work. Avanti! Above: More from Lisa’s process and final vision. More on Geotypografika Flickr.
- MCAD_GRD_2010_F09_Brandt
Long overdue update from this beginning type grupetto. Above: MCAD student Daniel, from a recent update to Geotypografika Flickr. I am pleased to share some work from this hard working grupetto, and have finally had time to post these. Please for to be enjoying. Above: MCAD student Courtney. Above: MCAD student Peter S. Above: MCAD [...]
- MCAD_FDN_1111_Sec_06_Brandt
New York Times color theory grids, process. Above: MCAD student’s SunJoo’s work in progress. In this application of our semester long focus on color, we developed grids from single New York Times pages with pencil and tracing paper. Some of these have marvelous architectural qualities in themselves. The students then transfer the plan to the [...]
- Let it snow.
Final experiments with Perso-Arabic type. Above: MCAD student Amy’s final vision (24×36). After last week’s sketches produced by hand, our intermediate typo grupetto, switched back to the computer and produced these final impressions of snow falling, using our thirty-two Perso-Arabic characters. I am sure all would agree, these final attempts really found some new lightness [...]
- Perso-Arabic Snow
Some gems from early experiments with Persian type. Above: MCAD student Amy’s stunning first sketch, developed by hand. Be on the lookout for a new upload to Geotypografika Flickr with process shots from this exciting new project from two type classes I am really enjoying this semester. Minneapolis had snow last Monday and we were [...]
- Typonauts in Space: 20 Jahre Mauerfall
Posters from a recent type workshop at MCAD. Above: MCAD student Ana, 24×36 inches. (All posters are listed alphabetically.) Our GRD_3020 grupetto welcomed Verena Gerlach to our class on the day before her recent lecture at MCAD. Based on some advance preparation, we were ready with sketches based on the theme of the workshop, the [...]
- Basically Yeah
Developing experiment from a typography class. Above: Just one of MCAD student Peter Steineck‘s experimental font projects. Happarently, the lyrics are from the Pixies, Hey. More of these soon. Quelle entrée, Peter!
- St. Cloud State University
One rabbit for typography. Above: Greetings to Keith Christensen and the students at St. Cloud State University, Department of Art. Many thanks in advance for this kind invitation to speak and interact. Servus, St. Cloud! Ich bin kein Berliner.
- MPLS / October Surprise
A study in contrasts. Above: Minneapolis, MN. October 12, 2009, approximately 8AM. (Photo: Brandt Powderhorn) Above: Dubai, U.A.E. October 12, 2009, approximately 8AM. (Photo: Brandt Dubai)
- Lucky Find
Poster sketch remnant. Above: Found on the street outside of MCAD, a small remnant of a poster sketch (a fallen leaf) by Alexa, a vibrant part of this Fall’s 3020 typo grupetto. More soon on our recent work with Verena Gerlach‘s typefaces and, 20 Jahre Mauerfall.
- Poster People
Survivors of a recent massacre. Above: Some elements of a poster proposal, gone fission. Tja, c’est la vie. Man achtet auf einem Hase mit Finger. Above: Rabbit with finger. Servus!
- 2D in 4D / New student work.
Foundation level experiment with time-based media. Above: Mallory, ‘No More Running’ (Music: Animal Collective). These experimental short films are an extension of an introductory photography and booklet assignment from my foundation level class here at MCAD. It’s always a delight to work with first year students and this Fall has proved to be no exception. [...]
- Sorry, eh?
Geotypografika has been quiet lately. Above: Something from the Minnesota State Fair. Amid the recent controversies over IKEA’s decision to change faces, it’s nice to see into la Futura again. My sincere apologies for the recent funkstille. The studio move has experienced a few delays, and the time to finish has been pleasantly interrupted by [...]
- A-W-E-S-O-M-E, Snakes!
Three new songs by The Awesome Snakes, who are awesome. Above: “Color me.” 7/30/2009 8:00 PM at 18+ show! 7th St Entry w/ Coconut Coolouts and Personal & the Pizzas , MPLS! I admit it, Awesome Snakes made me join MySpace. Three awesome new songs, Fist Fight! You Got Another Thing Comin’! Birthday Party Sally! Oh [...]
- Yüksel Doğru / Istanbul
Faces on the Wall. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Really striking new visions from Istanbul, Turkey. Teşekkürler, Yuksel! Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the [...]
- Adria Chilcote / Don’t Give Up!
New profile photo echoes cherished old work. Above: Adria Chilcote’s latest profile photo in support of the Iranian Green movement, adapted from a lovely project she undertook while traveling in Berlin last year. See this link. Now Adria is venturing into the Indian design market, setting up shop in India! Can’t wait to hear more. [...]
- It’s about franken time.
Minnesota’s junior senator is finally confirmed. Above: Our man in Washington D.C., Al Franken. ¡Que Viva! St. Louis Park in da house… er, Senate.
- TABRIZ: Re-Posto!?
Why we care. UPDATE: May 29, 2009: ‘Now this is a type workshop!’ Thought it was worthwhile to look back just until last May and see these amazing images workshop images again via Rang Magazine. This is Iran. Original post text below: Above: Via Rang Magazine, type workshop at the Art University of Tabriz, Iran, [...]
- John Malinoski / VCUarts
New poster to help break the clouds. Above: John Malinoski, new Poster for VCUarts (24″x36″), 2009. Image includes registration marks.
- Reza Abedini / Iranian
New profile online from a master. Above: Reza Abedini, Iranian.
- For the Sea of Green
Persian proverb. Above: A humble offering from Geotypografika.
- UPDATED: From La Paz, a poster for Iran.
Marina Córdova Alvéstegui stands with Green! Above: Marina Córdova Alvéstegui, an art director and designer from La Paz, Bolivia, sends this poster expressing her suport for Mousavi, Green, and Iran! Gracias, Marina! Es lebe die Grüne Welle! UPDATE, June 24: Incredible image from Tehran. Bravo, Marina! Bravo, Iran!
- Elisabeth Workman / West Wind Review 2009
New poems included in the latest edition. Above: This just in, Elisabeth’s poems (Populist Granulation, Brooklyn Coptics, Eliminating the Hairy Obstruction) were included in the most recent West Wind Review, hurra! Edited by Lacey Hunter, the publication is available here. In a continuing series of especially pleasing cover designs, Elisabeth’s inspiring Flarf colleague K. Silem [...]
- Andy Scott / Singapore
A is for Andy. Above: Live from the streets, new photos from ‘our man in Singapore’, Andy Scott (you remember). A is for Andy promises to be an excellent reportage from our intrepid friend, fresh impressions of the city and beyond. Sure enough, he’s got a Twitter going, yo. Kyotsukete onegaishimasu, Andy-kun!
- Max Grove / Kiss Family
Rejected by Awkward Family Photos? Above: MCAD student Max Grove (as Peter Chris) and family, Merry Kissmas (2001). Rejected by Awkward Family Photo (poor quality photo, missing Ace Frehley?), it had to find a home here! Rock’n’Roll Over, Bringdaruckus.
- Hindy Rinny goes to Reading
Süper MPLS type blogger to join UK MA program. Above: Photo by Erin McLaughlin, from a recent Hindy Rinny post. Erin has shared some excellent news recently, she has been accepted into the MA Typeface Design program at the University of Reading (UK). Mabrouk, Erin! Gambade, kudasai!
- Love Vigilantes
For memorial day. Above: New Order, Love Vigilantes (Japan, 1985).
- One thousand posts on the dance floor.
Urbi et Orbi… ‘ere me now. Above: From the flat files and just pour vous, an old slide from ‘old school days,’ (photo by John Dixon). Le lapin? C’est moi. This post marks number 1000 in Geotypografika’s archives. This can only mean one thing, time for an orderly and thorough organization of all of this [...]
- Erik T. Johnson / Kirby Machine
New poster work and more. Above: Erik T. Johnson, Kirby Machine poster front and back. Sugoi, ne?! This latest project is available now through Erik’s own new website, where you can also find an extensive display of projects past and present. Viel Genuss! Above: Erik T. Johnson, latest illustration for the New York Times Book [...]
- GRD_3020 Process Books
Final documentation for Spring 09 grupetto. Above: Dan Sinclair. Please see the latest addition to Geotypografika Flickr, the final process books from GRD_3020, a great summation of our work this semester in various forms. Above: Tousue Vang. Above: Emily Reile. Above: Michael Aberman. Above: Eric Gorvin. (Yo, G.) Above: Liam McMonagle. Above: Josh Nelson. More [...]
- Andy Scott / Typo Short
Giving & Taking. Above: Andy Scott, 24 sec typo fiction short. Domo, Andy!
- GRD_5010 Ficciones Typografika
Some sample spreads and covers. Above: Sonja Rostad. A few more samples below of our final efforts with our ficciones typografika. For more, please see our Geotypografika Flickr set. Above: Sonja Rostad. Above: Sami Foust. Above: Sami Foust. Above: Max March. Above: Sarah Pfeffer. Above: Sarah Pfeffer. Above: Andy Scott. Above: Ben Wood. Above: Dolly [...]
- Desktop rabbit.
Seen at MCAD. Above: Random image found at the start of class on a computer in our GRD_2000 room, this past Friday. Much appreciated! Updated material is now available on the GRD_2000 Logopesto post from yesterday. Sample spread from Dan Sinclair’s work below. (More on Geotypografika Flickr.)
- Sarah Pfeffer / Dolly Vu
Exclamation points. UPDATE: Sarah sent in this detail. Cheers! Above: Sarah Pfeffer, comma chameleon. A good morning update via Sarah and Dolly, click on the images for larger views. Above: Dolly Vu, follow the link for more on Dolly’s project. More, especially some lovely books, coming soon.
- GRD_2000 Logopesto
Carteles final. Above: Jaid! Some shots from class today, final process project logopesto from our GRD_2000 grupetto. More images available via the Geotypgrafika Flickr set. Above: Jaid Jacobsen, spreads. Above: Jenny! Above: Jenny Da, spreads. Above: Charlie! Above: Charles Hunter, spreads. Above: Samm! Above: Samm Langer, spreads. Above: Sean! Above: Sean Hartman, spreads. Above: Joe! [...]
- Austin Baker / O la ciencia
Inspired. Above: Austin Baker, Handwriting Deletion And Abstraction Performance 02, 2009. Above: Austin Baker, Handwriting Deletion And Abstraction Performance 03, 2009. Austin’s performed work was inspired by his discussions with Marieke and Danny of Experimental Jetset during their recent workshop at MCAD. His live performance from that event translated into these simply edited versions, preserving [...]
- Sonja Rostad / Typo Short
Sonja has the rock. Above: Sonja’s 54 second typo fiction short, sugoi, ne?! Gracias, Sonja!
- Sami Foust / With Cat
A wee typo-short. Above: Sami Foust, 41 hand-made seconds starring many of her delightful variants, plus gato. Obrigado, Sami!
- System Analysis: Check.
Max… in space. Above: The latest from GRD_5010, Max’s poster, full system breakdown. More updates later today.
- Elevator going up.
GRD_5010 typographic fiction posters. Above: Andy’s final poster in situ. Half-life: about four hours. Many more photographs available on our Geotypografika Flickr site. There will be many more updates in the coming days as well, as the typonauten conclude their experiments. Bon chance! Click images to activate the latest Geotypografika tech update (Science!), a more [...]
- Dan Sinclair / Papyrus
Challenge and proposition. Above: I’ll Eat Your Sould, 2009. MCAD gung-fu student Dan Sinclair’s experiments with the dreaded font, Papyrus. His challenge? To solve the problem in an appropriate way. Well on your way, Dan! Above: Dan Sinclair, 2000 Years Ago, 2009. Dan Sinclair writes: Project Papyrus is an effort to bring the typeface Papyrus [...]
- MPLS Flyer
From the recent May Day Parade. Above: Flyer from Sunday’s parade and celebration of Spring. More information available here, at the Minnesota Historical Society, who also have a reference for the 1934 Truckers’ Strike available.
- MPLS / May Day Parade
Sunburns are awesome. Above: New images available on Geotypografika Flickr from today’s May Day Parade in Minneapolis, Minnesota (concluding in Powderhorn Park). This is how it feels to be outside after a long winter in the great white north. ¡Olé!
- Rumors
Sight unseen, no puedo esperar. Above: Dylan C. Lathrop’s latest poster sketch from our GRD-5010 effort, and in the latest news, it should be up in MPLS in wheatpasted form soon.
- GRD_5010 / Posters
Four from beyond, plus deux. Above: MCAD student Austin Baker’s final posters from his typographic fiction. Later this week we can hopefully enjoy a complimentary book and short film on the making of one of these posters. Above: Austin Baker. Along with his colleagues in GRD-5010, we near the end of a productive and expansive [...]
- Flashbelt 2009
MPLS, MN June 7-10, 2009 Above: I am excited to be speaking at this years’ Flashbelt conference here in Minneapolis, Design Develop Engage. I am especially grateful for the kind invitation of Dave Schroeder, Flashbelt producer and pilotvibe operator. See recent news about the conference here, including a detailed listing of contributing speakers, with registration [...]
- MPLS / Nicollet Ave.
Stolen signs rule OK. Above: A local Banksy rip, these signs did not survive long. UPDATE: Two relevant links via Johnny Mac, uno y dos.
- Liz Plahn / Work in Progress
Detail from a larger installation. Above: Liz Plahn, detail from her installation at MCAD (in progress). Avanti, Liz!
- Jenny Tondera / “Let Me Twitter Dat”
“We got no more eggs, let me twitter dat!” Jenny Tondera writes: Social networking anthem, 2009!?
- GRD_5010 / Conversaciones,
tipográficas. Above: Some of my quick sketches from a few conversations during GRD_5010 today. Above: Several steps closer to our ficciones typografika. Avanti popolo!
- Gold Taxi
MPLS now serving. Above: Hot off the flatbed, more work from the overground economy? Flyer found in a local restaurant.
- Peanut Butter Hot Dog Cookie
Dan Ibarra is blogging. ¡Si! Above: Via Dan Ibarra’s Peanut Butter Hot Dog Cookie, a post on the Misplaced Groceries project now available on Dan’s Flickr as well! A truly welcome new way to see into the world of Aesthetic Apparatus. Don’t miss his inspired Black Forest White Castle sketch.
- Heather Nguyen / L.O.V.E.
New work with Pigtail 101. Above: Spotted in the MCAD SB the other day, Heather Nguyen was hard at work on some new posters. Part of the background involves her continued work with her Pigtail 101 font she developed last fall. Buena suerte, Heather!
- Andy Scott
Latest and greatest fictions. Above: MCAD student Andy Scott, typographic experiment from his developing GRD_5010 fiction. Simply breathtaking, I am sure you will agree (see an early sketch here). Sugoi, Andy-kun! Kire, ne?! Above: Andy Scott. Andy has developed a massive resource of hand-cut forms and his experiments are many and varied. Above: Andy Scott. [...]
- GRD_5010 Updates
Closing in on the final ficciones. Above: Sami Foust’s ‘hello form’ test prints (click for larger view). ¡Hola, Ellie! Above: Sami Foust, lucky shot with Dylan in the background (click for larger view). Above: Sami Foust. Above: Ben Wood, from a series of anatomical experiments he is producing. He is applying this concept, rigorously as [...]
- The Blue Masks
Michael Aberman’s inspired tangent. Above: MCAD student Michael cut out these felt masks for our GRD_3020 grupetto, and we gladly donned them toward the end of class the other day. Click for a larger image, I believe this was when Michael asked us to do a serious pose. Much more, soon. Wait, you ask our [...]
- Local Type
Random container truck, MPLS. Above: Typogram from a long way away, some type from a container, parked locally. Lucky find on a lovely Minneapolis day.
- Frohe Ostern Redux
Advance greetings from Mutti. Above: In the mail yesterday, a lovely little drawing from home. Frohe Ostern, Mutti! (Last year’s card here.)
- autismo / diversamente
Facebook poster competition. Above: My entry for a Facebook poster contest sponsored by Sergio Olivotti of diversamente onlus, an Italian non-profit group. The Autism Poster Design Contest is an open group seeking to raise awareness of the issues surrounding autism and those it affects. (Submission deadline open through March 31, at 12PM CET.) In first [...]
- GRD_2000 Explorations
More details from our recent workshop. Above: MCAD student Charlie. Check the Geotypografika Flickr page for additional images from this group’s Perso-Arabic experiments. Above: MCAD student Charlie. Above: MCAD student Charlie. Above: MCAD student Jenny. Above: MCAD student Jenny. Above: MCAD student Joe. Above: MCAD student Sam. Above: MCAD student Sam. Above: MCAD student Mary. [...]
- GRD_3020 Perso-Arabic Images
More detail from the workshop. Above: MCAD student Eric. Check the Geotypografika Flickr page for additional images from our Perso-Arabic experiments. Above: MCAD student Emily. Above: MCAD student Sarah. Above: MCAD student Tousue. Above: MCAD student Liam. Above: MCAD student Michael. Above: MCAD student Ryan. Above: MCAD student Dan. Above: MCAD student Brendan. More at [...]
- GRD_2000 Workshop
Process photos from a second Perso-Arabic exploration. Above: Leland Hill, VCUQ. Check the Geotypografika Flickr page for classroom shots from today’s Perso-Arabic Workshop with Leland Hill, a colleague from VCUQatar on his Spring Break. We introduced a modified workshop concept explored earlier in the week, with exciting results. Merci, les étudiants! Above: MCAD student Charlie’s [...]
- GRD_5010 Experimental Jetset
Workshop at MCAD following their recent Walker Insights lecture. Above: Lucky photo of an unguarded and reflective moment for MCAD students gathered following their workshop with Experimental Jetset‘s Marieke Stolk and Danny van den Dungen. Both GRD_5010 sections participated in a stimulating afternoon creating sandwich boards, culminating in a hallway crit. We extend a thousand [...]
- GRD_3020 Workshop
New process photos from our Perso-Arabic workshop. Above: MCAD student Tousue’s sketch in progress. Check the Geotypografika Flickr page for classroom shots from yesterday’s Perso-Arabic Workshop with Leland Hill, a colleague from VCUQatar on his Spring Break. Leland introduced a workshop concept from The Fifth Color we had worked with some years ago in Doha, [...]
- Ryan Hageman / Akzidenz on the Wall
Where can’t Akzidenz go? Above: Akzidenz Grotesk in projection via Eric Gorvin. Ryan Hagman writes: Building off previous sightings of Akzidenz Grotesk around the internets, this typographic experiment (google translation) was conducted by a German design student, Tobias Battenberg. Interjecting this classic German sans-serif into the realm of graffiti, Tobias projects the typeface on various [...]
- Ficciones Nuevo
Fresh from the ice-cream totin’ GRD_5010 grupetto. Above: A lovely typographic elephant I spotted from our graphic-designers-exercise walk today.Yosh, ikimashoka! Seems a perfect companion for viewing the latest process shots from a few intrepid typonauten. More soon! In the meantime, please visit Geotypografika Flickr to see the complete process collection as of March 19, 2009. [...]
- Dylan C. Lathrop / Fictions Plus
Developing narrative form. Above: MCAD student Dylan, click for a larger view. Detailed views are available via his Flickr collection. (Previous post here.)
- 14:00 MPLS Time, 61ºF.
Mongo feel human. Above: 26th and 3rd Ave., Whittier neighborhood. Approximately 08:45 AM. Minneapolis, MN. March 16, 2009. Above: 25th and Stevens, Whittier neighborhood. Approximately 11:30 AM. Minneapolis, MN. March 16, 2009. Perfect timing for a new tag, just as we notice the odd sensation of warmth upon our cheeks.
- Bienvenido, Lelando!
Wayfaring type teacher will be our special guest. Above: My good friend Leland Hill, from a secret display created by my GD1 class in his honor at VCUQ, some years ago. Leland will be visiting MPLS soon and working with a few of my classes, we wish him welcome! Et un défi, ô Seigneur des [...]
- Oportuna de emergencia
Geotypografika was down for a bit this morning. Above: Fresh Doha truck type via Kayane this morning, before the internets came down, taking both Geotypografika and Typografika with them for a bit. Thanks for the photo as always, K. That counter in the cap R is staring straight into our souls!
- Cold
No heat last night. Above: Photo by MCAD student Joe Hrabbe. Our building lost heat last night so this morning the Geotypografika cubby hole feels much like this open air oasis, sans tacos. Thanks for sharing the photo, Joe! Send lawyers, guns… and heat technicians!
- GRD_3020 Booklet Project
Exploring idiosyncratic needs. Above: MCAD student Michael. His cover for our latest effort within our intermediate typography group. This problem sought to allow these students more freedom in terms of content determination and typographic form, in an effort to move beyond the communal restriction in place in the previous two projects. For full spread documentation [...]
- Kevin Byrne / 300 Jumps
Sabbatical Exhibition at MCAD 2009 Above: Kevin Byrne, 2009. From his current exhibition, 300 Jumps. Still teaching, still sharing, MCAD Professor Kevin Byrne is currently showing work from his mapping research. My own revelation from Kevin’s complex exhibition is that of course Powers of Ten was influenced by the work of Kees Boeke (see this [...]
- Ryan Hageman / Akzidenz Grotesk
Akzidenz meets Nihongo. Above: A publication designed by the Italian design studio, Temp. Ryan Hageman writes: Temp compares the classic German typeface, Akzidenz Grotesk, with the equally structural Japanese typeface, Kozuka Mincho Std (小塚明朝 Std).
- Transatlantis / R26
Tom Kaczynski of MPLS, MN Above: Tom Kaczynski, of Robot 26 here in Minneapolis. Tom was kind enough to include Opolis in a review of the Walker Art Center’s Multiples Mall recently. Shokran, habibi! Above: Tom Kaczynski, Vague Cities cover. Now on order for the Geotypografika collection! More investigation of his excellent Transatlantis blog reveals [...]
- Geotypografika Twitter
Um abraço, Twitterati! From Geotypografika Flickr: Photo by Erik Brandt, 2006. Posters somewhere in Lisbon, Portugal. Anunciando: You can now follow updates for Geotypografika via Twitter here. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Above: Gumball, 1992 cover of The Damned classic, New Rose. Coming to you in both of your eyes, yo. Um abraço!
- Surrounded / Do Good Design on Flickr
David Berman hosts an open group. Above: Erik Brandt, 2008. Part of five prints in the Faculty Show last fall at MCAD, these experiments are now on David Berman’s Flickr Group, Do Good Design: Tell us your story. Special thanks to David for allowing free access and participation to all, I encourage all interested to [...]
- GRD_5010 / Ficciones Progreso
Sketchbook shots from last weeks meeting. Above: MCAD student Andy. More process documentation from our typographic fiction efforts. For more, please visit Geotypografika Flickr to see the complete process collection as of March 5, 2009. Above: MCAD student Sonja. Above: MCAD student Sami. (Note the excellent 3D idea, bottom right.) Above: MCAD student Justin. Above: [...]
- Elisabeth Workman
2009 SASE/Jerome Award Recipient Above: An unbelievable daytime photo by Elisabeth at the nearby MIA. Somehow perfect, this delayed announcement of her poetry award deserves this enlightened visitation. Mabrouk, liebe Bettina! Elisabeth shares the 2009 SASE/Jerome recognition with Heather Bouwman, Paula Cisewski, Michelle Matthees, Scott Muskin, and Ethan Rutherford. Congratulations to all. (Announcement via the [...]
- Ryan Hageman / Testing the Water
Allow me to introduce myself… Above: Ryan with his recent poster. Ryan Hageman writes: Hello World. The name is Ryan Hageman, a student studying graphic design at MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design). I’m acting as a new Geotypografika correspondent to share interesting gems which I find myself immersed with, in addition to expanding [...]
- Geotypografika Interview 006: David Berman
“Don’t just do good design, do good!” 001 Take the Do Good Pledge. David B. Berman Designer/Strategist/Expert Speaker David Berman Communications Ottawa, Canada Editorial note: David’s new book is out and, thanks to him, in my hands. It is a fascinating and inspiring narrative that captures all of his well-known precision and passion. Too put [...]
- masr wa7ashetni awi!
I miss Egypt so much. Above: Better late than never, und very lovely indeed. MCAD student Eric Gorvin shares his final card from our el 3arabia dada grupetto di due. I spent my high school years in Cairo, and I agree with the sentiment Eric captures wholeheartedly. Mona-chan? An’ it’s the E to the Ri [...]
- Dylan C. Lathrop / Ficciones Typografika
Fresh from a notebook of some great promise. Above: MCAD student Dylan, from a series of new typographic sketches also available here in his Flickr collection. Forza Lathrop!
- George Folz / Experimental Comics
Pencil and paper. Above: Sketches in progress by MCAD student George Folz, from a class in experimental comics with the inspiring Zak Sally (yes, from La Mano 21). George explains his progress: “This strip is essentially an examination of my interest in subtlety and bombast and how they relate when juxtaposed. When I set out [...]
- Austin Baker / Ficciones Typografika
New sketches from a path of questions, not answers. Above: MCAD student Austin Baker’s inspired examination and deconstruction of his own handwritten notes. A part of our continuing effort to develop ficciones typografika, Austin’s frenetic and free form ‘scrawl’ provides the perfect landscape for analyzing and detailing the essence of form and content. Above: More [...]
- Single Prints
From our recent letterpress experiments. Above: MCAD students Sonja and Andy. Above: MCAD students Eric and Max. Above: MCAD students Dolly and Sarah. Above: MCAD students Sami and Ben. Above: MCAD students Justin and Dylan. Above: MCAD student Austin and El Conejo. For more process, please see the Geotypografika Flickr page. Gracias, compañeros!
- GRD_2000_P004
We move forward, always. Above: MCAD student Charlie Hunter. Today, our introductory level graphic design class meets to critique the culmination of a series of exercises that combined hand-drawn, photographic, and typographic elements. I am sure you will agree that these few examples (all I have from an early deadline), show much promise and real [...]
- Process / Progress
GRD_5010 letterpress work. Above: MCAD student Sami Foust’s contribution to a collaboration with Ben Wood. Above: MCAD students Sami and Ben’s final test print. Omoshiroi, ne? More, much more, to be seen on the Geotypografika Flickr page. Above: MCAD students Dolly and Sarah, posing with their collaboration. Above: MCAD student Sonja posing with her collaboration [...]
- MCBA Letterpress Redux
On a typographic fiction tip. Above: An older print of mine from around 2001, slab-serifs make the world go around. Our GRD_5010 grupetto is heading for the MCBA letterpress studio today to try their hand at typographic experimentation, with an eye to produce more experiments for their own typographic fictions. Nun ja, ficciones typografika! Above: [...]
- Peter Iverson
New Poster for MCAD Comic Heads fundraiser. Above: MCAD student Peter Iverson’s latest and greatest, a hilarious call for a popular school event sponsored by the Comic Heads. Have a look at Peter’s personal website for more explorations in type and image. Many thanks for sharing, Peter!
- Wa7ashteeny
I missed you. Above: MCAD student Sami Foust is taking a step back and exploring some purely typographic possibilities for this endearing phrase. Nun, mahl to, Sami!
- ana fee el9af
I’m in class. Above: MCAD student Michael (fold). Fresh sketches from our Typography: Hierarchy + Expression grupetto. Again employing Verena Gerlach’s recent typeface, FF Chambers Sans, the students have refined their work with Arabic cell phone type. These sketches are almost there… stay on target! We welcome any and all feedback. Above: MCAD student Michael. [...]
- Natural Salvage
Rescued materials find new form. Above: Via Natural Salvage, a timely and inspired card collection by MPLS artist, Jamie Angell. Her husband, Craig, from Graphic Decline, recently designed some identity materials for the project (see below). From the Natural Salvage mission statement: “Discarded print media is transformed into note card designs and envelopes. Single-sided note [...]
- Una voce appassionata.
Strong accents, con gusto! Above: Seen above the free New York Times newspaper stand at MCAD last week. Strong accents for difficult times, these pointed comments remind us of how much is actually at stake. See today’s CNN International reports here, and here. Above: A pixelated reference to the recent Shepard Fairey/AP controversy. Via Dylan, [...]
- mb / rh
Honto ni, my bad. Above: MCAD student Michael. Ana fee el9af, “I’m in class.” Above: MCAD student Ryan. Wain bnro7 elioum? “Where are we going to today?” Missed sketches from a former post due to rushed exuberance, my mistake! Sumimasen, Miguele y Ryan-kun!
- Pleasantly Exhausted
A great day at the Walker. Above: Elisabeth and I, kindly photographed by our table mates, during the Multiples Mall: A Bookish Fair at the Walker Art Center yesterday (about 12:36PM). We want to thank the Walker, MN Artists, and all of our friends and students who stopped by and gave a cheer to two [...]
- One Night Lexicon
Facebook Page, yo! Above: Brouse + Derobertis. In most excellent news, One Night Lexicon has a page. No, seriously. On FB, yo.
- Kirsten Peterson
MPLS painter and educator. Above: Kirsten Peterson, Untitled (Yukon), 4′ x 4′, Oil on Panel 2006 Above: Kirsten Peterson, White Trash, 4′ x 8′, Oil on Panel 2006 A thousand thanks to Kirsten for sending these timely pieces, she also reminded of the opening this weekend at The Soap Factory, featuring a new installation by [...]
- Process
Burning the midnight oil. Above: MCAD student Dolly shared this process shot (from 03:07 in the AM, yo!), Saba7 el 7′er! See this lovely conglomerate from her blog, below. Gambade, Dolly-chan!
- saba7 el 7′er!
Oh my, and isn’t it a good morning? Above: MCAD student Josh, aside for a few hics and tics, not a bad sketch and certainly a very ohiogozaimasu! Fresh sketches from our yes we did Typography: Hierarchy + Expression grupetto. Oh, and it is on! Several of our groups are approaching this problem from varying [...]
- Multiples Mall: A Bookish Fair
Walker Art Center, MPLS Above: Opolis, 2007. As mentioned previously, we are grateful and excited to be participating in this Saturday’s Multiples Mall: A Bookish Fair at the Walker Art Center (Jan. 29, 2009) We are especially excited and humbled to meet the other artists and see their work. We will have fifty copies of [...]
- Lizardman
Opening at SSCA Above: Matt Wells, AKA Lizardman, Citizen/Terrorist. From an invitation to the opening here in MPLS at the Stevens Square Center for the Arts (SSCA) on February 28, 2009.
- POS / Drumroll
Rhymesayers Entertainment Above: Via Dylan and TheRealRhymesayers, 2:47 of WTF. Check it.
- Complexity
Owen Jones Above: Owen Jones, via the spectacular but does it float collection. Thanks to Dylan for sharing this and mabrouk to Atley of but does it float and FFFFound, amazing collections and somehow perfectly apropos. In the same breath, make sure to check in with kindra is here, some stunning recent additions.
- How to fight.
Valuable self-defense tips for the big city. Above: From the internet scanning machines of Colin Trechter, this reminds me of another internet classic by the intrepid Amalia Nicholson.
- Tagged
Late night, contemporary forms. Above: A tag that appeared on our access stairwell late last night. Translation? Reminds me of this one.
- POPYÖUDESIGN
Sandra Chui Huynh Above: popyöudesign: Check, check, one two…
- 3arabia dada / 3revisions
Revisions from Dylan C. Lathrop, who has the rock. Above: Senior Gung-Fu student Dylan C. Lathrop. GRD_5010_P003, option 001. Above: Dylan C. Lathrop, GRD_5010_P003, option 002. Above: Dylan C. Lathrop, GRD_5010_P003, option 003. Sugoi, ne?