president obama.

("November 4, 2008" by graphic designer, Patrick Moberg)


("Progress" by graphic designer, Scott Hansen)


("All Colors Together" by Brazilian graphic designer, Daniel Molin)

In honor of today's historic Presidential inauguration, I thought we should take a look at some Obama art (Obamart?). This next one is from 30 Reasons, a website that I found during the election season. It is a series of 30 graphic designers presenting 30 reasons to vote for Barack Obama. Even if you disagree with one or all of these reasons, it's an aesthetic treat! Yum-yum!


(by graphic designer, Chaz Maviyane-Davies)

And I would be remiss if I were to ignore the Obama logo and branding-an incredible way to reach younger voters of the MTV generation (like myself), as well as the growing number of design-concious Americans (and let's face it, who doesn't like pretty things?). Read about it here and here. Presidential campaigning will never be the same.



(Obama campaign buttons with O logo and Gotham typeface)

If you're wondering what that font is that he's used, it's called Gotham, and it was chosen for its simplicity and elegance.

For more on our new president, check out change.gov and/or whitehouse.gov.

Happy Inauguration Day! :)

a seasonal post.

I love wrapping paper. It's true. There's nothing like wrapping that perfect gift in a beautifully designed wrapping paper. When choosing my wrapping paper, I don't just pick up any old roll. I go to great lengths, scouring the options, picking the most appealing designs. This year, while Christmas shopping at my local Target with my husband, we came across the wrapping paper section, remembering that we were running low, and that we should pick up a couple of rolls. So, in my typical fashion, I went on the hunt for the perfect papers in which to wrap our gifts. My sweet hubby told me I could pick three rolls. Of course, they had to be different. I couldn't get three rolls that were primarily red. So I literally spent fifteen minutes determining the best designs and those that would look great together. So, I came up with a funky light blue pattern with a red stocking pattern, a vintage ornament pattern on a white background, and a classic white snowflake pattern on a red background. They look great under our tree and it always makes me proud to give a beautifully-wrapped gift at Christmas. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and enjoy the aesthetics of the season!

Here are some other cool wrapping papers I found at Whimsy and Erin Ruth's Etsy shop (whose papers are eco-friendly).

some of my own work.

In case anyone is reading and wondering about what my work looks like...I will post completed work here until I launch my website/online portfolio. :)

Also, stealing is never cool. So, please don't. It would make me :(

a brand new beginning...

Well, here we are, readers. I'm Amber and I'll be your host(ess). We're going to have an amazing time. I'm on the very edge of my seat, completely thrilled at the prospect of our blossoming relationship. On this blog, we'll be looking at all things creative. From logos to architecture, product design to patterns; you name it, we'll discuss it. I can't wait!

For now, I'll leave you with this: a Starbucks poster I saw as of late-from here