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Happy 238th Birthday, America!

04 Friday Jul 2014

Posted by bojodadesign in Folk Art, Holiday, Postcards, Typography

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Ellen H. Clapsaddle, Fourth of July

This patriotic postcard is the handiwork of Ellen H. Clapsaddle, a prolific designer renowned for her creative holiday cards. Postmarked in 1910, the postcard was published by International Art Publishing Co.

This patriotic postcard is the handiwork of Ellen H. Clapsaddle, a prolific designer renowned for her creative holiday cards. Postmarked in 1910, the postcard was published by International Art Publishing Co.

For more vintage postcard art by Ellen H. Clapsaddle, click here.

Moving Type

14 Tuesday May 2013

Posted by bojodadesign in Animated Video, Graphic Design, History, Typography

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Ben Barrett-Forrest, paper letters, The History of Typography, typography, video animation, whitehorse yukon

291 Paper Letters. 2,454 Photographs. 140 hours of work. A paper-letter video animation about the history of fonts and typography, created by Ben Barrett-Forrest, a designer and animator from Whitehorse, Yukon. © Forrest Media, 2013

I ♥ Lincoln

10 Thursday Jan 2013

Posted by bojodadesign in Film, Movies, Philately, Typography

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Academy Awards, Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, Stamps

Art director Antonio Alcalá worked with graphic designer Gail Anderson of New York City to produce the stamp. Courtesy of USPS.com.

Art director Antonio Alcalá worked with graphic designer Gail Anderson of New York City to produce the stamp. To evoke the look of broadsides from the Civil War era, they employed Hatch Show Print of Nashville, Tennessee, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America. Courtesy of USPS.com.

The 85th Annual Academy Awards nominations were announced early this morning. Leading the pack with 12 nominations — including for best picture — was Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg. I saw Lincoln last weekend and thought it was excellent — definitely my choice for this year’s best picture. I also predict that Daniel Day-Lewis (Abraham Lincoln), Sally Field (Mary Todd Lincoln) and Tommy Lee Jones (Thaddeus Stevens) will win for best actor and supporting actress/actor for their performances in the film.

On a related design note, the 2013 Emancipation Proclamation (Forever®)stamp was issued by the U.S. Postal Service on January 1 and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln signed on January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation stamp is one of a civil rights set being issued in 2013.

Rolling Stones Logo: Movin’ Like Jagger

18 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by bojodadesign in Graphic Design, Logos, Music, Typography

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John Pasche, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones, Shepard Fairey

The Rolling Stones revealed their updated logo on their web site in late June and have announced a 50th anniversary concert tour for next year. The legendary rock band’s new logo was designed by Shepard Fairey, and features the signature tongue-and-lips symbol, which was originally developed by designer John Pasche for the band’s 1971 album “Sticky Fingers”.

Book Cover Design: The Feud

21 Thursday Jun 2012

Posted by bojodadesign in Americana, Books, History, Publishing, Typography

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Dean King, Hatfields and McCoys, The Feud

The History Channel‘s wildly popular Hatfields & McCoys miniseries (recently aired over Memorial Day weekend) is a fictional retelling of the infamous feud, but writer Dean King‘s upcoming book The Feud will attempt to piece together the full picture. Here’s a preview of the book’s cool cover design. In my book, it’s spot on. (MORE)

Peace and Love in Advertising Design

22 Thursday Dec 2011

Posted by bojodadesign in Advertising, Design, Graphic Design, Typography

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Advertising, Bloomingdale's, Color, Graphic Design, typography

I’ve noticed this poster around midtown Manhattan the past few weeks. I think it’s a great example of typography, color and graphic design for advertising. It’s eye-catching, beautiful and conveys a great message and association with the Bloomingdale’s brand during the holiday season. (MORE)

Autumn Americana

03 Thursday Nov 2011

Posted by bojodadesign in Americana, Autumn, Fall, Folk Art, Thanksgiving, Typography

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Autumn, Barn Owl Primitives, Fall, Folk Art, Thanksgiving, typography

I happened upon this decorative sign and thought it was an interesting piece of “modern folk art” using words that remind us of Fall. I find the type treatment very simple and charming… a slice of modern Americana. (MORE)

Photo: Barn Owl Primitives

A Poster for Peace

11 Sunday Sep 2011

Posted by bojodadesign in Posters, Quotes, Typography

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Armando Milani, United Nations 60th Anniversary, War/Peace

As designers, we certainly don’t have the power as politicians have, to change the world.  But, I believe that it is our duty to denounce these dramatic problems and induce people to reflection and reaction

— Armando Milani

War/Peace, NY, 2004. Design: Armando Milani

I first saw this poster a few years ago at the United Nations and today I felt inspired to share it with everyone. The designer, Armando Milani, dedicates part of his time to designing cultural and humanitarian posters. This one was used by the United Nations to celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2004. Peace.

A Rennie Mackintosh-Inspired Logo

24 Wednesday Aug 2011

Posted by bojodadesign in Architecture, Logos, Quotes, Typography

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architecture, Arts-and-Crafts movement, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Dean Marchetto, Jenniann Barile, The Gate

A logo doesn’t sell, it identifies. A logo derives its meaning from the quality of the thing it symbolizes, not the other way around. A logo is less important than the product it signifies; what it means is more important than what it looks like.

— Paul Rand

Logo for The Gate, luxury condominium residence, Hoboken, New Jersey: BoJoda Design. Typeface: ITC Rennie Mackintosh.

I designed this logo for Jenniann Barile, developer of The Gate, a 10-unit Arts-and-Crafts influenced luxury condominium apartment complex in Hoboken, New Jersey. Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect, designer, watercolorist and sculptor. The font is ITC Rennie Mackintosh, which was inspired and developed from Mackintosh’s impeccably hand-lettered architectural renderings, posters, book jackets, etc. Ms. Barile traveled to Glasgow, Scotland with principal architect Dean Marchetto, where they studied Mackintosh’s work. Marchetto reinterpreted Hoboken’s traditional forms by incorporating elements from the great Arts-and-Craft’s architect’s designs. The Gate’s brick facade and vertically punched windows are a nod to Hoboken conventions; its black lintels and modern rooftop cornice pay homage to Mackintosh. The building has won several awards, including the Residential Architect Design Award. The building, as one judge said, “understands history rather than mimicking it.”

The Gate, 1320 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, New Jersey

The Gate's entrance door

This Is Your Life.

10 Wednesday Aug 2011

Posted by bojodadesign in Typography

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I saw this on a friend’s Facebook page this morning and had to share it. I like the typography, too! Enough said.

LIFE... this is IT. Share it... Live it. Posted by Monty Winters on Facebook and shared by Aimee Leinhardt.

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