03 Thursday Nov 2011
Posted in Americana, Autumn, 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
31 Monday Oct 2011
Posted in Halloween, Jack-'O-Lantern, Photography, Pumpkins, Quotes
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers… ’tis near Halloween!
Jack-'O-Lantern and photo by Joseph Broda
23 Friday Sep 2011
Posted in Photography, Quotes, Summer, Travel
Man’s feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell.
— Jean Paul Richter
Late summer afternoon on the beach in Cherry Grove, Fire Island; September 17, 2011. Photo: Joseph Broda
Houses on the dunes, Cherry Grove, Fire Island; September 18, 2011. Photo: Joseph Broda
Summer ends and fall 2011 officially arrives at 5:05 a.m. EDT today. I’m always a bit sad to see my favorite season — summer — end, so I try to savor and enjoy as much of it as I can up until the very last minute. Summer 2011 was very life-changing for me in many ways… a time of growth, change, happiness and many good memories. Bring on the fall!
11 Sunday Sep 2011
Posted in Posters, Quotes, Typography
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.
01 Thursday Sep 2011
Posted in Photography
I recently discovered the work of film-maker and photographer Christian Weber. His photographs have won numerous awards and have appeared in such publications as The New York Times Magazine, Life, Interview, Harpers Bazaar, Newsweek and Esquire. Here’s a sampling…
Face 1. Photo by Christian Weber
Charles Swift. Photo by Christian Weber
Kelly Slater. Photo by Christian Weber
Celebrity. Photo by Christian Weber
Manny Pacquiao. Photo by Christian Weber.
26 Friday Aug 2011
A friend shared this with me, and I’m sharing with you. I prefer dogs over cats, but nevertheless these images are pretty amazing! (MORE)
25 Thursday Aug 2011
Posted in Art, Illustration
I met illustrator Jesse Lenz the other day while freelancing at Men’s Health. Jesse’s numerous clients also include Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Money, SPIN, and others. His recent work is pretty cool. Here’s a few of my favorites…
Newsweek: Murdoch Meltdown Mayhem. Cover illustration for an article about Rupert Murdoch. Sadly it was bumped from the cover last minute due to breaking news on a different story. Illustration by Jesse Lenz
Men's Health: How to ride an ATV (and look like you know what you're doing). Illustration by Jesse Lenz
The New York Times Book Review: Cover and feature for Monica Ali's new novel. It is about what if Princess Diana had faked her own death and eventually gone to live under an assumed name in America. Illustration by Jesse Lenz
24 Wednesday Aug 2011
Posted in Architecture, Logos, Quotes, Typography
Tags
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
21 Sunday Aug 2011
Posted in Architecture, Art
The G House in Valle Real, Zapopan, Mexico was designed by architect Ricardo Agraz. Agraz studied the solar paths of the terrain and incorporated a series of slots in the ceiling. These allow a sharp flow of light lines that work as a solar watch where time passes by. It’s a beautiful house; a prime example of architecture as art. (MORE)
Casa G, 2009. Agraz Architects. Construction: Salvador Aguirre Cordero; Photo: Mito Covarrubias
Casa G interior. Photo: Mito Covarrubias
Casa G interior. "The inside of the house drains into the outside, giving space and kindness to the suburb." Photo: Mito Covarrubias
20 Saturday Aug 2011
Posted in Quotes
"Day Pool With 3 Blues", David Hockney
Art has to move you and design does not, unless it’s a good design for a bus.
— David Hockney
BoJoda Design 