Isn’t the branding for this Texan restaurant great?! From business cards (with that edge-painting I’m so fond of) to menus, the design firm Tractorbeam pretty much thunk of everything.

I’ve been inspired lately by very graphic black and white designs. I’m not sure what it is…  the bold contrast of rich black on crisp white? Maybe it’s the rustic feel of weathered black that has been hand-stamped on kraft? Either way, the simplicity of color emphasizes the design…

A secret hobby of mine is redesigning my business card. While it’s a fun design exercise (I love a good design makeover!), it’s almost comical that I never print any cards. Good thing I don’t have a letterpress downstairs… then I’d really be in trouble! This edge-painting technique is…

I’ve been a big fan of Stitch Design Co. for a quite a while and am constantly in awe of their beautiful work. Their logo and package design for Rewined Candles impressed me immediately. From the smart logo design and letterpressed labels to the wood veneer wax toppers and…

Washi tape seems to be a hot topic on design blogs and a trendy item on paper goods websites… but I keep wondering, “What’s the deal with Washi?” Washi is a Japanese paper masking tape can be found in a boundless array of colors and patterns and after some…