Here is your freshly squeezed design inspiration for the week of August 28th, 2023.

SOMETHING GORGEOUS: Shantell Martin x UNO Artiste Series

PORTFOLIO OF THE WEEK: Raffael Stüken

CREATIVE FINDS:

• Upstream by Min Hui Hu

• Tips for Young Creatives by Jamie Reid

• Get Nothing Subscription

One Tok:

• Nice Life by Eddy Bennett

Outside of Design

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Resource of the Week

An Agency Archive

Curated by Monish Khara, An Agency Archive is a growing directory of design studios focusing on graphic design and branding. A great resource for job seekers with agencies from the US and Europe.

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Something Gorgeous

Shantell Martin x UNO Artiste Series

I love the UNO Artiste Series by Mattel. This collection is by my friend and artist Shantell Martin, known for her playful yet poetic drawings and illustrations.

Previously, I purchased the series by Nina Chanel Abney and I plan to order Shantell's collection as well.

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Portfolio Of The Week

Raffael Stüken

Raffael's portfolio website is a masterclass on scroll animations, showcasing his work as a graphic designer and developer based in Cologne. Currently, he is the creative lead at Humans & Machines.

At this level, a portfolio serves as a business card, highlighting experience and design taste rather than depth and process. Raffael includes sections detailing projects he has completed over the years and explains his approach to minimal-code website development.

Rating: 8.9/10

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Creative Finds

Upstream by Min Hui Hu

Brand identity for Upstream swim club. The swimming motion is applied throughout the system and logo type.

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Tips for Young Creatives by Jamie Reid

"Destroy your computer" – Jamie Reid, iconic punk artist known for Sex Pistols record sleeves and works highlighting social and cultural injustices.

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Get Nothing Subscription

A cheeky website promoting a subscription for nothing in a world of excess.

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One Tok

Nice Life by Eddy Bennett

Attention to detail and craftsmanship. Eddy Bennett, London-based artist, creates artworks merging traditional sign painting with vibrant colors, materials, and pop movement aesthetics.

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One Lesson

Outside of Design

This past weekend I turned 32 – a moment to celebrate and reflect.

Here are 5 things I thought about:

1. What got you here won’t get you there. Keep pushing yourself into new areas. For me, it meant leaving a full-time design role to work independently.

2. Stop and smell the flowers. Enjoy the present. Memories matter most.

3. Stillness. Take time to focus, rest, or be alone with yourself.

4. Family and Friends. Surround yourself with supportive people.

5. Don’t ever stop making. Ambition and creativity define me. Keep building and designing.

I hope you have an amazing start to the week and make some cool sh*t!

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