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Nice design from the Netherlands

Refinery — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:18:02 +0000

Some interesting work coming out of the Netherlands at the moment.

Steel never looked so good!

Refinery — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:18:05 +0000

Check out the latest work from one of my design heroes – the incredibly talented Stephen Layfeild. If you are not familar with his work already, I highly suggest a visit to his website.

Lightweight Portfolio

Refinery — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:42:56 +0000

I thought this was clever. Great tactile and engaging experience, definitely would have captured my attention back in my student days.

Created by Magpie Studio. Found at Dirty Mouse.

A small ‘thank you’

Refinery — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:55:00 +0000

‘The Refined’ simply would not exist without your help and support, so I thought this was the most fitting place to say thank you.

Bob’s your uncle!

Refinery — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:07:07 +0000

Like these vanilla folders over at Bob’s your uncle.

(via SM)

Interesting Business Card Ideas

Refinery — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:16:19 +0000

Some nice ideas I haven’t seen before.

(via ABD)

Refined typography meets the ‘Aussie Bloke’

Refinery — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:37:37 +0000

The creative chaps from South-SouthWest have managed to encapsulate the characteristics of the ‘Aussie Bloke’ in a typeface, and still create a really refined piece of design. Great work lads!

Absolutely brilliant!

Refinery — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:28:12 +0000

The following posters were aimed at attracting students to a design school. The posters had to effectively seperate the people that think visually, to those that think… well… like everybody else. Best series of ads I’ve seen in a long time.

7 good reasons to visit this website

Refinery — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:11:45 +0000

Project 7’s basic mission, strives to build a better world by creating a collective awareness and improvement in the seven areas of need – build the Future, Feed the Hungry, Heal the Sick, Help those in Need, Hope for Peace, House the Homeless, and Save the Planet.

Fantastic cause! Brilliantly designed by 29 Agency.

Big river man

Refinery — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:04:18 +0000

Making 18 typefaces work in harmony on one poster is no mean feat. Hats off to all city media for making it work so well.

Stunning typographic journey

Refinery — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:08:31 +0000

Occasionally you will come accross somebody that truly enjoys the art of typographic expression. As if they were playing a musical instrument, they loose themselves to the journey – that is the infinate exploration of their art. Loose yourself in this brilliant journey. And if you discover who was responsible for created it, please let me know.

Love olive. Love brand.

Refinery — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:09:42 +0000

To be totally honest, I’ve got no idea where this comes from and who created it. It was tucked away in my ‘great brand case studies’ directory, and I didn’t record its origin. I just think its a beautifully executed brand personality. It plays with the earthy colours and textures associated with olives, but maintains a really vibrant persona through the typography. A perfect mix for mine, really like it.