koné – handmade in italy

We designed the identity for talented accessory designer Yvonne Koné. She is currently perfecting and finishing her new luxury line of handmade leather bags & shoes in Italy. We designed the logotype for that too and were sent some images from the factory where they are testing the debossing … we’re quite pleased so far with the overall look and feel of the reproduction and can’t wait to see the whole collection. It is going to be amazing.

Testing, testing, drawing and printing … work in progress from the LA studio whilst working on the logotype.

Finishing up and finalizing on screen …

The first tests from Italy … looking mighty fine!

Bottom image by Line Klein.

A book cover

Tadanori Yokoo

Great poster from the Japanese graphic artist Tadanori Yokoo, we love the vintage oriental feel!

LA Graphic Design website …

Our company website is being updated and redesigned … it has taken a while, as we tend to end up last on a long list of things to do every day – our clients being first priority of course! BUT; we’re almost there now! It is going to be a little bit unconventional and we have teamed up with a top photographer who has helped to portray our body of work & other ideas.  You have to wait a little while just yet … but we’re working hard to re-launch the site soon!

LINE&JO webshop finally in the air …

We designed LINE&JO’s brand new webshop – which merges their already existing brand site with a new array of shopping possibilities. We’ve been working full-time for the past months making this look the absolute best we could … take a look here and be sure to have your Visa card close at hand.

LA – AMOUR POUR LE PAPIER

Last year we launched our eco friendly paper line LA – AMOUR POUR LE PAPIER. We are now working on new products for the range, and we are very excited. We’ll keep you posted! In the meantime, see here for retailers (you can also email us directly if you’re interested in purchasing).

“The drug of ink smell and paper …”

Boy, would we like to be in London this coming friday when the Open City Festival screens last year’s  film about German printer & publisher Gerhard Steidl How to make a book with Steidl … he is truly a fascinating man and we admire him and his passion a lot … “Fuck the mid tones” … haha!

Scripts …

This book is definitely going in our collection. Steven Heller’s book on elegant, vintage lettering.

“Scripts: Elegant Lettering from Design’s Golden Age” (Thames & Hudson). All images courtesy of Thames & Hudson.

The beauty of … cheese!

Not only does it taste like angels sing – now it also looks divine … CHEESE in this book by French graphic duo Ich&Kar for La Milk Factory …. lovely lovely!

Via kastormag.com

 

 

Irma Boom vs. Hella Jongerius

We recently purchased the book “Hella Jongerius – Misfit” designed by one of the most talented and influential female graphic designers today: (especially when it comes to books) the Dutch Irma Boom. It is a stunning book showcasing her fellow dutch(wo)man designer/artist Hella Jongerius‘ amazing body of conceptual work within the field of product design, textile design and colouring schemes, ceramics etc. Super inspiring book on all levels. Get it here.