Thank You
- Ty
+ 10.6.11 | 9:16 pm
Graphic-Exchange + Mattson Creative
A very special guest stopped by the studio today – Fabien Barral. On a US tour from France, Fabien is an incredible designer. See his work here. He also happens to run one of most incredible design blogs on the web, Graphic-Exchange.com which receives 160,000 visitors every month. Fabien and I have emailed over the years, and but it was great to meet him today in person.
And he came bearing gifts! Take a look at these beautiful letterpressed coasters and calendars! You can get yours if you donate to support the site here. Well worth it!
- Ty
+ 8.9.11 | 3:41 pm
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He is becoming more and more a marketer of his own products rather than keeping it real with his blog that had a simple but powerful purpose..
- Thiago
+ 8.9.11 | 5:04 pm
Thanks for sharing. Your friend does amazing work. Am speechless!
- Teresa
+ 8.12.11 | 9:27 am
It was great to met you ;) I post about her nice moment on ge now : http://www.graphic-exchange.com/direct/mattson.htm
- Fabien Barral
+ 8.13.11 | 7:22 pm
I’m lusting after those coasters. Amazing.
- Michelle
+ 8.15.11 | 11:28 am
Dr. Giggles Posters
Last year when I toured the Dexter set, I had the opportunity to meet Manny Coto, who is one of the executive producers of the show. Manny introduced me to the Polish Poster Shop which is an incredible archive of European versions of American movies. It’s very interesting to see these radically different interpretations of films like The Big Lebowski, Gone with the Wind, and Crocodile Dundee 2. I was really inspired by these prints, so I decided to create a series of Polish posters for Dr. Giggles, the horror film that Manny wrote and directed.
- Ty
+ 5.31.11 | 1:55 pm
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Very nice work yet again, sir. You never cease to impress me. Cheers.
- Duane Kinsey
+ 6.1.11 | 2:13 am
Thanks, Duane!
- Ty
+ 6.1.11 | 9:13 am
I can’t imagine any country that translates actual NAMES of characters. Dr. Giggles remain Dr. Giggles in Polish.. They possibly can change the title to something different, what would be ‘accurate’ for the film. For now your “polish” title makes no sense. Dr is always Dr. Lekarz i not correct word here. If you translate it back to English it will be ‘medicine doctor giggling’ – stay with English title – for now it sounds stupid in Polish. Designs are Ok – good way to go in “Polish style”
- Krzysztof
+ 6.1.11 | 2:29 pm
Awesome, simple work. What do you do to get the texture and rough edges? Brushes created from textures, I assume.. but what is your process for it?
- Elliot
+ 7.21.11 | 6:53 pm
Mattson Creative Studio
I thought that I would update the blog with some new pictures of the studio. Our office is in a 100 year-old converted lima bean processing warehouse, so we have a lot of vintage objects around the building. I took a few pictures of my favorites – my optometrist’s projector, water level meters, a school PA microphone (which works) and some other cameras and industrial pieces. As a designer, I always gravitate towards found objects with interesting type, so all of these items feature letters or numerals. I’m also a huge Superman fan, so we have a big mural of The Man of Steel right outside my door.
- Ty
+ 3.23.11 | 3:48 pm
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Your studio looks awesome. I love the giant Superman! We moved into our new studio in December. It’s pretty much the opposite of your antique-look: http://www.version-x.com/blog/post/new_year_new_office
- Steve
+ 3.23.11 | 4:58 pm
I strongly believe in surrounding your workspace with inspiration. Your studio looks amazing. Please convince my boss to design my workspace as artist-friendly as yours. :)
- Kristi
+ 3.31.11 | 8:52 am
This is an AWESOME studio space! I surround myself with some of my favorites too…I love the vintage! I cant wait to move into a studio and hopefully a warehouse like yours…..The transformation of a place like this cant be duplicated in new work! Love it!
- Jessica
+ 4.7.11 | 10:51 am
Absolutely love them all, Ty. Two things: Sometime I want to visit the office and hear you actually use the PA system, and also…You should make tape measure frames – I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who would buy one.
- Michelle
+ 4.7.11 | 1:29 pm
This studio is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Not a big fan of Superman myself but love the artworks of him in the studio and the way you’ve incorporated it into the design.
- Sheedia
+ 5.16.11 | 6:12 am
Boon Fly Cafe
Just got back from a great Thanksgiving weekend in Napa where we stayed at one my favorite hotels, The Carneros Inn.
One of the best things about the Carneros is the Boon Fly Cafe.
The brand identity for the cafe, as well as all the signage and wayfinding graphics at the hotel were created by Gensler.
The other thing we love about the Carneros Inn is that it is Jax-friendly.
- Ty
+ 11.30.09 | 9:30 pm
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That little tractor icons kills!!
- Luke Mysse
+ 11.30.09 | 10:53 pm
Amazing, Ty. The little bucket of little doughnuts is great, and I love the touch of having Rhea’s beautiful feet in the corner of the picture with Jax. The sun streaming in on her feet is pretty amazing.
- Michelle Doerr
+ 12.1.09 | 9:27 am
When I see images like this, I sometimes just hate living here in “strip mall land”.
- Teresa
+ 12.2.09 | 4:55 pm
Me too, Teresa. That’s why I love to visit.
- Ty
+ 12.2.09 | 9:28 pm
So jealous of you being in Napa! We went in the Summer and had a blast.
- Marek Hosek
+ 12.3.09 | 8:06 am
I enjoyed Napa. It’s quite a drive from Orange where I live, but man, I’d love to go back.
- Skylar Hartman
+ 12.8.09 | 11:19 am
There is a BBQ restaurant out here in Orlando that has donuts for desert, or in my case, as a meal. Either way, they’re served to you in a paper bag with raspberry sauce. So, so tasty.
These donuts look better. I prefer my deserting activities to happen in metal buckets.
- Aaron Martin
+ 12.8.09 | 1:23 pm
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Well done. Love that you didn’t use the Apple logo.
Beautiful tribute.
Love Justin’s “Juicy” comment…and I have to agree with Teresa…Pocono Modern is still one of MY faves too. The new site is awesome, Ty! SO doggone PROUD of you!! Ohhh…and thanks for breakfast @ Ramos this a.m. :)