How International Design Awards

Another feather in the cap – Hurrah! One Tree Coffee Co. branding continues to show its popularity with its 'Miscellaneous Merit' award in the How International Design Awards.

Get Sidetracked

When I saw the street number on this dear spot in Bowral was my lucky 37, I had a feeling there would be treats in store... and I was right. Sidetracked is the kookier, more industrial sister to main street's Three Wise Monkeys – and whilst their website gives a nice little sneak peak to their wonderfully curated collection of books, gifts and vintage goodies... Sydney-siders really must make the trip to this very pretty part of the world to see these wonders first hand.

A Little Pixel with a lovely aesthetic

I'm not totally sure of what we're looking at here to be completely honest, but I like it. I think this guy has re-constructed some classic album covers and presented them as a treated set. I think the merit needs to go to the designers of these original beauties, but I'll enjoy this collection for what it is all the same. See more at Little Pixel's Flickr link.

Katie Daisy, were you destined to draw pretty flowers and make prints about drinking in the sunshine with a name like that? Or did you brand yourself with that name, so that everything you live and breathe is colour, pattern and all things delightful?

Poster preview

Currently finalising a handful or poster designs for the Boheem Shop. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come. Do we like?!

Breakfast with Ita

Here at Boheem we like a bit of Girl Power.

Bright and early this morning Ann and I and an army of 1000+ women gathered to hear stories, thoughts and inspirations from Ita Buttrose. We were invited along by Paula Parsons from Bright Wealth - a new client of ours (herself an inspiring business woman!)

Ita spoke about her experience being an ambitious, working mother in the publishing industry during the 1970's. She has a passion for women's culture and issues which continue to face women in the workforce. She spoke of the importance of empowering women to think differently about themselves and their roles in Australian society.

Ita was eloquent, down-to-earth and definitely inspiring. The advice I took away from this morning was - 'Tough times never last, but tough people always do.'

Sweeping Beauty

This is so beautiful, I just had to share it. Calligraffiti artist, Niels Shoe Meulman, takes to the street with a mere broom, bucket of water and pure talent. Looove it!

Roads & Maritime Services

Perhaps one of our proudest achievements to date (hard to say really, it's hard to compare highlights!) is that we have been selected to be on the design panel for the Roads & Maritime Services – previously RTA NSW – for a five year appointment. We're really looking forward to working with the team at RMS, we feel sure that there'll be wonderful challenges ahead. I want to do a little dance – to the tune of 'We got Annie'...

Amy and Dave's wedding invitations

Last weekend I was a privileged guest at the most beautiful wedding. I thought I'd share the invitations with you, which I designed for my dear friends Amy and Dave. Next up I'm planning a poster range featuring this hand-drawn type. Keep an eye out at the Boheem shop – they'll be launching in just a month or two.

Vintage Candy Tins

Sweet little collection of old sweets packaging. Just because. Aren't they pretty?!

On Paper Wings

Now here's someone who's really deeply passionate about his craft. How can I tell? He actually does stuff, rather than just talk about it – unlike me. Douglas Wilson from Springfield, Missouri and is a letterpress printer, Polaroid photographer and graphic designer. He's been shooting a series of Polaroids (as in, the real things, not any Instagram/filter effects/ digital vintage here) – of old hand painted type. There are loads of shots on Flickr, but his website is here.

Brad Vetter

Brad Vetter you have my respect and admiration for sticking to your guns and developing and maintaining a unique, intriguing typographic style. Anyone who's been sought out to design a little something special for an Anthropologie catalogue must have something good going on.

Monteith's Beer packaging

Would I buy a product just because of its beautiful packaging? Absa-bloody-lutely I would! The Monteiths range is simple, classic and communicates so well the personality of each flavour, whilst maintaining a clear visual system which shows how the various bottles all belong to the one family. A brand I'm very happy to devote to, luckily the beverages are delicious! Snaps to you, Designworks of New Zealand.

Graduate position at Boheem

Pssst. We have our eyes peeled at the moment for impressive graduate portfolios and are keen to meet with the wide-eyed, enthusiastic, talented people behind them. Haven't officially advertised yet, but get the feeling that very soon a Junior Graphic Designer position will become available at Boheem. No experience necessary; just a clever, conceptual approach to design, a happy disposition and a preparedness to help out with anything and everything. Send a pdf to Claire and Kass at jobs@boheem.com.au.

Elemeno

That's about how it goes. Elemeno T from this etsy store.