Tumblr (3.0; @alexfountain)http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdvm2z9rx91rlunlpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://gooseandmalibu.tumblr.com/post/36269497665/tonights-daily-practice-working-with">gooseandmalibu</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Tonight’s daily practice. Working with three separate fonts based off of traditional sign lettering. </p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/46540989856http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/46540989856Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:50:35 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1970701ab29a2efab073e0ccbcffe6bb/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c66d674983c2689430855c9a75835842/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/39766dff5fed291f44dac6d22d9802b8/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d8f935ce4a477ede411127fdaebfaee6/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f80f13f9d957f81677b60c29d319fa08/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d22d4d7d44af34c70b07561a0d849c09/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/05348985d713226a89a00bfae259ec5a/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/46d16d134d70287c4d78913af0738735/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/87587b6c583f00a1c7d2fd303980ea7a/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ebacf921b832c3269035f00525c9d452/tumblr_mirb20YuCR1qkxrtro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://designcloud.tumblr.com/post/44272610120/leeds-partners">designcloud</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/Leeds-Partners/7063963">Leeds & Partners</a></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/44338723575http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/44338723575Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:37:30 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/34800442eb1224a99f32aa66e2200200/tumblr_miyew5LcUK1qipfz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The result of a 24 hour brief set by Textiles to create a poster that advertises an upcoming exhibition that displays third year work.</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/44250553322http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/44250553322Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:36:00 -0500posterIllustrationNUAgraphic designhand drawn<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/63a9788079bfd0e4a90085e5be6511dd/tumblr_midvcnYPaO1qzm7yzo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theykeepdrafting.tumblr.com/post/43341302852/clipboardpile">theykeepdrafting</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A series of incised acrylic paintings on found masonite clipboards. Archiving & stockpiling</p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/43484444774http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/43484444774Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:51:40 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7787d7603a414c76dfbc0598b9fee3f6/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8b19ec6c141c239548a0233731bc6557/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d486f17e66e73252a0635d878a11f59d/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/439516d724c4a4473aacb79fb370bf2e/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c635ba83517aedd8406982805b1dd7f3/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e7737928fdcf3d2961be2597422ec198/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f7de32af2491f6a0e957e8ff303a96a2/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3570cac5132332ce395e7ee93b7d7597/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/262773777e8b6f238d340ec7847f8e1d/tumblr_mi5xwsd3AR1qdt6e2o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://escapekit.ca/post/43002459144/the-sketch-book-of-logos-jackson-alves-has">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><span>The (sketch)Book of Logos</span></strong></p> <p><span>Jackson Alves has created a book of his logos, showing the process work as well as the final design. </span></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/43006337680http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/43006337680Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:11:17 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6f8560a861b31c1514e8a2ff908f483b/tumblr_mhttbbampl1r4hdxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://habbenink.tumblr.com/post/42469394760">habbenink</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Still clueless #kayogallery #utah #12x12 (at HABBENINK)</p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/42533250793http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/42533250793Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:52:37 -0500<a href="http://www.greatrecovery.org.uk">http://www.greatrecovery.org.uk</a>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41409970709http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41409970709Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:44:18 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0fd3af300a8e376f0959a0e782c74c40/tumblr_mh5u8uKukH1qipfz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Redesigning Canada-Bruce Mau Design</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41409919850http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41409919850Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:43:42 -0500graphic designbrandingcolourbracketsstoryredCanadamapping21st centurycommunicationlandscape<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a1ebc3b2d0a6f456033ed334a658496/tumblr_mh3pgsALup1qdt6e2o1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c5c099424a73b871785fe09c25ba2a9c/tumblr_mh3pgsALup1qdt6e2o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c108bea67022f9777f7ed6a3c4837b69/tumblr_mh3pgsALup1qdt6e2o4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/55221d7f98f431476787fd30c05890bc/tumblr_mh3pgsALup1qdt6e2o3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://escapekit.ca/post/41403389981/chapstick-typography">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Chapstick typography</strong></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41406936182http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/41406936182Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:09:28 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae17ab1e7cb34ee55bbfbe16214ff6bf/tumblr_mgbivlemCf1qdt6e2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea3d5666f6721ed99788a97c76894f5f/tumblr_mgbivlemCf1qdt6e2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://escapekit.ca/post/40032825419/horizons-new-zealand-sculptor-neil-dawson-has" class="tumblr_blog">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><strong>Horizons</strong></p> <p>New Zealand sculptor <a href="http://www.neildawson.co.nz/">Neil Dawson</a> has made a 3D sculpture that actually creates a 2D illusion. Called ‘Horizons’, the sculpture is an enormous ‘paper doodle’ that sits on top of New Zealand’s Gibbs Farm. </p></blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/40033015628http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/40033015628Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:46:37 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/932fc3c99db54bfe944d55134183d27b/tumblr_mfrk34Q8iH1qdt6e2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3bc95dce74a16ac491077eb6fd987d90/tumblr_mfrk34Q8iH1qdt6e2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/79b0d27509b2ca3976c070028a452961/tumblr_mfrk34Q8iH1qdt6e2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/89e4393f8eb34f8b9f58e5e0d5fe5fc7/tumblr_mfrk34Q8iH1qdt6e2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://escapekit.tumblr.com/post/39169956839/foodie-wedding-invitations">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Foodie Wedding invitations </strong></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/39170563313http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/39170563313Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:48:11 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1b7e87ee7fc95f4b92a4314d18e61375/tumblr_mftaummJUZ1qipfz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8e19db21aa153327a1288d6e7a98bd66/tumblr_mftaummJUZ1qipfz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bit late blogging it, but this is the end product of a few last minute hours creating a finishing touch to my christmas presents this year. It’s a bit scrappy around the edges but the recipients all seemed to like them.</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/39155753621http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/39155753621Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:39:56 -0500christmasgraphic designPackagingTagRedTypographyRibbon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megldijYWL1qdt6e2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megldijYWL1qdt6e2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megldijYWL1qdt6e2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megldijYWL1qdt6e2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://escapekit.tumblr.com/post/37118103608/styn-sam-van-doom-a-netherland-based-graphic">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><span>STYN</span></strong></p> <p><span>Sam Van Doom a Netherland-based graphic designer</span><span> modified an old pinball machine and turned it into a drawing device that creates ‘chaotic’ lithographic posters. </span><span>The machine uses ink-covered balls to create unpredictable patterns on temporary posters placed on the game’s playing surface. </span><br/><br/></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/37200910241http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/37200910241Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:25:18 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me1qcgu9fV1qzrurso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://inspiration.86era.org/post/36507734913/brandon-harrison">lordmx</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Brandon Harrison</p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/36671854530http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/36671854530Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:11:55 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BS8sYmTcM4w?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I’ve been using Architects ‘These Colours Don’t Run’ video as inspiration for my current video treatment brief and found it noted at the bottom of the video that Stuart BIrchall directed the video along with a LOAD of other videos from some of my favourite bands. Love his work.</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/36206241180http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/36206241180Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:49:20 -0500videoStuart Birchallmusicarchitectsdirection<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13085676" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>I’ve come across Blu’s work before but never contextualised it until now. I’ve been sketching and discussing ideas with tutors for my video and was directed towards his work for reference and i’m glad i’ve rediscovered it.</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/35161905280http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/35161905280Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:14:46 -0500videoillustrationgraphic communicationevolutionprocessanimationtreatment<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md34hvKK4Q1qbj1sio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://tumblr.weandthecolor.com/post/35148446583/graphic-art-this-artwork-is-part-of-a-senior">weandthecolor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <h2><a href="http://tumblr.weandthecolor.com/post/35148446583/graphic-art-this-artwork-is-part-of-a-senior" title="Graphic Art" target="_self">Graphic Art</a></h2> <p>This artwork is part of a senior thesis project by <a href="http://cargocollective.com/EileenTjan" title="artist">Eileen Tjan</a>. The project is a series of graphic design-based pieces that visualize the various dimensions of depression. The artist used simple graphic and geometric shapes to convey a complex subject matter.</p> <p><a href="http://weandthecolor.com/melancholia-abstract-graphic-artwork-by-eileen-tjan/17370" rel="bookmark" title="Go to original post at WE AND THE COLOR">via WE AND THE COLOR<br/></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/weandthecolor" title="WE AND THE COLOR on Facebook">Facebook</a> // <a href="http://twitter.com/weandthecolor" title="WE AND THE COLOR on Twitter">Twitter</a> // <a href="https://plus.google.com/105306518386620773730" title="WE AND THE COLOR Google+ Page">Google+</a> // <a href="http://weandthecolor.com/logo-concepts-by-nick-hood-for-ath-sports-nutrition/16760" title="Go to original post at WE AND THE COLOR">Pinterest</a></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/35150046272http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/35150046272Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:39:24 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mccn8ooylM1qdt6e2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mccn8ooylM1qdt6e2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mccn8ooylM1qdt6e2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://escapekit.tumblr.com/post/34173381976/shallow-cafe">escapekit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Shallow Cafe</strong></p> </blockquote>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/34173660153http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/34173660153Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:06:31 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbp8pqAfwJ1qipfz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbp8pqAfwJ1qipfz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbp8pqAfwJ1qipfz7o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Billboards-Branislav Kropilak</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/33325205450http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/33325205450Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:49:01 -0400photographycolourmoodimagelightcommunicationskybillboardadvertising<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb9idtOUeq1qipfz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb9idtOUeq1qipfz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Remembered coming across this work a few weeks back and it managed to generate an idea off for the first brief of the new term.</p>http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/32730088002http://alexfountain.tumblr.com/post/32730088002Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:56:17 -0400Ben Ashton BellIllustrationTypographydrawinggraphic designdropdead