2018 Project Vision Board
2018 is now in full effect and while a considerable portion of my energy these days goes into talking myself off the couch and out of my hooded electric blanket with sleeves, I know deep down [...]
The Walmart Logo Looks Oddly Familiar
I was recently asked to add the Walmart logo into a design I was working on. Easy enough. However, while placing the logo into layout, I couldn’t help but analyze it. Something about it looked [...]
Next Begins Now
The Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club of Chicago is a not-for-profit organization designed to help young Chicago artists, writers and musicians cultivate their talents. [...]
AACS 2015 Meeting
Inspired by technological advancements in cosmetic surgery, the concept for the 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery embodies a modern feel, where function [...]
Will Letter for Lunch
Lunch is a good thing. And so is lettering. Put them together and you’ve got a brilliant concept! Well, that’s what we learned from graphic designer Lauren Hom, who is giving the [...]
Taking a Closer Look at Typography
Being a design student and working designer at the same time means constantly keeping my ears and eyes open for knowledge and inspiration. I’m particularly interested in custom lettering and type [...]
Just a Taste…of PP&L
As Pacific Plug & Liner gears up for the sunshine and warmth of 2014 California Spring Trials, BatesMeron is here in chilly Chicago sketching up a storm and bringing hand-rendered typography [...]
What Is Your Type Saying?
Typefaces. Fonts. Character style. I have to say, as a writer, I have a profound love for not only what words say but also how they look. You can’t blame me though. With so many different fonts [...]
