Like a lot of you I’ve been engrossed with the tragedy in Japan these past few days. It’s easy to feel helpless when you’re halfway around the world, but you don’t have to. Lots of people have jumped into action, creating beautiful pieces that are both creative and heartbreaking. All of the proceeds from the following prints go directly to Japan and their rescue/rebuilding efforts. You can also donate through several more traditional means right here.
Chances are if you’re a decent designer you have at least one pet peeve when it comes to typography. Jim Godfrey is a type teacher who has 34, so he created a poster about it. {via FPO}
Some days I think coffee courses through my veins. Others I’m convinced it’s broken when the caffeine doesn’t kick in on time. Either way it’s a torrid love affair that shows no signs of letting up. Plaid has created a rad coffee guide – The Perfect Pour – for everyone and anyone who has a love of the dark brew. {via Design Milk}
Dinner. Drinks. Movies. The Alamo Drafthouse in Austin is one of a kind, so don’t be surprised if you see local celebrities popping in for the Justin Timberlake Sing-a-long or a viewing of Meatballs. And the poster art by Poster Cabaret? The icing on the cake.