Design Jones

Portland based agency, Bureau of Betterment have created a “modular ‘patchwork’ design [which] spans easily from web and print to signage applications. Iconic illustrations speak to the natural diversity The Intertwine offers and accessible, playful language evokes the simple pleasure of being outdoors”.

Some really nice clean, open illustrations and great typography, find out more HERE.

(via DesignWorkLife)

Would have loved to have been at Portland State University for Frank Chimero’s lecture “Love What You Do”. I really love the impact and simplicity of his slides, you can view them HERE.

(Via DesignWorkLife)

I’ve always dreamed of taking a huge road trip. I’d love to visit Portland, Oregon again and take a trip down the coast to California. Illustrator, Matt Sundstrom has just taken a 3,700 mile trip along the Oregon trail. Starting in New Hampshire and traveling across the country, taking in many sites and no doubt a good dose of inspiration along the way. He recorded his trip in his own distinctive style and you can check it out HERE.

I can’t help but notice Portland is becoming a serious creative city. Over the last few months more and more of my blog posts featuring designers or illustrators are Portland based or have recently moved there to be a part of the creative explosion.

I found this designer’s work through Etsy and loved it so much I bought one of her pieces for Michelle’s birthday.

“Emily Ryan’s is an independent designer located in Portland, Oregon. She has been designing custom and retail pieces since 2001, and has participated in many fashion shows over the years. Currently, Emily produces two small collections per year as well as custom one-of-a-kind pieces.

She loves modern sculptural designs that explore texture and shape, as well as artistic, comfortable, and cozy designs.  Emily is  continually inspired by 1920’s couture, science fiction, and Japanese fashions. Everything is made in house by her and her lovely interns.”

“Alberto is a Mexican illustrator & designer who has lived in America; Portland for nearly four years now. Strongly inspired by urban vinyl toys, alternative cartoons, and the pop surrealism movement, Alberto Cerriteño has developed his own very personal technique and style, having always present a delicate hints of traditional Mexican artistic influences in his management of rich textures and decorative patterns. These contrast strikingly with the blending of desaturated colors and ink, sometimes featuring a vintage coffee finish.”

Alberto has worked as an Art Director for ten years for various agencies but has recently decided to focus solely on his illustration work. Click HERE to view his portfolio.