Propagandica

A Doodle A Day, 2010

propagandica — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:35:17 +0000

Starting on January 1st, 2010, I’ll create one doodle each day and post it in the “Daily Doodle 2010” section of the Propagandica blog, resulting in 365 doodles by December 31st, 2010. I’m doing project because I like to doodle. A lot. While doodling is an inherently unsystematic activity, I thought it would be interesting to carry out and document this project in a regimented way and share them with anyone who might be interested in checking them out. Here’s the first one (check out the “Daily Doodle 2010” section to see the others).

Day 1

Propagandica Shop opens on Etsy!

propagandica — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:19:58 +0000

Check out my new shop at www.etsy.com/shop/propagandica! I’m currently featuring postcards. Comments and feedback is much appreciated.

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Each postcard features a bold, detailed, hand-drawn original design by me. Each packet contains 10 postcards, and all 10 postcards feature the same drawing.

The drawing covers the front of each postcard, and just a little bit of the drawing trickles onto the top of the back of the card, leaving plenty of space for you to write a message, address and place a postage stamp.

Use these postcards to send a handwritten note to friends and family, or display them as creative, original drawings in your home or office!

*** Further Details ***

Dimensions:
Each postcard measures 4 inches by 6 inches (standard postcard size).

Materials:
Ink was used for the drawing. Each postcard is printed on high-quality matte cover stock that is known for its elegant finish and sharp color. The matte cover stock is made from 100% recycled fiber and 50% post-consumer waste.

Packaging:
The 10 postcards are carefully packaged in a cellophane sleeve and are shipped in a heavy-duty cardboard envelope that is made from 100% recycled paper and 80% post-consumer waste. The hard envelope helps your packet of postcards arrive in the best condition.

Visit my Etsy shop to learn more or make a purchase.

Daily Drop Cap

propagandica — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:28 +0000

“The Daily Drop Cap is an ongoing project by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Each day (or at least each WORK day), a new hand-crafted decorative initial cap will be posted for your enjoyment and for the beautification of blog posts everywhere. To use a Daily Drop Cap on your site or blog, follow the instructions in each post and read about the usage limitations. Enjoy!” – Daily Drop Cap (Source: M. Gartrell)

Random Idea Generator

propagandica — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:52:59 +0000

For inspiration, check out The Brainstormer by Andrew Bosley. (Source: Design Observer)

Classic Photography in Lego

propagandica — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:04:02 +0000

Afghan Girl by Mike Stimpson

Steve McCurry / Magnum

Viet Cong by Mike Stimpson

Eddie Adams / AP Photo

“British photographer Mike Stimpson playfully reimagines iconic images from Alfred Eisenstadt, W. Eugene Smith, Robert Capa, Eddie Adams, and other 20th-century masters.” – Isabel Wilkinson, The Daily Beast

Cty of Melbourne Logo

propagandica — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:42:23 +0000

“Yesterday, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle unveiled a new identity that will represent the City of Melbourne, and provided plenty of rationale behind the new identity replacing a logo designed in the early 1990s.” – Read the full article from Brand New ( a division of Under Consdieration).

TypeCon 2009: Rhythm Logo

propagandica — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:11:54 +0000

Courtesy of underconsideration.com

“From the outset we (Under Consideration) were adamant about the identity not falling in a tempting trap to make the conference look like a music festival and instead opt to capture the essence of what rhythm stands for. As we see it, rhythm is understood as the broad concept of arrangement and composition in repeating yet fluctuating patterns and in design and typography it is employed as a visual tool that establishes order yet allows for surprises.” – Read the full article on underconsideration.com

The Uniform Project

propagandica — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:57:27 +0000

“Rules stifle creativity and enforce conformity. Rules can do something else too: inspire creativity that thwarts conformity. Anyone who has observed a pack of kids in school uniforms will note the individualistic tweaks: rolled cuffs here, an accessory there; whatever loopholes in the sartorial rule book can be found are promptly exploited. Sheena Matheiken certainly noticed such things when she was just such a child, attending schools in Kerala, India, where uniforms were the rule. In May, Matheiken, who these days is the creative director for a Web-design company in New York, started the Uniform Project, which involves wearing the same dress every day for a year, and seeing just how aesthetically creative she could be despite that limitation.” – Rob Walker, The New York Times

All images courtesy of the Uniform Project.

Screw It. Let’s Ride.

propagandica — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:59:44 +0000

A two-page ad in the Sunday New York Times placed at the end of March. See more here.

Francesco Franchi Infographics

propagandica — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:53:47 +0000

Interesting infographics by Art Director Francesco Franchi.