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I really liked the final vision of the analog visions poster.

I liked the ‘Set in Stone’ project. Great step by step introduction to how it all was made. Very inspiring.

Because i’m an interface nut, the post about the 10/GUI. Although, I pretty much love every post that involves your fresh music picks, as it’s right along with my tastes.

Hi!

My favourite post was about Cristina Couceiro’s work. It’s amazing!

Thanks for giving us a chance to win this great stuff!

I liked the SSD post the most. Quite informative.

Loved the post about Scandinavian Logos.

Hi,

Favourite post: Kings of Convenience – Boat Behind – opened my mind to new music.

Greetings,
Grzesiek.

Loved the Art of the title sequence post, great examples and awesome site mentioned too.

favorit post: SYNTH PIONEERS PT.4: SYNTH-POP
thanks to your friend Eli

ed

ps:
worst post, because of the news:
FAREWELL CHARLES WESLEY COOPER III

My favorite: Drew Gardner + Phase One … Love to watch ‘behind the scenes’ of other talented photographers.

Kim

My favorite post was about SSD disks. It helped me out alot and made my computer snappier, if it wasn’t for that post I probably wouldn’t have switched to it!

I’ve bought something in your shop this morning and discovered your newest Blog Post. The most connective and most helpful post for me this year was the short preview of Cargo Collective.

A lot of Inspiration growing, a great project and an whole adventure, watch artists use the Beta.

But there were many other great Information in the past year too.

I liked Alex’s post about New Work. Really inspiring stuff. Though any of his posts hit me in the right spot, New Work has just stuck a little bit more.

Ghostly International 10 Year Poster… i thought…. wow!

but all posts are daily pleasure!

ciao!

Well… I loved the post about the rejected Book Covers from Klas Ernflo – such great typography!

i really admire a lot of stuff which you have posted about this year, i can recall fragments of different posts but the one i have found most useful would have to be the playlist 6 post, it has given me a specific reason to revisit this site time and time again.

I can’t stop listening to ‘coastal break’, a late contender for my most loved song of the year. Gutted that i can’t buy the mp3 off lala as a UK resident.

cheers

Love the Tycho Artwork posts and the studio updates – always great to see other creative environments!

I love the site more than the prices :) but a big thanks!

I really like the post on Tom Hido’s photography.

Oh god ! THAT is a sweet contest ! :D

I like ssd drives tech info and setup guide

Favourite post of 2009 – has to be Tromsø one. Really got a good sense of the place, excellent shots.

I love everything you do!

It’s got to be the unveiling of the new Tycho Costal Brake artwork!

Among the other stuff I really enjoy the posts where I can get the insight into the secrets of creating the things you are up to. Thank you for that.

Hey, nice giveaway.

My favorite is the coastal break artowrk + music, really inspiring stuff.

cheers

Oh yeah, large Giclee print for me please (and the other stuff, lol)…Nice giveaway, Scott!

How do I choose a favorite post? So many good ones…it’s my daily dose of amazing design inspiration from Scott, in depth study discussions from Alex, and an onslaught of perfect music mixes form Jakub.

If I had to pick, lately I’d say my favorite posts recently have been the more technical posts: compare and contrasts between OSs, experiments with SSD performance, and studio updates. (I think it was last year, but that liquid cooling post you did blew me away.) Bottom line, I really love hearing another creative professional talk about equipment, especially a tech savvy creative professional who knows the details. Good stuff.

Thanks for the contest, Scott. Good luck to everyone.

I was really disappointed when i heard that you were going to Tromsø, where i come from, and i could’nt be there to meet my number 1 inspiration.
This would be the perfect comfort for me. :D
Love your work!

Great stuff as always man.
My favorite post was actually on Michael Pollan’s writing house, so inspirational.

Keep up the fantastic work.

Favorite post: On the SD780, which was a big influence in my decision to pick one up for a point and shoot.

MY Favorite post of the year has to be the Analog Visions. I have been asking the parents to order me a print with no avail. I guess when I make a lil dough I will get one. Great giveaway

Well this is fun, isn’t it? :)
I think my favorite posts of the year definitely include the Playboy rededign project, as well as that book “Modern Publicity” I really dig design from that era.
Oh and the Helly Hansen annual report.. and the Japanese city flags!
It’s so hard to choose.

my favorite posts would have to be the ISO50 playlists. fresh tunes and thoughtful mixing. love them!

“Color Management: A Field Guide” was a great post!

Awesome prizes, I won’t mind winning a ISO50 t-shirt and adobe CS4 :D

I liked the post about the playboy redesign. Not the easiest thing to redesign/rethink, since the “bunny” identity is really strong internationally… I put myself in the shoes of a reader and think your proposition could do the job nicely!

Greetings from France,

e.

I love all the music, movie still, and design process posts, but I’d have to say the Gravy Robbers post on Thanksgiving was by far the best post I’ve seen on any blog.

P.S. I’m practicing my crouching stance…

Loved the posts on the Toronto show poster, beautiful stuff.

I loved the typography in the “Perky Bros, LLC” post!

The SSD Upgrade post was my favorite. Very informative!

Without a doubt in my mind, I believe one of your strongest post this year has been “Color Management: A Field Guide”. It had so much insight on tools used settings etc, A printers dream. I archived that post for future reference.

Playlist #6, your latest, really brought me out a funk and many, many other enjoyed that as well.

Best post of 09 was the recent one regarding your new EP! I cant wait to get my hands on a copy!

Well I have to say the first post that came to mind for me was the Edd Kalehoff Schaefer Beer Commercial. Being a designer at a beer company myself, that ad struck me as being WAAAAY cooler than anything my art director would approve. So I shot that around the creative department here to show the sheer awesomeness that can be embodied in a :60 spot. We now have something to reach for.
This post, is the, one post to reach for, when only have just one.

The Epson 9900 post. It was great to get an inside look of how the posters are made.

I’m still really fond of that “World from Above” Photography post. I simply love shots taken from high places because they stretch what you know of the world around you. It’s a cool sense of freedom.

Anyway, I love all of it. The entire blog. Fabulous.

I always like the travel posts, specifically the one to Tromso. Its refreshing to read and see photos from a designers perspective in a foreign place.

My favorite post of 2009 was the Swisscom rebranding. I thought I understood what branding meant until I came across that article. The amount of time and hard work that went into that project is so evident, and the number of ways the logo was used across so many mediums blew me away. Very inspirational.

While I’m a fan of most of the posts, I really enjoyed the Color Management: A Field Guide back in August. Very informative – I’ve made tweaks to my process and setup based on that post. Plus, that cover artwork is fantastic.

Color Management: A Field Guide was an excellent post. I’ve already read it a few times.

Yahoo! I became a fan on Facebook (already followed you on Twitter), I bought a shirt just last week from your store, and now I’m posting about my favorite post of 2009… drum roll please……..

Other than your various music-related posts which have introduced me to several bands that I now have on heavy rotation, I loved your studio update entries (specifically from October 5th). I’m a designer and musician as well, so it’s always interesting to get insight into how someone else balances their two creative sides.

Keep up the wonderful, inspirational work.

Cheers, and best wishes for a happy 2010.
-Jason (FlyCasual)

I like the personal work posts best, mostly because they give great insight in your thinking- and workprocess. THe Notcoot giveaway / process post was especially good.

My favorite post was : NAVIS : MONGOL RALLY
Merry Christmas

I particularly liked the post with the Windsurf-Weird Energy music video; it made my day.

So many to choose from, but if I had to pick one it would be the post of Richard Misrach’s work. Had never heard of him, stunned by his work. Thanks!

Favorite post of ’09 was Alex’s review of “Never Sleep”. Graduating Design School, 05/5/09.

The beauty of the ISO blog is the perspective it brings between Scott, the established artist informally trained, vs. the grad school Alex waiting to break out into the design community. The uncertainty between two points, and the learning process of making your own path from A to B. I feel as though I’m learning along with Alex (who has a great eye, and consistent quality posts) without footing the bill :D

I really want to win.

wow these are some awesome prizes, personally I’ve always been a big fan of your music posts. And the latest that I’ve really enjoyed was introducing me to The Mercury Program. I’ve already listened to Chez Viking 4 times in a row.

I’d have to say that the design magazine overview was my favorite post. Really opened me up to some new reading material I would have never went for.

I really liked the post on Jonathan Mutch’s photos. The tutorials he linked to unleashed a whole new world for me.

My favorite post has got to be Alex’s work on the Wes Anderson Film Festival. Alex has become an integral voice in the world of ISO50, and complements Scott’s post quite nicely—not to mention, Wes is my favorite director, and I love tilt-shift photography.

When your studio had the printer installed; you’ve stepped things up a notch in terms of originality and it’s always nice to see their is room for independent art/music and the like; good hustle gang!

My favourite post of the year has to be the discussion on Alex’s rebranding of Playboy, and the concepts he came up with – really interesting to take on such an iconic brand and attempt to change the whole aspect of what that brand has stood for. Top notch stuff.

The post that stands out in my mind was the one published directly after Scott’s return from Norway. His photography is always a treat to look at and the shots from Norway were beautiful.

I liked the post announcing the Coastal Brake release / preview, because any post announcing new Tycho gets my vote.

Happy Holidays.

Favourite post had to be Alex’s post on the 9900 setup.

My favorite post was the one talking about you in studio working on new tycho stuff. I’m an entry level synth nerd and love learning about all the cool synths out there. Big fan of your design, music, and blog!

Keep up the good work!

– L

My favorite post was yesterdays, where the full version of Coastal Brake was finally released!!!

Sam’s post with all the Paul Hardcastle, Mike Oldfield etc.

My favourite post is “Sandinavian logos of the 60’s & 70’s”

I love the post about Photographer Tim Navis who was participating in The Mongol Rally.

Awesome!

I was going to say that the Pepsi logo critique was my favorite of this year, but that may have been last year, so I’ll go with the Sketching and Design post from a few months ago. The blog is all-around great everyday reading, though.

I haven’t been reading this blog for that long, but I have to say that the “New Work From Andy Gilmore” post back in June really stands out. It’s so hard to pick just one post, but Andy Gilmore’s work really speaks to me, and I was so excited to see it here on ISO50.

whoa, great giveaway! i mostly like your inspirational/roundup posts, particularly the one on vintage scifi books (march?) and the scandinavian logos. colourpalettes & ideas galore:)

+1 more facebook fan…I think my favorite post, which is hard to choose seeing as I’m an avid reader of this blog, was Alex’s “Set in Stone” semester project…really inspiring to see all the necessary evolving steps. But in a close second was the “Working from home” post, brief, but riddled with inspiration.

Choosing my favorite post was hard. So many good ones to pick from. But I have to say my favorite post was “Color Management: A Field Guide”. It touched on a topic that I think is overlooked more and more.

Entered!

My favorite post was the Cargo collective just because it got me going on a website, and even brought in some work! Thanks for always sharing such great ideas!!!

Really enjoyed the posts that provide insight into how your studio works. I drooled over your new printer and was inspired by the embosser stamp. This blog is always a source of inspiration and a site I visit every day. Thanks for the content!

Tyler

Though every post I pretty much love (those that I’ve read anyways, I’ve only started reading for the past month or so) I really like the one containing the two pictures from your gallery show in Toronto.

It’s hard to pick so I have 3 favorite posts: The building of the photoshop supercomputer (a really great look at some awesome hardware for PS users), mastering at Monsterlab (truly a mastering studio to drool over) and finally, the first post I stumbled across mentioning the new Kings of Convenience album. As a lover of their music, I was thrilled to see them on the blog… it also happened to be my first chance to preview ‘Mrs. Cold’ and completely blew me away.

Thanks for keeping up the post popping for another year. Its always the first one I read over my morning cup of coffee. Keep up the inspiring work Scott.

I have been following ISO50 since about the middle of last year, the art, music and design has all been right up my alley. It’s been a great way to stay exposed to good art via Scott and Alex and tons of great music via Jakub. But my favorite post of the year has been the Color Management: A Field Guide. I had a major print project and as a pure digital guy (I make games) I had no idea what it would take to get good output on a CMYK print. ISO50 saved my bacon and not a moment to soon. Keep up the good work.

Dear Adobe: I think its a great idea to pressure industry leaders into innovating their product rather than relying on their market dominance.

My favorite post was the final version of the Analog Vision poster

Loved “The Horrors+Ariel Pink+Zomby+Fruit Bats.” That Zomby track had made my week!

It’s really a hard decision… but the “Space Colony 1970” is one of my favorite posts.

Take care,
Reno

my favourite has to be the cargo collective review. i`m a cargo enthusiast now.

I liked the Expo 67 Poster Collection, so much inspirational design stuff posted here that it’s had to choose from all of the “posters” posts :-)

I gotta say that the Playlists have kept me going these past few months. The perfect music to design to. Love it. Love it. Love it. Love it.

Also, getting an inside peak into another designer’s world free from huge creative constraints from bosses, someone breathing down your neck, etc, is very inspirational. While most of us work for “the man” in some kind of way and are stuck in cubicles cranking out logos, etc, you are doing your own thing in your own time with freedom to develop your design work into an art form. Much respect.

I think I might have to give a nod to the Helly / Hansen project, but I appreciated the color calibration basics entry as well.

the post about solid state drives. Made me go out and buy one (only one but the improvements have been well worth it). Thanks to the whole team. A lot of great content.

Graphic stuff is nice, but I’m really subscribing for the music posts. Have found and refound so much good music that I can’t really pick any favorite post.

Loved the post on Japanese municipal flags. The free mp3 eps are pretty rad, too.

Hey Scott and the rest of the crew.

It’s hard to decide on the best post this year, as there has been so many great ones.
I really liked the SSD Update posts and the other tech stuff. Also I’ve discovered a lot of great music thanks to you guys, and keep getting inspired by the design world, because of this blog.

Strangely enough I had a dream about hanging out with you, Scott, and Alex the other night. I know it was you because you were three meters tall and had beards – Alex was “only” two meters tall, though.
I can’t remember what we talked about.

Keep the good posts coming. :)

I love everything about your blog. And I would love it even more if I won the CS4 suite.

Happy Holiday Season!

I don’t know if this happened in 2009, but your travelogue to Japan was one of my favorite series of posts. Your commentary on the culture and your experiences were super insightful and the photos were superb!

I was excited by the unique design of the Helly Hansen Annual Report and the glimpse into the making.

While love all the music and design posts my favorite post this year has been the colour management post because it really helped me in one of my projects, and as a designer in general because i am new to working with proper printers.

Favorite post of the year… tough call but I think the news of the Ghostly Discovery was my favorite. I love Ghostly International’s music and it’s a slick looking app.

My favorite post of 2009 has to be the Shiny Suds ad post.

Scott,

The most helpful article I found to be the “Genuine Fractals” posted some time ago. That plug-in was a great help to the images I wanted to make into large format prints.

Thanks!
-David

I loved the interview with Sam Grawe from Hatchback.

The perfect article for me is the one that discover me the CARGO portfolio web publishing.

Good work! I visit it every day.

Redesigning Playboy was definitely my favorite post this year. It’s informative and reminds me that great ideas aren’t always just sparked in a moment, but they have to be flushed out and really worked through. Excellent stuff

Favorite post? Name that Chair, Feb. 3. Love Dieter Rams, and that chair! Also, Univers LT Std 39 Thin Ultra Condensed is sweet! Awesome blog, I already own all of the Tycho mp3s! Someday you’ll come to the Northeast.

I really liked the Synth Pioneers Pt.4: Synth-Pop. It really got me watching the entire documentary on youtube.

Hi there, so for the back purpose my fav post on 2009 is Dear Adobe: Layer Masks, I love the idea for “Dear Adobe”
Besides I love all posts related Scott art & Posters.
But one of my fav post, that catchingme in the blog, was on 2008 ups sorry I know is just 2009, but letme say this post was related to jakub music, when He posted some from aphex twin, “Alberto Balsam” song…fummm
great hollidays!
sorry my english. : )

I love the detailed reviews of your studio equipment, my favorite being the SSD performance post. Thanks for a great site that I visit 2-3 times a day, I really dig the music to work to.

My favourite was the “Client Agency” animated videos. And overall art postings

Favorite post… the one one from the other day about you finally releasing Coastal Break for sale. Always looking forward to your latest stuff!

My favorite post was: All of the Jaqueline S. Casey artworks. Since then, I have downloaded every single file from MIT. The Geigy-Stuff was amazing. Most of the music. And everything else, too. Keep up the great work!

i was a big fan of the “Obama Poster” post. great insight into your creative process and the process of working with a big client.

I’d have to pick the Color Management Field Guide as my favorite ISO50 post of 2009. The info provided within has proved quite useful in dealing with my Epson Photo R280 in my home studio. Thanks again!

Hi Scott,

Greetings !

My Favorite post for 2009 on ISO50 will definitely be ” Color Management: A Field Guide”. I think it was very useful to get an insight on such a complicated subject. Without color management no matter how brilliant an artist is, the output wouldn’t be mind-blowing as expected. Kudos on this project.

My favorite post of 2009 was Scott’s entry from April 21st entitled “Graphic Design in Swiss Industry” because A) It helped me [re]discover some excellent works/designers and B) Scott was right in that they had us beat 30 years ago. I certainly felt like giving up after exploring similar books.

Definitely “Artikulation” – Beamer’s post with the video that matched up Ligeti’s stunning composition with its visual map. That was a really intriguing piece and video.

Unfortunately I just ordered my copy of Coastal Brake through Ghostly last night.

My favorite post was definitely: Studio Update: August 2009

I finally got to see inside the sonic workshop. :)

I just Fanned you on FB…even though I thought i already did that?

Happy Holidays!

I was blown away by the new Costal Brake designs. However, I was slightly disappointed that the main feature was not the waves, but of the girl. It’s a downer because it feels so cliche (even though the technique is anything but).

Analog Visions and Scandinavian Logos were close runner ups, but my favorite had to be the Color Management Guide. Fantastic work!

I really liked the recent post about Yellow Magic Orchestra and Japan. I’m a *huge* fan of both (if you couldn’t tell).

I liked the Playboy rebranding as well. It took me right back to school and made me long for the freedom in design that comes with being a student.

I love the incredible photography of “The World from Above” but I learned the most from the Color Management Guide.

So I go with CM Guide cause knowing is half the battle, right?

I always come here to listen to new (at least new to me) music I may like. And I always find something really great… So the greatest post to me was the Playlist No5 with Gold Panda, Burial/Four Tet and Casino versus Japan.

Awesome.

I really dug the SSD breakdown. It’s inspired me to upgrade as soon as I can afford it!

Happy Holidays!

i loved seeing the final version of the “analog visions” poster (as pictured above)—i am simply dying to have that poster. i also liked reading alex’s posts about his school work, since i’m currently in design school.

I dug the Field Guide to Color Management post. Helpful and informative.

Wow, I was not expecting this many comments!
Ha!

My favorite was definitely “The World From Above”. It’s so cool to see so many interesting places from aerial shots. Keep up the good work!

My favorite post is definitely the design magazine roundup you guys did a few months back.

Would be totally stoked if I won any of these prizes.

Keep up the good work, Scott & Co.

Hands down, for me your color management guide was the most beneficial. I’m an “amateur” photographer and designer, and have been trying to figure out color management for a while now. Yours has been the most informative and straightforward guide. Props!

Any of the posts that dealt with the progression of the Costal Brake track. Hearing about how you work and then finally hearing the final product and seeing it up on Pitchfork was really amazing. Congrats for that, your music deserves all the praise, really inspiring stuff.

Kyle

Its hard for me to pick a favorite since there are so many great things on the site that I feel like I’m constantly referring back to for inspiration on some of my work being that I’m a graphic design student. If I have to pick a favorite I feel like the post on Joaquim Nielsen’s connected process was most inspirational to me. The whole process he shows from sketch to print was amazing to see. There were so many good ideas he showed in his sketches. Its interesting to see how they pick certain designs over others by their own personal comments they put next to each thumbnail.

My favourite post of 2009 was Jakubs post on 09/01/09 which introduced me Washed Outs brilliant ‘feel it all around’ track. This was also the first post that showcased Lusine’s ‘Cirrus’ track from his new album… Two amazing tracks that led to me buying their LP’s, a record deck and spending all my hard earned cash on more and more vinyl…. Sweet!

I really enjoyed the color calibration post. It’s so essential for designers to do this prior to doing any design work. So many times I’ve seen a good design go bad when the color comes out different.

I also really enjoy the audio posts. I find myself coming back to the Web site while I work just to listen to your play lists.

Keep’m comin!

My favorite post this year? This one! Free stuff is awesome. Believe it or not, I’d rather win the ISO merchandise. Thanks for the great blog. I frequent it many times a week.

Shawn

Abit hard to choose amongst many great posts this year, but to be abit patriotic towards my home country I loved your tromsø postcard. Foreigners always see and notice stuff we natives don’t. You where no exception.

My favorite post was the collection of Scandinavian logos from the 60’s and 70’s and also the Playboy logo redesign. Hard to choose.

My favorite posts are the ones relating to your process, Like the the Obama Poster process from 2008. However, so far this year, I have really liked the color management process. I look forward to more of these!

I loved the post about the most recent setlist just because the cover is absolutely beautiful.

Hey!
My favorite post was Postcards from Tromso for the lovely pictures and I got some great tips on getting vintage looking pictures in PS. So thanks for that!
Happy holidays!

I love all the travel posts.

my favorite post was color calibration
thanks

I’ve been a long time fan. Color Management was great.

Easily the Hatch Studio Interview OR the “Why america is fucked” video

i’ve loved all your posts where you’ve revealed new poster art. each one is a thing of beauty.

There were two that I enjoyed that involved vintage design.

“Book Worship” on 09/25 and “Classic Sci-Fi Covers” on 03/31

I find nearly every post on ISO50 to be informative and usable.

Thanks for everyone’s work.

nice one guys!

Favorite post(s) are the ones on SSD performance in your MacBook. When the stock drive in mine starts to fail, I’m definitely jumping on the SSD bandwagon, and hopefully by them the prices will have come down a bit.

One of my favorites was the Color management: A field guide article. I have NEVER found good information on the subject of color management until I came across that post. Thanks!

Hm…I’d have to say my favourite post thus far was Rebranding Playboy!

Hey Scott,

So hard to choose just one from 2009 – but one that really sticks out is the “Making of the Obama print.” I really enjoyed the process into the project, it really opened my eyes on how other designers approach things.

I also really enjoyed the “Color Management: A Field Guide.” Lots of good info in that post.

As always, many thanks for a great blog.

new facebook fan!

My favorite post was “Color Management: A Field Guide”. It makes working with color for design easy even for the simple man.

Always an interesting read but color management stands out for me

Awesome way to market this site and all that you have to offer, Scott.
My favorite post has to be Jakub’s about Jonsi & Alex, Al Usher edit, Mazzy Star and Thom Yorke. The Jonsi & Alex song has to be the most gentle thing to touch my ears since Brian Eno’s ‘An Ending (Ascent)’a and it’s probably on God’s pearly gates playlist.
I like how Jakub said his friends did backflips when they heard the Al Usher edit. It makes me like the slow jam that much more. And then ‘Fade into You’ is just a classic made for a late night in a log cabin.
I have to add that I love this site. Every post is so well thought out and I get the same feeling from the ISO50 prints and Tycho music. Keep up the good work
See you at the nyc show

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the chance to win some free merch!
My favorite post was “The World From Above.” The picture of the mountains in China was amazing!

Thanks,
Dylan Higgins

I love the “Dear Adobe” post!!

Ah, all the readers come out of the woodwork!

I really enjoyed the Playboy rebranding post. It got an interesting debate going and it was refreshing to see another designers full process.

-Christopher Meeks

It’s super hard to pick just one post, but it would probably be the short post on vintage Sci-Fi book covers back at the start of the year, as some of the type spurred me on to create my own typeface.

Definitely the Dear Adobe post. Pure genius. We need more of them, Scott.

Wooo!

“Color Management: A Field Guide”

loved the vintage Sci-Fi book covers!

Hey.
My favourite, or rather, most stand out post was the Dear Adobe, Layer Masks post – just because it’s something that I’d love to see implemented in PS.
Apart from that, I always love getting to see your newest designs and other designer showcases.

+1 Non Format interview was great

Another vote for the Scandinavian logos… that’s what initially brought me here, through FFFFOUND I believe

I loved that KEXP’s “Music That Matters” : Alex Ruder, because after reading that post. I listened to the Music of Balmorhea and seriously love their music now. I’m even starting to play the music on piano!!!

I loved that KEXP’s Music post, because after reading that post. I listened to the Music of Balmorhea and seriously love their music now. I’m even starting to play the music on piano!!!

Awesome prizes.

My Favorite post was the Perk Bros. letterpress post. I live in Nashville and have never heard of him or seen his work. That’s why your blog remains to be my main source for design inspiration.

Consider me entered!

My favorite posts were all the post on the synth pioneers!

Commenting with the hopes of winning. Screw the software, I want the shirt!

I could mention a lot of “iso50 schooled me” posts, but I’ll go with the Mark Weaver post you did back in April. Love his work. Would love to add another print to the collection!

This site is awesome and only found it by chance through an mp3 aggregate site whilst looking for some Freddie Hubbard and every since Ive been hooked. I Would say despite the large number of posts I found interesting, the one that stood out the most for me was SYNTH PIONEERS. It always amazes me how awesome the BBC is… providing such a cultural service by documenting the history of synth-pop. I only wish PBS or American television was so cool!

“Color Management: A Field Guide” was definitely my favorite post of 2009. However, the recent post about your new Epson9900 was incredibly inspiring for me as I recieved a new understanding of the effort that goes into your work after it is well past the the computer monitor development stages. -tys

I think I’d have to say the Burial + Four Tet post was my favorite because I love both artists.

The music post with Thom Yorke and Jonsi from Sigur Ros was another favorite for the same reasons

The best post of 2009 was the post about your new Epson printer. But really every post but expecially the ones about how you work, “behind the scenes posts” :)

But every post is worth mentioning, you guys where the ones who really introduced me på Four Tet and Burial.

I’ve been reading this blog everyday for a couple of years and trying to pick one out is really difficult. But the first one that comes to mind is the post with Ira Glas on the creative process. As a young designer still finding his style and niche in the vast world of graphic design, it was truly inspiring.

Hey hey hey! The color management field guide post was one of the best blog posts from all blogs that I follow in 2009. Keep up the splendid work! :)

While I can’t quite pick one single post, I’d have to say that my favorite posts are the ones that revolve around typography, branding, and the creative process.

My favourite post of 2009 was the work of Mark Weaver, one of my now favourite graphic artists.

Best part of 2009, when i got my first design internship! I now work there!
So good, and so many doors have opened. I love it.

Thanks for the post by the way, it an awesome chance for the ISO50 readers.

Yes please!!!!

Loved the post about the vintage film titles. Just the idea of great intro graphics compiled over and with fantastic retro film makes makes me want to jump into the motion field.

My favorite posts of 2009 was the playlists.
Thanks.

My favorite post is this one.

Definitely the Non-Format Interview.

Dear Adobe post !

I think my favorite post of 2009 was Dear Adobe. I’d been wanting to do something similar for quite some time but never got around to it—that and nobody would listen to me at this point. :)

Free EP II!

‘Set in Stone’ was fantastic.

ISO50 Design Tutorial #1
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Studio Update August 2009:

I always love seeing shots of your studio & gear.

My favorite post was also the Non-Format interview. But I also liked the layer tennis match because it was cool to see what came of little time.

I was really inspired by the NEWWORK Magazine post. Those spreads helped me through a rough project.

Site is amazing, dont change a thing!

Fb-check. Twitter-check. I liked the post about Rip Offs, and anything about letterpress :)

the ssd post.

I think your multiple posts chronicling your bouncing from windows to mac and back. I am a designer that has always been on the PC platform and never had issue with it. Apples make for tempting wishlists, but it was good to see someone look at the differences and go with what worked.

To be fair, i may have lost track so you could be a mac user full on now, which is cool to me as well. You found what works best… now if they would bring Sonar to Mac and Logic to Windows. =)

I loved that Ira Glass interview video you posted. I’ve told other design friends about it and it’s been a real uplifting soundbyte for us young designers! :)

Loved the post with the clip from Hard Ticket to Hawaii. I’ve shown that to so many people. It makes them think I am an interesting and hilarious person.

i was a huge fan of the monster truck tilt-shift video posted. it made me a fan of my robot friend as well as got me shooting for fun again.

you make me cooler.

thanks a ton.

Great! You guys are so awesome!

That new CS4 will go great with the new iMac that I’m buying for Christmas.

My favorite post of 2009 was the Swisscom Rebranding. That was an excellent post!

Without doubt the announcement of the new Tycho Coastal Brake 12″ release. That track is just amazing. I’ve been listening to Tycho music for as long as I can remember my short life.

I liked the Tromsø postcard. I’ve only been living here a few months, and so it was interesting to see it through the eyes of someone only here for a short visit. All of the photos chosen in that post were things and places I have not yet seen. It inspires me to get out there and see what I can do to make my own postcards for the upcoming holidays. Thanks!

Cool competition! Count me in!

The one about “scandinavian-logos-of-the-60s-70s”, love France & Son furniture!

I really liked watching the setup and learning about the features of the new printer. Although you always have something exciting going on. I LOVE your work and your posters look perfect in my apartment!

I enjoyed the the SSD article. It’s was a very informative article I tend to revisit for my purchase for my MBP.
Overall your site & work are amazing.

The Dear Adobe post!

The post(s) about the campaign poster you did for Obama was really inspirational. The music updates you do (not really posts) are super cool for discovering new tunes. Thanks.

My favorite posts were the ISO50 EPs, for sure.

There were a lot of really goods articles. but if I have to pick one it would be: The Color Management Guide. Extremely useful!

My favorite was the “Dear Adobe” post about layer masks.

FavPost: I’ve probably listened to that Animal Collective cover of Ratatat for a total of 30hrs of my life since you posted it. Just one of many post I have to come back to for some real quality tunes.

Hands down the making of the Obama poster was the best, and owning one is even better:) Keep the great work.

-R

I like turtles

Design magazine overview was my favorite post. I love reading and in the design industry you have to be on top of news. Definitely helpful post. Thank you

My favorite post by far of 2009 was the Periodic Tables for Designers post on March 16th, 2009!

My favorite post of 2009 was probably the conceptual rebrand of Playboy. Very well done concept and strategy!

Hell I’m in :)

My favorite post was ISO50 Design Tutorial #1

woo woo, what a great giveaway. can’t wait for costal brake!
cheers,
max

I think my favorite post is the iso50 freeworkshop because, i would like to be there but it was so far away from home. There so much beautiful illustration and pictures, but i choose that one.

Awesome finds on simplistic designs, and great music we listen to tycho during work quiet a bit.

Your personal work, the Analog Visions poster and other works, have been fantastic. But the post that really got me excited a little while ago was the Scandinavian Logos post, there was just something about the shapes and their simple and elegant composition that got me. Plus I agree about the texture of the ink and paper really giving them life, as opposed to the flat, uniform shades that computer graphics tend to.

I enjoyed the imagery in “The World From Above” post.

In fact, there are several very good images posted here.

I really enjoyed the 5th post.

Your SSD post rocked the Kasbah. Closely followed by this one.

Favorite = Non-Format Interview

No Lifeguard on Duty.

One of my favorite post of the year was your blog about user interfaces, very interesting! I have a majority of your prints hanging in my home. Keep up the amazing work. :)

Favorite post? Well, since I’m new to the blog I would have to say my immediate favorite is Nov. 29 post about The Mercury Program…that put me on to a sweet new band to follow. I picked up the album based on the cool-as cover art. Fantastic, fantastic stuff. Quite frankly I’m blown away by the entire site.

Odd, considering I it’s the designporn and the music tips that keeps me coming back every day, but it wasn’t till I read your colour management guide that I really got hooked in. Followed it up with all your posts on SSDs, and even the music tech posts had my attention, despite this being an area I know very little about.
It was the colour management post that made me sit up straight, though. Hope to see more like that in the future. (buried amongst the usual good stuff, of course)

Cheers.

Yo! Its cool you’re doing giveaways and giving back to the design community. Big ups

Hey! I only discovered ISO50 days before my 21st birthday in June. I was rooting around for music to play at my houseparty, and happened to stumble upon the post Wisp – The Shimmering Hour the night before. I fell in love with Wisp and ISO50 that night!
I now regularly check to see any posts on your artist picks as my taste is on par with the blogs! I proudly hand Northern Lights above my bed while I listen to the sweet sweet sound of Wisp haha.
Thank you!
Fran xx

CS4 id give it to my sis, Tycho Tee and Mp3! Win !

I really like this post. I want to win stuff!

I have not followed you since the very birth of the blog, but I would say your olympic logos reached my attention quite a bit, although above that,
the ´tycho coastal brake pre-order´ is what i would elevate most, because it´s the sum of the beauty of your inspiration, what you end up doing, and as such , the very balanced harmony of design and music. natural elegance!

best,

Joachi

I enjoy all your post!

The software would be fantastic but I have my eye on the “One ISO50 Studio Giclee print of Choice” (although that would be an extremely tough choice to narrow down!)

I’ve been a huge fan for many years since my college days appearing in Computer Arts. The magazine’s are framed and I still have my Pbs/Kae playing in the background during brainstorming sessions :P Thanks

P.S.
The “Color Management: A Field Guide” was great too x :D

Well, I really loved your posts on your SSD experiences (major geek points, sir) but I was blown away by your recent post, “The World From Above”. It literally made my jaw drop in pure awe of the amazing beauty contained in our “blue pale dot”. :)

Happy Holidays! ;)

My favorite post was the first ISO50 Music Exclusive: Free MP3 EP because that Shigeto edit of Astrud Gilberto’s Berimbau was off the chain!!!

This is clearly the best post! As it’s the one that will get me the first prize…right?

So many good posts, but the Wes Anderson Film Festival stands out in my memory

Favrit post of 2009 was: 39,447 TO 50!

Did the same!

Scott, my favorite post this year was by far the one about setting up the Epson large format printer. I’ve been using one recently and love it. Thank you very much for the constant inspiration.

Being a bit of a studio boffin myself, I appreciated the post on revamping your studio. (Any new pics?) Hopefully you’ll play here in Seattle again before Decibel 2010.

Thanks!

Easily the best post for me was the ISO50 Music Exclusive: FREE MP3 EP PART II!

Hope you have a great 2010!

D.

I think the post concerning the the re-branding of Playboy and the ‘controversy’ that it caused. I’m a student myself and most student designers seem to be their own worst enemies but Alex seems pretty level headed and far too talented to be effected by the endless ‘appropriate’ or ‘inappropriate’ comments, it inspires me to have faith in my own work and keep moving forward, after all design is a process and the process should be embraced.

It was great to read about your setup for producing and sending your one of a kind prints.

I don’t know which post was the best, because I don’t visit this site, but Scott Hansen is THE MAN!

Hello, my favorite post was your “Dear Adobe” about Photoshop masking. Its good to see your opinion (being someone who uses Photoshop a lot) on the matter, and was a good read.

As a book lover, I enjoyed the vintage book cover posts. Thanks for this contest. Would be sweet!

I liked the ‘The World From Above’ post on Aerial Photography

1970’s russian poster post was choice!

I´m pretty sure, that THIS is the best post this year!
:-)

probably the return from tromsø post (photogs + royksopp love) or the playboy rebrand. too close to call, methinks.

I’m going to have to go with the Classic Sci-Fi Book Cover post.

Best Post: Whenever you unveil your artwork.

ps. Thank you for TYCHO MUSIC

Well.. hard to decide between the non-format interview (thanks for pointing those guys out!) and the aerial photography post.. (the photo of the chinese rapeseed fields was Amazing) Ok. done gushing.

My favorite one was about Omega Code, since it is directly related to me, but not only because of that. It brought a discussion about Michal Paul Youngs work and about crowd source. Very interesting.

Yes I also love wood textures :) and your music!

I particularly enjoyed the SSD+Photoshop performance post. Thank you.

I enjoy the posts that look back on designers and design trends of the past. A few that stand out are:

1970’s Russian Posters
Munich ’72
Oil Company Maps

Thanks for the great blogging!

hard to pick one, but postcard: tromsø is probably my latest favorite post. love those photos. also, the first thing i sense from these photos IS the typography. i think 2 reasons: 1) the letter ‘ø’ really add something to it and 2) your great eye in photography make things pretty? hahah!

anyway, never really comment on your post but always been inspired. hopefully one day i can do work like yours, or better! *smile*

Flying Lotus – Live At Plastic People
Jakub

I was already veering into sense of self…in my life, fashion, as well as music. Music has been significant part of my life in 09′; it has taken me into new heights and perspectives in the way I think, talk, write, observe and listen. Listening to Kode9 – 9 Samurai and Level Nine(Mala) and Flying Lotus – The Only Choice(Martyn) and Overnight(Hudson Mohawke) was like what Oprah calls her Aha! moment to me (forgive me for the Oprah quotation).
I remember when I first listened to it…I think I Just had received my iPhone…and in an earlier post, Scott talked about Shazam…I started trying to send and analyze each music excerpt. I’m now forever inspired…looking to ISO50 for music and design. This is the post that made me a fan of Flying Lotus and has simply just sent me into stratosphere of music.

The Analog Visions reveal was my favorite. Just a stunning piece of work.

Ira Glass on the Creative Process. Was shown this video after I graduated from college, pretty much summed up the past 5 years of my life…

I’ve really enjoyed just about every one of your Playlists. Keep ’em coming!

Been a fan of ISO50. :D thanks for having this Christmas Giveaway. Yey!

I have been following all your SSD coverage!

I like very much article Nitsche: Convair 880 Poster. Nice Holidays to you too. :) With or without giveaways. :)

As a casual reader of the blog what comes to mind is the post you wrote on naming bands/brands/companies and the story about how your mom and you came up with the same exact name independently of each other on the same day. It was a cute little story.

Well, I WOULD say the one where you picked up something from my blog, but I ain’t here to self-promote…

I really liked the Chad Hagen one. I found myself returning to that again and again. And I always like seeing the new Tycho stuff.

Thanks. Keep it up.

so many to choose from…however I’d have to say that my favorite post (although really a string of posts) was back in February about the whole Shepard Fairey appropriation ‘scandal’. Specifically the ‘AP sues Shepard Fairey’ post. Ended up discussing this at length in our weekly design/beer/chat meeting.

Were many, many more that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed but I think that one led to the most discussion in the ‘real’ world for me.

My absolute favorite post was the recent post from your trip to Norway with all of those beautiful photos!

Hey I love the cover work you did for Playlist 6. I love the simple, clean and effective composition you did when you chopped up the sail boat.

Thanks!

I’ve really enjoyed your studio updates and seeing why you do with tycho.

My favorite post is the pre-order update for the upcoming album “Coastal Brake” also the playlist 6 was incredible!

Cheers guys and Happy holidays!

I like this entryt! Woot woot!

I always love the music posts. Especially the one from July 23rd that featured the Midlake remix of “Roscoe”. Tremendous song!

Really enjoyed the post on Mr. Eaves.

I enjoyed the Playboy one very much!

Really enjoyed your book binding post, playboy redesign & Wes Anderson homage.

I loved the Emil Ruder covers Posted Sept 30th, 2009…..”Typographische Monatsblätter”. Love typography!

The playboy entry was certainly interesting. It was quite a unique approach to the identity!

This is great. Enjoy the site design and appreciated your Layer Tennis. Keep it up Scott.

The post detailing the creation of the Analog Visions poster was brilliant. It’s great to get a look inside your process when creating such amazing work!

Design Magazine Overview

Found this via pitchfork. Liked his music and just found out about this blog/site. Love the artwork as well.

Man, This is a tough decision! Between all the artist posts, music samples, and revealed photoshop techniques, this took some time to reflect… I regularly spend hours at the computer searching for new music and this blog never fails. Some highlight songs that I am in love with now thanks to the site are… Venice (Tom Croose city of water edit), A New Error (Moderate), Long Promised (Bullion), Pylonesque (Christ), When I’m (Phantogram)… The list seriously goes on and on. I have also been turned on by lots of visual artists thanks to the blog… Carlo Van de Roer, Neil Krug, J Bennett Fitts, Kalle Gustafsson, Todd Hido. But out of all the musicians and artists that you have turned me on to, my favorite posts were the two of Cristina Couceiro. I am absolutely in love with her work and am grateful you guys exposed her work to me. The nostalgic photos she uses as well as color choice and composition blow me away. Her work is very simple but still very original which is a goal I strive for in creating my own art.

Although, I am anticipating a pretty sweet post on Dec 8th 2009 announcing the release of the Coast Brake album! :)

Sincerely,
J.P.

Loved the vintage Canadian posters…they are kinda amazing.

I loved the design tutorial you posted not too long ago! Any look into the creative process, especially to an artist I love, is incredibly fulfilling and fascinating. Thanks Scott, I love your blog!

The pics from Tromso were the best. I’ve always wanted to venture back to the land of my ancestors but have yet to make the journey.

love this site, and love this contest

How do you get all of the money to give people this stuff!?
That’s just insanely nice!

Scott – I’d have to say ONE of my favorite posts this year was on the Scandinavian Logos – I’ve spent a great deal of time studying danish design and love some of the images that you came across, especially the Royal Copenhagen logo.

jorgenjens@gmail.com

My favorite post were the one’s Alex had about his Wes Anderson film festival project. This is by far the most interesting and inspiring blog I follow.

Really enjoyed the Non-Format interview.

The post about the 1972 NY Transit Map is a very interesting read. And gets more interesting when you dive into the numerous links in the post. Inspiring blog!

My favorite post was “SSD Performance, Hands on”. My goodness, I love this site.

I think you’ve hit a new comment record for your blog, Scott! Not sure why the comment comment I posted this morning hasn’t shown up though, maybe it’s stuck in some spam filter.

My favorite post was that nice article you wrote on color calibration and profiling. I learned lots, and it was nice to see a little bit of your workflow!

Love your stuff. Lovin’ the contest.

my favourite post was the non format interview.
also the post about the toronto show i guess… which is how i heard about / attended the show.

Fave post was most deffinitely “snatch the gravy up!” that video was hillarious!! that dood also had the most perfect beard ive ever seen…

im a graphic designer, so i also enjoyed the post where you showed your new toy, the signature press. i thought that added a nice and subtle touch to your pieces to have your signature pressed into your work.

keep up the awsome work!

Big fan of your work and blog. The posts which describe your process as well as the guide to color calibration were really insightful!

Font Purging / 39,447 to 50

It inspired me to do the same.

The post for pre-order of Coastal Brake on Vinyl was great. Releasing on wax makes for a superb listening experience. Collecting your tracks on vinyl sit right next to my BOC.

I really enjoyed the break down on SSD’s. I think I’ve read it half a dozen times while debating back and forth whether or not to put money down on one.

Favorite post of 09: The Color Management Field Guide

Runner ups include: Notcot Process, Tromso Photos, Alex’s Cargo Collective post, Backing It Up, Alex’s Design Magazine Overview, & SDD+RAID Performance

My favorite post is with the video of your new wide format printer.

By FAR my favorite post was the one regarding Scandinavian Logos. I’ve often found myself looking for Scandinavian design inspiration, so it was a bright day to see your post on the subject.

Thanks for that.

My favorite post was the Alex’s typeface/font post. It inspired me to get rid of junk.

Scandinavian Logos!!!
And I am a fan of yours on FB and following now on Twitter!!

Personally I love your blog, and have been following your work since before I knew what graphic design was. I can’t choose a favorite post of 2009, but I really love the nostalgia and vintage design posts that you do. Seeing the way past designers have influenced the way things are created today is really something I’m very interested in, and since I had to drop out of art school this is one source of education for me as a young designer. Thanks so much for being so committed to updating with great content, I greatly appreciate it!

Dear Adobe

Color Management: A Field Guide
It was the perfect timing because I was going through some printing & color managing issues, and you really came through for me.
Thanks so much for one of my favorite blogs of all time!
Come to Chicago again for Tycho and I’d love to see/hear the show.

So many to choose from, but the post on Khoi Vinh / Design Criticism was one of the most important from any blog this year. I’d like to see more designers/bloggers talk about this in the future, so I’m glad that you and Khoi addressed it. I think your post helped to shine a bigger light on the topic and point people over to Khoi who may not have know of him prior to your post. Kudos!

A few other faves of mine:
02. The Golden Ratio: Myth or Magic (I’m a fan of the Golden Ratio)
03. Paper Embosser (reminded me how much I want one)
04. Epson 9900 video (I also have an R1800 and am looking to upgrade in the future. I can relate on the cost of the ink cartridges. I buy all my inks and paper from atlex.com)
05. Joaquim Nielsen: Connected Process (I love posts on design process!)
06. Mrs. Eaves Long Lost Husband (Mrs. Eaves is also one of my favorite fonts. My logo is set in Mrs. Eaves with a custom ligature on the “in”.
07. Helly Hansen Annual Report (inspiring)
08. Font Purging: 39,447 to 50. (Good call, Tyler) I really need to do this soon! Luckily I only have about 1,500.

BTW, I *LOVE* the ‘Nocturne” poster!

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My absolute favorite post was the rebranding playboy post. There was just something about it that i loved. keep doing what your doing. Its amazing.
Also- ghostly discovery may be the best app on my iphone, just throwing it out there

SSD, for sure. I see I’m not alone.

Its hard to pick a favorite post but i really like your music studio updates and pictures of the gear.

Dug the Analog Visions poster post and also the post on the Method commercial – I don’t think I’d have seen that otherwise. Cheers.

defintely loved the posts about the SSD!

I enjoy it all really!
The alternate artwork for Tycho Coastal Break is beautiful.
thanks

Everything you guys post is awesome, but I especially enjoyed the “building a photoshop PC” post, detailing the hardware setup. I actually ended up buying that Antec p182 case and the same cooling system as part of an OSx86 setup (also built with design chiefly in mind).

I also absolutely love the music posts, free remix EPs, playlists, Guardian mixes (and the rest).

Technically it wasn’t a post here but it was posted here, the NotCot process post. Such an inspiration.

Pick one? Damn. Well I really liked the story about moby and all his Drum Machines. I thought that was cool. Although there was a recent one in which you guys showed off this booklet for Hansen sporting goods (something close to that) which was really well done. Not to mention all the music posts Jakob and Scott make. Ive been reading this site close to 4 years now i think things just keep getting better. But one thing I would say is Scott your shirts are amazing, but really need to last longer lol. Im almost at the point where all of my ISO50 shirts need to be replaced, thats like 7 shirts but thats also I think about 4 years of wear also.

Josh

I was probably most excited when you announced the Coastal Brake artwork(music ensuing of course adding to my delight!). I meant to comment what you’ve done with negative space on that piece. How wonderful!

Favorite post(s): Any of the MP3 posts.

Love the blog Scott. Merry Xmas.

I’ve loved the Color Management post and also the Font post. Oh and the post about the new printer. I wish I had one of those beauties!

Kia Ora and Merry Chrissy’ from New Zealand mate; and the proposed Playboy re-brand was most interesting, so chalk that up! Chur, Karl.

Enter me in the drawing, please!

Either the Fractals post or the aerial photos.

Simply put, your a HUGE inspiration!

My favorite post i think would have to be from your trip to Tromsø, Norway.

I want your print style to return to the “Knitting Factory” days, but the current style is awesome regardless.

Here’s to luck!

Just wanted to say, Scott, your work is refreshing, inspirational, thought-provoking, and relaxing all at the same time. Truly a talent you possess.

My favorite post is probably about your trip to Tromsø. It sparked my interest in the area. I also love travel in general, so I love to read about your travels. Another post I enjoyed was about SSDs. I love how you’re current and you really offered some great insight which was helpful because I’ve been pondering grabbing a few SSDs for a little while.

Keep up the amazing work! Coastal Brake is ear-candy :)

I really liked the SSD post. You made me salivate, take from that what you will. haha

I LOVE ALL THE POSTS!!!

But, if I have to choose, I would have to say I loved Alex’s post on the Wes Anderson Film Festival, especially the branded box… I’ve been toying with the idea of stamping, laser etching, and branding for a couple of projects and was VERY inspired.

I liked the gravy snatchers.

I really enjoyed the detailed process that unfolded the making of the Obama print.

I also really look forward everyday to discovering new music – thanks Jakub!

Wow, This is awesome, My favorite post would have to be the Windows vs. Mac which you discuss the difference of graphic designing on each OS. Helped me a lot!

When I get into a musical rut, I put on your site’s playlist. Always fresh.

My favorite post was by far the Neil Krug adobe inspire!

After I read and saw what he was about and the things he could do I instantly took everything I was doing with photography that much more serious.

Found the “ssd+raid=photoshop performance” blog entry (+follow-ups) extremely useful.

My favorite post was the making of HH financial rapport

My favorite post was the Helly Hansen Annual Report. I’ve always wanted to laser etch wood and this got me excited.

Photos taken from “The world from above” were all breath taking; a trippy experience on how birdies sees the world their whole life.

Hi there !
I think my favorite post was the recent one concerning Simon Page for as Microscpics (the blog of Matt Jarvis GAS 0095) I’m fond of space and design, and Simon’s serie of prints about the Year of Astronomy is awesome.
So thank your for having us know about Simon Page and his great work.

Really enjoyed to read ‘Coastal Brake Pre-Order’ after so long months of waiting !

I love all the posts but the Color Management guide was really helpful! Thanks

Hi, i liked all the posts too…i liked too much that one with the vintage postals of World fair, the one of photos from asian trip, cant remember very well, the posts with books fronts, the one with your studio and that cool chair, and the Costal Brake vinil process too… overall i visit for the vintage pics of design, remember my childhood, drowning in a image for hours, haha…

i loved all posts…

Expo´67 postcards.

Thanks for telling us about “Indexhibit”. It was very helpful.

It is really hard to choose from all the amazing posts. Everyday I have been waiting to read or listen something new and amazing. I learned to love the great ISO50 work and getting inspired from your style.
Only because this came to my mind recently, the rebrand of the PLAYBOY brand was something really really interesting and I had been studying it for a similar project I am involved.
Good luck to all! This competition rocks! :)

Theres so many good posts. At first thought Alexs rebranding a Playboy was interesting thread. Expo67 post cards and others in similar style are inspiring. Interesting alos to read about SSD and real life perfomance. So yes, there are many… I would say posts that have insights are the best, so it’s Rebranding a Playboy.

Lucky, lucky, lucky…

Logos by Paul Rand.

a post about ssd was pretty useful.
liked the scandinavian graphics as well

My second favorite was the one with Graze cause I love that song. :)

My favorite post was the “photoshop performance” one

Favorite post?
Back up – back up – back up. Data is nothing if it’s not data.

Colour management guide was very helpful, and really appreciated the design tutorial #1..

My favourite Post was about the poladroid-app. :)

I acutally loved the TCHO Chocolate post the most this year. Brilliant stuff. Nice product. Well done…

I liked the new artwork post…its a pretty sweet design.

What a wonderful way to find another amazing blog, I’m gladly being coming a fan and following… not because of the contest, but because the recent work on the side bar is retardly inspiring… keep it up.

analog visions poster was my fav.

Love your style!

I liked Scott’s posting on Warpaint. I had never heard of them until that post. Now I love that band. I just hope they make more music!

Yes please

I personally loved the Japanese Municipal Flags. How ever Alex Cornell’s playboy rebrand was fun.

So I’m going to stick with Japanese Flags. Lots of good stuff in the post.

The first one that came to mind was the Ira Glass post on the Creative Process. The reason why I chose this one is because of his words are probably the most brilliant and inspirational words I have ever heard. Especially starting out this semester. I am a senior in the graphic design program at Sac State and the work has definitely become more intense. I have been able to keep up and create excellent work but at the time I was really feeling like I wasn’t creating my best work. Ira really helped put things in perspective and give me confidence with myself and my work. My instructor actually played the video from the ISO50 blog in class after I posted it on my own blog.

Loved the post on KOCs Boat Behind!

Alex’s post on New Work was a good one. That or his consolidating of typefaces. Love the posts on typography.

I am so inspired but so much of the posts that are posted on here. I definitely enjoyed the “Analog Visions” post with all the different kinds of posters. Very impressed.

My favorite post was on Jonathan Mutch. I love his work!!

So hard to choose – but “Ira Glass on Storytelling #3” was definitely one of my favorites because I’m at that point in my life that he was talking about. Thanks for all the fantastic posts!

Loved the post on Tim.

My favorite post was the JOYN:VISCOM Workshop Folder/CD Sleeve, Whenever i get a project that has a folder I feel limited to what i can do with it. They take it to another level.

As an avid United typeface enthusiast, I really enjoyed your post In Praise of a Typeface: United, as well as, the comments that followed. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

I know it was just the other day, but I found the process article
( http://tinyurl.com/y8uguat ) fascinating =)

Just love the blog in general, but my favorite post(s) by far are those on Tycho, which opened me up to an entirely new (to me) sub-genre of music. Music carries me through the day, and this really improved my day to day enjoyment of music.

We have never been modern (Bruno Latour, 1991).

My favorite post was actually from the start of the year, when you posted the TED video of Anand Agarawala presenting his BumpTop concept. It was really refreshing to see Anand’s process and how and why he found the current operating systems to essentially be the same and lacking in usability and features.

Granted he still has a way to go with the concept, but I really hope that his concept will affect future operating systems so that they don’t just keep getting prettier, but implement some core GUI changes.

My favorite post was the “Tromso Day 3” one – especially because of first encountering the Heydays/ISO50 poster which just blew my mind – one of the best things of 2009!

After some months of transition (new city, new computer, beginning work on a PhD) I had gotten out of the habit of checking the ISO50 blog. But the Coastal Brake post/impending release brought me back. And I’m grateful for it: the amazing music and the inspiring graphic design.

So for restoring ISO50 to my world, the Coastal Brake post gets it for me.

So many good posts this year. I couldn’t choose just one. my favs are:

Genuine Fractals
Font or Typeface?
The State of “Popular” Music
When Is It A Rip-Off?
and all posts of SSD

I enjoy the music releases here, so my favorite post was most likely the MogiGrumbles release. Love that mix; Thanks!

loving all the music you post up. listen regularly while painting in the studio. suggestion for a song- strange little girl by the stranglers. i believe you would like.

Alex’s “Rebranding Playboy” post was pretty hilarious. But I’m pretty crazy about the new Free MP3 EP too. A tie. It’s a tie.

who could pick a favorite! i love anything that shows the process though. so often alex’s posts about school or earlier on when scott talked more about his process. Also love the music. Either way, its a great site.

Any of the posts showing your process are great for inspiration. Happy Holidays!

Really enjoyed the various posters you have created for your shows. I come here daily and rarely find posts that I don’t enjoy. Keep up the great work guys!

Warpaint

I’d have to say my favourite post is the “Dear Adobe.” Very insightful for a graphic design student such as myself.

love your blog!

Hello,
I’m an european graphic design student and I really liked the article which gave the design magazine overview. Because of my education (who is mostly focused on conceptual design) it isn’t always easy to see design from other perspectives and forms. this is why I like this forum a lot.
The reason why I chose for the magazine article is because magazines: there are so many out there and it’s hard to find the ones that really speake to me and the kind of design and form that connects with youre own work. It was really helpfull.

thanks

I really enjoyed reading the series of articles on your computer setup and how you improved your performance with the solid state disks. I think it’s interesting seeing how other designers work in the most practical sense, especially power users, and how they overcome daily workflow hurdles. The Dear Adobe series also looks to be very promising!

my favorite post was the “Graphic Design in Swiss Industry” article from 4/20/09, as i love anything designed by the Swiss…

I’m a little biased because he is a close friend of mine, but I’m a big fan of the Mark Brooks post. One of the things I admire most about this guy is that he takes so much pride in the work he does. This post created a lot of debate between your readers and was fun for me to follow.

Your whole group is inspiring, keep it up! Big Thanks!

just started reading recently, but alex’s set in stone project sticks out in my mind– appreciated the discussion of the design process and his research on megacities!

Poppa needs some new shoes!

My favorite post was the one that either embedded, or related to the Hard Ticket to Hawaii skater death clip.

skater death

My favorite post was the “Dear Adobe” one. It sure created a lot of good discussion, and I hope to see some more… maybe even a separate site devoted to it ;)

Loved all the studio updates, good work!

Those origami studio equipment pieces were awesome!

My favourite other than the wonderful music posts would have to be the Colour management post

LOVED Mark Weaver’s Make Something Cool Everyday project – fun fresh images- it was the first time I stumbled upon your blog and have been a fan EVER since :) thanks!!

My favorite post was the one on Michael Pollan’s Writing House. It makes me miss my old treehouse and youth in general.

Fantastic prizes. The CS4 would be a welcome addition to my Christmas Mac. And though I have everything Tycho has produced, gifting music to a friend would be as much fun.

Everything Jakub posts about music is excellent. He really knows what’s up. I have really enjoyed Alex’s posts about his projects and the process he takes on them. The Wes Anderson one is particular was great. And of course Scott’s posts on his adventures abroad and at home, his links to the Photoshop tennis and everything else. There isn’t much i don’t enjoy here on the site. It’s my favorite blog. Thanks guys. Happy Holidays.

My favorite post: Why Film Can Never Die

ps- I like what you do here. Thanks.

my favorite post,

Book Worship
Friday, September 25th, 2009

It’s a toss-up…there have been a lot of inspiring posts. Liked the Connected poster video, also am always interested for selfish reasons in Alex’s posts, as a first semester Academy grad student.

I really liked the Playboy rebranding post, I loved the finished look, it looked sleek and stylish, and the process to get there was very interesting. I’d be stoked to see more posts like that in the future. Very inspiring.

I really liked the first post on the synth pioneers. i love the sound of old analog synths.

My favourite post is… THIS POST!

Thanks for this fantastic blog Scott :)

Asako Narahashi post was (thumbs up). Keep it up.

Regards

Quick! Give me CS4 before CS5 comes out!

Among the greats, “The visit to Tromsø” is one of my favorites.
Great pictures and a good radiointerview with the radiostation there.

Keep up the inspiring work

Thank you

It’s very hard to tell you my favorite post, I have many in mind.. But, the “ISO50 Gallery Toronto” is so beautiful !

Also, I LOVE see the studio update, always inspiring me.

Happy Holidays :)

My favourite post is “Swissair Strap Tag”.

vintage logotypes – and the recent one on swiss graphic designers

the swiss rule

favorite post: the Windsurf – Weird Energy video

i discovered the work of andy gilmore in one article of your blog, and loved it!

i think my favorite post was “dear adobe: layer masks”. but hard choice so far.

Dear Adobe: Layer Masks

The second drawing for your stuff I’ve entered in the last 24 hours. Who’da thunk.

I was really interested in the post on genuine fractals. made me think about what you could do with it in a video work flow. If one were to own a Casio EX-F1 by any chance maybe you could scale that 1200fps goodness up a bit…maybe. I’d be interested in seeing how that would turn out.

My favourite post from 2009 would have to be the ‘Branding Strategy: Names’ from August; it was especially useful at the time, and I really like how the manual process (although taking some time) gives so many results. Especially useful for little side-projects.

Thank you so much for your blog, love your music & design! My favorite post was the SSD OCZ info / Raid tipps.

Joyn: Vision Workshop: Natural World was a great post…loved the die-cuts as well and the link to see other great designs was a plus!

“Rimowa Salsa Camper Edition”, an amazing “fridge on wheels”!

this site had changed my life somewhat because It’s such an amazing insight to loads of music.
I loved the post that showed the washed out song “feel it all around”….addicted.
also the new helios song. wow.
best to all in the prizes.

My favorite post was on rebranding the Playboy logo. Simply loved how you stepped away from the iconic logo and smartly included it into the fox image.