My good friend Jorge Calleja sent me this Eames Catalogue. The cover seems ripe for recreating as a one-off poster for my living room. More info at Herman Miller
By the way, Jorge’s not just good at sourcing vintage furniture ads, he’s also an incredibly talented graphic designer who’s currently with Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam. Be sure to check out his portfolio.
These images sent in by Anthony Mark.
"Interflug was the former state airline of the German Democratic Republic (GDR, "East Germany") from 1963 until 1991, when it ceased operations following German reunification." - Interflug on Wikipedia
Recently did an interview for the Veerle design blog. Check it out here.
Select ISO50 prints are now available in a mounted option at the ISO50 Shop. The limited prints are hand signed and laminate sealed to a wood backing. More info here >
Via E-Architect:
"Bang & Olufsen’s main building in Struer is anchored in the landscape, where the design and production company has its identity. The building was inaugurated in 1998 and is to be experienced as a large showroom for Bang & Olufsen’s company culture and production."
There is another shot of the KHR designed building and interior at the site. Neither are as good as this one though. The building was completed in 1998 but this shot looks like it could be from a 70’s architectural digest.
These great shots sent in by Jason Bustin:
"I found a home graphics kit that was made in Canada back in 1974 named “Supergraphic”. Its slogan was, “Professional wall graphics made easy for you to paint” and was geared towards creating cutting edge graphics in your household without having to hire a professional, (back at that time). The examples featured in this do-it-yourself kit remind me of the graphics in your “High Ceilings” photo on your ISO50 blog."
Some very familiar forms in there, check out the circle pattern reminiscent of the 1975 CBC report. There’s also the L shapes that look like either an upside-down Huron Spectrum print or the Sacramento Regional Transit Logo. This concept is a bit garish by today’s interior design standards, but it would still make a nice addition to an office or rec room.
The 70’s were really an interesting time for DIY arts and crafts. It seemed like people were more willing to take on projects such as these back then. I remember it seemed like everyone’s mom had a sewing machine, and actually used it. And a lot more people were into things like ceramics, wood working, and other hobbies with artistic leanings. This is something that in my experience, has sort of been lost on our generation. With everything in our lives either electrified or automated, I think we may have lost the patience for activities like these.
Bonus: Name that font (The headline: "Supergraphic")
As Horacio pointed out in the comments, Batman makes a cameo on this 1968 Design Magazine Cover. Such a specific pop culture reference seems a bit out of place among it’s vaguely evocative surroundings (the Union Jack excluded). As the title suggests, this all must be in reference to Carnaby Street which was sort of a fashion / cultural center to the Mod movement in 1960s England. Perhaps it had lost it’s hip status by the time this issue was published and the cover depicts the death knell of the movement. At any rate, a very nice illustration worthy of framing. Right after you clone-stamp out the byline at the bottom, that is.
This via Matthew Tellier. Wish I had this illo by itself, really like the vibe. At any rate, a standout cover for BusinessWeek to be certain. Looks like it was originally screenprinted, anyone know the artist?
Update via TKTK: The artist is Jimmy Turrell.