Diagonal - A Baltimore Graphic Design Studio

Web 3.0

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:37:52 +0000

A story about the Semantic Web by Kate Ray, via Swiss Miss.

Klim Type Foundry

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:04:48 +0000

Well crafted typefaces are always inspiring and pleasing to look at. They don’t need to be adorned with design elements to stand out. They solely speak volumes when communicating their intended message.

Here are some nice specimens from Klim Type Foundry and typographer Kris Sowersby of New Zealand.

National, a retail typeface:

Methven identity, designworks
National, customized by Kris Sowersby

Serrano, a custom typeface:

Sold exclusively through Village.

Metropia

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:02:06 +0000

Metropia, LLC is a real estate re-development, investment, and management company specializing in distressed, under-valued commercial multifamily properties. Their sustainable approach looks to reclaim, revive, and renew these underutilized properties as well as the lives of their residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

The design of this project was a collaboration with Derek A. Friday who did the conceptual design and identity design for Metropia. Check out his comprehensive design Blog Finndustry for tons of inspiration.

KEY FEATURES
CSS, PHP, JavaScript Development
CMS Integration
Custom Blog
Design Collaboration
Flash animation with random generation script

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Digital Wallpaper

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:17:12 +0000

A super cool installation by Strukt studio of Vienna, Austria for Büro Hirzberger. Their interpretation of “Digital Wallpaper” utilizes the horizontal lines on an unassuming white wall to create a visually stimulating environment with static colors and moving graphics. Great for your next private party.
via Ricardo Hernandez via Yatzer

Hirzberger Events – Digital Wallpaper from Strukt Studio on Vimeo.

Color Inspiration

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:32:36 +0000

COLOURlovers is a great resource for a quick hit of color inspiration. I came across the site while searching for 1940s era color palettes (not the one shown).

Described as a creative community where people from around the world create and share colors, palettes and patterns, discuss the latest trends and explore colorful articles.

Another nice resource I found on my IPhone is the free Sherwin Williams ColorSnap iPhone App.

I love the feature of snapping a photo of a something and creating a custom palette of complementary Sherwin Williams colors.

Marland Lottery

Alexey — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:09:05 +0000

Here is a Maryland Lottery commercial for Medal Madness that does a spoof on the “kiss and cry” moment of Olympic figure skaters. I designed the Olympic style graphics on the ice rink barrier and the medal moment backdrop. The graphic was printed on multiple small panels that had to match up, repeat and look like one large fluid pattern. It’s no Vancouver graphic identity, but serves its purpose. And of course I didn’t want to upstage the actor.

LOF Art Exhibition

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:26:56 +0000

“We Are All Neighbors”

A group show featuring the work of the artists in residence at Load of Fun Studios.
Jan 7 – 31

View a sampling of the work at LOF, including a piece from both Bradley and Alexey.

120 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201

Tiny Apparatus

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:27:59 +0000

Tiny Apparatus is a free platform for artists to sell, trade and display their work with others in Baltimore.

KEY FEATURES
Multiple Users
User Signup/Login
Artist Profile
Custom CMS

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Black & Decker + Fell’s Point

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:26:19 +0000

Diagonal is happy to announce two new clients, Black & Decker, a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, and Fell’s Point Main Street, a division of Baltimore Main Streets that seeks to promote, strengthen and revitalize the commercial district for businesses and residents.

For Black & Decker, Diagonal is creating an Industrial Design Style Guide for several brands including Black & Decker Consumer Products and Porter Cable tools.

For Fell’s Point Main Street, Diagonal has created a new logo, updated marketing material and will develop a brand guideline to help with continuity in their visual message.

Diagonal strives to create engaging and thought-provoking graphic design and brand identities for print and digital mediums and believes in maintaining direct, transparent and productive relationships with a wide range of clients. Diagonal was founded by Bradley Hamblin and Alexey Ikonomou in 2008.