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BROWSE
Client
Self-Initiated
Quantity Produced
100 each (400 total)
Production Cost
–
Production Time
2 Months
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
12 in × 18 in
Page Count
–
Paper Stock
Uncoated 100 lb cover
Number of Colors
2 Spot
Varnishes
–
Binding
–
Typopgraphy
–
We all love evil things turned cute — probably why we all love Steve Jobs in his boyish black turtlenecks and 8-year-old-boy sneakers — so it’s no surprise that this series of posters featuring menacing, mysterious and legendary monsters in adorable renditions already sold out a first edition. I mean, seriously, wouldn’t you want to have Nessie there in a goldfish bowl only to watch it grow to the size of an Olympic pool? Yes, I thought so. Ringmaster Alex Pearson of Familytree explains:
The purpose was really just to create something cool. I had created a “friendly” Giant Squid illustration for a friend last year, and thought it could easily turn into a series. Instead of doing all the art myself, I found three other great illustrators to collaborate with (two fresh out of college). We used Basecamp to send sketches and ideas back and forth, which really helped me to set a tone for the series, and all of us to be inspired by each other.
Shown below are the sold-out green and red posters. The blue and red posters for sale are likely equally delicious.
Monster Friends Poster Series
Production Method
Design
Kraken: Alex Pearson
Sasquatch: Julian Baker
Lochness Monster: Andy Young
Yeti: Jeff Kandefer
Printing
Kangaroo Press
This post was published in the original layout of FPO so all images are smaller. Project descriptions as well as production lessons are quoted in the main content area.
Post Author
Armin
Armin Vit
Editor of FPO and co-founder of UnderConsideration LLC.
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Date Published
September 16, 2010
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UnderConsideration is a graphic design enterprise that runs a network of blogs, publishes books, organizes live events and judged competitions, and designs for clients.
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Brand New / Displaying opinions and focusing solely on corporate and brand identity work.
Art of the Menu / Cataloguing the underrated creativity of menus from around the world.
Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.
Speak Up (2002 – 2009) / Discussing, and looking for, what is relevant in, and the relevance of, graphic design. Archives Only.
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graphic design
Department of Design / Designing corporate and brand identities and full development of printed and digital matter for clients.
publishing
The 2010 FPO Awards / 2011, self-published.
The 2010 Brand New Awards / 2011, self-published.
Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work / 2010, self-published.
Events & Judged Competitions
Brand New Conference / A one-day event on the development of corporate and brand identity projects by some of today’s most active and influential practitioners from around the world.
Brand New Awards / Celebrating the best identity work produced around the world.
FPO Awards / Celebrating the best print work from around the world.
Writing
Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.
Women of Design: Influence and Inspiration from the Original Trailblazers to the New Groundbreakers / 2008, HOW Books.
The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted Words / 2007, HOW Books.
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