Design Commentary
Wilco Podcast Interview
https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/042rXHTCPzVaGwFc6SOEEp?utm_source=generator The podcast ‘Shoving Wilco’ recently interviewed us about the poster world and our unique relationship with Wilco, a band that we hold dear and are always inspired by – listen to the episode at the link above! “If you are a Wilco fan, you likely have a few posters! In this special episode of…
Read MoreThe Great American Sticker
We here at The Silent P HQ are BIG fans of custom vinyl stickers – round, die-cut, holographic, etc. We love ALL of it! Stickers are a bit like graphic T-shirts – you can always have more. Much like t-shirts, stickers allow us to express ourselves. They are one of the best ways to communicate…
Read MoreA Special Trip to the Hickory Museum of Art
We recently traveled to see the Hickory Museum of Art’s “Contemporary Voices” exhibit. As their own website describes… In September 2019, Hickory Museum of Art filled a major hole in its collection of American Art by acquiring a work by celebrated Conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth. “CONTEMPORARY VOICES” introduces works that push the boundaries of what…
Read MoreMaking Conceptual Art in Asheville, NC with Joseph Kosuth During a Pandemic (2 of 2).
In part two of this story, I’ll focus a bit more on the work and less on the personal aspect, but suffice to say, this project was very meaningful to me. For those that have not read Part 1 yet, here’s the short version: Due to COVID taking over NYC, my uncle lived with us…
Read MoreMaking Conceptual Art in Asheville, NC with Joseph Kosuth During a Pandemic (1 of 2).
Like many others out there, COVID-19 has completely changed a lot in our life, some good, some bad. This particular change was good. Back when NYC was the epicenter of the outbreak, we drove to pick up my at-risk uncle who has a studio in Manhattan and bring him back to our home in the…
Read MoreGreat Literature Selfies
Selfie culture with a fitting twist.
Read MoreMUSIC + LIVE = LOVE
The coronavirus pandemic is proving to be the most devastating challenge ever to face the live music industry and the creative community as a whole. We are a small creative studio feeling somewhat powerless, but like many of you, we want to help our friends & clients somehow, someway. “We’re remembering why we love music…
Read MoreAIGA Asheville Chapter Members!
A long time coming, but we are thrilled to be members of the Asheville @AIGAdesign chapter!#asheville #AIGA #ashevillecreativehttps://t.co/uP2Mv5H9xJ pic.twitter.com/nWcZQOpjyY — Matthew Pfahlert (@MatthewPfahlert) August 20, 2019
Read MoreDraplin Drones Defined
WARNING: The following includes design commentary humor, most of which is tongue-in-cheek, you can figure the parts out that aren’t. #DraplinDrone – {dræp-lin drōn} – noun. A graphic designer sporting a thick ‘Yeard’ {one year of growing your beard, without trimming it, shaving it} commonly seen in the wild wearing trucker hats with patches associated…
Read MoreBikes and Branding.
Great article about the importance of branding design for the mountain bike industry, originally published via Singletracks. Featured image: Tim Koerber Images https://www.singletracks.com/blog/uncategorized/branding-in-the-mtb-industry-a-look-at-how-companies-create-their-image/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=18_08_16
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