Posts Tagged ‘illustration’
Scrabbleriffic Merchandise Graphic Design for Wilco.
The idea for this Wilco tee shirt design came after a recent game of the classic board game played with friends. I lost, but this shirt won client approval. We went through several versions, some of which spelled different things like: “CALL WILCO WHO ROCK”, “ON NIFTY FEW”…you get the idea. Our thanks go out…
Read MoreCD Packaging Design Home Run for The Baseball Project.
We are fortunate to come across some really cool projects to get to work on now and again. This design project for the super group The Baseball Project was a real thrill and honor to get to produce. This band is is composed of Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, R.E.M.), Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Gutterball), Peter Buck (R.E.M.), and Linda…
Read MoreTrey Anastasio Band Poster Design, 1970’s Skateboarding Is Alive And Well!
We really enjoyed working on our latest poster for the Trey Anastasio Band. The vibe we were after was vintage 1970’s skateboarding from California. Half the fun was researching (and reliving!) skateboard culture from the late 70’s (a time we hold dear here). Tons of images out there of old skate company stickers and decks…
Read MoreVHS Tapes, Wacky Cable Access Shows and Graphic Design.
We’re suckers for comedy here at Pfahlert Creative Labs, and the fellas over at Found Footage Festival are as well. The Found Footage Festival is a live comedy event and screening featuring unusual and humorous clips fromVHSvideotapes gathered from thrift stores, garage sales, warehouses, estate sales, and dumpsters throughout the United States. You can also enjoy a bunch…
Read MoreRecent Work for The Black Keys (AKA: Those guys who won all those Grammys®)
Recently we were asked to design and print a poster for a special event concert by The Black Keys in Las Vegas, hosted by AG Jeans (Adriano Goldschmied). The concert is tonight, one night after they took home THREE GRAMMYS®! The Grammys they took home were: Best Alternative Music Album (“Brothers”), Best Rock Performance By…
Read MoreNew EP Design Proves There is Fire On The Moon.
We recently worked with the Minneapolis band Fire On the Moon on their new EP design. The stark black and white photography of Darin Back worked seamlessly with the feel the band was after. We went through a few different treatments before ending up with the image you see above (check out the process photo’s…
Read MoreNew Year = New Location! …and a New(ish) Name.
Whew! The last several weeks of 2010 were NUTS for us: We packed up the studio at its previous location (four years worth!) and with the help of some great friends (who enjoyed free pizza and beer after!), we moved into our new digs. We will be posting more about the great location soon (and…
Read MoreJeff Tweedy Has Landed On The Hudson
It was a fleeting idea. Jeff Tweedy’s management needed a limited edition screen printed poster for his Tarrytown, NY sold out solo show. The city of Tarrytown is on the Hudson River, site of the infamous “Hudson Miracle” jet landing. The sketch was done and sent to the client – we waited to see the reaction……
Read MoreNew Band Logo Designs
We were recently asked to help this new band with their identity development and to help capture the “feel” of the band and their music. The only specific directive from the band was that we not use ANY imagery of flowers or an actual magnolia. US: “Right, ok, roger dodger, NO magnolias in the design,…
Read MoreNew Mike Gordon Tour Poster Design/Print!
We always enjoy working with creative clients and Mike Gordon and crew are right up there on the list. Mike’s new album “Moss” features a 1967 Mustang steering wheel on the cover, so we had fun with that imagery. This poster supported the recent show in Portland, OR, one of our favorite cities. Size is…
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