In doing a little research for an upcoming product launch (more on that later!) I discovered a moving project within the world of fragrance called Pure Sense. Pure Sense, founded by Ekaterina Zinchenko, is a unique, niche perfume brand in that the fragrances created for it are made by blind people.

Walid Aziz, a digital artist based in Canada, shared a set of incredible 3D compositions titled R&D II. I have a hard time trying to describe the 3D images, they remind me a lot of coral reefs and how they grow on objects in the ocean creating intricate forms.

We are featuring the work of Edisonwong7, a visual artist based in Shenzhen, China. There is somehow an explanation on what his project is about but I apologize that Google Translate was not bringing his 'forté' on this translation.

Diego Carneiro shared a branding and packaging design project called Moka Clube - Barrel that hits home for this coffee-loving Brazilian. This, my friends, is real coffee.

VELKRO shared a branding and visual identity project for Accent, a new brand created in 2019 that specializes in image services, such as hair styling and image coaching. It focuses on providing accurate, individualised advice and making every client feel like one-of-a-kind.

Alex Diaconu  shared a new project that he’s releasing as NFT on Rarible.

Meet Garet - a modern geometric sans serif typeface by Spacetype. It is characterized by clean and soft letterforms and a smooth masculine tone. Garet type family consists of 11 weights ranging from quite thin to extremely fat and their corresponding Italics. Plus one variable font that combines all weights in one file.

Trabajo de Campo is a mini book that contains the highlights of the first year of FAENA Studio. It gives a glimpse into the breath of work and different styles that this studio from Mexico produces.

Calling all BIPOC creatives, we're pleased to share COLORFUL: A Prelude to Young Guns 19, a new global grant program to help young BIPOC creatives advance their careers

Antoine Lendrevie shared an awesome photography project titled Day & Night apartments buildings. As the name suggests it’s a photo of apartment building patterns and textures. I don’t know if it's just a photo or a collage, however I really like the color and composition of the day version. 

Otelier—a San Francisco-based studio launching its debut collection of height adjustable tables for the home—reimagines the standing desk from a design perspective in the age of COVID and beyond. The collection consists of a desk and a dining table, both height-adjustable.

Our friends from Lynk & Co have invited us to what they called 'a carpool interview' so we can virtually experience what its like to test drive the Lynk & Co 01. How they did that?

Thais Navarro shared a super stylish brand and visual identity project for Fernanda Nonato - Architecture & Interior Design.

We're pleased to share a beautiful new collaboration between Clay Imports and Austin-based designer Rohin Bhalla inspired by the ever-enchanting, mystical state of Oaxaca. While working in Mexico, Bhalla became fascinated with how simple shapes of wood could be rotated and intersected

Harrison Vincent shared a 3D and motion design project for a pitch work for the NFL Network with the question, “What will the league be in 50 years?” - Harrison worked with Mirada to create a futuristic treatment for the NFL Network.

FOOL’S ERRANDS is an art project by animator Reuben Armstrong that brings together unusual techniques to imagine humourous objects that are only possible in a digital space.

A series of absurd, pointless, useless undertakings… Painted in virtual reality using Quill, the process retains the craft of stop-motion with a handmade charm.

We are featuring the work of Patrick Seymour, a freelance art director & illustrator based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, First of all, hi from a fellow Canadian! Patrick has shared an art deco theme font titled: 'Mint Soda'. I really dig this font, I love the mixture of swirls and it works pretty fine either on a light or dark background.

Ognjen Gligorijevic and  Jovana Ciric created 365D, a yearly planner, that uses a careful systematic approach that helps creatives store their projects, goals, achievements, and daily plans.  The A5 Format set entirely in Helvetica was printed on 120g paper by Color Planet.

Samet Kesen shared a beautiful collection of posters created every day in 2020. We all know that because of the pandemic, 2020 was a quite difficult year for many. Some found ways to cope by creating content, I don’t know if it’s the case with Samet, however his posters are pure graphic design nostalgia for me. Awesome stuff.

I am just amazed how artists push themselves to create with the nowadays tools, thinking of how Procreate changes the illustration application for iPad. I would like to end the week with the work of Clara GabyRose who is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Rouen, France.