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The I Spot News Archive August 2011

MIKE TOFANELLI: MYPLATE

August 24, 2011

Mike Tofanelli created this full page illustration for an opinion piece in the September issue of Westchester Magazine, about “MyPlate,” the new food guide unveiled by the USDA and Michelle Obama. The humorous article discusses how the streamlined graphic, which replaces the food pyramid, is more confusing than educational. (more)

Tags: Mike Tofanelli, Editorial, Magazine

DAVID PLUNKERT: ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK

August 23, 2011

This is David Plunkert / Spur Design’s fourth year creating the materials for the Maryland Humanity Council's “One Maryland One Book” reading program.  This year's selection is New York Times Bestseller “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. (more)

Tags: David Plunkert, Advertising, Poster, Promotional Design

TOM RICHMOND: PARKS AND REGURGITATION

August 23, 2011

Tom Richmond’s parody of the TV hit “Parks and Recreation” graces the current issue (#511) of MAD Magazine. So what are you waiting for, clod? Go out and buy a furshlugginer copy, already! (more)

Tags: Tom Richmond, Caricature, Comics, Editorial, Magazine

ERIC HANSON: BIKE OR CAR

August 23, 2011

Eric Hanson played with proportions and reality a bit in this illustration for the back page column of Macalester College Magazine.  (more)

Tags: Eric Hanson, Editorial, Magazine

JON REINFURT: TIVO CRACKS THE WHIP

August 22, 2011

Jon Reinfurt created these illustrations for the feature article in an American Lawyer Magazine supplement issue concerning the recent struggles that TiVo faced as it tried to defend its patent of DVR technology – a feature used by numerous competitors. (more)

Tags: Jon Reinfurt, Magazine

PHIL MARDEN: FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS

August 22, 2011

Phil Marden creates another humorous editorial illustration, this one for the Christian Science Monitor on the subject of companies adopting flexible work hours. (more)

Tags: Phil Marden, Magazine

ANDY WARD: TOOKATA PEOPLE

August 19, 2011

Andy Ward’s surface pattern for Tookata People translates into some very cool hand baggage. (more)

Tags: Andy Ward, Product Illustration

MARK SMITH: CHANGING CAREERS

August 18, 2011

Mark Smith created this deceptively troicky image for Public Finance, to illustrate and article about navigating the hazards of changing one’s career. (more)

Tags: Mark Smith, Editorial, Magazine

ERIC HANSON: CLEAN SLATE

August 18, 2011

Eric Hanson illustrates the invigoration of a new client relationship, free of preconceived notions for Kiplinger's, a favorite old client. “I love doing art for business magazines,” says Eric. “Illustration evokes the creative dimension of money matters, the individuality of the issues.” (more)

Tags: Eric Hanson, Editorial, Magazine

DAN BEJAR: FORECLOSURE FLAG RISING

August 18, 2011

Dan Bejar’s contribution to The Atlantic’s September 2011 “Gallery” feature is "Foreclosure Flag": a new type of banner becoming all too common in the US.  (more)

Tags: Dan Bejar, Editorial, Magazine
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