A blog about vintage modern design & illustration curated by Javier Garcia
There’s always something interesting in the Jazz section. This is a record cover for the American Jazz pianist, Erroll Garnier. The pattern in this piece feels very Scandinavian but at the same time has the Blue Note vibe to it. At first I thought the sleeve was very worn out but once I looked at it from further away I saw the face. Designer is uncredited but I really loved this cover hoe you do as well. Enjoy!
Design: Unknown | Year: 1954 | Photo: Javier Garcia
This is one of the most exciting finds this year. This is a brochure done by the famous Japanese illustrator Ryohei Yanagihara. It’s got maps and beautiful complex illustrations. There’s even an image of a cable car in SF which makes this even cooler. Enjoy!
Design: Ryohei Yanagihara | Year: 1965 | Photo: Javier Garcia
Fun Bouquet Garni packaging made by Van Rex Co. in California. Definitely has a French look, specially the chef illustration. Love the typography as well. This thing is not dated. Enjoy!
Design: Unknown | Year: Unknown | Photo: Javier García
Here’s a fun brochure on Rock Hunting From Nevada. It is full of fun illustrations printed in two colors and a very textured paper. I also love the overprinting triangles on the rocks. I found another one with it about Ghost Towns in Nevada as well but it wasn’t as interesting. The Designer is uncredited and the piece is not dated but since Grant Sawyer appears in the back and he was Governor of the state of Nevada from 1959 to 1967 I’d say it’s safe to date this to 1960.
Design: Unknown | Year: 1960 | Photo: Javier García
Here’s a very modern cover designed by Emil Antonucci for those lovers of clean Sans Serif type. The the yellow/green is pretty vibrant and definitely a color not used a lot around that time. Love the random arranged yet structured type. The only thing that is not part of the design is the HIFI label. Even though the label is nice by itself, I hate that they slapped it anywhere on the LP’s. Enjoy!
Design: Emil Antonucci | Year: 1954 | Photo: Javier García
Pumas (UNAM) 1974 – Design: Manuel “Pajarito” Andrade
It’s been a while since I posted logos and I was recently digging to find some information about some of my favorite ones from México. Here are a few, some of them are no longer in use, my favorite being the top one (Pumas). The last three logos were designed by the great Lance Wyman for companies in México. Enjoy!
Artes de México (500 Años del encuentro) 1992 – Design: Luis Almeida y Ricardo Real
Apasco 1975 – Design: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pemex 1981 – Design: Harte Reinking y Asociados
La Buena Señal, ca 1965 – Design: Eduardo Téllez
Comercial Mexicana – Design: Fernando Rión
Lili-Ledy – Design: Lance Wyman
Red Lion Restaurant / Disco – Design: Lance Wyman
Hotel Presidente Chapultepec – Design: Lance Wyman