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Explore - Graphic Design
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Kickstarter of the Week: Grown in the Garden State
You might consider New Jersey the Edsel of the mid-Atlantic, but illustrator Michael Mulvey is a proud son of the Garden State and he wants to do Jersey proud with this poster, t-shirts and set of...
written by: Aaron Britt05.17.13 -
Logotypes by Two Times Elliott
We're quite keen on these seven simple, kinetic logotypes by Notting Hill, London-based design consultancy, Two Times Elliott. Explore some more design and typography here!
written by: Eujin Rhee05.06.13 -
The Best Way to Say Thank You
Sometimes a hand-written note is the only way to go, and from a simple statement to a clever quip, Dwell’s found the right card for the occasion.
written by: Olivia Martin05.02.13 -
Identity Design We Love: Helsinki Food Company
Prepare to get charmed by design agency, Werklig's, simple brand identity for Helsinki Food Company.
written by: Eujin Rhee05.02.13 -
Blik's Baseball Wall Decals
A month into the season and you're probably thinking to yourself, "How on earth do I get my love of baseball further into my decor? Should I frame and hang another Steve Garvey jersey? Is there a...
written by: Aaron Britt04.30.13 -
Graphic Designer We Love: Eiko Ojala
Graphic design that looks like paper cut-outs? Check. Estonia-based illustrator and graphic designer Eiko Ojala is tricking our noggins one by one. A 'Young Illustrators Award' nominee, Ojala's...
written by: Eujin Rhee04.23.13 -
Q&A with Graphic Designer Julian Montague
With a penchant for all things print, Julian Montague has built up an impressive collection of work including most recently his State of America series (which we previously gushed over). Based in...
written by: Mark Byrnes04.22.13 -
A Look at Google's Illustrated Logos
We went down an Internet rabbit hole and unearthed Google Doodles—what the tech company dubs its illustrated logos that "celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers...
written by: Diana Budds04.17.13 -
The Wallflowers
Spring wallpaper helps usher in the new season with scribbles, splatters, and squares. For more wallpaper ideas don’t miss our collection of wallpaper that fixes walls, or five fun patterns for any...
written by: Olivia Martin04.12.13 -
Nicely Noted Stationery Service
We've penned paeans to letterpressed cards and hand-written notes before—just check out this indie stationery store in Chicago we featured—but the new service Nicely Noted out of Austin, Texas has...
written by: Aaron Britt04.11.13 -
Typeface Designer We Love: Jordan Metcalf
Cape Town, South Africa-based typeface designer and artist Jordan Metcalf has a knack for creating puzzling, intricate algorithms in the form of typefaces. Whether experimenting with personal...
written by: Eujin Rhee04.03.13 -
Design Idea of the Week: Modern Art for Dessert
You still can’t have your modern art and eat it too, but at least you can make it into dessert with Modern Art Desserts by Caitlin Freeman of Blue Bottle Coffee Company.
written by: Olivia Martin04.01.13 -
Graphic Designer We Love: Aaron Eiland
Last week, we declared our love for TypeToy, an online reference library of all things vintage design and typography, but who's the mastermind behind it all? Why, Aaron Eiland, that's who. When not...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.27.13 -
Tumblr We Love: TypeToy
One man's inspiration is another's inspiration? TypeToy was created as a personal online reference library with an emphasis in vintage design and typography by Aaron Eiland, a senior designer by...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.18.13 -
LinePosters
With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, Dwell can't help but be proud of the transit advancements and accessibility in the cities where we work. Graphic designer Cayla Ferari and...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.21.13 -
Windows of New York by José Guízar
Graphic and information designer José Guízar, a New York transplant by way of Mexico, started The Windows of New York, a weekly illustrated series about, yes, the windows of New York. Part ode to...
written by: Eujin Rhee02.12.13 -
Just My Type
From simple signage to repurposed letterforms, take a look at how typography turns up beautifully in these homes.
written by: Jami Smith02.08.13 -
Why You Should Send a Thank You Card
In the story "To the Letter" in our September 2012 issue, we visited Chandra Greer at Greer, her Chicago shop dedicated to all things paper. A purveyor of stationery, pens, pencils,...
written by: Aaron Brittphotos by: Nathan Kirkman09.07.12 -
To the Letter
In this digital age, invitations arrive in our inboxes and are promptly deleted. Luckily, there’s Greer, a Chicago stationery depot that’s dedicated to ink and paper created by...
written by: Anna Goldwater Alexanderphotos by: Nathan Kirkman08.24.12 -
Strength in Numbers
Touting a model of collaborative creativity, five young Chicagoans share talent and resources to promote the work of female designers.
written by: Lisa Skolnikphotos by: Daniel Shea07.16.12




















