I love typography. Spiekermann, Hoefler and Scher are my rock stars. But what does any of that mean to a 23 year old worker who holds voting as a peripheral importance? A struggling arts venue seeking a younger crowd? Or, … Continue reading
‘Bout time: Shit Ad 2 Board Says
HOSPITALITY SUUUUIIIIITE!!! Continue reading
Press Press Merch/Appalachia Press tour
On Tuesday, January 31, Ad2 Roanoke planned for a lunch-time tour of two of Roanoke’s finest printers’ shops, which we dubbed the “Brown Bag Series: The Fine Art of Printing.” Enter Press Press Merch and Appalachia Press. We were welcomed … Continue reading
My favorite design advice – Frank Chimero
Frank Chimero is a design god. There. I said it. What? He’s taking a hiatus from designing to write this book. (Watch the whole video. Seriously.) He’s probably written some of the most compelling advice for students I’ve ever read, … Continue reading
Product Placement: Great or gimmicky?
BMW is back in action! After taking a 10 year hiatus, the iconic automaker has inked a huge new product placement deal. Once a staple of action movies, the BMW symbol has been notably missing from major productions since 2002. … Continue reading
New Work from Dan Cassero
The always stunning Dan Cassero (@youngjerks) just completed a mural at the Ace Hotel in NY. Check out his original post for more photos, but be sure to watch the time-lapse video below. It’s precious. Mural at The Ace Hotel … Continue reading
On the curb with Moveable Type
From Brian Yohn’s blog, designblinks: On Friday, November 18, the Moveable Type Truck rolled into Roanoke, VA to share a lovely evening with the Ad2 Roanoke crew and anyone else who happened to walk by. Kyle Durrie, a letterpress printer … Continue reading
Sunday Design Inspiration No. 002
We’re a big fan of the work coming out of the Charleston, SC studio Stitch Design Co. and the packaging for these candles is a great example of the caliber of their work. Using recycled wine bottles as the container, a wood … Continue reading
Sunday Design Inspiration No. 001
It’s always exciting when designers get married, well, for the designers at least. Their printers tend to have a rough time with all of the expectations and demands, but this project shows that when everyone works together from the start, … Continue reading
A letter to Mr. Jobs
It’s difficult for me to comprehend the fact that someone I have never met has influenced my life so drastically. I use something you created more than anything else I own, and it in turn provides me with income and … Continue reading