Occupy Shop!

My good friend Camille (who used to intern here and is on my speed-dial of go-to people when I'm in a bind) came in this week to print signs for Occupy Wall Street.

Protest event info can be found here. (brave the rain if you must!)

Cam's posters were inspired by: Marie Antoinette. Cake. Revolution. (she's too awesome)

And was listening to this song while printing: http://youtu.be/auzfTPp4moA (and she's also a badass)

Stencils for Mexico

I have a huge love for making stencils--they're quick, easy, affordable and have that distinct handmade look. I find them really useful for one-off signage, perfect for events. A couple of weeks ago we made these for a client who just got married in Tulum, Mexico. The ladies over at AE looped me into the project and they will eventually post pics on their blog. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share our process in making their wedding-day signage.

This was a joint effort between me and the girls: I designed them, Lauren cut the stencils out (I think this was her last task before leaving the shop--thanks Lauren!), and Camille spray painted.

Here's a look at one of the stencils.

Off the Press: Ragazza poster

This post is brought to you by the newest addition to the Olive-Route family, Camille, who will be a regular on this blog. I thought I'd mix things up a bit and bring in a new voice, new perspective on the shop. Enjoy!

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On the first day of my apprenticeship at Olive-Route, I had the lucky chance of working on a project that Via was commissioned to do for the opening of Ragazza, the sister restaurant to the already established Gialina. The new pizzeria, which opens this week, keeps with the traditional family-oriented decor of Gialina, but this time celebrates life and youthfulness. With photographs from her youth scattered around the restaurant, chef Sharon Ardiana captures life at its most fruitful.
It is no wonder then that the poster we printed for the opening encapsulates the joy of being young and free. A little Ardiana, bright-eyed and happy!

Inspiration: Cut-paper poster

I'm a huge Yulia Brodskaya fan. So I just had to share...More pics here.

Simple & Sweet

Love the typeface. Love the layout.
























via adangerous business's photostream.

Dirty Hands

Pretty cool interactive poster by designer Roland Tiangco.

Click here and see how he starts here: