Archive for February, 2009
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Ryan Gosling gives an outstanding performance in his latest film, ‘Lars and the Real Girl‘, a story of loneliness and grief but even more so of learning, understanding and a tremendous amount of love. This is a profoundly beautiful film demonstrating how patience and perseverance can solve even the most challenging of problems.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009


This is a logo design that I have been working on for Australian DJ ‘Bass Kleph’. It’s inspired by the folded paper font ‘origami’ but completely customized to ensure that each letter slots into the next perfectly. Formerly a breaks focused DJ, Bass Kleph has recently ventured into more electronic grounds in order to keep up with the current market. As a result, the idea behind this design was all about reflecting what is going on in the industry: vinyl and turntables are evolving into mp3s and mixing programs while organic and hand made designs are progressing to synthetic, computer based designs. The folded paper effect preserves the hand-made memory while the mechanical look brings it into the future. The customization of the clef symbol from an organic shape into a sharp angular shape supports this rationale. This particular design is not quite what he is after, so I am in the process of pitching new concepts.
Tags: Bass Kleph, electro and breakbeats design inpsiration, jane abma, Logo Design
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
A vintage inspired illustration and tour poster design for the one and the lonely, Pigeon John

Tags: hip-hop, Jane Abma design, music poster design, Pigeon John
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Friday, February 6th, 2009
Play your way to my heart José. An unforgettable performance in Sydney’s City Recital Hall last night rendered me goose-bumped and teary-eyed. Acoustics were breathtaking and the vocals flawless. The soothing voice of an artist like José González will wash away the dirt of any day.

Tags: Graphic Design Sydney Australia, jane abma, joze gonzalez, musical inspiration
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
L.A. based jewelery designer Steven Shein is taking over the world. This busy little bee creates all kinds of wonderful laser cut shapes and typographic phrases which are then converted into the best bling you can buy. Check out the necklace I acquired and if you feel the love then why not view the range for yourself.

Tags: Graphic Design Sydney Australia, jane abma, L.A jewelery design, Steven Shein
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