Hi! I'm Elyse Gibson, an advertising copywriter in Minneapolis. I love all things design, pop culture and creative. Think in Bright Colors is a compilation of my favorite ad/design/interactive work, inspirations and beyond. To check out my advertising portfolio, visit www.elysegibson.com.


Posts on: design


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May 16, 2012
@ 11:57 am
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What a fantastic idea! One song, different lines, different designs for each line. Fantastic.

oliphillips:

Hey Jude - Illustrated Lyrics

by Stefano Agabio

(via designaemporter)


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May 16, 2012
@ 11:52 am
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Logo Swap - Graham Smith

(via helloyoucreatives)


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May 16, 2012
@ 11:47 am
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Heck yes.

Heck yes.

(Source: dontchaseboys, via eatnexercise)


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May 9, 2012
@ 3:10 pm
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My friend posted this amazing map on Facebook, and I just had to share. It uses the names of the most popular movie that takes place in the state. Brillz. I have no idea who designed it, but I love it. So good job random stranger.

My friend posted this amazing map on Facebook, and I just had to share. It uses the names of the most popular movie that takes place in the state. Brillz. I have no idea who designed it, but I love it. So good job random stranger.


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May 9, 2012
@ 10:22 am
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The fantastically talented Valerie Jar designed  this amazing series of stamp icons for the National Parks by National Geographic app, an inter­ac­tive guide to the U.S.‘s national parks. Truly beautiful design work.

(Source: designworklife.com)


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May 7, 2012
@ 10:09 pm
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Love these beautiful “Home Truths” designed by Sam Bevington. It’s amazing to see such simple, overused expressions illustrated so inspiringly and energetically. See them all here.


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May 4, 2012
@ 2:34 pm
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These bear hug die-cut letterpress cards are adorable AND useful!

These bear hug die-cut letterpress cards are adorable AND useful!


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May 3, 2012
@ 3:02 pm
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There are about 1 million (give or take a couple hundred thousand) movies I want to see this summer. Good job, Hollywood! I feel like I never say that. In no particular order, these are the flicks I hope to catch while nursing sunburns on thunderstormy summer evenings:

  • The Avengers (MAYBE. We’ll see how convincing Brad is and how bored I am)
  • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (love me some Maggie Smith)
  • Moonrise Kingdom (for SURE have to catch this new Wes Anderson one!)
  • Snow White and the Huntsman (Bad to the ass; SIDENOTE: Why is the HUNTSMAN on the poster? Did the poster designer not know that Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart were in the movie and that they’re both kind of pretty and kind of a big deal?)
  • Brave (new Disney feministy film? Yes please!)
  • Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (An apocalypse movie plus comedy? So there.)
  • The Dark Knight Rises (Because I think it’s illegal not to see it)
  • Ruby Sparks

Check out the Atlantic’s summer movie guide here. Rock!


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May 3, 2012
@ 10:41 am
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Loving this poster design by Flying Mouse 365.

C and D by flyingmouse365 on Etsy

Loving this poster design by Flying Mouse 365.

C and D by flyingmouse365 on Etsy

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May 3, 2012
@ 9:32 am
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I stumbled across this brilliant logo (designed by the Dubai-based DDB) today for the Committee of Organ Donation in Lebanon. I think it’s so successful because it’s both informative and playful while brilliantly communicating what the organization does in a creative, unexpected way. Just splendid.

I stumbled across this brilliant logo (designed by the Dubai-based DDB) today for the Committee of Organ Donation in Lebanon. I think it’s so successful because it’s both informative and playful while brilliantly communicating what the organization does in a creative, unexpected way. Just splendid.


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May 2, 2012
@ 3:41 pm
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the washington ballet’s upcoming alice (in wonderland) looks absolutely lovely
by septime weber, world premiere april 11-15, kennedy center.

(via washington life, photos dean alexander, produced by design army)

(Source: moresweetthanbitter, via revelment)


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Apr 28, 2012
@ 6:37 pm
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thedsgnblog:

YAWN  | http://weareyawn.com

YAWN means Yeah Awesome Wow Nice. YAWN is Annika and Sandra. We both studied graphic design and have been working together as freelance illustrators and graphic designers since 2009. We’re children of the 80s; we like illustrator, feltpens, watercolors, rainbow colors, handmade type, geometric forms and sneakers. We are influenced by music, pop, youth culture, fashion, 80s surf and skate design, high school movies (Brat Pack) and Hedi Slimane’s photography.

the design blog: facebook | twitter

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Apr 28, 2012
@ 4:40 pm
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Really interesting infographic. Data is by Massive Health and the illustration is by I Shot Him.

Really interesting infographic. Data is by Massive Health and the illustration is by I Shot Him.


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Apr 22, 2012
@ 6:50 pm
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I love these modern wedding invitations designed by Ladyfinger Press for a Palm Springs wedding. The colors bright colors and funky design definitely set the stage for a fun, modern, chic wedding. Wish I was going!


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Apr 19, 2012
@ 4:31 pm
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Holy buckets. Here’s some literal design candy fora new high-end store called JouJou within The Grand America (a luxury hotel in Salt Lake City that is one of very few to earn the title of AAA Five Diamond Hotel). Local design firm Struck was tasked with developing this beautiful new world for the store. Check out more images from the magical space and beautiful branding of JouJou right here. It’s pretty whimsical, alright!