
2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the New York chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the nation’s premier professional design organization. In honor of the celebration, AIGA/NY approached 30 NYC designers to create a poster for the festivities based on the following brief: “AIGA, New York City, and/or the number 30.

The a Day Maker is an iPhone-charging alarm clock toaster with two slots for charging two iPhones at once — just set your alarm and press them down. When it’s time to wake up, they’ll pop up just like toast.

NaCl House Designed by a David Jameson Architect Inc.

Sad news a Style icon passes.

Strong portfolio from Erik Madigan bursting with colour.

Nice identity for the Committee of Organ Donation in Lebanon by DDB Dubai.

English Heritage grants the ESSO Petrol Station on the A6 at Red Hill in Leicestershire Grade II listed status.

Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, has died aged 83.

Blue fig. – artist unknown.