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Meet the Designer: Cey Adams

julian — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:40:46 +0000

On June 13th at 7PM, I will be moderating a talk with influential artist, designer, and author, Cey Adams at the Apple Store, SoHo. Check Apple’s schedule of events for more info about Cey and his work. Hope to see you there.

Get Rich Or Die Tryin’: 10 years later

julian — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:58:57 +0000

10 years ago today 50 Cent dropped Get Rich Or Die Trying. Time flies. Not only is it a classic, but GRDT is also the first album package to include a Slang Inc. design credit. Thanks Fif. To commemorate the anniversary, I spoke with Ego Trip’s Brent Rollins about how the artwork came together. Check it out here.

Art Directors Club Presents: Jon Contino

julian — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:49:20 +0000

On January 16th at 7PM, I will be moderating a talk with influential designer, Jon Contino at the Apple Store in SoHo. Click here for more info.

House of Hoops backstory

julian — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:12:43 +0000

We recently had an opportunity to art direct graphics in four House of Hoops locations. Each store has its own feel and called for images that represent the players in unique ways. The stores also needed updated footwear wall graphics (artwork behind the sneaker displays), and city manifestos to tie the spaces together. Big thanks to Alexis Marcou, Denis Gonchar, Nathan Fox, Nigel Evan Dennis, and the Nike Team for making this special.

Click here to see the work in context. Learn more about the making of the footwear walls here and here.

Nike: House of Hoops

julian — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:02:25 +0000

125th St., NYC | Illustrations by Denis Gonchar

34th St., NYC | Illustrations by Nathan Fox

N. Riverside, Chicago | Illustrations by Joe Iurato

State St., Chicago | Illustrations by Nigel Evan Dennis

Footwear Wall Graphics | Illustrations by Alexis Marcou

Art Directed graphic updates of 4 House of Hoops locations.

Sheats Goldstein Residence

julian — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:52:24 +0000

I’m not sure whether I first saw John Lautner’s Sheats Goldstein Residence in a movie or in a magazine. Either way, it made a lasting impression. Years later I was art directing a photo shoot in LA and had an opportunity to shoot there. The first thing you realize when you walk in is that this place is more than a home; it is a work of art.

After describing the place to a friend I did a quick search and found this footage of the house and its owner.

GOLDSTEIN – THE INTERVIEW from www.treatsmagazine.com on Vimeo.

Back To Football Photo Day

julian — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:40:28 +0000

fan style group shot

digital images

social media

event space

event on social media

Harlem Stage brochure

julian — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:45:40 +0000

16 page brochure for spring 2012 season

wu-tang: iron flag

julian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:42:21 +0000

Earlier this week, I told a friend parts of the story behind Wu-Tang’s “Iron Flag” cover, which made me want to dig up the files and share more here. Dave Bett, the original Art Director on the project, and Michael Levine did a shoot inspired by Joe Rosenthal’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” photo. I don’t remember how the project fell into my hands, but ultimately it did, and I was able to contribute to the Wu legacy.

To pull the cover off a few fixes had to be made. The W logo was inverted on the flag and had to be fixed digitally. My next move was to add creases to the photo to make it feel like a valued relic. The stenciled type was chosen to carry on the military theme. Lastly, Cappadonna wasn’t on the final album and had to be removed from the cover (look between Raekwon and RZA on both versions).

Meet The Designer: Greg Burke

julian — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:12:27 +0000

Our Meet The Designer talks continue with my good friend, Greg Burke, Creative Director of Atlantic Records. On Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM, we will discuss his work and creative process at the Apple Store, W 14 St. See May 23rd on the Apple Schedule of Workshops and Events for more info. Hope to see you there.