Type Delight: The Exploded Alphabet

The Exploded Alphabet is a series of letters illustrated as exploded diagrams, created by designer and illustrator Matt Stevens. These designs reminded us of paging through Grandpa's old Popular Mechanics magazines filled with diagrams and instructions on how to build things yourself.

Matt is a talented creative working from Charlotte, North Carolina. His focus is on brand identity programs and illustration, and we particularly love his work with typography, this set of alphabet letters being our favourite. Go to Matt's website for more.

Illustration Inspiration : JooHee Yoon

We love JooHee Yoon's work! Each picture expresses a rich story that will keep the inquisitive imagination busy for hours! Her illustrations are masterfully crafted with elegant colour usage, fascinating characters and, by mostly using traditional printmaking methods onto paper, a wonderful tactile quality is achieved.

Her work has been celebrated internationally by being featured in American Illustration, Communication Arts, and 3x3, and she has also won numerous awards.

Go and have a look at more of her work on her website here.

Wooden Masks by AJ Fossik

The masterful work of AJ Fossik is intriguing and mesmerising. Working from Philadelphia in the US, AJ has been creating 3 dimensional wood constructions for quite a few years now. His work shows excellent craftsmanship, uniqueness and reminds one of totem-like characters out of old folk tales and night mares. Yet, you cannot stop staring and investigating these strange and beautiful characters fiercely glaring at you. We love AJ's ferocious yet colourful wooden masks. Below are some of our favourites.

For more information on AJ Fossik and his work, go visit his website here.

Illustration Inspiration : Alberto Cerriteño

For many years now, the illustration work of Alberto Cerriteño has been a pool of inspiration and admiration for us. We especially adore his prints! 

The renowned Mexican (currently living in USA) illustrator and designer's unique personal technique and style is a reflection of the rich influences of traditional Mexican art, his love for urban vinyl toys, alternative cartoons and the pop surrealism movement. His work is quirky, playful and extremely rich in texture and decoration.

Have a look at more of Alberto Cerriteño's work here, or shop around on his Etsy shop.