Madomat Graphic Design

Grain Creative

Madelyn — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:49:03 +0000

We hope that you have enjoyed these Winks. This is the last in the series so we can focus on our new venture: we’re joining forces with our friends at Grain Creative — so watch that space! Grain will be offering Thoughts, probably monthly, so you can still get your fix.

Wink Wink

Madelyn — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:38:40 +0000

Yes, we’re giving in to some end-of-year silliness…know what I mean? Shall we deconstruct this and find deeper meaning, or relevance to design, subtext, artifice — nah! Nudge nudge wink wink, say no more.

This one’s for Ruby

Madelyn — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:42:06 +0000

A heart attack is the last thing you would expect a healthy little girl to suffer. However, 6-year-old Ruby Lambert is now rehabilitating from brain injury caused by a heart attack in April. You can support her recovery at This one’s for Ruby or by bidding on artworks (until 17 Dec).

We love Frugi

Madelyn — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:41:11 +0000

Organic, ethical, hard-wearing, colourful and soft—that describes Frugi clothes for babies and kids in a nutshell. They are also fellow members of 1% for the Planet. A great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, with an enticing sale section to boot.

Brand New

Madelyn — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:02:06 +0000

This before-and-after blog on brand identity boasts the clever name Brand New. Top tags include “gradient”, “wordmark” and “sans serif”. It provides detailed reviews, ranging from admiring to scathing, of the new visual identities of well-known brands.

Uniqlo calendar

Madelyn — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:50:24 +0000

As an evolution to its Uniqlock, Uniqlo offers this hypnotic, lyrical and interactive calendar. We’re trying to figure out how we can quit our 9-to-5 jobs so we can watch this all day instead. Click on the video and you’ll see how amazingly clever this doodad is.

Sleeps 12

Madelyn — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:32:10 +0000

For those of us with large families or lots of friends, Sleeps 12 (or even up to 47!) offers huge, luxurious houses in South West England for week-long rentals. Great if you ever wanted to sleep somewhere called Fuzzy Orchard, or Ham Bottom.

A List Apart

Madelyn — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:20:46 +0000

The content and typography on A List Apart feel like a lovely scholarly journal. It’s “for people who make websites”, ranging “from pixels to prose, coding to content,” plus the culture and design of websites.
Sit down and enjoy with a cup of tea.

Business of Fashion

Madelyn — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:43:52 +0000

Whether you need to ring a fashion victims’ helpline or barely notice what you throw on your back in the morning, you will probably find The Business of Fashion fascinating. It mixes exclusive stories with a daily digest of news from the main fashion sources. Plus lots of pretty pictures.

Cardon Copy

Madelyn — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:49:39 +0000

If you come across loads of well-designed lost pet flyers in New York, don’t think that everyone has suddenly become a cutting-edge designer. They’re the work of Cardon Webb, who hijacks flyers, redesigns them, and replaces the originals. Check them out at Cardon Copy.