Design Spy

We found these two old american license plates on ebay. They date from 1950′s Minnesota and feature some beautiful angular vernacular typography. One thing i’ve always found interesting is that the lettering style on vintage american license plates in many cases seems to have been specific to each state – almost as if they are an expression of the region’s personality. It is more likely that many of these typographic styles were born of production processes and constraints than artistic ingenuity, but this is what makes them so unexpected and inspiring to look at.

Jaques Gilboit, design historian in residence, Spy Studio

An interesting shop I spotted in Paris,
really nice use of indoor foliage! – Nick

Having won their new course recruitment campaign, we have recently
been working on the creative output. One part of the solution is to use
a bespoke sign within imagery…. more to follow on its manifestation.

and was lucky enough to see 2 British World records.
We are all very jealous!

Limited edition Spy posters are out now!
Featuring three different designs printed with fluorescent ink on fine Omnia paper.
For a copy, please e-mail more@spystudio.co.uk