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Brand Spotlight: Actual Source
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items Actual Source is a multifaceted design studio based out of Utah. I love their approach to bringing ideas in to the world and the joy that's apparent in curation and original thought. Here are some really fun pieces from their house brand, book select...
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Books
Clothing
Lil' Bits
Books
Actual Source is a library of inspiration and creativity. Here are some personal highlights for me.
A fun look at Tokyo style through film. These models are simply people living their regular life, using fashion and creativity as the vehicle in which they move about the world
Tokyo Style
This series focuses on funky chairs, unique design, loud colors, and exploration within the physical realm.
Sam Chermayeff [et al.]: Creatures
For those curious about the printmaking process and it's history, this book is a perfect reference tool to elevate your knowledge.
Printmaking Bible (Revised Edition)
This beautiful series by A24 showcases an array of their most visual pleasing hits under a highly detailed magnifying glass.
Ex Machina Screenplay Book
A serious dive in to the world of the Arizona font from Dinamo Editions. This is ever present in the branding for Actual Source.
The Arizona Type Specimen
A beautiful book for the soul. This is for both your child & the child within you.
A Balloon for a Blunderbuss
Clothing
Actual Source's designs are some of my favorites. As a designer myself, I find so much inspiration in the way they use sublety, humor, and classic design principles to set themselves apart form other brands.
The collaboration between Penco and Actual Source is a match made in an insane graphic designer heaven.
HS7992 Tee Short Sleeve
One of my personal favorite tees right now is a simple stamp design on this milk colored heavyweight tee!
A Stamp Tee
This is such a damn fun shirt. I love this design so much.
Book Label Tee
First and foremost, this color is perfect. The washed pigmented brown color will age really well with the dark type. This design is both clever and playful.
Society of Calligraphers
This oversized too is such a fun summer look that perfectly touches on the playful fun of reading and the joy that that wondrous world brings.
Oversized Tee “READ” (Blue)
This reminds me of a chilly San Francisco night where you're roaming the city looking for some grub. You're bundled up in this comfy gear watching the nightlife bounce with a fury. You stop for ice cream in Hayes Valley and call it a night.
Oversized Light oz Crew Neck Sweat
My personal cult classic piece that got me in to Actual Source. The patented ComfyBoy technology adds.....comfort (obviously), and flexibility to your daily hat wearing!
ComfyBoy™ Classic
Lil' Bits
Actual Source does an amazing job collaborating with great stationary brands and carrying some of the best tools for creatives.
Why not a whole set of containers? Seriously. This is the best.
ZZ409 Storage Container
Branding done right! I love the simplicity of this very tactile machine.
ZZ408 Tape Dispenser L
As an owner of this exact caddy, I need about 7 more.
Storage Caddy S
Nothing more, nothing less. I see green tray, I buy.
Actual Source × Camtray (Olive)
Fresh Service coming through with the fresh hangers. I would buy these and not even use them properly. They are too cool.
Original 3-Pack Bottoms Hanger