40 Pieces of Vintage Tobacco Advertising

Thought these old tobacco ads were pretty interesting to sift through, with a lot of them having some nice traditional use of simple type with a catchy graphic.  For some reason, theres just something about the inclusion of animals in human advertising that draws out a certain kind of appeal--maybe its just me.  But overall a fine collection of prints promoting the cigarette industry, even though I'm not a smoker myself.

via Joan Thewlis' Flickr

H-57 Creative Station

Its things like these that make it worthwhile to be a blogger--"Tomorrow is Now" poster set from H-57 Creative Station from Milan, Italy.  Loving the border work and graphics and playfulness with the type.  Definitely one of those moments where you say to yourself "I wish I made that".

Vintage Travel Advertisements

It's no secret that inspiration for design is recycled from earlier examples in history that have expired in time (fashion, music, design), only to be brought back in a new form that usually has some changes, but keeping the elemental aspects of the original style.  Looking at older work offers a different perspective on graphic design in such a way that seems more humbling in that there was not as much comparison of work as is evident today with online archives and such.  I always like to look at vintage graphic design as more honest graphic design, not to discredit the integrity of current designers or anything.

via Mikey Ashworth's Flickr