Comments on: ‘A Gosling’ by Stuart Kolakovic

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:05:42 +0000

I’ve got that little bundle of fun as well :) Really top illustration work, i agree.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:29:48 +0000

What a great find. I rushed off my order for The Gosling after browsing around his site. ‘The Box’ short story is wonderful, I wonder if this is available anywhere.

By: Kyle Meyer

Kyle Meyer — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:41 +0000

there’s a nice surprise waiting underneath the dust jacket for the reader who cares to take it off, peeling away the layers for more visual goodness. Phwoar! It’s like an erotic design fantasy…

Quote of the day.

I really like the pages using negative space to create the grid layout (in orange). Nice find.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:57:59 +0000

Print work is and should always be a huge inspiration to any Web designer. There is a level of refinement (in print) not found on many Websites — although this is changing — albeit slowly.

Anyhow, thanks for the find. Keep ‘em coming.

By: prisca

prisca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:17:36 +0000

what a nice find :)
It is wonderful when you come across an exquisite piece like this - there just is something about print - tactile - perfect - and unique - always an inspiration of its own kind.

thanks for sharing… :)

By: Zinni

Zinni — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:16 +0000

Elliot,

I too have been looking towards print design for inspiration when approaching web projects lately. Each medium has their own set of limitations, however great print work makes you feel like their are none. Unfortunately I have not found a client yet that has picked my print based comps and have stayed towards the traditional web style instead. It has been a battle, however I intend to continue fighting it for the sake of evolving…

By: rama

rama — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:25:46 +0000

and his blog is quite nice also. Seems like he likes natural colors, balanced with creative and great ideas for prints. Web design these makes it as natural and almost as free as print design..

By: Elliot Jay Stocks

Elliot Jay Stocks — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:25:22 +0000

Stuart is also a top bloke - he sent me a present to say thanks for writing this article! :) Cheers Stuart!

By: Matthew Dick

Matthew Dick — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:28:45 +0000

Will definitely give this a look.

Elliot, if you want strong design in Comics have a look at Chris Ware. I remember you had a leaf through “Jimmy Corrignan” when I bought it for Rob for Christmas a few years back.

I would highly recommend any of the Acme Novelty Library Books. Vol. 15 is a good place to start. (Most of the earlier material is hard to come by). You don’t need to have read prior volumes to appreciate what follows.

Vol. 18 is also stunning. As always an absolute visual treat, with page layouts to dizzy even the most experienced of comics readers. Under all the vivid and painstakingly designed art, lies a very bleak tale indeed. Anyone who has felt isolated or alone will be able to relate to this. Human suffering is universal I suppose!

He also did a lovely portfolio which is 18.5, material that appeared in the New Yorker.

I think you’d enjoy his style.