A couple of DJG items have appeared on the online typographic archive known as We Love Typography. DJG isn’t sure on the exact workings of this site, as DJG is still new to the internet after twelve years, but it’s a pretty cool place! And heck, typography is loved here too! (special thanks to Able Parris!) -djg
DJG has some marvelous music making friends who are nominated for Kansas City’s Pitch Music Awards! The public can vote online right here! You can vote for whom you want, but if you need some help, DJG recommends David Seume, The ACBs, Max Justus, Boo & Boo Too, Rooftop Vigilantes, The Republic Tigers, Olympic Size and others! Enjoy and exercise your right to vote for great music! -djg
Starting in July 2009, DJG will have three consecutive small scale solo exhibitions in the Johnson County Kansas library system. The exhibitions are sponsored by the library and their Art in the Stacks program. The first show titled “Get Tuit, Just Due It: DJG at the Library” will be during the month of July at Oak Park Library on 9500 Bluejacket in Overland Park, KS. Hours of operation are Mon – Fri: 10am to 9pm, Sat: 9am to 5pm and Sun: 1pm to 5pm. The exhibition will be open to the public for free. For more information or questions go to the library’s official web site or contact djg@djgdesign.com. Information and locations on DJG library exhibitions in August and September will soon follow. (Special Thanks to Sherry Bates!) -djg
Goodie Publications in Brooklyn, NY has DJG as a Featured Guest on their Salon Foxy! Be sure to check out the happenings on the rest of the site, as well as their printed publications. Goodie Publications turns ten years old in 2009 and “remains a small, handmade publication dedicated to preserving an endangered history through the stories of its subjects.” (special thanks to Romy and Foxy!) -djg
While coming up from the basement Monday evening Mazzy muscled and barreled on through the slightest hint of the door opening, meowing in descent to the bottom of the house. Typically, when Mazzy wanted something, Mazzy went for it. She was a kitty tank as her comrade Shadow followed the fearless leader into the daily home invasion, even though they had pretty much full access to all square footage. Whether it was bath time, play time, company time, nap time or meal time, Mazzy was one head mama that all other cats and humans respected. Even after tanking up into the top of my old apartment cupboards, one crafty move I might add, to knock an entire bag of cat food onto the floor in order to get her fill, I still respected her. (more…)
In the Spring of 2008 DJG made some work that will be appearing in a forthcoming book called “Creative Grab Bag”. Originally titled, “The Grab Bag Book”, curator Ethan Bodnar made a list of many different things that he then hand-picked for invited makers of things to make. Get it? The book is due out in August of this year by HOW Books. It can now be pre-ordered on Amazon.com! More to come on this! (special thanks to Ethan!) -djg
“I Love You, Man” is a fantastic new Bromantic Comedy starring film funny guys Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. To help steer the movie marketing they’ve devised a competition for guys across the country to show-off/submit their Man Caves. Allied Advertising in Kansas City, MO held an identical competition and chose DJG as their local winner! DJG is honored and still in the running for the film’s national Man Cave winner, to be judged by Rudd and Segel and announced soon. Welcome to Danny’s Bossome Man Cave”! (special thanks to MMG, Barfey, Shadow and all those behind this great Man Cave competition). -djg
Eight days into Spring and Kansas City, MO (and DJG) finally got a winter storm with some snow and time that was workable. However, Ol’ Mother Nature’s clock sure was getting back to Spring in a hurry right as DJG’s Stegosnowus started mowing the lawn within minutes of arriving on the block. Some nice neighbor kids even came over to volunteer help and clever ideas to the likeable dinosaur. -djg (thanks neighbor kids!)
A DJG logo designed for Gold Robot Records of Berkeley, CA is on a shirt worn in a music video by Meanest Man Contest. Awesome! Though, it looks like the shirt is sold-out for right now. But, please contact Gold Robot Records if you’re interested and maybe a second pressing can get going soon! (special thanks to Hunter Mack and Meanest Man Contest!)
A Second DJG logo shows up on a shirt in this live video recording of a song at a recent David Seume concert at The Brick in Kansas City, MO. The logo is for The Tambourine Club and shirts can be purchased at their concerts (special thanks to David Seume and Bryan Lamanno!)
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The lovers of typographic posters over at Typographicposters.com have been so kind to make a gallery for the type-heavy flavored posters of DJG. Awesome! It’s an honor to be a part of this, and to be “Featured” on the front page! (Special thanks to Andre!) -djg