New work from Graphic Therapy: Bespoken SS 2012 invite

This invite was created by David Calderley of Graphic Therapy for the Bespoken runway show for Mercedes Benz Fashion week in NYC. An awesome flashback to ancient times of floppy disks, this invite was voted by Refinery 29 as one of Fashion Week’s Invites Too Awesome To Open.

The Bespoken site and most recent catalogs are also designed by Graphic Therapy.

 

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

New work by Adam Larson: Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs gig poster

Adam Larson was commissioned by Another Planet Entertainment to create this poster, which was presented as a gift to Ray Lamontagne and The Pariah Dogs.

You can see more work by Adam Larson on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Jim Keller by Graphic therapy

David Calderley of Graphic Therapy created this album artwork for (rock band Tommy Tutone co-founder) Jim Keller’s forthcoming release Soul Candy.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Interpol by Graphic Therapy

David Calderley of Graphic Therapy created this cover art for Interpol’s limited edition vinyl remix EP, now available for sale in the US.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Dispatch gig poster by Graphic Therapy

Another Planet Entertainment commissioned David Calderley of Graphic Therapy to create this gig poster as a gift for the band Dispatch, presented on the evening of their performance June 11 at the Greek Theatre.

You can see more work by David Calderley on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Mocean Worker album packaging by Graphic Therapy

David Calderley of Graphic Therapy was commissioned to create album package design for electro swing band Mocean Worker, due out next month.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Typography Tuesday: Elvis Costello gig poster by Graphic Therapy

Inspired by waves and LA architecture, David Calderley of Graphic Therapy created this gig poster for Elvis Costello & The Imposters.  The font used on the name Elvis Costello is particularly intriguing.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Bellydancers: Gig Posters by Graphic Therapy

Thid gig poster designed by David Calderley from Graphic Therapy is part of a series created for the Tangiers Blues Band. David was inspired by vintage photos of Algerian bellydancers and Peter Max’s iconic cosmic 60′s art, a style which suits this blues band perfectly.

June 2nd, TBB will be opening for Gregg Allman who is touring his new release Low Country Blues, Allman’s first solo release in 14 years.

These posters are available by special order, please email agents@llreps.com.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Interpol gig posters by David Calderley of Graphic Therapy

Interpol approached Graphic Therapy to design a poster for their North American winter tour.  A second poster was made for the solo Radio City gig.  Both can be seen and bought at the shows.  Be sure to catch them February 17th at Radio City Music Hall in NYC!

David is also responsible for the album packaging and merch for the latest release.  Check it out here.

You can see more work by Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Typography Tuesday: David Calderley for Interscope Records

Our obsession with type continues with this logo, created by David Calderley for rapper/singer/producer/DJ Blaqstarr, commissioned by Interscope Records.

A few words from David about creating this logo:

‘Blaqstarr’s music is an interesting mix of electronic and darkhop, borrowing many different black music styles and fusing into this sped up dark place.  He has worked with MIA and Diplo, so it had to be a little left field.  I did many different logos using elements that I felt existed in his sound (80′s video games, Blaxsploitation, electronica).  He settled on this one which is made from an existing font.’

Art Director and Designer David Calderley has been in the fashion, music and ad business for over 15 years. The former Creative Director of V2 Records, David has designed album packaging and publicity materials for an immense number of artists including Interpol, Beck, Chris Cornell, Josh Ritter, Moby, and The Raconteurs, for which he won awards including the coveted Alex Award for Best Vinyl Packaging.

You can see more of David’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Miike Snow album package design by Graphic Therapy

Swedish threesome Miike Snow’s first album released in October of 2009 is one of David Calderley’s many amazing pieces that continues to get praise on music and design blogs around the world.  This blast from the not-so-distant past deserves a nod for sure.

See more of David Calderley’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

New Interpol album released this week, designed by Graphic Therapy

The new eponymous album by NYC indie band Interpol is released this week, with package design by Graphic Therapy.

Interpol fans have waited over three years for an original new album, and finally their wishes are answered. A little over a year ago, on March 6, 2009, the group officially announced on their website that they were heading back into the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York to begin work on their fourth album.

In an interview last fall, drummer Sam Fogarino said that the sound on Interpol’s new 2010 album represents a return to their roots, and will sound a lot more like their debut LP, ‘Turn on the Bright Lights.’

Limited edition special packaging now available on the Interpol site.  Read more about David Calderley’s design process and working with Interpol here.

See more of David Calderley’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Interpol design by David Calderley/Graphic Therapy

Graphic Therapy were approached to design the new Interpol album, the legendary New York band’s 4th to date.

We caught up with David Calderley from Graphic Therapy for a few words about the project:

“I had worked with Interpol on the previous album ‘Our Love to Admire’, so obviously I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to work with them again.  I have always been a fan, so it was great to be involved again.  Working closely with lead singer Paul Banks, the concept was influenced largely by the ancient stones of Puma Punku and the concepts of navigation, re-alignment in both a physical and emotional space.”

“We spent a lot of time breaking down the original logo derived from Avant Garde and seeing how, with ligatures and modifications, how we could make it a series of geometric shapes that interlock and form ‘Interpol’.  I recall the process proved challenging as sometimes it unexpectedly took on a metal or prog-rock vibe which, given the subject of ancient mysteries, was an easy place to find yourself.  The finished piece had the desired effect and usability we needed.  We left a tiny bit of ‘metal’ in there, but overall it kept the Interpol sensibilities.”

“After this was approved we went to GMDThree studios in NYC to bring it life through animation.  First seen on the opening section of the bands website www.interpolnyc.com, it was turned into a 3D monothith of black onyx and coming together with a mini score written by Paul it set the tone for the campaign.  Graphic Therapy then refined and developed the pieces into still life adding texture and etchings of coded lyrics to give the stones reference and sense of scale.”

Interpol are touring this Summer throughout Europe with U2, Graphic Therapy had the video refined and extended for use on the gigantic 360 video screen of U2 fame.

Charlie White Directed the Video for ‘Lights’.  Through his treatment the theme and palette were extended and taken from existential object to reality and specific narrative. Can be seen here:

GraphicTherapy also designed the merchandise for the upcoming Summer 2010 Tour. Extending the concept of navigation and re-alignment. Being their fourth release we decided to subtly add some references to the number four.

Interpol by Interpol is due for release this September on Matador records.   You can see more work by David Calderley on the Levine/Leavitt site.

New work from Graphic Therapy

We’ve updated our site with 15 new pieces of work from Graphic Therapy. Here are just a few of our favorites:

Concept for album packaging for Madonna:

Album packaging for 30 Seconds to Mars:

See more work from Graphic Therapy on the Levine/Leavitt site.