Author Archives: Rafael Esquer

February 5, 2010

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Gallery Magazine: Graphics from Around the World

Three of the studio projects are included in Gallery Magazine “The World’s Best Graphics,” international edition. One of the three projects showcased is the opulent book we designed for London-based jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge whose…Continue reading

February 4, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Immortality Poster in Memory of Steve Madden

In 1995 while I was a student at Art Center College of Design, I designed the “immortality” poster. The class was called Advanced Graphic Design; the professor was Udell Steve Madden (not related to the…Continue reading

February 3, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Cutting-edge Material + Electric Colors + Typography = Highlights

Highlights is the name of a new generation of yo-yo strings envisioned by the brilliant minds of yoyonation. Fabricated from cutting-edge material in electric colors, Highlights is an ideal string for both professional yo-yo competitors…Continue reading

February 2, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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3-D Artist Sergii Boguslavskyi Business Card

This business card, designed by alfalfa’s own Nigel Sielegar, is included amongst the winning selections from entries into the TDC55 Typography Competition. Typography 30 annual was beautifully designed by Werner Design Werk and quite fitting…Continue reading

February 1, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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I Love You Does Not Really Exist

Is a typographic installation by our very own design intern Nicole Tenbieg. This fabulous “sculptural typography” is, also, one of the winners of this year’s Type Directors Club Award. Selected from over 1,500 entries, from…Continue reading

January 29, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Woman Before a Glass in Fort Worth, TX

Woman Before a Glass is a play by Lanie Robertson based on Peggy Guggenheim’s life. Rebelling against her wealthy New York upbringing, indulging her uncanny eye for great art and artists, and becoming the enfant…Continue reading

January 25, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Amphibian 2010 Season Posters Are Up at alfalfastudio.com

A series of posters to promote the 2010 season of alfalfa studio long-term client, Amphibian Stage Productions, is up on our website. Alfalfa studio sought to bring the three-dimensional experience of live theatre to the…Continue reading

January 22, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Sketchbook: ME ENCANTARÍA…

“Me encantaría saber de ti” (I’d love to hear from you) is a phrase I’ve said in my head at those times when, all of the sudden, the image of someone from the past invades…Continue reading

January 20, 2010

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Rafael Esquer

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Valise is up at alfalfastudio.com

Branding work for Valise is up at www.alfalfastudio.com Valise is an online travel resource for the global creative community. It represents a community of world travelers. Alfalfa studio designed the complete brand for Valise, including…Continue reading

October 22, 2009

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Rafael Esquer

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Nick Jr. Animation Campaign

Latin Role Models Campaign Airs on Nick Jr. In the summer alfalfa studio produced a series of 4 animated shorts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Nickelodeon Preschool TV (aka Nick Jr.). The shorts feature…Continue reading