I was a fussy designer on a makeover show, of sorts. Not Trading Spaces, but in the pages of MacDesign Magazine. Take a look at my efforts to redesign a label for Consorzio Olive Oil. Pick up the magazine at your local newsstand, or see the label and accompanying writeup featured at http://www.joevanderbos.com/

--> THEY CALL IT FRISCO

Organized by Max Kisman, a terrific type designer and educator, Frisco remix is a collaborative font featuring the work of Bay Area type designers. Rudy Vanderlans, Mike Bartalos, Jim Parkinson, Zuzana Licko, and other letter-linked luminaries contributed to a chaotic, fun font. Sponsored by the AIGA/SF.

Available as a free download until Dec 31, 2003

--> I'M HONORED AND HUMBLED

As part of the Western Michgan University's Centennial celebration I was named one of the University's100 Art Alumni. Others include teacher and type designer Jeffrey Keedy, Illustrator Tim Lewis, Chicago designer Bill Cagney, and wildlife artist Gwen Frostic. I hold the ones I know in high regard, and honor them as well: Bruce N, Cheryl B, Craig M, Joseph W, Paul S, Judy F, Gordon G, and so many others ....

See the list and explore the School of Art's site

--> THANKS TO RECENT CLIENTS:

MVP Healthcare,
Babson College
University of Miami
Boy Scouts of America
Macdesign Magazine
Macy's