Brian Buirge

About Brian:

Brian Buirge is a Pittsburgh-born freelance designer currently working towards his MFA at Kent State University.

With barely a third of a decade of experience in design, education and mischief Brian runs his own freelance business, teaches classes at Kent State, and is co-creator of a foul-mouthed design advice website. He has been actively practicing martial arts for more than a decade and frequently resorts to physical violence as a means of conflict resolution. Brian regularly works with Wall-to-Wall Studios, Inc. When he's not busy punching, designing, or teaching he enjoys eating, cooking and experimenting with food.

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Blog:Jiro Dreams of Sushi (and so do I)

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (and so do I)

I’ve been drooling over the trailer for the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi for months now. Jiro, considered to be the world’s best sushi chef, operates out of a tiny shop in the Shinjuku district in Tokyo. Although I haven’t made the journey to his restaurant yet (and I will by the way) it’s clear…

Blog:James Victore on throwing gas onto the fire

James Victore on throwing gas onto the fire

Some great advice from the man himself on finding quality love. Fuck security. Risk it all.

Blog:The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

A good friend of mine introduced me to this animated short recently and I really loved it. This short is directed by the famous Chuck Jones (if that name sounds familiar it’s because he you saw his name every time you watched  Looney Toons/Merrie Melodies) and Maurice Noble. It’s based on a book written and…

Blog:Inspire: Paul Sahre at AGI Open 2011

Inspire: Paul Sahre at AGI Open 2011

Kent State Alumni Paul Sahre (not to be confused with Paula Scher) talks about designing a life-size Monster Truck Hearse. After firmly establishing why he is not Paula Scher, Paul Sahre talks about his collaboration with American “art rock” group They Might Be Giants. This journey took him from designing an iTunes thumbnail image to…

Blog:Quieter advice in poster form

Quieter advice in poster form

If you’ve been looking for a way to whisper motivation to yourself in the morning, then look no further. G.F.D.A. has released their most recent advice poster: Black on Fucking Black. It’s sex on paper and as quiet as a fucking golf clap. Buy it here.  

Blog:Mike Sinclair: Fourth of July #2

Mike Sinclair: Fourth of July #2

Check out this beautiful print, Fourth of July #2, Independence Missouri by Mike Sinclair. Available at 20×200, the limited-edition prints are museum quality and come with a certificate of authenticity, numbered and signed by the artist. Seems like they’re going fast! Via Fast Co.Design

Blog:Jon Contino, Alphastructaesthetitologist

Jon Contino, Alphastructaesthetitologist

Jon Contino’s hand lettering and illustration work is a must see. He has a fantastic style and approach. If  you pay close attention there are some great little gems of detail work throughout his pieces. Kudos to whomever can figure out how to pronounce Alphastructaesthetitologist — I can barely type it. Via Vintage Me Oh…

Blog:Harry Potter and the Multibillion-Dollar Empire

Harry Potter and the Multibillion-Dollar Empire

Check out this great infographic designed by fellow Kent State graduate Mikey Burton for this Fast Company article about the empire of Harry Potter. In addition to being a great piece of work, there’s some fascinating data in here. I wonder how many blog posts have been made about Harry Potter. Beautiful work as always…