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Teo Skaffa and the Cats on The Import Teo Skaffa and the Cats on The Import

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Teo Skaffa and the Cats

25th May, 2012

Teo Skaffa is a painter and illustrator from Netherlands. And we found that he has a bunch of cats.

Alex Trochut on The Import Alex Trochut on The Import

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Alex Trochut

16th November, 2010

As ever, when Alex Trochut updates his website there’s gasps of adulation from the design community and, of course, this time is no different…

Drawing Fashion on The Import Drawing Fashion on The Import

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Drawing Fashion

29th October, 2010

The Design Museum’s ‘Drawing Fashion’ exhibition is a unique show that’s been 30 years in the making…

EMEHT Agency on The Import EMEHT Agency on The Import

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EMEHT Agency

29th October, 2010

Some beautiful work from this talented Brooklyn based agency…

The Japanese Popstars on The Import The Japanese Popstars on The Import

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The Japanese Popstars

20th October, 2010

Animation fanatics will love this illustration freak out that is the music video for The Japanese Popstars’ new track ‘Let Go’…

Sacred Mtn. on The Import Sacred Mtn. on The Import

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Sacred Mtn.

9th September, 2010

Some rather arty design work from a chap called Scott, aka Sacred Mtn., who is creative director at San Francisco’s Ordinary Kids studio…

Luke Insect Studio on The Import Luke Insect Studio on The Import

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Luke Insect Studio

9th September, 2010

Brighton based Luke Insect, along with “an ever-changing motley crew of workers ants”, produces some rather splendid design work in the fields of fashion and music…

André Gottschalk on The Import André Gottschalk on The Import

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André Gottschalk

9th September, 2010

Berlin based illustrator and graphic designer, André Gottschalk, has a lovely way with grimy, lo-fi illustrations that we just love…

Ultra Monster Art on The Import Ultra Monster Art on The Import

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Ultra Monster Art

2nd September, 2010

We love this selection of “Ultra Monster” illustrations that were done by Takayoshi Mizuki between 1965 and 1972, great for those looking for some ultra-retro inspiration….

Caroline Reumont on The Import Caroline Reumont on The Import

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Caroline Reumont

2nd September, 2010

Some nice work on this Canadian designer’s Behance Portfolio… including some lovely packaging concepts…

Angie Wang on The Import Angie Wang on The Import

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Angie Wang

18th August, 2010

Portland’s Angie Wang has a wonderfully vivid way with colour and an equally vivid imagination to boot…

Niki Pilkington on The Import Niki Pilkington on The Import

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Niki Pilkington

18th August, 2010

With an elegant lo-fi illustrative style, predominantly featuring ink, pencil and felt-tips, Niki Pilkington has an endearing brand of voyeurism that’s both charming and unique…

Ampersand Food Groups on The Import Ampersand Food Groups on The Import

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Ampersand Food Groups

11th August, 2010

We’re loving these brilliant, mouth-watering typography illustrations from Illinois designer, Dan Beckemeyer…..

CIA: License To Inspire on The Import CIA: License To Inspire on The Import

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CIA: License To Inspire

10th August, 2010

The rather lovely new book, from London based illustration agency, CIA is chock full of the very best in illustration along with an interesting insight into the company’s history…..

Brooke Reidt on The Import Brooke Reidt on The Import

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Brooke Reidt

10th August, 2010

Los Angeles artist Brooke Reidt has a beautifully vibrant style that’s seen her exhibit her paintings and artworks around the US, as well as produce collaborations with NYLON magazine…..

Telegramme on The Import Telegramme on The Import

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Telegramme

10th August, 2010

London duo Telegramme have rather a fine line in quality illustration and design that includes commercial work, gig posters and beautiful limited run prints…..

Mr Bingo on The Import Mr Bingo on The Import

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Mr Bingo

5th August, 2010

If you enjoy your design with a heavy dose of style, wit and well, plain rudeness, you’ll be sure to love the brilliant Mr Bingo just as much as we do……

Blake E. Marquis on The Import Blake E. Marquis on The Import

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Blake E. Marquis

5th August, 2010

LA’s Blake E. Marquis is a designer/illustrator with a wonderfully chaotic style that’s equally as fun as it is inspirational….

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  • RT @AllieJohns: Love this Frida Kahlo inspired photography http://t.co/TfsK3wRl via @the_import @Behance #latefridayfind 09:15:36 AM October 20, 2012 from HootSuite
  • World Cup finals in minimalistic style and with hidden clues. Great bit of creativity by André Fidusi @Fidusi http://t.co/Atb9Uacz 08:52:02 AM July 13, 2012 from HootSuite
  • This month we added few great web sites to our gallery. Michael Peck, Lorenzo Nanni, Teo Skaffa, @Hertzen83 and others http://t.co/9zZ55j40 07:11:45 PM June 30, 2012 from HootSuite
  • The Best Import from last 2 years or so: http://t.co/xSA3RFA3 Big thanks for creativity goes to @we_heart team who are now ex. TheImport 11:00:52 AM June 27, 2012 from HootSuite
  • As for The Import… new management will be in the building sooooon! Stay tuned. 01:51:23 PM May 21, 2012 from Twitter for Mac
  • Little announcement… The Import is no longer associated with We Heart. If you want to continue with updates from them, follow @we_heart x 01:50:45 PM May 21, 2012 from Twitter for Mac
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  • RT @we_heart: Well, guess it'd be rude not to do a Follow Friday this week... Everybody, #FF @_theBrief 09:25:37 AM May 20, 2011 from Twitter for Mac
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  • RT @we_heart: Tron: Legacy arrives at the ICEHOTEL; design duo bring technology and style to Arctic Circle icon... http://bit.ly/emFdhi 02:43:02 PM December 10, 2010 from Tweetie for Mac

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