The National

LP Insert Triptych

These posters are included with the limited-edition releases of The National's first three records on colored vinyl.

The National

T-shirt Design

This “Waterlogged” t-shirt was bundled with a poster for the release of The National's acclaimed album, High Violet. Grab them both from The National Shop.

Gato Negro Films

Elektra Luxx One Sheet

Spike Press worked with writer/director Sebastian Gutierrez on the one sheet for the 2010 SXSW premiere of his film, Elektra Luxx.

Joint Juice

Animation Illustrations

Spike Press worked with San Francisco-based Eleven, Inc. on short animations for the joint lubricant Joint Juice.

Threadless
Type Tee

T-shirt Design

Another entry in the Threadless Type Tees series. Grab one here.

The Boring Store

Website Illustration

Supplying all of Chicago's secret
agent needs, The Boring Store raises money for the Dave Eggers-founded 826CHI, which helps 6- to 18-year-old students develop creative writing skills. Spike Press jumped at the chance to work on this project, not only to support 826CHI's worthy cause, but also because the site is based on illustrations done for The Boring Store by the one and only Chris Ware.

Additional design and sharp typography by the estimable
Ryan Sievert.

Written by the loquacious
Jim Korakis

Animated & developed by the talented Tom Miller and Patrick Filler.

Kitsune Noir

Desktop Wallpaper

Spike Press' entry in the venerable Desktop Wallpaper Project from the great Kitsune Noir - bookmark for a daily shot of the best art, design, music and film.

Go grab your very own now!

Domani Studios

Wall Mural

When interactive ass-kickers
Domani Studios opened their Chicago office, they had it all: exposed brick loft, Guitar Hero, fridge stocked with microbrews, and a giant glaringly blank wall. To remedy this Spike
Press was asked to design a 14'x12' mural that reflected the unique Domani sensibility as well as their new location. The final design was printed and hung using custom wallpaper.

If I See You
In This Dream Again...

T-shirt

Inspired by a frightened caller to Coast to Coast AM, this tee will ensure you never sleep soundly again! Bear repellent sold separately.

$20

Threadless
Type Tees

T-shirt Design

A couple of designs for the Threadless Type Tees series. Go grab them here and here.

Nike
Kids Foot Locker

In-Store Posters

To promote Nike Shox Turbo shoes, Spike Press worked with Vehicle SF to come up with 40"x64", double-sided, double-barrelled, action-packed posters for Kids Foot Locker stores nationwide.

We're All In
This Together

T-shirt

Immortalized by Robert DeNiro's character in "Brazil," but also a
song on the "High School Musical" soundtrack, this runs the gamut
of cool.

$20

Illustration Corporation

Logo Development

Logo for Chicago-based
illustration collective.

Faesthetic Magazine

Illustration

11"x17" illustration for the UFO-themed 9th issue of Faestheic.

Body by Milk

Poster Illustration

Spike Press worked with Draft FCB
to develop posters that were hung in public high schools nationwide to hype a music download promotion.

Chicago Reader

Cover Illustration

Cover for the Chicago Reader's
2007 Fall Books Special. A not-so-distant cousin to the Bookworm
from the 60s Batman TV show?

Pippi Longstocking

Illustration

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Astrid Lindgren, the author of the Pippi Longstocking series of books, Spike Press was asked to contribute an illustration to an international exhibit of children's art and literature held in Cagliari, Italy.

Self-Charmed Man

CD Booklet Illustration

Chicago band May or May Not
asked Spike Press to illustrate a
song from their debut album, A Kalidescope of Egos.

Lionhead Studios

Website Illustrations

Lionhead Studios of Fable fame asked Spike Press to produce a series of illustrations for their website, incorporating their logo and emphasizing the unique storytelling and adventure aspects of their games.

American Express

Window Decal

Spike Press worked with Sigel + Gale on a window decal as part of a national city-specific campaign for American Express. Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate was used to represent Chicago.

Lumpen Times

Cover Illustration

Spike Press

Banner

72"x30" vinyl banner

Spike Press

Desktop Wallpaper