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Welcome to the Official Blog for The Design Bureau of Amerika. This is where you can get the latest news of what's happening with TDBA as well as rants, ramblings, musings on design (and non-design) related topics. You want more? Ok, how about FREE content such as exclusive photoshop brush sets, fonts, color pallets. There's also videos, music, sneek peeks and more. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Behind The Screens:Another Day. Another Dropshadow V2

October 30, 2011

We've been thinking that it's been awhile since we've given a "Behind The Screens" look into screen printing one of our posters. So we decided to show you some moments in time that happened during the printing of Another Day. Another Dropshadow™ Volume 2.

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Another Day. Another Printing!

September 13, 2011

Due to overwhelming demand, we are going to do a second printing of "Another Day. Another Dropshadow"™ I am pleased (and a little concerned) that it has struck such a chord with the graphic design community. Pre-order this poster now and get a discount!

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Exclusive Look at Amerikan Made Prints

August 24, 2011

Action! Suspense! Thrills and Chills! This post has it all! Check out this exclusive behind the scenes look at Amerikan Made Prints! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Another Day. Another Dropshadow.

August 23, 2011

If you are a graphic designer then this poster is for you, or if you have a friend or loved one that is a graphic designer this would be a great gift! Perfect for office, cubicle or home studio, show your solidarity!

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Sneak Peek of Our Kids Line of Products

August 18, 2011

A few weeks ago we announced that we had some really exciting projects lined up for this year, including the launch of our own line of kid friendly, Bureau approved products code named "Project Miles". Here is a Sneak Peek of the first product.

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A is for Airplane. B is for Beatnik. Wait....What?!?

August 16, 2011

Let's Learn The Alphabet! We are proud to introduce the second print from our newly launched children’s product line, The Funtastiks™. This print features twenty-six hand drawn illustrations and a vintage color pallet.

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The 2nd Annual Summer Spectacular Sale!

June 15, 2011

We are happy to announce our 2nd Annual Summer Spectacular Sale! We are in desparate need of supplies and to upgrade some of our equipment. We have set a goal of selling 50 posters by the end of July to help us with our operational costs.

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The Return of The ShutUpsicle™

June 5, 2011

One of the first posters we printed at Amerikan Made Prints was "The ShutUpsicle" which was based off a joke between my wife and myself. In mocking tone, we would often tell each other to go "Suck on a ShutUpsicle!" That original poster sold out fast but now we are bringing it back with a BRAND NEW DESIGN!

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Roger! Over and Out!

May 28, 2011

Some of my fondest memories was sneaking around my neighborhood, pretending to be a spy on a secret mission. I would wait for a cryptic message to be sent through the static from my friend, as long as he was within the 20-foot signal range. Those hazy days of summer or etched into my memory through the Kodachrome filter of fond nostalgia. This poster would look great in any office, studio or kid's room as a reminder the enduring importance child-like wonderment.

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Prologue: Business Cards For The Design Conference

April 7, 2011

As you might know, I have been asked to be one of the speakers at this year's A Day In The Life Design Conference in Baltimore this weekend. I am extremely excited and a little terrified since I haven't done much public speaking, besides client presentations, in the last few years. Jenn will be accompanying me and hopefully we will be taking a lot of photos. We plan to post an in depth, behind the scenes look of our journey to, during and from the conference.

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Kenny G Aint Jazz Poster

March 23, 2011

This poster, originally slated to be released with Series One, was delayed for almost a year due to reworking the graphics and difficulties in getting the proper screen exposures. But now it's here and it rocks harder than Gibraltar!

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The Wacky Wild West Poster

March 21, 2011

This print features over twenty-five hand drawn illustrations and a vintage color pallet. This print not only would look great of the wall of any kid’s room but it would be a great addition to any home or office.

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It Will End In Reams Of Paper Tears Poster

March 20, 2011

Mr.Typeface™ has just heard that it’s the end of print and he is crying reams of paper tears. The style and layout pays tribute to the awesome Penguin paperback book covers from the 1960’s and early 70’s.

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