Field Notes debuts a new notebook inspired by 1950s sign design, featuring bold colors and iconic graphic design details.
The edition is inspired by the Beverly Sign Co., a now-defunct outfit that made its mark in the 1950s and '60s, shaping the 'Chicago Look' with panelized layouts, bold letterforms, and high-contrast palettes.
The notebook covers are designed to resemble in-progress signs and are printed on unique stock, featuring diagonal color swatches and textured notes.
This edition of Field Notes' Quarterly Edition reconnects designers with physical process and historical context, celebrating the analog precision of mid-century sign painters.