This is a letterpress calendar for AIGA Portland. It is good for 11 years, and the image to the left is a box full of all the various number wheels for each month. What fascinates me about this particular design though is how engaging it is. I don't know how easily the wheels move, but if it were in front of me, I'd be itching to spin it. However, 11 years is a long time. I think I would get bored of it after the first 6-9 months.
I also came across a related design, although it isn't exactly a calendar. It's a poster for a conference. I thought the design lends itself quite nicely to a calendar. I like the bold, yet light colored letters for the days of the week. They draw your attention ina quiet reserved manner.
Regardless of whether or not this design has to do with calendars, look at how successful the design is. The title jumps out so clearly, and then is drawn down to the days detailing the activities. Then, after studying the design for a few, the subtleties emerge. First the binder clips at the top, which I thought was a humorous touch. Then the little face profile at the end of the tape underneath the clip, then to the one at the other end of the tape. I can only speak for myself here, but I am extremely unobservant, so I didn't see the faces for quite some time. When I did though, it was such a pleasant surprise!
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