Thank you all for amazing work this year. Like all good things it must come to end. Don't worry, we are in the works for getting a selection of prints together for you. Stay tuned.

A tall order: 2012 by Aaron Draplin

Draplin has given himself a tall order this year. This is one hell of a list to bite off in one year. As Draplin puts it "Just kinda rattling off all the stuff I'm trying like hell to change up a bit for 2012." I think we can all agree, from his travels to field notes... he seems to be doing something right.

Thanks for hammering this out Draplin, much appreciated.

Make your own way!! By Jon Contino

Jon Contino is one of the hand-lettering kings. I am sure most of you have at least one article of clothing from his CXXVI clothing line. If not, what is wrong with you?

Jon didn't know which color way to post, so I put up all three. Who am I to tell you what color to pick? Make your own damn choice!

Thank you Mr. Contino for another great submission.

Stay hungry stay foolish by Two Arms Inc.

Two Arms inc. is Michael Tabie and Karen Goheen, a kick-ass illustration and design team from Brooklynnnnn.

Michael wanted to honer the late Steve Jobs with this resolution. Fitting since it will be displayed properly on your iPhone. No other way to display it.

Great words to live by from a great man. Nice work Two Arms inc. You have done Mr. Jobs proud.

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idiot by Elysse Ricci

Elysse just makes it under the wire with her resolution. Elysse is coming straight out of Philly. You can tell the rough streets of Philly has worn off on Elysse. She is not going to nurture your talent, she is just going to tell you. idiot.

Thanks for sneaking this one in Elysse.

Constantly search out your next adventure by Tim McCracken

Timmy is going to take his job to the next level... or to the next continent should I say. Tim is moving his act across the pond to London. Good luck over in Jolly Ol' England Tim and don't forget your umbrella.

No excuses by Christopher Michon

No excuses. Everyone who didn't "get around" to submitting this year should put this on their phone and leave it till next year. Everyone but Christopher, who has snuck this one in just under the wire.

I am amazing at making excuses... you name I got it. This is a damn good reminder. Thanks Christopher.

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Work like you don't need the money by Ryan Hamrick

Here is what Ryan had to say about his resolution:

It's easy to take too much direction and fall into the status quo rut, but much more challenging (and rewarding) to strike out and treat everything like a personal passion project.

All that said, I couldn't just let it go without a very important caveat—you've gotta get that money.

Thanks for the resolution Ryan. Hope you make stacks, on stacks, on stacks this year.

Another blank canvas by Rick Murphy

Rick and myself had a hard time figuring out what color to post and which color give just as a link. I thought the simple solution would to just post them all. so I did. My project, my rules.

Even though you may not feel that much difference from Dec. 31st to Jan 1st, it's a whole new year. It's the time to reset or to start over. To view this year as another blank canvas.

Thanks Rick for the great illustration and color. You can never have too much color in your life.

Make Sh*t by hand by Cory Roberts

When I first met Cory he was rocking a fedora and cruising around on a lowrider bike. I knew we were going to be hommies for life after that. With that said, Here is Cory's resolution.

my 2012 resolution is to put the computer down and "Make Sh*t By Hand". Creating more textures and typography. Using found objects to incorporate into the digital canvas. Step away from the glowing box and use these hand for something other then quick keys and mashing the touchpad.

Cory is one hell of a talent out in my home state of Portland, Ore. If you are need of some help, give him a holler. He will instantly make your company a better place.

I do this myself by Rich Arnold

Rich told me if I didn't get the reference, that we can no longer be friends. I then went into sheer panic attack mode because I was completely lost... Then I looked up and saw an Allstate commercial.

And if I lost you with that comment, Rich or myself don't want to be friends with you.


Might be my favorite color scheme so far.

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Make / Grasp opportunities by Danielle Torricelli

Danielle is a little overachiever and has not only done a desktop wallpaper, but a iPhone background and yes... two resolutions. Here is what she had to say.

professionally for a more satisfying career. I've been stuck in a world of print design, so I want to make 2012 the year to get unstuck & do work I actually find interesting & that's not just print publications.

Hope you find new and print-less adventures ahead this year.

Laugh, love, look & Live more by Stewart Scott-Curran

Stewart is a designer / illustrator from the dirty, dirty south. Here is what he had to say about his all seeing eye.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life it is all too easy to get swept away in a tidal wave of e-mails, phone calls, tweets amongst others. My resolution this year is to take some time to stop, breathe and absorb and appreciate what is around me, especially family and friends. Then... reap the benefits.

Thanks Stewart for the good words and great design.

Make more think less by David Pfluger

David hails from Green mountains of the North-east. Here his write up of the whole thing.

It's time to throw away what you've learned, disregard your fear and let your instincts take over.

Disregard your fear.. yep, I think I could get behind this one. Thanks for the contribution David.

13.1 Under 3 by Jennifer Streger

Yep... That would be my sister getting in on the act. No, she is not a designer as such but she had a very clear idea of what her resolution is this year. Jenn gave me creative direction and then I got my hands dirty with the pixel work.

My sister has been tearing up the Half marathon's in Oregon (hence the tree shadows) yet she hasn't reached her goal yet. So here is a daily reminder to keep her focused on the prize.

I have faith that she would be able to reach goal this without this, but this won't hurt.

Good luck Jenn!

Enjoy the ride by Elias Stein

Elias has a lot to get to, so... I will let him at it.

I've realized there's a long road ahead that could go any direction, and that's very exciting. I've also recognized that the creative process can be just as rewarding as the end result, and thus in 2012 I will try to "enjoy the ride." The chicken car is something from my hometown of Decatur, Illinois, and I just thought it would make for a funny double meaning of the text.

Thanks Elias, Chicken car sounds amazing. I think there should be one in every town.

Step away by Riley Cran

For 2012 Riley is wanting to shutdown the programs, slowly close the laptop, and step away from the desk.

I'm not sure why Riley is looking to get out more... it's not like he had a busy year with work, dribbble, and lost type co-op to name a few projects.

I hope you find some time outside in the rainy pacific northwest or just take a road trip to NYC. just an idea.

Thanks Riley.

Don't die, just staying alive by Nick Franchi

Nick has a lot to say so...

Moving forward in life takes a considerable amount of expertise these days. If the banks don't get your money and you don't starve to death then it's the hipsters taking you out with his brakeless hipster-wheels on his way to deliver a dime bag to a sorority girl. Don't worry your not a hipster. Life is fragile and everyone is out to get you so you best put your fish oil down your throat and throw out your detox kit out the window, cause you have one thing to do..booom booom boom start staying alive.

And remember there is NO COMMAND Z in life!

Thanks Nick for the making us all think about death.

Floss regularly by Jayro

I'm not sure why that tooth is so happy because every time I floss, I'm not smiling.

Never the less, this is still a good resolution for us to get our floss on. This way we will be reminded to floss more than twice the year by the dentist.

Another great contribution, thanks Jayro.

Get your Sh*t together by Kyle Turman

Kyle is one of the newest members to Foundry Co. I can tell who is rubbing off on him.

As Kyle puts it:
I find it ironic that we as designers create such visual organization, but our lives are usually the exact opposite.

I am not the only one who will measure out pixel by pixel but still have 3 empty coffee cups and stacks of old comps around me.

Thanks for the submission Kyle.

Remain grounded in spite of success by Ehsaan Mesghali

The design world is pretty interesting place sometimes. In the grand scheme of things, you are not really contributing a whole lot to society. I mean, you're not really curing cancer.

This is a nice little reminder of what we do. Even though you may be really really good at designing, lets just keep it grounded.

Thanks for the reminder Ehsaan.

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Learn to play the ukulele by Ben Spiking

I've actually picked up a ukulele just over the holiday break and it was... amazing. If you think the Ukulele is all about hula skirts, you got it all wrong. Ben is either going to be rocking out by this time next year or divorced. If I know Ben like I think I do, he will be rocking out next year.

Good luck to you Ben and thanks for the submission.

Get busy living or get busy dying by Ashley Solano

You said this resolution in Morgan Freeman's voice, didn't you?

Not sure why we have two post about death in the same day but I think it works. Plus, if you quote Shawshank Redemption in your resolution you get some bonus points.

Thanks for the submission Ashley.

Create, create, fail, create by Shane Harris

It's good to see so much Colorado talent be represented this year. I have a soft spot in my heart for that place.

This year Shane is not going to be afraid to fail and to continue to push forward.

It also looks like he has a lot of creating to do as well. Thanks for the submission Shane.

Be a better husband, father, friend by Jacob Klos

Jacob is biting off a lot this year. Trying to impress the wifey, while being a good role model to the kiddies and still hanging with the bro's. It's nice to see his priorities are right though.

Best of luck and thanks for the submission Jacob.

Answer immediately by Simon Ålander

Here is what Simon had to say about this masterpiece.

Answering emails and texts isn't my favorite thing to do, but sometimes it's a necessary evil. The past years I've been so damn lazy doing that, so 2012 will be the year I resolve to answer people immediately instead of waiting one or two weeks.

Nothing else to say but thanks Simon, this is just beautiful.

Be less attached & more detached by Ani Bushry

Ani is a student... yet this is one of the more polished pieces I have received this year. Thanks for keep me on my toes Ani.

It reminds me of a quote I just read "Comps do not have feelings. You are not abandoning them" from this article which is about resolutions. go figure.

Thanks for putting in some great work Ani, you future is looking pretty good... pretty, pretty good.

Be a lion, man by Dustin Tomes

Dustin wants to be a lion man for 2012. Now, I'm not sure if this is anything like Dayman But if it's related, Dustin is going to have one hell of a year.

Oh, wait. He is going to be a Lion, man. This is the second year for Dustin using an animal in his resolution and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Dustin is one of more talented people I've worked with over the years. On top of his talent he works harder than anyone else i have met. Must be that Nebraska part of him. Plus, he has really good hair.

Thanks for finding the time Dustin. Pretty sure this year is going to be a
huge one for you.

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Live simply by Jason Hines

This looks like a tee shirt for Patagonia. Nah, it's actually too good for them.

Hines moves out to California, grows one burly beard, and picks up surfing. The rest is what you call history... He is a damn good designer but I think that is taking a back seat to life. He is truly becoming the hippie I knew he was all the way back in Colorado.

Hope you have a great year Hines chasing those rainbows around.

Care less & make waves by Joe Bacigalupo

No, i didn't spell his name wrong... That is Joe's last name. I am pretty sure Joe designed one of these for me, and the other one for himself, so i put them both up. Plus, both of them are probably some of the better themes this year.

I mean, when did people start caring more about Likes, followers, and re-tweets than actual relationships. Just saying. Joe is as solid friend as it comes, and that is all I care about. Well that and that his daughter learns how to say my last name.

Joe has to make some big waves this year... yes, even in landlocked Colorado. Damn good designer with the knowledge of coding. That is a great commotion.

Thanks again for putting in the time Joe.