The guys over at Jergot+Gotroch made 178 matchbook covers for The Navigators new video “My Place”. Can’t say I’m the biggest fan of the music, but the matchbooks are definitely worth checking out. Nice job guys.

Karen Horton from designrelated.com recently wrote to me with her article on Saul Bass and his matchbook designs. The entire article can be read here. Thanks Karen

The Ohio Company Is one of Wadsworth’s oldest industries. Wadsworth has been known as the”match capitol” which has employed up to 1600 people. The Blue Tip Festival is an annual event that attracts thousands. It is started by a parade and the lighting of a 17 foot high blue tip match on the square.
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