Nate Williams’ On the Road 63-piece puzzle is now available from Mudpuppy. Printed with nontoxic soy-based inks and measuring 18 x 14 inches, the completed 3-color puzzle reveals a whirlwind scene of weaving roads and quirky commuters. In his trademark style, Nate combines rich texture with big, bold graphics to create a fleet of vehicles, including a roadster, motorcycle, logging truck, taxi, firetruck, tow truck, police car, cement mixer and even a juggler on a unicycle! Intended for children ages 6 and up, the puzzle is made from 90% recycled paper and comes in cardboard canister with a rope handle.

Nate Williams designed handlettered elements for Middlebury Magazine. The article “Can Wit be Taught?” features student actress and comedienne Ele Woods.

Red Nose Studio illustrated a series of spots for AARP magazine. The accompanying article tackles “99 Great Ways to Save Money.”

Red Nose Studio and Nate Williams have been announced as winners in the 2012 HOW International Design Awards. Red Nose Studio’s series for Orange Coast Magazine, “The Man Guide” was selected, along with this “Tree Topping” and “Chimney Sweep” covers for Angie’s List Magazine.  Nate Williams’ cover and series for Michigan State University was selected, along with his Tom Sawyer book series and his Hollywood-themed mural for Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Red Nose Studio was interviewed by Good Spark, a motorcycle enthusiast blog.  The 6 minute video interview takes you through the fields and streets of Greenfield, Indiana where Chris lives and works.  See the video below for an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at Chris’s studio and creative process. To read the interview, visit Good Spark.

Bella Pilar illustrates the cover for Heather Blake’s It Takes a Witch, published by Penguin Books. The first in the Wishcraft series, this book tells the tale of Darcy Merriweather, who has just discovered she hails from a long line of witches with the power to cast spells by making a wish.

Graham Roumieu illustrated a Print magazine article by Alexandra Lange. The article, An Anatomy of Uncriticism, talk about designers who are uncriticise-able and how the rigor of criticism in graphic design pales in comparison to fields like architecture and art.

Emiliano Ponzi’s take on Catherine the Great made it to the front page of the New York Times Book Review. The iconic figure is shown astride her horse, brandishing a sword and shrouded in red.

Red Nose Studio designs the online masthead for Deliver Magazine, the leading resource for mail marketing strategies brought to you by the United States Postal Service. To see the masthead in action, visit DeliverMagazine.com.

Nate Williams created a series of artwork for two lines of buttons and magnets for Badge Bomb. Badge Bomb collaborates with select artists and designers from around the world to create unique, one-of-a-kind products. Notables from Nate’s mustache series include Cop Stache, Facial Hare, Just-stache, Missing a Limb Stache, Saturn Stache, Expresso Stache, and The Magnum. A second series called Button Happy featured whimsical characters and expressions sure to make anyone smile.