Designing a World of Wonder: Q&A with Jordan Levine, Founder of WonderBooks
Today I’m honored to be in conversation with Jordan Levine, a Baltimore-based designer, illustrator, and the founder/CEO of Wonderbooks Tools For Wonderers - Timeless Notebooks for a Range of Purposes. Please welcome Jordan Levine.
Wonderbooks is a company started in 2018 by designer, illustrator, and comedian Jordan Levine in Baltimore. Influenced by vintage design and ephemera, but with an eye on the horizon, Wonderbooks creates useful and beautiful notebooks for a multitude of purposes. You can find Wonderbooks in several retail locations, including the Made In Baltimore Pop-Up Store at 20 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD, and Atomic Books at 3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD.
Wonderbooks is a company started in 2018 by designer, illustrator, and comedian Jordan Levine in Baltimore. Influenced by vintage design and ephemera, but with an eye on the horizon, Wonderbooks creates useful and beautiful notebooks for a multitude of purposes. You can find Wonderbooks in several retail locations, including the Made In Baltimore Pop-Up Store at 20 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD, and Atomic Books at 3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD.
In this episode, we touched upon the following points:
- Jordan's background and how he discovered his passion for illustration and design.
- The realization of wanting to pursue a creative path and the factors that influenced this decision.
- Jordan's favorite artists and the individuals who have inspired his work.
- The development of his artistic skills and the steps he took to establish a career in art.
- The influences that shape Jordan's work, including custom lettering and illustration styles.
Join us as we dive into the world of design, illustration, and the founding of Wonderbooks with Jordan Levine. Gain insights into his creative process, inspirations, and the keys to success in the industry.
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
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Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine, a Baltimore-based designer, illustrator, and the founder/CEO of Wonderbooks Tools For Wonderers