Typography
1970′s Cube Typography Poster
I like this. Peter von Arx, Sidney und Harriet Janis Collection / Kunsthalle Basel (1970) Original Post
Designa Thought: Good vs. Great Design
Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent. ~ Joe Sparano
Cigarette Branding Banned in Australia
“The new law will ban the use of tobacco industry logos, colors and any type of brand imagery or promotional text on cigarette packaging. Brand names and product names will be required to be displayed in a standard color, font and position.” {source} I wonder if this will really have any impact on sales. Or [...]
Imogen Cunningham: Masters of the Camera, Book Design
This book design publishing mockup is for museum-goers and the cultured elite. They buy this book for their coffee table because the images make a good conversation piece. They are interested in how unusual and elegant these photos are. I chose Imogen Cunningham for my photographer because of her focus on shape, form, texture, as [...]
Even in a Fire, Do Not Disturb Christy!
Ok. This was fun. The first stage of the design task was to find a poorly designed sign. The only requirements were that it had to be hand-made with three levels of hierarchy. After looking at many, I found this photo of a humorous sign: Then, using the exact same materials and content (no more, [...]
Mrs. Eaves, Meet Mr. Eaves
Ahhhh, marriage can be a beautiful thing. After saying “I do” something happens. Over the years the couple begins to act and think alike. Sure, they have their distinctions and uniqueness, but they also pick up each others mannerisms and quirky habits. If you spend any amount of time with a couple who have been [...]
What’s Next? Helvetica Skywriting?
Just in case you are not quite sick of seeing Helvetica, now you can eat it. That’s right, Helvetica cookie cutters. Now don’t get me wrong, I think the idea of Typography cookie cutters is pretty cool. “Mom, can you pass me the milk? I need to eat my capital T.” But Helvetica? I guess [...]
