Random thoughts, ideas, resources and inspiration that have piqued my creative interest.
Mar 27, 2011 / History of Title Design
A brief look at title design sequences from years past and present.
Mar 18, 2011 / Wordmark It
An option for an easier font selection process, for those times when you need a quick preview of any typeface.
Mar 3, 2011 / Helvetica Trade Advertising
Vintage advertisement from Print Design and Production for Helvetica circa 1966.
Feb 24, 2011 / The Noun Project
A free online collection of the world’s visual language through symbols and icons.
Feb 15, 2011 / Noteslate Tablet Display
Noteslate is a new tablet device meant to simplify your paper notetaking needs. But do we really need new technology like this?
Feb 8, 2011 / Fonts In Use
A nice resource for observation and analysis on typeface usage in the real world of design.
Feb 1, 2011 / The Shape of Design
A new design book focusing on the why instead of the how; analysis of designers’ practice and characteristics.
Jan 20, 2011 / Typeface Memory
The fun and entertaining game of memory using twenty-five noteworthy typefaces.
Jan 15, 2011 / Web as Wireframes
Interaction designers deal with wireframes on a frequent basis. Examine existing web layouts with a single script.
Jan 3, 2011 / A Chair Free Chicago
Stopping the irritating Chicago tradition of “holding” spaces, the old-fashioned way.