Random thoughts, ideas, resources and inspiration that have piqued my creative interest.

History of Title Design

Mar 27, 2011 / History of Title Design

A brief look at title design sequences from years past and present.

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Wordmark It

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.

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Helvetica Trade Advertising

Mar 3, 2011 / Helvetica Trade Advertising

Vintage advertisement from Print Design and Production for Helvetica circa 1966.

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The Noun Project

Feb 24, 2011 / The Noun Project

A free online collection of the world’s visual language through symbols and icons.

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Noteslate Tablet Display

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?

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Fonts In Use

Feb 8, 2011 / Fonts In Use

A nice resource for observation and analysis on typeface usage in the real world of design.

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The Shape 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.

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Typeface Memory

Jan 20, 2011 / Typeface Memory

The fun and entertaining game of memory using twenty-five noteworthy typefaces.

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Web as Wireframes

Jan 15, 2011 / Web as Wireframes

Interaction designers deal with wireframes on a frequent basis. Examine existing web layouts with a single script.

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A Chair Free Chicago

Jan 3, 2011 / A Chair Free Chicago

Stopping the irritating Chicago tradition of “holding” spaces, the old-fashioned way.

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