January 23rd, 2012
Vernacular Typography is a wonderful web-archive of urban lettering from around the world, documented and collected by graphic designer Molly Woodward.
Woodward says, “One vanishing art that can still be studied in the interstices of the assault of global retail is vernacular typography. All over the world, there are cities and towns that retain their rich traditions of vernacular signage. Unfortunately, the fate of these typographic havens is being threatened by the uniformity of corporate advertising, which ignores and subverts local history and tradition.
This website seeks to collect and document examples of these vanishing symbols of art and culture.“
It is a wonderful and inspiring collection.
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January 16th, 2012
four.sentenc.es is a personal policy that all email responses regardless of recipient or subject will be four sentences or less.
The Problem: E-mail takes too long to respond to, resulting in continuous inbox overflow for those who receive a lot of it.
The Solution: Treat all email responses like SMS text messages, using a set number of letters per response. Since it’s too hard to count letters, you count sentences instead.
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January 13th, 2012
Further to our post on the SarcMark a couple of years ago, another typographer, Glenn Mcanally, has come up with perhaps the best solution to conveying sarcasm yet: the “Sarcastic Font”, a typeface that renders sarcastic comments in reverse italic script.
The manifesto says:
For too long e-mails, instant messages, web pages and documents have been unable to fully communicate the subtleties of sarcasm. Text delivered without intonation fail to represent the rare form of language where the intended meaning is the opposite of the written word.
You can download his ‘Arial Sarcastic’ from the site and get going!
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January 12th, 2012
The rapidly expanding online market for digital typefaces is exciting and diverse. With new fonts and type foundries launching on an almost daily basis, it has been difficult to keep track of notable developments—until now. Type Navigator is a useful current handbook of modern fonts, independent foundries, and innovative type designers that provides an overview of today’s vast market. This comprehensive publication offers a valuable overview of international sources for quality fonts. In addition to concise profiles of type foundries and recent typefaces, Type Navigator features inspirational visual examples of fonts in use. A free digital collection of 100 typeface variations from 20 choice foundries accompanies the 320-page book.
Editors: Jan Middendorp, TwoPoints.Net
Release Date: September 2011
Format: 24 × 30 cm
Features: 320 pages, full color, hardcover, incl. CD-ROM with 100 typefaces from 20 foundries
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-89955-377-2
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December 20th, 2011
Vincent Morisset has created a new website to promote Arcade Fire track Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains), which encourages users to interact with the characters on the screen via a webcam or mouse…
Morisset previously made an interactive website for their track Neon Bible and a tour film, Miroir Noir. For Sprawl II, Morisset has filmed a number of set pieces of figures performing awkward, jerky dance routines against suburban backdrops. Visitors to the site can interact with the figures by ‘dancing’ (or simply waving their hands) in front of their webcams, or by moving and clicking their mouse.
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December 15th, 2011
If you’re popping over to the French capital sometime soon, why not check out the Musée des Arts Décoratifs for the retrospective ‘Goudemalion’ of the work of defining 80s art director and photographer Jean-Paul Goude.
It is the first retrospective of Goude’s work, now iconic on the French advertising and fashion scenes. Conceived as a giant installation retracing his 40 year career, there are six special areas dedicated to his most influential projects: Toukie Smith, Les Galeries Lafayette, Grace Jones, cut-up slides, neon furniture and Chanel.
The exhibition runs Friday 11 November to Sunday 18 March.
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December 14th, 2011
In this studio there is a high regard, well near obsession, for the legend that is Kate Bush. We’ve followed her with vegetarianism, adventurous dance routines and high-pitched singing wherever possible – although stopping short of duetting with Sir Elton – goes without saying.
Anyway, on a recent KB google search, I stumbled over this gem. Skate Bush Tumblr! Although clearly in it’s infancy, I think it’s one to follow.
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December 13th, 2011
This short is both funny and moving, with a wonderful performance from David Haig. The cinematography is also stunning.
I could watch this over and over!
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November 3rd, 2011
ulule.com is a website that enables you to discover original projects and products and invest in their creation.
If you put forward a pledge, or presage, you only pay if the project owner or seller reaches their financial objective. A bit like Dragon’s Den in that sense – you need to be offered the full amount or you go away with nothing.
It’s a great new way to help, share or participate in bringing great ideas to life, helping fund creativity and have a hand in someone’s success.
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October 27th, 2011
Conrad says, “I consider my self as a kind of “coiffeur” who has to deal with how clients need to appear in order to solve their own communication problems. Cut hair, change shapes, create meanings and make clients happy is our aim. The card is also a mirror that let you know when you need a new haircut.”
Have a look at the studio’s other work here.
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