French Blast French Blast a French selection of blasts Archive Subscribe to RSS www.designdefined.co.uk Marie-Laurence Carrière is a designer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada More of Marie-Laurence’s work here David Waldorf is a photographer based in San Francisco, California Painted Ad » Galleries In these galleries, it is our intent is to showcase some of the better, more interesting, wall signs photographed then and now. It is a long-overdue undertaking since, up until now, my sign photos have been stored in various places – boxes, drawers, slide holders, photo albums, mounted and framed, and more. The task of creating a website causes me to take inventory – nearly four decades worth – and to ponder anew the value and meaning of this quaint advertising genre and, perhaps most satisfying, place them all under one roof, so to speak.
ReTypes Weblog Richard Wolfstrome is an award-winning graphic designer based on Brighton (UK). He has used our Kade family to design a set of very effective posters for “The Dowsing Sound Collective” – a dynamic 120-voice choir and band. You can also take a look to his Behance, it’s full of gorgeous works. Opinions on Corporate and Brand Identity Work UnderConsideration is a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Run by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit in Austin, TX. More…
DesignWoop - Web Design & Development Blog 60 Rare and Unusual Vintage Signs - Smashing Magazine Advertisement In the U.S., most outdoor signs made between 1890 and and 1950 were constructed of a base of heavy rolled iron, which was die cut into the desired shape, then coated with layers of colored powdered glass and fired in a kiln. This process made them durable and weather-resistant. 14 Articles Showcasing Excellent Typography Typography has always been a fascination of mine. The simple changes that designers are able to make to spice up a font into something totally different is magical. In this post, Designussion showcases several articles that really show off what other designers have been able to achieve. If you enjoyed any of the pieces or articles posted, please leave the author or designer some feedback.
aNEW designs The Fox Is Black I love Typograph SpiekerBlog » stuff Wir werden sechs Andruckpressen in der Werkstatt haben: 1 Korrex Nürnberg 35x58, 1 Korrex Berlin 50x65, 1 Korrex Frankfurt 61x86, 1 FAG 35x58, 1 Grafix 35x58 und eine weitere FAG, die nächste Woche kommt. Der Heidelberger Tiegel muss noch zusammengesetzt werden und es gibt viel Schrift zu sortieren und abzulegen. 4 kleine Maschinen warten auf eine weitere. Die große Korrex ist komplett elektrisch und macht ein Geräusch wie ein Schlachtschiff in voller Fahrt. 10 Essential Books on Typography by Maria Popova What Arab culture has to do with industrial ideals, midcentury design and Victorian hand-lettering. Whether you’re a professional designer, recreational type-nerd, or casual lover of the fine letterform, typography is one of design’s most delightful frontiers, an odd medley of timeless traditions and timely evolution in the face of technological progress. Today, we turn to 10 essential books on typography, ranging from the practical to the philosophical to the plain pretty. In 1967, iconic typography pioneer Emil Ruder penned Typographie: A Manual of Design — a bold deviation from the conventions of his discipline and a visionary guide to the rules of his new typography.
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