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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Cristiana Couceiro
Cristiana Couceiro is a freelance illustrator, working and living in Lisbon, Portugal. Many of her digital collages seem to take inspiration from the likes of Josef Müller-Brockmann et al. Via Eclectica
Three New Action Products by Behance
As part of their mission to organise the creative world, Behance’s line of paper products is designed with Action in mind. And now, they’re introducing three new ways to get organised in style. What’s more, these new Action Method products are 100% sustainable.
Helvetica and the New York City Subway System
There is a common belief, reinforced by Gary Hustwit’s documentary film Helvetica, that Helvetica is the signage typeface of the New York City subway system. But it is not true—or rather, it is only somewhat true. Helvetica is the official typeface of the MTA today, but it was not the typeface specified by Unimark International [...]
Josef Müller-Brockmann T-Shirts Available
T-Shirt Society, Ltd. have released a range of t-shirts inspired by the designs of many famous graphic designers. One of their latest incarnations is this one for Josef Müller-Brockmann.
Design trends (predictions) and minimalist grid designs in 2010
Nick La of Web Designer Wall has posted his predictions of the way web sites will be designed in 2010. Not too many surprises in his post but it makes for an interesting read. There is a specific section on Minimalist & Grid Designs where Nick says: Minimalist and grid designs are not today’s new. [...]
Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters Exhibit
Pictures from the Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters exhibit held at San Jose State University from November 17-December 18, 2009. The posters are from the private collection of designer Aaron Marcus. (Via AisleOne)
Lars Müller Publishers launches new web site
You can now download Lars Müller Publishers complete catalogue in PDF format. Lars Müller Publishers is an internationally active publishing house. It came into being in Baden, Switzerland, in 1983, as a result of the bibliophile passion of designer Lars Müller. The press has made a worldwide name for itself – and not just in [...]
72 Rivington St.
An interesting grid design for 72 Rivington Street, London, the new physical home of YCN, a multi - purpose space comprising a public ground floor, two floors of studio and a rooftop too. The space has been designed for YCN by the Klassnik corporation, with interiors installed by OKAY Studio and Rob Thuring. YCN create projects and [...]
Swiss Graphic Design History
An interesting visual archive of Swiss Graphic Design History on Flickr.
A Brief History of Emil Ruder