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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)
Swiss Graphic Design History
An interesting visual archive of Swiss Graphic Design History on Flickr.
Data Tables In Modern Web Design
Matt Cronin of Neuro Software has written an interesting article on the different approaches to displaying tabular data. Tables have played a major part of web design and graphic designers are always keen to add their own personal touch to make them more usable, as well as interesting.
Cosmic Anomalies
Vanessa Lam has created a beautiful piece of print for the Society for Scientific Inquiry of Paranormal Atmospheric and Cosmic Anomalies. This 48 page infographic zine about UFOs, inspired by scientific journals and looney ufologists alike, is full of hard data and statistics, glitches, and conspiracies. Printed on newsprint and only $5 to buy! Beautiful.
Unimark International
Unimark International was innovative in expanding the boundaries of design, business and technology in the early 1960s and early ’70s, sometimes leaping ahead of the norm by many decades. The company deserves recognition for its influence in a specific era of design history and for the many ideas and achievements – in the USA, Europe, [...]
Cristiana Couceiro