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Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking advantage of the early-bird pricing for the Brand New Awards . Prices will go up on Saturday. Drop-dead deadline will be March 2, 2012 This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking... 

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More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the Open Library. In a comment, a user suggested another great resource: The Silver Buckle Press Collection. Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the... 

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I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

Joining the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, the Carolina Panthers have a total record of 131 wins and 150 losses and have even made it to the Super Bowl (XXXVIII in Houston) in which they lost to the New England Patriots. Over the weekend, which happened... 

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Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film

Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film

A charming short film by  Danny Cooke  about letterpress and one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the UK, situated at  Plymouth University . The film features Paul Collier and his passion for keeping the old crafts alive. Advertise... 

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Yes studio

Yes studio

YES is a multidisciplinary creative practise founded in 2004, in London. YES is a multidisciplinary creative practise founded in 2004, in London. Check their awesome showcase. See original here: Yes studio ... 

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FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine was born from the search for a versatile monoline text typeface that would feel warm yet serious, feminine yet rigid, charming yet sturdy. Its rather large x-height and wide, open shapes enable it to work well down to small sizes; ligatures,... 

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In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

Cincinnati, Ohio-based identity designer Adam Ladd asked his 5-year-old daughter her impressions on some popular logos — my favorite is her response to the Republican Party logo. This is both adorable and some of the best and most authentic field... 

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Western University: Less Pixelated, More Boring

Western University: Less Pixelated, More Boring

Established in 1878 in London, Ontario Canada, The University of Western Ontario is one of the largest universities in Canada with over 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students combined and more than 1,300 faculty. Established in 1878 in London,... 

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TV Land Flips Out

TV Land Flips Out

Launched in 1996 and originally part of a Nickelodeon programming block called Nick at Nite, TV Land is a cable television channel aimed (according to owner MTV Networks) at the 40- to 50-year-old with a blend of original programming, classic and contemporary... 

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jcpenney Nails the American Look

jcpenney Nails the American Look

As you might remember, jcpenney landed in the top three of my 2011 Worst list for its bake-off approach to designing the last iteration of their logo, so it was with both high and low expectations that I approached a highly public company reimagining... 

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