10 Commandments of Typography
Learn 10 Commandments of Typography published at the fontyou.com blog.
Identity for Glasgow School of Art
A brilliant work in progress show identity for Glasgow School of Art. Written by Emily Gosling for It’s Nice That. (more…)
Trnava Poster Triennial
Trnava Poster Triennial 2015 is a non-anonymous international competition of all posters issued (created) between July 1, 2012 and February 28, 2015. (more…)
How was Obsidian created?
The newest font by Hoefler & Co., Obsidian, is a contemporary typeface that mimics the elaborate decorative typography of the Industrial Revolution. Check a detailed report, how the font was created at Slate’s design blog.
What Makes Great Logo Design?
Read an interview with Michael Evamy which is just about to launch new book on logotypes with publisher Laurence King. Posted by Emily Gosling at It’s Nice That blog.
3D Calligraphy Experiments
Colossal blog features new 3D calligraphy experiments by Tolga Girgin, a Turkish graphic designer and electrical engineer.
ATypI São Paulo – Call For Presentations
ATypI invites submissions of lectures, demonstrations and workshops for presentation at its 2015 conference in São Paulo, 14–17 October 2015.
Signature Type, new type foundry from Prague
Signature is a new type foundry from Prague, Czech Republic, established by Professor Rostislav Vaněk. “The very title of Signature emphasises the creator’s contribution and responsibility for his own signed products.”
Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires And Riots
Read Rob Alderson review of Louise Sandhaus’ book of Californian graphic design between 1936 and 1986 at It’s Nice That blog. (more…)
271 Years Before Pantone
In 1692 an artist known only as “A. Boogert” sat down to write a book in Dutch about mixing watercolors. (more…)