So this guy, Alex George, loved his old Volvo station wagon so much, he decided to design a typeface based on it. And it doesn’t suck. I’m as surprised as you are. ›› Autoblog.

posted on Friday, March 26th, 2010 in design, outlinks, type
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Every bit as interesting as the development of the typography and cartography for the London Underground. From the AIGA Journal of Design. link.

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posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 in communication, design, outlinks, type
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A particularly clever use of lettering in a parking garage in Melbourne, Australia, that is directional, non-obstructive, and very easy to understand and follow. As my friend, Scamper, suggests, very easy to set up using a light projector. Link

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posted on Monday, August 4th, 2008 in communication, design, outlinks, type
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Exactly what it sounds like. link

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posted on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in design, outlinks, type
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Jessica Helfand complains (accurately) that most designers don’t have a clue which typefaces to use. Link

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posted on Thursday, November 8th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips, type
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The development of Clearview for interstate signs. Link

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posted on Monday, August 13th, 2007 in design, outlinks, type
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The lucky folks at Ideas on Ideas blog snagged a great interview. The money quote: “It is my greatest fear to die stupid.” Link

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posted on Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 in communication, design, outlinks, type
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The little typeface that leaves a big mark. Link

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posted on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007 in communication, design, outlinks, type
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From the Font Bureau’s Type 101 series, a look at how typefaces for the screen have been developed over the last 30 years. Link

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posted on Friday, March 16th, 2007 in design, outlinks, type
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Richard Rutter and Mark Boulton’s presentation from SxSW07 Link

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posted on Thursday, March 15th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips, type
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