Daily Archives: September 3, 2011

Helvetica: A Typeface for the future?

The Gary Hustwit film about Helvetica raised some interesting points on how typography is reflective of both social change and societal cohesion. It is important to keep in mind that type can be representative of both organizational uniformity and the … Continue reading

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Transition Is Good!

“Transition” is a word that can ignite different emotions in different people due to its close relations to the word “change.”   Some people love the idea because they view it as an inevitable part of life.  Others hate it because … Continue reading

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Evolution Of Technolgy/Toward An Aesthetic of Transition

As I read ‘Toward An Aesthetic of Transition’ I was reminded that all new technology throughout history was met with skepticism and dismay. Even in our modern day era we have replayed this scenario. Remember the big scare of Y2K? … Continue reading

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Ubiquitous

I have always been a font nut. I regularly have hundreds of fonts installed on my computer and am always on the search for more. The designer who said that some people are obsessed with alcohol just like others are … Continue reading

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Toward An Aesthetics of Transition

When I read this article, a few things came into my mind.  The first was how many times technology has failed me or almost failed me throughout my life.  In stark contrast, my second thought was how much technology has … Continue reading

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