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HELVETICA
Typefaces have always fascinated me. I have been using fonts quite regularly, especially when designing and in publishing works since more than two decades. Thus I have been collecting and installing them on my computer since many years. But I … Continue reading
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79 Short Essays On Design
Vladimir Nabokov: Father of Hypertext This short essay by Michael Bierut reminds me of Stitch Bitch by Shelley Jackson…or is it Mary Shelley—I’m still not that sure. The essay is about hypertext and Vladimir Nabokov, the supposed Father of Hypertext. … Continue reading
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30 Conversations on Design
What design should tackle next? The three videos that I watched focused on education. The theme of the videos very similar but all had different messages. Ken Carbone, Co founder of Carbone Smolan Agency focused on … Continue reading
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Three conversations on design
The first conversation on design that I watched was the one on transportation. These people are trying to design more efficient, environmentally friendly, accessible and easy to use modes of transportation. Just like everybody else these people are frustrated (if … Continue reading
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Let’s talk about a resolution
In Edward Tufte’s video analysis of the first iPhone the game changed of iPhone screen resolution was emphasized. His main point in looking at different applications and design features was: to clarify add detail. This doesn’t mean that throwing out … Continue reading
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Troika- Broadcast Design
It was very interesting to look at Troika and their design group this week. I have aspirations of working at a place like this, so it was nice to get a glimpse into what these people do, where they work, … Continue reading
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Snippets of Design Advice
In Thirty Conversation on Design creative professionals offered small snippets of insight into the world of design. Here’s a round up of what I learned from some of the designers in the series. Natalia Ilyin – Design hasn’t solved problems, … Continue reading
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Broadcast Designers
It should come to no surprise to anyone that the video I choose to watch was from an advertising agency. Since I entered into this program that is all I have been talking about working for. … Continue reading
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Troika Design Group – Creative Culture for Thriving Success
I picked at random one of the Documentaries for this week on Motion graphics, and it was kismet that I found Troika Design Group, which specializes in branding for television. My two biggest passions both in the interactive industry and … Continue reading
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iPhone interface design
In his iPhone interface design critique video Edward Tufte does some tough talking (content-wise), but unfortunately in miserably weak undertones. If only he had injected some life into the narration! Tufte’s critique on iPhone interface design, for that matter for … Continue reading