It's taken me a while to post this and I know a few people have been eager to see the contents, so here it is: 『時間のヒダ、空間のシワ … [時間地図]の試み： 杉浦康平ダイアグラムコレクション』 or Experiments in "Time Distance Map": Diagram Collection by Kohei Sugiura I saw this on the…
Reading Aaron Marcus' interview in Letraset The DIY Typography Revolution reminded me that a while back I took a few pictures of his work when on a visit to the Letterform Archive. They have a large amount of his work, which includes plenty of his Letraset…
Before you pounce on me for the title, I know he wasn't the first ever person to practice the various crafts that make up graphic design. But William Addison Dwiggins was exceptionally talented in all things graphic design - illustration, typography, book design, calligraphy, layout, advertising,…
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Letraset The DIY Typography Revolution from Unit Editions is a loving exploration of the impact that Letraset had on graphic design through the memories and experiences of designers. The selection of designers is great, includes Andy Stevens (the person…
As you probably already know, I really like cards and card systems. The game Cards Against Humanity is a brilliant example of an open card system and I've posted before about one of the additional sets. The other thing that they are famous (infamous?) for,…
On my last visit to the Letterform Archive I got to have a look at some of the Braun design guidelines. These aren’t the Dieter Rams principles for good design, they are the translation of the Braun design philosophy into a set of brand guidelines.
I'm often visiting the Letterform Archive just after they've put on a visit for this or that design team or artist or historian. So I get to see the 'table' that's been put together for them. Sometimes these reflect specific themes or ideas the visitor…