Lost Type Co-op Blog | Carl Bernard for Norm Türzargen C. 1963.
Lost Type Co-op Blog | Carl Bernard for Norm Türzargen C. 1963
A trove of Swiss typography
The Typographische Monatsblätter was one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of ‘Swiss typography’ to an international audience. Here you’ll find Emil Ruder alongside Tschichold, Jan and other giants. Dig in!
Skeletons, saccades and ballistic eye movement
Ultimately, learning the distinction between typesetting for web sites and web applications is of lesser importance than mastering the basic principles of good typography.
Great article on typography and user interface design. Highlights include well-structured skeletons, saccades and the difference between content-driven sites and task-oriented web apps.
What I am reading this week.
Mobile Applications & Technology
Using their SimpleGeo aquisition technology, Urban Airship is now allowing push notifications to trigger based on what, when, and where.
Good article from Mobile Marketer on how agencies should fold mobile strategy into their offering for brand clients. You can always make a good argument for new media and new technology but what it comes down to is trust and confidence from your client.
Design & Typography
The REDCAT poster series from the peeps over at CalArts. Great template and it offers the ability for infinite collaboration and change. 6 years and over 175 posters, so have a look.
What I love about TypeFight is that its just what it is, a type fight. Two designers, one letter.
Rudi de Wet Studio
Check out this website I found at rudidewet.com
A Perfect Day on Vimeo
via vimeo.com
I am a sucker for stop motion video work. This piece from a student, allbiet Gail Anderson’s student, is a playful, non-commercial, honest and emotional exectution of a simple idea.
Fonts In Use – Type at work in the real world.
via fontsinuse.com
A nice blog that covers/curates typography and its current trends. Very clean layout.
peter hill ~ pixelicious 