More Great Typefaces for Font Friday
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We keep a pretty close eye on typefaces around here and usually report the good finds to our readers. So I was a little surprised that these gems snuck by us somehow. “As we gear up for Print’s Typography & Lettering Awards,...
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5 Key Factors in Exceptional Cover Design
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It all starts with a good idea. That’s the key to creating a cover design that has serious newsstand chops, according to Luke O’Neill in Creative Bloq. “Designing a successful magazine cover is tricky at the best of times but...
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20 Years On, Wallpaper* is Still Growing
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Wallpaper*’s editor-in-chief has elevated the magazine to a full-fledged design brand. Wallpaper*, the iconic design magazine that continues to break new ground, turned 20 last fall. The anniversary issue was much-celebrated (and with good reason – it is stunning) and...
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A Graphic Designer’s Photographer: Izabela Habur
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Meet iStock Photos’ signature artist of the month…and download a freebie. Stock photography has come a long way since the days of cheesy poses and stiff suits. And iStock Photos by Getty Images has a lot to do with that,...
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If the Morisawa 10 Were Created in 2017
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Over the course of 1996-1997, John Maeda created an extraordinary set of designs called The Morisawa 10. At the time, he said he “created this series of ten posters as a message to young designers to have optimism for the...
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Do Designers Have a Moral Mandate?
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Technology has, among other things, paved the way for mediocre design. One of the hallmarks of the digital age is the elimination of barriers; once those walls are down, anyone with a laptop can get in. At the same time,...
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Need: 25 Top Design Books of 2016
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One of the great things about this time of year is all the “best of” lists and compilations. Around here, we are suckers for the best magazines, best fonts and best covers. Today, we’ve got another great list: The Best...
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Mediocrity and the Digital Designer: A Call to Arms
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“Technology has paved the way for ordinary design, making it harder to create exceptional work.” One of the hallmarks of the digital age is the elimination of barriers. This has resulted, according to Steven Heller writing in Print Magazine, in...
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New Year, New Fonts…a Type Geek’s Dream
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Check out the latest newsletter from MyFonts’ Rising Stars. Good fonts are such a critical part of what we do. And 2016 has been a banner year for the art and craft of typography. We saw some rising stars in...
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Free Training on the Art of Good Cover Design
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Magazine covers: When done well they are almost magical in their ability to grab hold of readers. Take, for example, the best covers from the recent election season, or these 31 crazy good covers. Designers disagree on any number of...
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