Typedia
Typedia, is an online community revolving around typefaces where you can search by typeface, designer or foundry. “In a nutshell, Typedia is a community website to classify typefaces and educate people about them.” Typedia isn’t just a one sided conversation or a lecture, it’s a community where you too can add what you know. Read More
Picture of Science
Do you wonder what it would look like if someone mapped the behavior of scientists’ when doing online research? Johan Bollen is attempting to visualize a new “map of science” with a high-resolution visualization of how information is accessed based on scientists’ downloading and browsing behavior, also known as clickstream data. Read the article over on SEED magazine. Read More
Ampersand – Issue 1
Ampersand, Issue 1 for Winter 2008 is online. It’s an online publication for and by the Kansas City Art Institute. I like the DIY article above, too cute! I never heard of folding a piece of paper in half as “hamburger” style? Can anyone help me out with this one? Read More
Shorpy
I love this website called Shorpy featuring a collective of vintage photographs. I wonder why there isn’t an online archive of vintage graphic design. The site would probably crash from so many onlookers. But Shorpy is filled with very unique photographs and is basically what the site says: Shorpy.com | History in HD is a vintage photography blog featuring thousands of high-definition images from the 1850s to 1950s. The site is named after... Read More
Hype for Type
hypefortype is an online digital foundry from Thinkdust. Every 3 months, the most sought after designers from around the globe will work together with us to bring you the freshest typefaces on offer. For volume one you an expect limited edition creations from the likes of Si Scott, Alex Trochut, HelloHikimori, Luke Lukas, and Jon Burgerman. I’m excited to see what they can crank out and really like what I see so far! Sign up for their Launch... Read More
Spool
Are you crafty, can you sew? I for one probably could but just choose not to. My mom on the other hand is amazing at sewing anything you can throw at her. That’s probably why I like Spool, a Philadelphia-based place for sewing enthusiasts or the newbie. They offer classes, a store to buy your fabrics and more. Located at 1912 South Street in Philadelphia, learn more by visiting the website. Read More
Good company
Perfect Inc. Want to be one of the businesses that are called “good”? Follow the simple advices over at Good magazine for Perfect Inc. What does being good entail? Involvement with the Community, Engaging in Sustainability, Implementing Organization and Workflow, Taking Risks, Holding up Core Values, Treating Employees Well. Take a look at Perfect Inc. Read More
Questionable Characters
A new website called Questionable Characters features questions by you and answers from Ben Barry and Frank Chimero. Who you ask? Ben and Frank are both graphic designers and illustrators and after receiving many of the same questions via email from aspiring artists they thought it would be good to share the information with you, the general public. Some address inspiration, some are completely silly. What was my question? Mashed potatoes or stuffing?... Read More
Typography for Lawyers
A site with a self explanatory title. See for yourself, Typography for Lawyers. Read More
High and Mighty
Feel high and mighty, are you deserving of royalty? Then maybe these would make cute wedding bands or a gift for that friend who thinks they are above and beyond. Gorgeously crafted crown rings by Schlusselkind on Etsy are just the thing. I’ve marked Schlusselkin as a favorite seller and can’t wait to see what else is offered in the store. Read More
