design

Over at the Slate.com they have an awesome article about design and international signage, in particular a growing “battle” concerning the emergency exit sign and the two prominent and seemingly opposite design strategies (even in something as basic as color). The article is definitely worth a read, especially if you make sure to click through to all of the awesome examples it references.

This article is also part of a larger series on signage, that is also worth a thorough checking out.

Simon Page has an awesome minimalist, algorithm-created looking portfolio of print work. There are so many amazing designs I want to post them all. Be sure to check out all of it.

You can also visit his flickr account (if you dislike flash interfaces like I do) or visit his print store to purchase a few of the ones you like.

(via the donut project)

Is this really what the future of magazines looks like? More importantly, will people be willing to pay for a rich media magazine experience? What’s wrong with paper? Why do people gravitate towards bits and away from atoms? I love atoms.

The Ampersand – It is often one of the most unique characters in a given typeface, with a lot of creative latitude, allowing the type designer to really express themselves. There are so many, how about a new one for each day of the year? Check out ampersandampersand.tumblr.com

Or learn more about the history of the ampersand at websdesigner depot.

(via mint design)

ooh another hand made book video! Documentation of a ten-year labor of love culminating in a beautiful hand-crafted leather-bound book. I just love the deliberate slowness that goes into making something by hand, it’s like mindful meditation.

The website siteinspire.net allows you to browse hundreds of websites by style, theme, or type! Amazing, and a great resource.

gotta say these are pretty awesome. cool concept and execution. QUOTE/UNQUOTE BOOKENDS by Eric Janssen.

(via swissmiss)

Beautiful typographic visuals for an interesting spoken word poem:

Typography from Ronnie Bruce on Vimeo.

I’ve made a few handmade books before, none of this complexity, but I appreciate the artistry that goes into making a book by hand, and this video shows you the long laborious, detail oriented, and complex process. But when you’re finally done you really feel an amazing sense of accomplishment. The end result always instills a sense of awe, every detail is there and each and everyone was done by hand.

(via notcot)