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Easter Special: Why do church programs look this way?

Raphael. Michelangelo. The Cathedral at Chartres. Illuminated manuscripts. Modern Easter programs. Which of these things is not like the other? This Easter, along with reflecting… Read More

the MOST inaccurate list

I should probably put together a list of the most inaccurate lists ever, but until I do it this list is one we can just… Read More

How the hell does Apple do it?

At SXSW Michael Lopp explains how Apple consistently churns out serious bad ass design. Here is a… Read More

The ink never dries on the web. It does however when it hits paper.

I screwed up a print project. I had a signed proof. I was so very careful too. I just couldn’t believe it. I’ve been working… Read More

Design Dividend

Fast Company has an intriguing look at the bottomline benefits of companies that focus on design. (The design dividend) According to this study,… Read More

If you are in the myth-making business, you don’t need design.

” If you are in the myth-making business, you don’t need design. You need a great ad agency. But if you are in the authenticity… Read More

Doritos Queen – a dairy queen disaster

The old Dairy queen logo had some compelling features. The typography is startlingly modern, the shape is retro-fifties and the whole package sings… Read More

Are Designers The Enemy Of Design?

Bruce Nussbaum’s great speech on designers being the enemy of design is well worth your attention. Here are some highlights: “Design Democracy is the wave… Read More

Writing and Images for The Web, and Male Crotches

Jakob Nielsen and Coyne performed an eye tracking study to test some of his theories and work. The results confirmed many of the… Read More

Art Director Ken

“Ken is a passionate artist, and his style reflects his line of work. He features the vintage face sculpt, and his hair has… Read More