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Not worth the paper

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 by Mike Frans
It seems almost unbelievable to affluent Westerners, but many Zimbabweans can't buy a newspaper. The Zimbabwean is sold in the UK, South Africa and Zimbabwe, but in its own country attracts an import tax that makes it unaffordable to the average Zimbabwean. To increase international sales of the newspaper, thereby subsidising ...

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Historic typesetting

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 by Mike Frans
As bland as this video is, it's actually quite interesting. I'm so glad we use computers to do this now. Next in this series... "Paperclips, A Complete History."

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Why a logo should cost more than a fancy dinner

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by Mike Frans
[caption id="attachment_108" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="(The Jerk, 1979)"][/caption] After reading HOW Design's LogosRUs.com: A True Story, I was prompted to jot a few notes about the value of good logo design. Why a logo should cost more than a fancy dinner? This is the mark that’s going to be among the first things any potential ...

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Helvetica and the NYC Subway

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 by Mike Frans
Do you enjoy history, typography, and the low-rumbling blur of a New York City subway ride? AIGA has an epic, 9-page article titled The (Mostly) True Story of Helvetica and the New York City Subway. The incredibly detailed piece was written by Paul Shaw, a calligrapher and typographer who works and ...

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Graphic design is…

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 by Mike Frans
... a bit of everything, it seems.

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Seeing the big picture

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 by Don Regole
Kudos to our neighbors, Balfour Walker and Chris Mooney, on their appearance in Inside Tucson Business. There are some great points in this article about the transition from film to digital photography... make sure to give it a read. We've done many projects with these guys over the years, and ...

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Another round of PANTONE 14-0848 for everyone!

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 by Mike Frans
In these days of uncertainty and fear, one question is weighing on the minds of millions: what will be 2009's color of the year? Thankfully the wait ended last week when Pantone representatives emerged from conclave and declared Mimosa the color of the future. Described as embodying "hopefulness and reassurance ...

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Mac nerds will love this

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 by Mike Frans
Microsoft announced plans to open retail stores, hoping to boost visibility of many of its products and its brand. The move seems to be an effort to mimic the success that Apple has had with its retail stores. The news is just too tempting not to have some fun with. ...

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The Ultimate Turntable

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 by Mike Frans
If Da Vinci had designed a dining room table for 6 to 12 guests, this is probably what it would have looked like. A turn of thirty degrees doubles the size of the circular tabletop. Hopefully the undeclared price-tag includes a decent warranty, because you'd likely spend more time inviting people over ...

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Behind The Logo

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by Mike Frans
The Obama logo was a ubiquitous as it was successful, but who created the iconic mark that helped propel our President Elect into his new position? The AIGA/Philadelphia is hosting a lecture by the logo's designer, Sol Sender, on November 20. Sol Sender and his team at Sender LLC have turned ...

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