Why is it that everyone seems to think that Amazon has the last say on everything? In a world where everything is based on profit, don’t ask what’s wrong with the product, ask what’s wrong with Amazon. (more…)
Women’s History : the heart, art and design of Women Illustrators
Celebrating Women’s History Month won’t be complete without taking a look at some of the spectacular work created by women in the art and publishing world.
Women Illustrators of the Golden Age!
Steven Heller on the responsibilities of graphic designers
Last week’s article on ‘Ethics in Digital Photography’ brought to mind this interview with Steven Heller we posted some time ago. It’s an important piece and you all should read it. (more…)
I had to say Happy 30th Valentine’s Day
Freehand: New Typography Sketchbooks
I always enjoy seeing the latest books from Steven Heller! This time he has teamed up with Lita Talarico to bring you a killer compendium of typographic ideas. One of the themes of this collection is the changing and evolving reading habits of today’s over-saturated society. I think you’re gonna like this one — here, follow along for a sneak peek and more detail! (more…)
Vintage Copyright-Free Clip Art and graphic design cuts from the 30s, 40s, and 50s
If you’re old enough to remember clip art, you may have invested in some of these too! I’ve got an entire bookshelf full of copyright-free reference archive books. As I divest myself of my worldly junk, I wonder what to do with such book collections! But they are entertaining and interesting to flip through, and the art is highly usable for anyone still in the design or marketing fields. Some of these pieces are beautiful — far more beautiful than you could develop at today’s rates! They also make excellent idea starters! Enjoy!
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