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by armin
Fontself is a jaw-dropping plugin by Franz Hoffman for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshopt that will turn your lettering drawings into a font in a matter of seconds (as long as the characters are easily discernible).
10.02.2015
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by josh berta
File under Process: The ubiquitous biohazard symbol was developed in the 60s at Dow Chemical, led by engineer Charles Baldwin. The criteria by which it was designed (at right) are remarkably relevant for almost any symbol or logo exploration even today.
10.01.2015
no.
by armin
Jetblue posted peel-away posters in various New York bus stops that people could take and use as extra large coupons for different things like NBA tickets, drinks, and even flights.
10.01.2015
no.
by armin
So you know (and weep if you live in the U.S.): an infographic by Hopes&Fears comparing the price of three prescription drugs in different cities and why that is.
10.01.2015
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by armin
Type designer Pablo Medina is working on a type family inspired by the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn with a bit of your help through IndieGogo.
10.01.2015
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