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Context in Design

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Paul

I recently bought 79 Short Essays on Design (which is awesome by the way). One of the articles that really talked to me was this one called The Mysterious Power of Context. “We decided to recommend a straightforward sans serif … Continue reading →

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Type: The Secret History of Letters

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Paul

Type is a guide through the history of our letters and a study of their power. From fashion through propaganda and the development of mass literacy, author Simon Loxley shows how typography has changed our world.

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Book Review: Thinking with Type

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Paul

After becoming increasingly interested in typography, I felt I needed a book that set out the fundamentals. After doing some research, I found Thinking with Type: A critical guide for designers, writers, editors and students. This book is divided into … Continue reading →

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Five Simple Steps

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Paul

When I heard that Mark Boulton was releasing a book, called A Practical Guide to Designing for the Web I was immediately interested. However, it was originally only available as a PDF.

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