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cutting corners

one of the most popular (and overused) fonts around has just been released in a rounded version, i wonder how long it takes before DIN round also becomes one of the most overused rounded fonts a-round?

m / 15-07-2010 08:02 - tags:  

mind the grey

i met up with two good old friends (and ex-partners) today: mister ‘koeweiden’ & ‘postma’ to discuss maybe reviving some of our old ‘design seminar’ activities almost fifteen years after the first event we did in paradiso… it’s way too early yet for details but it could be fun… nice to see you boys! tot snel

p.s. sorry boys, i know i promised not to publish the pic… i lied…

m / 14-07-2010 21:41 - tags: , ,  

hyperactive type

…ranging from silly to hard core nerdiness…

this looks fun… even though it’s sold out: the hyperactive typography book, more images + info can also be found here

m / 14-07-2010 21:29 - tags: , ,  

collision

some really inspiring little motion pieces from max hattler, many thanks to mister ‘paul postma’ for the links… enjoy

“Max Hattler makes mandalas out of cultural fodder. In this short, a legion of soldiers get the Busby Berkeley treatment, turning war into a tragic musical.”
San Francisco International Film Festival

m / 14-07-2010 15:51 - tags: , ,  

24 (laser etched) feet

zoom, zoom and zoom untill your eyes hurt…

…the names of one million organizations around the world that are devoted to peace, environmental stewardship, social justice, and the preservation of diverse and indigenous culture. The actual number of such organizations is unknown, but estimates range between one and two million, and growing…

(many thanks to ‘mister pangratz’ for the tip)

m / 13-07-2010 14:00 - tags: , ,