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NATURE BY NUMBERS

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:10:03 +0000

Nicely produced video by Cristóbal Vila, illustrating mathematical equations found in nature. Attempts to mathematically define the most aesthetically pleasing ratio, or “Divine Proportion” as the Renaissance called it, goes back thousands of years and through many cultures. The ratio based on the number Phi, 1.6180339…, can be found in works of art around the world including the Egyptian Pyramids, Greek Parthenon, and da Vinci’s “Last Super”.

IMP AWARDS

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:03:29 +0000

The International Movie Poster Awards website has some beautiful artwork in a tradition of design and illustration that goes back decades, and still reflects some of the greatest designers of all time, like Saul Bass and Bob Peak. A great history and resource for this design medium is the book: Art of the Modern Movie Poster, by Salavetz, Drate, and Sarowitz.

CANDY WRAPPER MUSEUM

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:03:14 +0000

Darlene Lacey has put together an amazing collection of new and vintage candy wrapper designs in her museum. Brings back some memories and well worth a look around.

FOG CITY DINER MENU

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:01:01 +0000

Great piece of writing from a couple menus at the Fog City Diner in San Francisco.

RUNNING THE NUMBERS

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:01:33 +0000

Photographer Chris Jordan has some extraordinarily detailed work revealing an interesting perspective. Here’s a link to his website.

TO INFORM AND DELIGHT

admin — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:22:13 +0000

I studied this film and Milton Glaser for a speech I was asked to give for the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. There are many great insights into Milton’s approach to design in this film, but for me one of his greatest points was the idea that ”likeness is not dependent on accuracy.” That distortion is often more likely to capture the true essence of character. I think you’ll find the movie and the man true to his word.