Australian Fabric Designer – John Rodriquez
2021-08-28
John Rodriquez became well known for his textile designs in the early 1950’s. He introduced a unique Australian Style. Read More →
The London Underground Map – Design Icon
2021-06-21
The London Underground is the world’s oldest subway, most people know it colloquially as the Tube. An engineering marvel and just as almost as famous is the map. The Tube map is instantly recognisable all over the world. It is a simple and elegant diagram of the 400-kilometre subway network. It is considered by many as one of the great images of the 20th century.Read More →
Jan Tschichold (1902 – 1974) – Swiss Typographer and Graphic Designer
2021-05-11
German-born, Tschichold is one of the most outstanding and influential typographers of the 20th century, He cleared away the old typography of pre-1925 and made room for a modern, structured and regulated new typography. His work is characterised by rigorous structure, asymmetrical placement of contrasting elements, and layouts based on horizontal and vertical underlying grids.Read More →
What is a Monogram?
2021-02-05
A monogram is a single symbol made up of one or more letters. Every aspect of an individual’s taste and fancy can be accommodated with a monogram. Monograms differ significantly, and there are of a great variety of design. Â There are so many different types and combinations of the same letters that no two persons with the same initials need to have the same monogram. Read More →
Glyphs – Road to International Understanding
2021-01-11
Glyphs rise above language and culture Glyphs are the graphical symbols that are more or lessRead More →
The difference between italics and oblique typefaces
2021-01-10
Italics are probably the most common form of typographic emphasis and is used in both text and display settings. True-drawn italics are usually a unique and separate design from their Roman brethren. Aldus Manutius, a commercial printer, was looking for a way to fit more type onto a page and to reduce the price of his low-cost editions.Read More →
Necker cube and the problem of perception
2020-12-21
The Necker cube illustrates how the eye can reach two conclusions. The two squares in the Necker cube can be perceived as either the front or the rear surface of the cube. Read More →
Do People Still Love Helvetica?
2020-10-13
Do people still use Helvetica ? Today, we will see what designers say about the notorious font. Are you curious to find out how many hate it and how many love it? So am I. Let’s find out! Approximately 1000 years ago, the Chineseman Bi Sheng invented the mobile letter.Read More →
The Colour Red
2020-10-06
The colour red is the colour that attracts attention, excites curiosity and arouses to action. Â Red is psychologically stimulating, and it can be used to increase blood circulation. Â Representing passion and power, red is the colour that will attract the most attention. The color red is the colour of fire and blood, so it is associated with danger, war, energy strength, determination desire, and love.Read More →
9 ways to make your lounge room look bigger
2020-10-06
A small space doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be cramped. Maybe there is not enough light; furniture doesn’t sit well, the layout isn’t right? How do you make a small room feel more spacious? With clever use of colour, furniture placing, space planning and lighting, your small space can feel as spacious as you need it to bRead More →
The best of the typographic posters by Robin Weissenborn
2020-09-26
These posters by Robin Weissenborn are not new, they were designed in 2015 and awarded in an international poster competition. The graphic designer, who was studying at the prestigious Bauhaus university at the time, designed a series of posters using experimental typography and cool distorted perspectives.
Aleksandr Rodchenko a versatile artist and early Graphic Designer
2020-09-24
Aleksandr Rodchenko was a commercial as well as a fine artist. He was a proponentRead More →
10 Rules for Appreciating Art by Sister Wendy Beckett (RIP)
2019-01-02
While life lasts, let us live it, not pass through as zombies, and let usRead More →
How To Be More Creative In The New Year
2019-01-01
With the new year right around the corner, many of us are resolving to goRead More →
5 Books Celebs Couldn’t Put Down in 2018
2019-01-01
Need help deciding what to read next? Take a cue from these famous bookworms. SallyRead More →
Helvetica Is Now An Encryption Device
2018-04-09
Let’s say you’re an operative with the CIA. Your agents are filing intelligence briefs toRead More →
Alex Carro Packaging
2018-03-19
Hey folks, it’s been a while. Life got in the way, but I’m back fromRead More →
Art Marks
2018-03-19
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