Blogs about Design

Arthur Gill was a Leeds sign painter adept in many facets of the craft, notably showcard and ticket writing. He was born to a Cobbler in 1887 and came into the trade indirectly, although one …

with—Bobby Burrage and Adam Ewels, The Click—Original post with images at https://bit.ly/bnpodcast072

I like making lists. A lot of people do. And this is reflected in the abundance of to-do apps available today. There's a silly amount of them. Designed to augment and organise our lives, they …

This is a follow-up to Manu's article on the same subject. I'll cover my experience and some desktop visual results of applying this method. Some people love emails. Some people hate them. Most of us …

Hey. I hope you’re safe and well and caught up on your podcasts, shows, and TBR pile. I thought this was going to be a short post this month, and then it turned into a …

All images © Tina Kraus, shared with permission Tina Kraus (previously) recreates nature’s beauty, idiosyncrasies, and diversity through her intricate paper sculptures. Though the environment has been a source of inspiration since her childhood, Kraus …

Industrial design consultancy Swerve designed this Qi Alarm Clock for client Atomi."The Qi alarm provides a clean and simple solution to the longstanding and complex interfaces found on less progressive alarm clocks [which have] multiple …

Instant Lettering, A Letraset Database. From Hoosier Type Co.

Designers & Books: As you researched The Story of Architecture, what factors did you conclude were most critical in driving the advance and evolution of architecture? Technology? Materials? Construction methods? Economics? The ambition of clients? …

Hans Vagt and Peter Bannert, Radio set “Pop 70”, 1969. Wood, plastic, metal, manufactured by: Blaupunkt, Hildesheim, Germany (1969-1976). Photos via 1stDibs / Radiomuseum“The first stereo radio designed specifically for the rooms of adult sons …

Art by Leo and Diane Dillon. RIP David McCallum, who I prefer to remember for his role as one half of the weirdest-TV-duo-ever, Sapphire and Steel. McCallum was a minor sex symbol in the 1960s, …

These disembodied elements set against an otherworldly backdrop are a perfect image for this novel about Benjamin Vaughn, a young illusionist who dies under mysterious circumstances at the height of his short career. New York-based …

I had my beady eye on this book coming out. Paul Nash is an artist and designer I always find draws me in. He was one of a handful of artists that worked in the …

Episode 123 of The Informed Life podcast features a conversation with Jenae Cohn, Ph.D. Jenae is the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at UC Berkeley. Along with Michael Greer, she recently …

Slowly creeping towards reopening up my online store! Do you like how I do this after the holidays? I’m a professional 😎. However, I have lots of prints, pillows, zines and othe sundry items available …

Die Fläche (Facsimile Edition): Design and Lettering of the Vienna Secession, 1902–1911. Hardcover, 13¼ × 8¾ inches, 312 + 32 pages on 4 separate 4-panel concertina foldouts.Get your copy Translated in English as the The …

Your workplace community — the way you interact with your coworkers every day — can have a major impact on your productivity, happiness, and self-worth. It’s natural to want to shape the community in ways …

We’ve always loved the style of an A-Frame, those simple yet iconic triangle-shaped cabins, that make you feel like you’re on an adventure. While there are a number of companies making beautiful, modern interpretations on …

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