Phaidon Store is now selling a reprint of a classic and hard-to-find book originally published in 1971. History of the Poster/Geschichte des Plakates/Histoire de l’affiche was conceived, written and designed by Swiss master Josef Müller-Brockmann – one of the 20th century’s greatest graphic designers. It … Read More →
The Visual Language of Herbert Matter is a revealing film, looking at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer’s designer, Swiss born, Photographer, Graphic Designer and all-round visionary, Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding … Read More →
Whatype have released a 2010 calendar designed using the complex grid.
Maria Popova of the fabulous Brain Pickings web site has recently published an in-depth interview with Pedro Monteiro, whose work on Whatype and Visualisation Magazine makes him one of the most exciting champions of today’s emerging data visualisation culture. Within the article, Pedro reveals that … Read More →
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Brian Cray has released a free template for use in Omnigraffle, based on the grid design of the 960 grid system. Brian Cray is a web 2.0 professional living in Columbus, Ohio. His work has been featured by Mashable, the Tuts+ Network, and Smashing Magazine … Read More →
GBD gallery showcases some of the world’s best websites designed with grid-based approach and beautiful web typography. To submit work, your web site design must meet four simple criteria: Based on grid systems Solid visual balance Beautiful typography Modern & Minimal
Vandelay Design Blog, in March 2008, offered-up a great collection of grid design-based links and tools to improve your efficiency and effectiveness, as well as some articles for advanced techniques. What’s more, there are also some useful places for beginners to research grid design and … Read More →
Brian Hoff of The Design Cubicle, has recently published the results of a request for his Twitter friends to choose their favourite web site designs. There’s a great mix of work on display alongside the the Tweeter’s comments on their thoughts. What is evident in … Read More →
TeuxDeux – A simple browser-based To Do’er
TeuxDeux is a simple, designy, browser-based to-do app and the first collaboration between studio-mates swissmiss and Fictive Kin . It is so simple to use that you can spend time getting things done instead of logging-in or grappling with other GTD software. What’s more, it … Read More →