Helvetireader is a minimal, anti-social theme for Google Reader which uses a hosted user stylesheet for Google Reader served via a user-script. It aims to make the interface a clean, minimal experience where you’re not assaulted by an array of colours, social features and buttons … Read More →
The BBC has just posted an interesting, and somewhat humorous, article regarding type. One part which made me smile read: “When Avatar, the biggest grossing movie of all time was released, one section of the audience was immediately outraged. Graphic designers hated it. Why? They … Read More →
Bruno Maag is so enraged by Helvetica that he has designed a typeface aimed specifically at wiping it off the face of the planet. He explains his hatred in the latest of SEA’s Naturalis booklets and also in a recently uploaded interview with Creative Review.
Designed with both the typophile and card player in mind, Helveticards are the beautiful, usable alternative to the traditional deck of cards. I haven’t come across these before but I’m glad I have. $10 seems pretty good.
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The fast calendar for iPhone. Features Fast, fast, fast Syncs perfectly with the built-in calendar Uncluttered, minimalist interface Default alert time (editable per event) At-a-glance month view Delicious agenda view “Snoozable” events Type right on the hour in day view Helvetica via Daring Fireball