How magazine - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sentinel was designed to address the many shortcomings of the classical slab serif. Unbound by traditions that deny italics, by technologies that limit its design, or by ornamental details that restrict its range of weights, Sentinel is a fresh take on this useful and lovely style, offering for the first time a complete family that’s serviceable for both text and display.

Posted by Megan

Typography

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:10:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Haunting Images

Byron Eggenschwiler is an illustrator living in Calgary, Alberta. He makes images that are haunting and lovely.

Posted by Megan

Illustration

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 2:53:02 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Job Of The Day

CSS Designer
Sony Music Entertainment, New York City

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Overall responsibilities are the front end design and CSS development for a full slate of music websites and strategic initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:

-Designing and developing best practices for improved website performance
-Improving usability and functionality across multiple viewing platforms
-Deep and unwavering knowledge of SEO best practices for improved search rankings as impacted in the of the site development
-A drive to make the best user experience imaginable

Posted by Megan

Industry News

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:37:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Venn Diagram

If you ever forget what a unicorn and a narwhal have in common, just refer to this handy diagram illustrated by etsy seller ArgyleWhale. It's available as a Gocco print for $14.

Posted by Megan

Illustration

Monday, May 18, 2009 6:45:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee

This set of vintage coffee mugs on eBay would be perfect for a small design studio's kitchenette. Celebrate your love for caffeine and typography at the same time! Starting bid is only $15.95.

Posted by Megan

Gifts and Goodies | Typography

Monday, May 18, 2009 3:05:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Job Of The Day

Project Manager
Smart Design, New York City

Smart Design, a global design consultancy with offices in New York, San Francisco and Barcelona, seeks a contract/full-time Project Manager (5+ years experience) to join our Client Services group. The Project Manager is responsible for guiding programs on a day-to-day basis in partnership with Creative Directors, and with Account Management to develop and grow key client relationships. This role is focused on delivering an exceptional Smart Design client experience, working closely with the client and design teams to ensure that the goals of each program are achieved. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with client-facing experience and a proven track record in the fundamentals (communication skills, managing change orders, adhering to the overall timeline and budget, billing, etc.). Experience working with creative staff in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Posted by Megan

Industry News

Monday, May 18, 2009 12:46:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Make The Logo Smaller

Every art director's fantasy comes true on this brand new, cuts-too-close-to-home, T-shirt from Typography Shop.

Set in Neuzeit S, a 1966 geometric-grotesque hybrid redesign of Wilhelm C. Pischner's Neuzeit Grotesk, originally designed in 1928. Available in black or white. Silk screened on American Apparel's 100% superfine cotton, 4.8 oz. slim fit tee.

Posted by Megan

Gifts and Goodies | Typography

Friday, May 15, 2009 4:10:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Type Addiction

If you have to be addicted to something, there are worse things than getting hooked on gorgeous custom type. Canadian designer Paul Sych offers some super tempting type treats at Faith.ca.

via Grain Edit

Posted by Megan

Typography

Friday, May 15, 2009 3:42:27 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Letter Bag

The very talented Louise Fili has lent her considerable design skills to BlueQ for an alphabet inspired shopping bag based on vintage European letters.

Posted by Megan

Gifts and Goodies | Typography

Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:11:05 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Put Facebook to Work for You

... and Twitter, and LinkedIn, and ...

If you're using social networking, are you really USING it or just killing time? And if you're not a user, do you wonder what all the fuss is about? Join design-firm principal/branding guru/social media expert Tim Pederson in next week's live HOW webinar to learn all you need to know about: 5 Ways to Use Social Media to Grow Your (and Your Clients') Business. Spend an hour, and Tim will tell you how to put all those tweets, posts and profiles to work in building your client base. Register now!

Posted by Bryn

Events | HOW Magazine

Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:25:19 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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