Tag Archives: Typography

Paula Scher

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

This week, I had the chance to sit in on a conversation with designer extraordinaire Paula Scher as part of the RE:Design Conference held at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Two words: Wise. Lady. For having such an influence on the … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ On 4th Street

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I find that I am most inspired when I simply go for a walk. Here is some visual stimulation from 4th Street in Long Beach. antique sewing cabinet bikey mural book bookends by dashdot studios

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East Coast Impressions

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Manhattan, Boston and Philadelphia (and even little Delaware!) 1. I need to live in a city. 2. It is confirmed: Fall is the best season. 3. I heart public transportation. 4. The interconnectedness of humanity never ceases to amaze me. … Continue reading →

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All Type Goes to Heaven

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Where do letterforms go when they die? In Berlin, The Museum of Letters provides a final resting place for oversized type from signs. The type nerd in me is already on Expedia looking up flights to Germany so I can … Continue reading →

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A Stroll & Some Snapshots

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Visual stimulation from Venice and San Pedro, CA.

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Delicious Design

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

LOVE this packaging design, courtesy of Trader Joe’s (my favorite place everrrr). Awesome typography and colors were 80% responsible for me buying this. The other 20% is obvious… doesn’t it sound delicious?

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Let’s Get Lost

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

Love the mood of these prints by Oregon based designer Shaun Sundholm. The first is inspired by a great Elliott Smith song, “Let’s Get Lost.” Beautiful combination of photography and typography.

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Letterpressin’

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to the Irvine Fine Arts Center to do some letterpress printing for the first time (thank you to Rachelle Chuang). Letterpress is the pre-digital method of printing originating in the 15th century. Hand-setting … Continue reading →

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