Jan Tschichold: A Life in Typography

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German type and book designer Jan Tschichold (1902-1974) revolutionized modern typography through his bold, asymmetrical designs and use of sanserif typography, both inspired by the work of the Bauhaus. He proclaimed his new design philosophy through a series of articles and books, including Die neue Typographie, published in Berlin in 1928. His international renown came largely as a result of his redesign of Penguin’s entire series of paperback novels just af… More >>

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Information Design

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foreword by Richard Saul Wurman Information design is the newest of the design disciplines. As a sign of our times, when the crafting of messages and meaning is so central to our lives, information design is not only important–it is essential. Contemporary information designers seek to edify more than to persuade, to exchange more than to foist upon. With ever more powerful technologies of communication, we have learned that the issuer of designed informat… More >>

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One Show Interactive, Vol. VII: Advertising’s Best Interactive and New Media

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The One Show Interactive Volume VII Interactive advertising and new media have come a long way from simple pop-up ads and banners. Among the winners in this year’s 2004 One Show Interactive Awards, you’ll find work that inspires, entertains and continually pushes the boundary between the real and virtual realms. ONE SHOW INTERACTIVE VOLUME VII showcases the best of this past year’s winners from around the world. Featuring an all-new format, this latest… More >>

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