The new release book, Inside Apple: How America’s most Admired—and Secretive—Company Really Works by Adam Lashinsky is officially released today. Offering an insider’s perspective to one of world’s most admired companies, the book gives a glimpse that only someone inside the walls of Apple could tell. Quoting the book’s description: INSIDE APPLE reveals the secret [...]
Font Choices in Layout
by Jeffrey Walton on 4:00 pm in books, design, fonts, typography
Choosing fonts and styling in a graphic design project can be the first, and most difficult hurdle when you begin any project. In my experience, the first problem I present myself with is deciding which typefaces to use when I set up my initial layout. My goal is to limit the layout to use four [...]
Design of the Carpet Industry
by Jeffrey Walton on 10:49 am in books, design, environment, industrial
Would you consider that small carpet squares would tell a design story that could change the world? Ray C. Anderson, founder and chairman of Interface Global, is a widely recognized individual for his bold approach to making sure his business offers great products, but also minimizes the impacts on our environment.
The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
by Jeffrey Walton on 6:29 pm in books, design, fonts, typography
To all the type guys and girls out there, we love our typography. And in my experience, there is not a more fundamental resource to own than a little book titled The Elements of Typographic Style written by Robert Bringhurst. I have been a proud owner of this book since 2001, and still love to [...]
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