12 Paradoxes in Graphic Design

I’m currently reading “How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul” by Adrian Shaughnessy, which reminded me of his 12 paradox in graphic design. They’re SO true. All of them. Enjoy.

Illustrations by: Tobias Bergdahl

Only Boring People Are Bored

Stefan Sagmeister

A master in design. This is one of his many times in TED, enjoy.

Type Fluid Experiment

See the complete set here.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is an e-book for children, it has very sutil interactive features in every page. It was written by William Joyce a former designer at Pixar, Dreamworks and Disney. The interactive app was made with Moonbot Studios.

You can also check out the making of here.

Rethink:

Great video.. I can’t stop watching it!

Milton Glaser

One of the best graphic designers of all times. I read this essay a few years ago and I wanted to share it with you. Hope you enjoy it.

Ten Things I Have Learned
by Milton Glaser (Nov 22, 2001)

1. You Can Only Work For People That You Like.
2. If You Have A Choice Never Have A Job.
3. Some People Are Toxic, Avoid Them.
4. Professionalism Is Not Enough / The Good Is The Enemy Of The Great.
5. Less Is Not Necessarily More.
6. Style Is Not To Be Trusted.
7. How You Live Changes Your Brain.
8. Doubt Is Better Than Certainty.
9. On Aging
10. Tell The Truth

Read the full essay here.

Religion Quote:

With your Child Campaign

Cramer-Krasselt worked for COA Youth and Family Centers in order to prepare a promotion campaign of the division and training between parents and children. An installation of the plays and puzzles educational in the streets of Milwaukee.

Text and Images via: Fubiz

Sofia, Bulgaria: “Go with the times”

This is so amazing! The new costumes fits perfectly on the old bronze figues.
The text reads “Go With The Times”. I don’t know who the author is, but he/she is a genius.