Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Over 200 skyscrapers for London
Over 200 skyscrapers, of over 20 floors, are being built, approved or planned for London. UK architects order books have never been busier. Cycle parking in buildings is now obligatory, with 1 486 spaces in Fosters twin tower City Road development, for example. The city is on the go. http://www.fastcodesign.com/3041323/infographic-of-the-day/londons-skyline-is-about-to-get-very-crowded
http://www.dezeen.com/2015/01/26/foster-partners-london-towers-250-city-road-one-bike-parking-space-per-bedroom-cycling/
http://www.dezeen.com/2015/01/26/foster-partners-london-towers-250-city-road-one-bike-parking-space-per-bedroom-cycling/
Monday, 26 January 2015
Why is there so much really bad calligraphy out there?
Why do so many logotypes in France use such appalling hand written calligraphic type instead of some of the hundreds of thousands of beautifully designed and crafted typefaces that exist?
It is an attempt to express creativity, individuality or a hand crafted ‘artisan’ style? And if so why are they so badly executed, poorly legible and often bordering on the kitsch? If you do insist on a hand drawn treatment, get a skilled calligrapher/typographer to do the job. There are thousands of them out there.
Visit: typographyserved.com, welovetypography.com, designspiration.net / calligraphy etc.It is an attempt to express creativity, individuality or a hand crafted ‘artisan’ style? And if so why are they so badly executed, poorly legible and often bordering on the kitsch? If you do insist on a hand drawn treatment, get a skilled calligrapher/typographer to do the job. There are thousands of them out there.
Monday, 12 January 2015
Thursday, 8 January 2015
Evelyn Beatrice Hall on freedom of speech
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
Evelyn Beatrice Hall in her biography 'The Friends of Voltaire' 1906
Evelyn Beatrice Hall in her biography 'The Friends of Voltaire' 1906
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
Charlie: freedom of expression
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