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A 500-Pound Design Mistake

They say the camera adds 10 pounds, but in this case, it’s more. A lot more. In September, the Florida + more

Our Intern is No Oxymoron

“You can be cautious or you can be creative, but there’s no such thing as a cautious creative.”
– George Lois

One of the Best

The year was 1982. It was the first (and only) time I worked for an advertising agency. And it taught me the value of designing with purpose.

Sweet Memes are Made of These

We’ve all seen them. Design mistakes so embarrassing that they make us laugh. And they’re everywhere.

How to Make an Editor Swear

Typically, I don’t use salty language. So, if you hear an expletive while I’m editing, it’s because of one thing. And it’s the bane of my copywriting existence.

Seeing the World a Little Differently

My son has a love-hate relationship with puzzles. He loves fitting the pieces together, but he hates that he can’t see their colors.

Warning: Don’t Try This at Home

Some things are better left to the professionals. Like choosing the right font for, well, just about anything.

Graphic Designers Use Jedi Mind Tricks

I don’t want to freak you out, but graphic designers are hiding something from you.

How Design Makes the Intangible Tangible

Even if you’re not a fan of jazz, you’ve heard of Miles Davis. But this post isn’t about that Miles. It’s about another artist who shares his name.

Do Icons Improve User Experience? It Depends.

Which would you find more maddening: shrinking your favorite sweater or attaching the legs of your new IKEA chair upside down? And what do they have in common?

Good Design Can Live in Surprising Places

Recently, I discovered good design in an unexpected place. A video game. Yes, I’m serious.

40 Years of Inspiration

We don’t often get to meet our heroes. That’s why I jumped at the chance to meet one of mine last year. His name is Don Weller,

Autre temps, autres moeurs.

There are two reasons to post a link to this story. First, €2.6 million is a cracking bargain. Second, if + more

Knocking First Is Always a Good Idea

“When we inadvertently open a door and see someone pooping,” writes Adam Mastroianni, “we could curse ourselves, the someone, the + more

Since 1946

Vic B. Linden and Sons Sign Advertising Inc.—among our very favorite collaborators—has long been one of the busiest sign shops + more

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