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Starbucks Famous

We love Starbucks. Their branding, packaging, store, merchandise, and hell, we even love their commercials. We. Love. Starbucks. We also + more

But Wait—There’s More

I recently wrote about visiting the Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography at NYC’s Cooper Union. But what I didn’t + more

Snobbery Alert!

So this article calls Midcentury Modern design “the pumpkin spice latte of the design world.” There’s a lot wrong with that comparison. + more

“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”

Is a robot gunning for your job? If you’re a telemarketer, it’s already happening. And if you’re a bank teller, + more

Herb from Coast to Coast

A few weeks ago we changed out our office display case content to feature one of the best graphic designers + more

Stuart, meet Harold. Harold, meet Stuart.

On a recent visit to the new and wonderful Whitney Museum in downtown Manhattan, we came across an exhibit of the works of the + more

Farewell: ETAOIN SHRDLU

This is the coolest thing you’ll watch all day. Heck, I’ll wager it’s the coolest thing you’ll watch all month. + more

A Maker’s Field Guide

Check it. The new hotness from Mohawk arrived at our office a few weeks a go and I am just + more

The Perfect Setting

When we arrived at our Tuscany bed and breakfast last month, I couldn’t help but notice some interesting shapes off + more

Who Needs Rick Steves?

The next time you find yourself near Basel, Switzerland, be sure to stop by the Basler Papiermühle. Earlier this week I + more

The Holy Grail of Typography

If you (OK, in this case…I) were to name the one piece of typography ephemera that would look wonderful in + more

Oh My God—That’s It!

With a little bit of sleuthing and some dumb luck, my wife Linda and I recently managed to find the + more

Four in a Row

For the past four years now, I’ve set aside a full week in Greeley, Colorado for still photography and filming + more

Ode to C8H10N4O2

I had my first cup of coffee when I was around eight years old. I use the term “coffee” somewhat loosely, + more

I ❤️ Ken Brooks

Last Tuesday evening, I had the privilege of sharing a few stories about one of Spokane’s mid-century modern architectural masters, Kenneth W. + more

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