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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Their Futura Is Now Their Past
“It’s a sad day,” “Wrong on so many levels,” “Awful,” and “The worst idea ever,” are just a few of the reactions to a major change at IKEA. Some speculate the decision is based on financial reasons; others think the change signifies the end of IKEA’s printed media. After fifty years, IKEA has switched from using its custom-designed Futura and Century Schoolbook fonts to Verdana. In an interview with Cap & Design, IKEA’s CEO Ivana Hrdlickova defends the decision.
Posted by matthew on 08/30 at 11:32 AM
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Muni Don’t Take My Kodachrome
Since September 11, photographers have been stopped, harassed, and intimidated into handing over their personal property simply because they were photographing subjects that made other people uncomfortable, such as ship locks, trains, buildings, bridges, and bus stations. If you live in the United States, here’s a guide to print and carry with you: The Legal Handbook for Photographers. British photographers should carry The UK Photographer’s Rights Guide, since photography is slowly becoming illegal in the United Kingdom.
With that in mind (and with advice from my lawyer), I’ve designed these entirely fictitious Photographer’s Licenses.
This license is intended as art and political commentary in that one does not need a license to take photographs. This license is not an official government-issued document, nor is it intended as an imitation of an official government document, and it should not be used as such. The author expressly disclaims all liability for any use to which this artwork is put. This license is a work of fiction and is not to be used as official identification or authorization. Know your rights, and please support the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Posted by matthew on 05/14 at 04:05 PM
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Voight-Kampff Logo Upgrade
When I saw the Voight-Kampff user’s manual up for auction (along with Deckard’s gun,) I decided to upgrade Voight-Kampff’s identity. Here’s the new Voight-Kampff logo, business cards, and T-shirts.
Posted by matthew on 04/16 at 05:56 PM
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