• Ping Mag, Typography from Tokyo January 8th, 2009

    In case the title wasn't clear enough, Ping Mag is a Tokyo based operation with many articles posted to the internet regarding 'making things'. There are many great posts related to typography from the Japanese culture found in Tokyo, from Asian Swiss Design to Laundromats this site is a wealth of information. Get over there ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Magazines, Swiss Design, Typography

  • Great Grid Goodness! December 4th, 2008

    Now I'm sure that a lot of you have seen this all over the interweb already, but I'm posting about it anyways. There is a great new site related to design and the grid systems developed surrounding it. 'The Grid System' just launched this week and it is a veritable plethora of information. From articles ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Swiss Design, The Internets, Typography

  • Magic Sharpies, You Crazy Sorcerer! November 25th, 2008

    This is some great advertisement. From the filmmakers that brought you 'Helvetica' and who are currently working on 'Objectified' come the new Sharpie. It only writes in Helvetica, wait how is that possible? You'll have to find out for yourself, after the leap. Enjoy, and be Insp ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Swiss Design, Typography

  • A collection of Swiss Posters June 16th, 2008

    Carnegie Mellon University has a fabulous collection of Swiss posters from 1971 to the present. And, for your viewing pleasure, they have made it available for viewing in an online gallery right here. They are categorized according to the nature of their primary purpose and there are many different categories representing many different artists for ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Swiss Design, The Internets

  • Smashing Magazine delivers again. April 18th, 2008

    I stumbled upon another very nice article from Smashing Magazine the other day. Instead of Handwriting, Lettering, and Calligraphy, this time it is classic book covers. Again, the article is a smattering of different styles, time periods, and sizes of book covers. Some look pristine, while some are tattered and obviously from used book stores. ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Books, Magazines, Swiss Design, Typography

  • Another Day, Another Book April 3rd, 2008

    Today we have a book from a very famous Italian designer who rose to fame during the Swiss Design period, Massimo Vignelli. He now owns his own company, which, is run out of New York City and continues to win awards for quality work. The book is called Vignelli from A to Z and is ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Books, Inspiring Individuals, Swiss Design

  • The Masters of Swiss Poster Design March 9th, 2008

    Missed yesterday, for good reason, will explain more over the next few days. Since I've been finding so many great books through our interlibrary loan service I have been going a bit crazy and have another one to show you today. This one is all about Swiss poster design and contains examples from 10 of ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Books, Swiss Design

  • Erik Spiekermann and Modernism January 27th, 2008

    Swiss design is also referred to as "modernism" in some occasions. Although there are some differences between modernism and swiss design they share very many similarities. A reigning authority on both of them is a German typographer named Erik Spiekermann. With years of practice and study the self-proclaimed "typomaniac" has many great ideas and advice ... Continue Reading...
    Posted in: Swiss Design, Typography
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