Tag Archives: typography

A Czech Modernist Alphabet

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rach

I was flipping through a book from the library today called “More Alphabets and Other Signs” and came across this alphabet created by a Czech avant-garde artist /writer of the 20s and 30s. I love it’s constructivist-ness, if that is … Continue reading →

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Origami

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Rach

After having an origami contest between myself and my co worker last week, I thought I would try my hand at some origami typography. Good old google lead me to Origami Club, where there are hundreds of instruction diagrams for … Continue reading →

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Photo Lettering

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Rach

Funny that a couple of days after getting excited about Emigre’s online catalogues, my Photo-lettering catalogue from House Industries arrives! And it’s beautiful as per usual. Photo-lettering is a pretty cool concept where you pick an alphabet style, type in … Continue reading →

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Emigre!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Rach

For any type lovers out there, Emigre have FINALLY put their Type Specimen catalogs online as downloadable PDFs. I wish House Industries would do the same! I know their catalogue is free but it takes a month for it to … Continue reading →

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Typography Style

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rach

I love my House of Holland alphabet tights from Once’it! Found this awesome manicure idea at slice of style Little Factory have these rad typography scarves made of suede microfibre. You can choose from uppercase, lowercase and numbers. I know … Continue reading →

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Auckland Writers & Readers Fest 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Rach

Alt Group always deliver great design, it seems to be their skill. I love this year’s Auckland Writers & Readers Festival 2011 booklet. It’s simple, yet effective and has a distinctly Auckland feel to it through the landscape photos that … Continue reading →

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Easter Typography

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Rach

I love easter eggs… what’s not to love? chocolate? fancy packaging design? it’s all good. This year I received a few easter eggs in various shapes and forms, but was most enamored with the classic Milk Tray egg. Firstly, It … Continue reading →

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Designer Love

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Rach

A selection of designers who are awesomely cool and amazing, for your viewing pleasure. Design student from the UK, Dan Mountford The always cool typography stylings of Kate Moross Designed + Created + Curated by Kwame Busia. Layout by Kwame … Continue reading →

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Jalouse!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Rach

While out shopping for Japanese snacks the other day I decided to swing by Mag Nation as they always seem to have really cool stuff on their sale table. After 5 mins of rummaging when I had just about given … Continue reading →

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January Pin Board

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Rach

In my room at home I have a large pin board on which to display all the things I am loving at the moment, as well as things I think are rad. This year I am going to change it … Continue reading →

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