I love the SNL portraits!
I often wondered who was responsible for the SNL portraits. They are done by Mary Ellen Matthews. I think the art direction is fantastic.
Check out some more here.
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Measuring Ink Usage
Matt Robinson in collaboration with Tom Wrigglesworth compared a selection of the most commonly used typefaces for how economical they are with the amount of ink which they use at the same point size. Large scale renditions of the typefaces were drawn out with ballpoint pens, allowing the remaining ink levels to display the ink efficiency of each typeface. Measuring Type.
(via core77)
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Photoshop magnets
If you love Photoshop and own a fridge, these magnets might be for you. It’s a sure fire way to make any photo you post on your fridge look Photoshopped.
Get them here.
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Wire Letters
Is it healthy for me to be obsessed with type sculptures?
You can get these nifty wire letters for $8US at UrbanOutfitters.
How I wish there was one of these stores near my home town.
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update…
I’ve very busy with last minute projects and large campaigns thant need to be completed before the holiday season officially begins. Don’t worry though, I’ll post some updated design as soon as I have a few minutes to spare.
Since I’m in baby mode, check out this weird paper highchair by Paper Tiger Products. I could see it as handy if it was water resistant. Maybe it’s just meant for a one time use. I’m going to assume it will crumble with baby mess.
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so, the song of the day is ‘no cars go’ by the Arcade Fire:
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Etsy poster-o-rama.
One thing that would scare me every day? That would be eating unpasteurized cheeses and raw meat. Not good for the wee one in my belly.
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I now own a Nintendo Wii (and still have my 8 bit NES I might add), but my husband and I spent an hour or many playing games on our PS2 a few years ago. My favourite game will always be Super Tetris.
check out the anniversary site here.
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Song of the Day
This goes out to Fabe.
I apologize in advance to all of those who listen to this song and want to poke their eardrums out.
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