Smashing magazine just did a great post on 40+ free fonts for professionals. If you’re like me, you’re always on the look for a killer free font - I like to hunt at places like dafont.com - but it’s hard to find clean, professional typefaces. There are some great fonts here, so check ‘em out.
Looking at things under a microscope can reveal fascinating unknown details. This includes the fantastic colors of the microscopic world. Our friends over at ColourLovers have a great post featuring some beautiful shades of a nature. Check ‘em out.
Probably should have limited this list to about 20 or so for it to be more effective, but pretty nifty none the less and great for those who are superambitious.
Thought this was a pretty fun idea:http://humanflipbook.com/
via Drawn
Resizing and cropping images has not changed much in the last 20 years…but change may be coming. TechCrunch is reporting that Adobe has hired Shai Avidan to implement some amazing new technology into future releases of Photoshop. I’d try to explain it myself, but you’d be better off just watching the video.
What does the designer of 2015 look like? What skills will he/she need to be a successfull communicator? Adobe and the AIGA have joined together to try and predict the answers.
The recent increase on postage for all your flat mail may have a significant impact on your business and how you design. If you’re like me, you will want to check out all of the new rate information on the USPS site to see how it may affect you.
Oh yeah, the title says it all. Link.
Sustainable resources for the earth-friendly graphic designer at re-nourish.com. Learn which papers, inks, printers, and firms are eco-friendly and get educated on how to do the best yourself. Don’t forget to check out their blog as well.
Who knew that this Friday, April 27th is world graphic design day?