Multiple Stab Wounds May Be Harmful to Monkeys, the effects are more physical than psychological. It makes me laugh every time I watch it.
On the way back from…
On the way back from the library, just watched a duck and her mine ducklings cross a lake path.
Playing pool at The Three…
Playing pool at The Three Tuns with sleep deprived type designers.
On the train from London…
On the train from London to Reading. Intense work time.
Sheep in wolf’s clothing
Tankbooks are the same size and format as cigarette packs. Marketed under the banner, “Tales to take your breath away,” they arrive fresh on the heels of the recent UK smoking ban.
It’s hard to say what sort of readability these things are going to have, considering the small form factor. They are pretty cool as objects, but I’d probably feel a bit poncy reading such a tiny little book in public. That said, if you can pick ’em up for a few quid, it would be worth considering. Especially if they’re available from a cigarette machine.
Lunch at Thai Metro. Hot…
Lunch at Thai Metro. Hot and spicy food, for a hot afternoon. Not a cloud in the sky, it’s been awhile. Now back to dissertation research.
Working on a new site…
Working on a new site design and masters dissertation. Surrounded by paper and books.
14 Typefaces
14 Typefaces produced by this year’s MA Typography crew at the University of Reading.
Newseum
Newseum, today’s front pages from hundreds of newspapers around the globe.
Introducing Gina
Gina, Dan’s new typeface. Product of many long hours in the department, it’s looking damn good.
Tapping The Wire
Tapping The Wire with Charlie Brooker, a brief look at one of the best shows on television.
Designed by accident
Designed by accident, mistakes and mucking about are just part of the process.