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fromCreative Bloq
12 hours ago

Quiz: Is graphic design REALLY your passion? Prove it

Do you fancy yourself as a graphic design master? Think you know who designed all of the world's best logos, are au fait with design movements and know your collage from your mosaic?
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Former Birkenstock site in Marin County sold to Eames Institute for $36 million

Eames Institute to launch an art and design museum at the former Birkenstock campus in Novato.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Windows 95's look and feel are more impressive than ever

Windows 95 simplified computing for users and introduced enduring design elements like the Start menu and taskbar.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Controversial Bay Area architect's 1908 project hits market for $2M

The Berkeley Hillside Club shaped California architecture, emphasizing harmony with nature and spurring the First Bay Tradition, which faced internal challenges.
1309 Arch St. exemplifies the innovative but controversial designs championed by the Berkeley Hillside Club's original members.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

The 50 Greatest Designers teaches you the design history you didn't know

The book highlights 50 influential designers, including many overlooked female figures, who have shaped modern design across various disciplines.
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

This new film explores the radical legacy of architect and interior designer Eileen Gray and her iconic seaside villa, E.1027

Eileen Gray revolutionized early 20th-century design with her empathetic and comprehensive approach, despite facing challenges regarding authorship and recognition.
Typography
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The most influential design book you've never heard of

Walter Käch's 1949 manual 'Lettering' significantly influenced modern typeface design, inspiring creations like Helvetica and Univers.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

6 forgotten heroes of mid-century Modern design you need to know

Mid-century modernism remains popular, fueled by new products and interest in original designs, as explored in Dominic Bradbury's latest book.
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