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westsac is back!
Chank has updated his most popular freefonts with extended language support. And they’re only free for a limited time. Grab WestSac, Rapscallion and Saucy Millionaire at Chank.com

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The work of Serbian illustrator Nebojsa Cvetkovic.

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‘People HAVE to buy contact lens solution, and any improvement is a victory’ -Paula Scher

Not all graphic design wins awards nor changes the world. And any item – from shopping bags to containers to paper boxes – is an opportunity for good design to do its job.

Most of my work over the years has been of this variety. No crazy, just keep it simple, easy-to-use and easy-to-understand.

On this topic: Pr*tty Sh*tty interviews uber-designer Paula Scher. Read here.

Truvia sweetener, designed by Paula’s team. A ‘green’ package to stand out amongst the pink, blue and yellow competition

Found via Exspiro

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Need web design inspiration? Go here.

Found via I’m Just Creative

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New work posted, installations and a new shop. Go here.

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Seattle-based Modern Dog has a new store featuring some really funky clip art. My fave collection is, of course, the 69 Dirty Words (below).

More at the new Modern Dog Klicky Mart here.

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This week there’s a feature article on me in the American River College Current. It’s about my typographic activities, teaching and stuff like that.

Huge thanks to Kelsey (and Terran, Bobbie and Don) for following me around, sneaking into my classes and sleeping on my porch. The article is posted online here.

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‘Your daily introduction to a citizen’

Last week I was cornered by Brad. He took my photo and put me on his blog. Whole thing sort of made me look creepy. But I’m not that creepy. Just a little.

Blog’s called Citizens 2010. Read more here. Maybe Brad will corner you too.

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The work of Michelle Blade. Now available thru Little Paper Planes.

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Vintage covers by Alvin Lustig and more. Available thru Out of Print.

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‘A chance to re-design any classic book is always exciting. Classics usually allow for a more personal interpretation, since most people are already vaguely familiar with the premise of the books, and I didn’t have to compete with one well-known cover, as I might have with a more recent book.’

The work of Jim Tierney. More book jacket details here.

Would make Doc Brown proud.

Found via ColourOfAir and Jessica Hische

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