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Louis John Pouchee was a type designer in the nineteenth century. Several of the faces he designed were considered lost in a fire at Monotype in London. They were recently found, and they turn out to be some of the most, beautiful intricate woodcut typefaces in existence. His work is stunning, and it’s wonderful that it is not lost.
99U published an interview with legendary Pentagram designer Michael Beirut this week on finding your voice. He discusses working with Massimo Vignelli for 10 years and what it was like to find his own design aesthetic. He offers advice for new designers and emphasizes sticking with what you’re good at instead of trying to be jack of all trades.
Keyboard shortcuts will save your life in time and efficiency. Here’s a graphic from Design Taxi with the essential shortcuts for Adobe Illustrator.
Web design and print design are ultimately both design with similar foundations. However, their mediums are quite different and there are essential differences between the two that will make or break your project. Learn how to design for both with these 15 tips.
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