Monthly Archives: February 2009

Neon Sign Graveyard

Posted on February 3, 2009 by thomasb

As I am more of a typography nerd than a gambler, these pictures of The Las Vegas Neon Sign Graveyard are almost enough to make me book a ticket to Sin City. — plazm blog has moved to http://blog.plazm.com — … Continue reading →

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Sarah Beetson

Posted on February 3, 2009 by sarahf

In August-September ’08, I was lucky enough, along with my illustration partner Olivia Edith Fuente, to have a show with the Melbourne-based Sarah Beetson. Her work is amazing fresh and as delicious as 2-D as possible. Here is a link … Continue reading →

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Moji Salvage

Posted on February 2, 2009 by ianl

Check out Néojaponisme’s collection of “fanshee” (“fancy”) Japanese lettering in their Moji Salvage collection. This style of lettering is mainly found on signage for cafés, “snack bars”, cake shops, and assorted 1950s-1990s service-oriented businesses across Japan. It is intended to … Continue reading →

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Idea Magazine lecture: Emil Ruder

Posted on February 2, 2009 by ianl

Idea Magazine is hosting a lecture on the work of Swiss typographer and design educator Emil Ruder on Valentine’s Day in Tokyo. More. Entrance is limited to 120 folks. ¥700 admission. Aoyama Books Omotesando flagship store. — plazm blog has … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Consumption

Posted on February 1, 2009 by sarahf

I recently discovered the work of Kate Bingaman-Burt, and was surprised (but not too surprised) to find out she lives in Portland, OR, and teaches graphic design at PSU. She draws her daily purchases and they provide a different take … Continue reading →

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