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Cyanotype Guide

Instructions for making homemade cyanotypes, with materials found at home, in a few simple steps and with good results

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Typography and graphic layout. The little handbook of big rules

Font choice, font pairing and rules for graphic layout. A collection of tips to make your graphic designs more harmonious.

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Artist’s books: when the book can become a work of art

We reveal what the Artist's Book is and the most unusual and creative examples to the present day. A curious journey into printed creativity

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The masters of graphic design: Massimo Vignelli

We tell you about Massimo Vignelli, a prominent designer who set the standard in Italy and around the world. We find out why he was so important

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History of postcards

The custom of sending postcards, which is experiencing a renaissance today, originated in the mid-nineteenth century as a way to save on mail costs

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The most beautiful movie posters in the history of cinema

Some of the movie posters that have made film history, contributing to the success of beloved films

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7 things you can make paper out of (and that aren’t trees)

The paper industry is looking back to its origins: plant fibers, hides, stones and algae. Materials with which it is returning to experiment

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Pictograms: history and evolution of “universal” symbols

History, evolution, and examples of commercial and visual designs using the pictogram, an iconic sign container of a message

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Photo gifts: 5 ideas for gifting a photo

Photo gifts are an original idea for being close to someone: here are some creative ideas for gifting photos to someone the right way

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Stanley Kubrick’s fonts

All the typefaces of the director who loved sans serifs and also conveyed care and passion in his choice of headlines and fonts

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Popular horror movie fonts: here are the creepy fonts!

Five chilling masterpieces that have entered the public imagination partly because of the use of unscrupulous fonts and lettering in the movie poster and titles

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The masters of graphic design: Paul Rand

Considered one of the most influential graphic designers ever. He has worked in the world of publishing, advertising and visual identity, always leaving his mark

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Wes Anderson’s fonts

Let's discover all the typefaces of the Texan director's unmistakable style and crystalline talent

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12 podcasts for creative people to get inspiration from

if you have some free time and want a dose of creative inspiration, feel free to listen to one of these mind-stimulating podcasts

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History and evolution of the Helvetica font

Helvetica is one of the most famous and widely used typefaces. In this article we trace its history and evolution to the present day