SignSphere: Inspirational design
SignSphere is a monthly collection of design inspirational articles, websites and more. This month the roundup is a collection of typography, design, UX, wayfinding and data visualization design. If you have anything you want to share please use the contact form to send information for future episodes of SignSphere. Enjoy reading!
Arrow & Icons Magazine
The niche market wayfinding and environemental graphic design is growning on the internet, many companies start their own blog and startups in the field are emerging, visit the wayfinding and design blogs below to be updated with the latest information in this field.
Arrows & Icons is an online magazine devoted to the field of Environmental Graphic Design. It is a place where designers of any experience level can come together to read, learn, share ideas, and engage in community centered around a common passion.
Operated by Ryan Lascano he shares his knowledge and from the fellow contributors, a great blog.
Some of its previous highlights:
Society for Environmental Graphic Design
The global community of people working at the intersection of communication design and the built environment.
The Society for Environmental Graphic Design has a long history on providing quality industry news through their magazine and community. The worldwide highly appreciation for the members and staff has put the SEGD on top of the information source. The blog is a constant update on subjects such as EGD, Typography, Design, Architecture, Communication and more.
ID/Lab wayfinding blog
ID/Lab wayfinding blog is a place to exchange ideas about wayfinding, placemaking, human factors science and environmental graphic design.
ID/Lab an Australian based wayshowing consultancy firm and good frieds of designworkplan recently released a blog about their field of work. Looking forward reading more about their philosophy on wayshowing.
Previous highlights:
Johnny Holland Magazine
Interaction Design (IxD) is the study of devices with which a user can interact. The practice typically centers around embedding information technology into the ambient social complexities of the physical world. Wikipedia
All Johnny talks about is focused on one aspect: interaction. He believes that this is the most important part in communication. Instead of focusing on the means by which we communicate we have to think of cause and effect.
Johnny Holland is great website about all that involves interaction design, user experience design, methods & theory, physical interaction and much more. With over 20 experienced writers from all over the world Johnny Holland is a great information resource.
UX Magazine
UX Magazine was created to deliver a central place to discuss the critical disciplines that all enhance user experience. Extraordinary user experiences should be the goal of every interaction you deliver to your users at any level.
UX Magazine hold a great archive of user experience articles that apply to design, interaction, technology, strategy and more.
idsgn (new) typography and design blog
Typography and design is everywhere and designers use typography as a tool to express the visual communication. There are many many blogs about this field of expertise but some startups really gets my attention.
idsgn is a new blog about the things we see and enjoy (or sometimes hate) as designers. We like to talk about graphic design, branding, typography, and sometimes we might post a video or two.
idsgn has a hightl inspirational level of bringing articles into the blog, with detailed and up-to-date resource information they know what they are talking about. Great new blog added to my RSS reader.
Information Visualizing: Infosthetics
Latelty I have been really into information graphics and the visualizing design, making information readable and understandable for large audiences. There are several great blog that I found that share information about how to design information. Below you will find a list of inspirational websites in the field on information visualizing.
Inspired by Lev Manovich’s definition of “information aesthetics”, this weblog explores the symbiotic relationship between creative design and the field of information visualization.
Infosthetics is a great showcase of information design and visualization, with examples of showing complex information, Infosthetics is a great place to gain inspiration from.
Information is beautiful
David McCandless from Information is beautiful is interested in how designed information can help us understand the world, cut through BS and reveal hidden connections, patterns and stories underneath. Or, failing that, it can just look cool
Information is beautiful says it all and the blog goes deeper into sharing information, ideas, knowledge and data. With many inspirational examples of showing complex information in a easy to read and understandable design.
Web Trend Map
The Web Trend Map community curates meaningful link trends by choosing sources they trust.
Founded by informationArchitects this great visualization website shows trustworhty links by Twitter users. The users can create maps where they place their trusted Twitter friends on, the system tracks the tweets and puts them in a top trending links.
make this simple
seethismakesense aims to seek out the worst examples of confusing information
make this simple is a new website about information design fails, they show an image of a map, instructions, letters, signage or related information design and the community can have their say on the design and if it should be redesigned. Looking forward seeing a good interactive talk comming from make this simple.
Enjoy reading
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Will iPhone apps change the future of city wayfinding?
Exploring unknown cities for business or pleasure, for me, is always a joyful experience, walking around and getting into the city will enlighten your vision and makes you connect to the culture. Visiting the beautiful and exciting elements a city has to offer makes your trip an unforgettable visit. Getting information on how to get around in a city is essential for easy orientation and navigation.
Actually one of the most important factors that you will remember after visiting a city is how did you get around.
What items did you use to navigate through a city? How did public transport interacts with the navigation possibilities that you have? What was your feeling and with the items you used to navigate and did you find your way? Where did you get your information from and was it sufficient enough?
All of these questions make or break a your vision on city exploration.
Exploring a unknown city
When visiting a city there are different ways you can get there and after arriving you need to know where you are in the spatial environment in order to locate yourself and make decisions on where to go next. The provided information at that point of entry is critical for easy city exploration, if the provided information is insufficient, you might turn the wrong way and not finding the locations you want or need to visit. Going the wrong way increases feelings of disorientation, distraction and anxiety. The feeling that you are loosing time on exploring a city trip is one of the worst psychological emotions you experience.
City information
When visiting a new city is can be useful to check the cities website and obtain information about:
- Public transport and available connections between the various transportation services
- Getting a map of the city and locate your hotel, maybe even plan a trip from your city point to entry to the hotel
- Maybe plan your trip via google maps and mark all the points your want to visit
- Opening hours of the facilities you want to visit
I’m that kind of guy that doesn’t do any of the suggested items as described above… I just try to explore the city using my senses and trying to find where I need to go next. Sometimes this is a great and joyful experience, sometimes it causes disorientation and arguments with the people I travel with at that time.
Orientation and navigation in an unknown city
When using your senses to guide yourself in a unknown environment you need eye-level directional information and possibly a map to locate and navigate through the city. City often uses directional signs on streets to point you in the right direction and sometimes information panels are providing you with an orientation overview. In future posts I will go deeper into pedestrian navigation and city wayfinding. Other forms of navigation is through a mobile phone powered with for instance Google Maps or specific applications enhanced to bring you information about the city you want to visit.
City marketing and visitors information
As city marketing is the nr. 1 way of promoting your city, providing information to the visitors is also part of the branding strategy. Currently many cities worldwide are producing mobile applications to improve the visitors experience and this will make it easier to navigate through a city. I have compiled a list of iPhone applications which will let you navigation through a city using your own personal map.
iPhone apps for city orientation and navigation
WalkBrighton
The London based information design company Applied Information Group started a project in London several years ago names: Legible London, this project aimed at pedestrian wayfinding in the heart of London to release the stress on public transport and enhance the user experience. AIG rolled out a pilot and the case is very strong, people are using it with ease and it will change the way at city wayfinding completely.
In Brighton AIG also adapted the wayfinding system and developed an iPhone application to support the pedestrian wayfinding system, named WalkBrighton. Using the same look and feel as the hardware allowing the two systems works seamlessly together informing you where you are and where you want to go. Looking forward visiting Brighton to use the system in real life.
Details of the application:
Crossings, railings, ramps and footpaths are shown in detail, as well as individual shops, bars and public services. 3D illustrations of key landmarks help you place yourself in the map just one of many features that makes this one of the best-looking and most user-friendly maps you will see on the iPhone
Additional information:
Infomaps Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam has much to explore but getting around in a circular city can be hard. This application from Infomaps changes the way you can interact in public transport, providing you with the up-to-date information about
The application comes in two versions:
Infomaps Amsterdam:Tourist guide with 130 hotspots linked to public Tram-, Metro- and Railway connections
Metro Amsterdam: Travel fast and easy with Metro Amsterdam. With a custom made map and list view of all 4 Metro lines
Additional information:
Holland, Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Mobile Guide provides users with striking images and accurate descriptions of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions, including restaurants and bars, sights, hotels, shops and much more. Compiled with the on-the-go traveler in mind, the Amsterdam Mobile Guide highlights the very best Amsterdam has to offer, helping travelers discover local favorites while allowing travelers to contact any venue by phone, email or website - or launch a Google map - directly from the application.
Find the best venues to enjoy on your trip to Amsterdam and read about them on-the-go. Each entry in the Amsterdam Mobile Guide includes a striking image, accurate description, contact information, and a map. Call, email, or browse the venue’s website directly from the app. Or launch the Google Maps application from the venue page to receive directions from your current location.
Additional information:
OffMaps
OffMaps is an iPhone application that you can use for navigation through a city, you can download maps of area’s you are going to and use the maps without a wifi connection. The latest version also includes routes, you can set up directions before visiting the area and use the route as you go.
OffMaps uses OpenStreetMaps that include a lot more information than simple road maps: from ATMs and train stations to restaurants and pubs.
Additional information:
Nearest Tube New York
Nearest Tube is one of the first augmented reality iPhone apps available. The app is basically of a simple concept, point your iPhone into the environment and the app will show you where the nearest tube station. Available for many cities such as New York, London, Barcelona, San Fransisco, Chicago, Madrid, Paris, Tokyo and many more. Check the website of Acrossair for more information.
Additional information:
London Tube (subway)
London Tube is a comprehensive guide to travelling through London. It includes official subway maps. London Tube map is licensed by Presselite from Transport for London (TfL).
The iPhone app includes many features such as travel planning, detailed maps of almost every lines available, push notifications for real time Tube alerts, bookmark manager and much more. Check the website for specific details of the city wayfinding iPhone app.
Additional details:
Various other suppliers for travel, orientation city maps
There are several iPhone app available for simple orientation and navigation for many cities worldwide, please check the following websites for more information:
Conclusion
I have installed and tested many of the above mentioned iPhone apps for city wayfinding and I believe the real added value is real time walking around where the iPhone app shows you where you are and where you are going to. My personal favorite is WalkBrighton for its clear and straightforward map design, it offers both in functionality and navigation great results.
Future of city wayfinding
So tell me…
Do you use or will you use these apps to travel around in a city?
Will mobile applications be the future of city exploration?
- The Sign Design Society Event: Defining a City
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April 6th, 2010
An extensive review of The Sign Design Society event ‘Defining a City - How an informed choice of materials can influence a design and define the values of a City’ by guest author Hayley Branston.
- Inspiration: Design Magazines and blogs from The Netherlands
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February 3rd, 2010
A roundup of Dutch blogs and magazine about design, graphic design, typography and technology. Some of the blogs in the list are in Dutch and other in English language. Enjoy this list of the Dutch Design Scene and share your favourite Dutch Design blog in the comments.
- [Review] The Smashing Book
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December 29th, 2009
A full review of the Smashing Book, a book by the crew from The Smashing Magazine about design and web-development. Read about its contents and what the book is all about.
- Happy holidays, comment for water
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December 24th, 2009
Happy holidays by designworkplan, the future is here 2010 and how can we contribute to the planet where one in eight people don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water? Comment at this post and I will donate to charity: water.
- Typography for your iPhone & iPod touch
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December 18th, 2009
A review of the great and addictive Font Game by ilovetypography and reviews of typography related app available for your iPhone / iPod Touch.
- Seminar review: Sign09 Vienna
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December 7th, 2009
Seminar review of the signage and wayfinding event Sign09 in Vienna organized by IIID and SDS, this article is an overview of speakers that day included Tim Fendley, Stefan Egger, Nic Banks, Helut Ness, David Gibson and more. Topic of the day: City Identity and wayfinding.
- SignSphere: Inspirational design
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October 19th, 2009
This months edition of SignSphere hosts a list of environmental graphic design websites, UX design, information design visualization and more. Enjoy reading!
- Will iPhone apps change the future of city wayfinding?
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October 13th, 2009
How to navigate in an unknown city? What tools should you use to orientate and explore the city? This article steps into the basic principles of city navigation with examples of iPhone navigation apps. Will you use your iPhone for city exploration?
- I’m back with a huge load of photos!
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October 8th, 2009
designworkplan releases a huge load inspirational photos into the flickr stream, with topics such as environmental graphic design, signage, wayfinding, type, typography and much more. You can use this photo collections as reference guide in your work, designs and your interests.
- Free tool: Symbol Signs collection
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June 15th, 2009
A professional designed collection of symbol signs, free available for download as a OpenType font. A collection of common used symbols in signage & wayfinding design, by Sander Baumann.
- Book review: The Wayfinding Handbook
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May 7th, 2009
A review of the book by David Gibson about information design for public spaces, The Wayfinding Handbook. A great book with details about design signage and wayfinding systems, how to use typography, color and information design and design signs for the public.
- Typography: Citroën rebrand with custom corporate typeface
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April 6th, 2009
Citroën introduced a rebrand for their visual communication. With a new logo and custom corporate typeface are they ready to beat the financial crisis…? The typeface is a combination between Futura and Gill Sans which makes it an attractive typeface. Let me know what you think!
- SignSphere: Creative launch roundup
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March 30th, 2009
This months edition of SignSphere hosts a huge list of startup of design & inspiration websites! In this list you will find the latest information for design, tutorial websites and redesigns, enjoy reading.
- Font Series: Arial is everywhere
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March 24th, 2009
Font Series: The last few months I have gathered photos of my environment with a lens to everything that relates to the typeface Arial. And here is the photo showcase: Arial is everywhere!
- Outstanding examples of architectural signage
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March 17th, 2009
Guest article by Frank van Leersum about the relation between architectural design and signage, five outstanding examples on how typographical elements can work as architectual elements in the overall design.
- Signage & Wayfinding blogs
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March 10th, 2009
A extensive list of signage and wayfinding blogs, these blogs will bring information about signs, digital signs, wayfinding strategies, design and more. Please share your favourite signage design blog, thank you.
- SignSphere: Creative roundup
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March 1st, 2009
SignShpere, a collection of the finest and more interesting resources & design tools. This month various type tools and resources, startup of new inspiration websites and much more. This is the signsphere of February 2009, enjoy reading.
- Signage and color contrast
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February 23rd, 2009
Color in sign design is one of the most important factors, to create signs that work together it is advisable to create a color scheme. This article will explain the usage of a color wheel with various examples of high and low contrast lettering.
- Review: WhatTheFont for iPhone
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February 15th, 2009
WhatTheFont is released for iPhone & iPod Touch users, you can shoot and photo anywhere and use this iPhone App to find out what font you are looking at. The WhatTheFont iPhone App uses the myFonts engine to recongize a font and allows you to buy the font from the shop. Read the review and find out if you want to use this iPhone App.
- Design: Metal pylon signage
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January 12th, 2009
Design series for an metal pylon signage. In this article you will find information on designing and building an large metal pylon signage with illuminated signs. This metal pylon signage is placed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Please share your thoughts on the design, thank you.
- 2009: What’s next →?
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January 5th, 2009
What are your good plans for 2009? What do you want to change in your life? In this post is a visual presentation of my circle of life, which I life by. Please let me know your plans for 2009!
- SignSphere: 2008 Highlights
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December 29th, 2008
Best of Best in 2008 from DesignWorkPlan. The past year has been a blast, blogging has though and brought me many things (good things!). It has been a pleasure to write articles for you and the comments and interaction between me and the readers has been superb. Thank you! See this post for a collection of best of DWP. Stay tuned 2009… Here we come!
- Book review: Identity 2.0
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December 17th, 2008
The design firm Total Identity published a new informative book named Identity 2.0, in this book the authors describe many subjects from branding, marketing, visual communication, to sustainability, drive, passion and more. A great book to get inspirated behind the philosophy about design & branding.
- iPod Nano 4GB Xmas give away
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December 15th, 2008
As a huge thank you for the great support from all DesignWorkPlan readers, you have a change of winning a iPod Nano 4GB for Xmas! Thank you all for reading DWP and adding your voice to the discussion, highly appreciated! Take a look at this post how you can win this iPod Nano 4GB.
- Beautiful and inspiring Designers Quotes
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December 8th, 2008
Famous design quotes that gets you thinking, create inspiration and shares their vision on design, brand, typography and more. In this article is compiled various lists of famous designers and also a feedback from fellow bloggers, quickly read and share your design(ers) quote.
- SignSphere: Design & Inspiration November 2008
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November 24th, 2008
SignSphere a monthly collection of design & inspirational resources, this month featured in SignSphere a essay about the NYC Subway Sign manual, the release of mini-site FF Trixie by Erik van Blokland, introduction of Vancouver 2010 Pictograms, PANTONE Sneakers and much more. Enjoy reading.
- Announcement: Winner Letterrijk book
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November 21st, 2008
Thank you all for the huge support regarding the article about typeface Rijksoverheid and the 1 Logo brand identity. I have enjoyed reading the inspirational discussion, comments, emails and interaction that has been leashed with the publication of the article! Much appreciated! Check this post to see if you are the winner of the book Letterrijk…
- Dutch government introduces corporate typeface
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November 14th, 2008
On Thursday the 13th of November the Dutch government introduced a custom typeface designed by Peter Verheul. The Rijksoverheid typeface will function as the bread letter of the government and all of its visual communications. Releasing this typeface is part of the project 1 Logo which will bring the Dutch government 1 logo and 1 identity.
- Book Review: Signage systems & Information graphics
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November 5th, 2008
A book review about the great sign & design book from Andreas Uebele, Signage systems & Information graphics. In this professional resources Uebele describes various stages of signage design, planning and management. Also listed with many sign projects from around the world. This is a truly professional sign graphic book, a must have.
- 20+ iPhone Apps every designer should know
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October 28th, 2008
A huge list of 20+ iPhone applications that changed the way you work as a designer. This list shows usefull iPhone apps for managing files online, send business cards, convert colors and measurements, calculate and more.
- SignSphere: October 2008
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October 23rd, 2008
October SignSphere resources, an article about typography, design and inspiration. Each month DesignWorkPlan publish an article with resources to design related and interesting websites. Check this months resources with new and exciting links to share.
- Font Series: Rotis is everywhere
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October 14th, 2008
The font family Rotis (by Olt Aicher) is everywhere to be found. Designed in 1989 the type has a very distinctive look and feel with a high legibility. You can easily spot this type by taking a closer look at the letters ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘s’ and more. Take a look at this photo showcase of Font Family Rotis.
- SignSphere: September 2008 Inspiration
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September 30th, 2008
SignShpere, a collection of the finest and more interesting resources & design tools. This month various type tools and resources, startup of creattica daily & lettercult and more inspiration. This is the signshpere of september 2008.
- Airport Signage: Photo inspiration
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September 23rd, 2008
Take a look at a showcase of over 20 different airport signage designs, from cities all around the world. Also in this article detailed information about how to design airport signage & wayfinding systems.
- Museo Sans Released!
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September 18th, 2008
Jos Buivenga released Museo Sans, a fabulous designed sans font family which is available in ten variations. Starting at $0,- this is a low cost high quality sans font which can be used in various fields of designs & visual communications.
- Neues Museum Nürnberg
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September 10th, 2008
The Neues Museum Nürnberg (Germany), from a contemporary art collection to modern design. The New Museum showcases the work of important German graphic, product and industrial designers. When you are near the city of Nürnberg Germany the museum is well worth the visit.
- A Brand that moves you…
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September 5th, 2008
Did you every experienced a feeling that you had to buy more products at a retail shop? I took the plunge and went to the Puma Factory Outlet store in Germany. A visual appealing store designed with detail.
- Blog Re-Branded
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September 1st, 2008
This blog has been re-branded to a new name and domain name. Design Work Plan, please update your bookmarks and rss feed to the new domain. Read more for additional information about the blog re-brand. http://www.designworkplan.com/
- Font Series: FF Meta is everywhere
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August 5th, 2008
In this font series I have taken photos of billboards, bottles, books, cars, signage and more where the wonderful typeface FF Meta is used. You can see the power of the Meta Font Family displayed in many different ways, take a look around and tell me.. did you have your Meta today?
- Gezocht: All-Round technisch Graveur
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July 31st, 2008
Dutch: Vacature: per direkt gezocht een technisch graveur met ervaring voor het graveren, fraisen en lasergraveren an naamplaten, badges, bewegwijzering en andere gerelateerde producten. Gebruikmakend van GravoGraph en MultiCam graveermachines, Adobe Illustrator, iMill en andere graveersoftware, van halffabrikaat naar eindproduct.
- SignSphere: July 2008
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July 24th, 2008
SignSphere July a monthly collection of inspirational resources with links to design items, technological specs, typography road sign case studies, a video type conference and more.
- Which tools do you use to complete your work?
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July 9th, 2008
Which (hardware) tools to you use in your daily job as designer / design developer / manufacturer? I’ve listed 10 of my most used items which I use to complete my job. There are several examples of signage listed in the article.
- Finally Redesigned!
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June 27th, 2008
After weeks of programming and designing the new template for designworkplan.com is finished! I am proud to announce the new look and feel, with new functionalities, new design, more big type, large headlines and more. Tell me what you think of the new design?
- Literatuur: Designed for people by FGStijl
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June 24th, 2008
Een compleet naslagwerk van interieur architect FG Stijl, de verschillende projecten laten zich kenmerken door design, styling met gevoel voor sfeer en uitstraling. Een inspiratie bron vol met indrukwekkende projecten met oog voor detail.
- SignSphere: June 2008
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June 16th, 2008
SignSphere is een maandelijkse uitgave met unieke en inspirerende links. Lees verder over nieuwe lettertypen van Göran Söderström, Adrian Frutiger die 80 werd, de fotos van de opening van Nederlands eerste Graphic design museum te Breda en meer.
- 14 Logo’s in 14 minuten
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June 5th, 2008
Elke ochtend als je opstaat kom je logo’s tegen, douche, toilet, etenswaren en meer. In dit artikel is mijn ochtend logo ritueel afgebeeld. Doe mee en maak je eigen brand awareness artikel.
- Inspiration: Top 25 Annual Report Designs
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May 29th, 2008
Find out the complete 25 most interesting annual report designs. Examples of great design, type usage in combination with exceptional photos and creativity.
- 56 Free Arrow Symbols & Icons
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May 21st, 2008
56 professional edited arrow symbols & icons, free for download and to use for personal or commercial projects. These collection of arrows will help to create your signage & wayfinding design.
- Business Card Design
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May 16th, 2008
Via Brian Yerkes is er een artikel over visitekaart ontwerp van bloggers, bekijk vele verschillende business card designs en doe ook zelf mee!
- ANWB Bewegwijzering: Fietsrouteborden
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May 14th, 2008
Sinds het begin van deze eeuw zijn er vernieuwde fiets route wegwijzers geplaatst door heel Nederland, een nieuw ontwerp en nieuw ontwikkeld lettertype door Gerard Unger.
- SignSphere: Mei 2008
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May 8th, 2008
Een collectie van links samengesteld om te inspireren op het gebied van cultuur, typografie, design en meer. Dit is de mei 2008 collectie, veel leesplezier.
- Literatuur: A guide to Environmental Signage
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May 2nd, 2008
Een zeer uitgebreid naslag werk door Deense ontwerper Per Mollerup over grafisch ontwerp, typografie gebruik in bewegwijzering, routing en meer. Met vele pratijk cases. Een echte must-have.
- Amsterdamse Bos
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April 28th, 2008
In en rondom het Amsterdamse bos is sinds 2004 een opvallende bewegwijzering geplaatst. Gebruikmakend van verschillende materialen, kleuren en lettertype gebruik is het een fraai geheel. Ontwikkeld door Bureau Mijksenaar.
- WTF: April 2008, The Winners!
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April 24th, 2008
The answer to the popular WhatTheFont Type contest, did you win? Thank you for participating in this great font contest!
- WTF: What the Font? Raad en win!
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April 16th, 2008
Doe mee met deze lettertype wedstrijd ter promotie van het Nederlands ontworpen lettertype en maak kans op een laser-gegraveerde naamplaat. Inschrijving sluit woensdag 24 april om 24:00.
- Citymarketing: Iamsterdam
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April 11th, 2008
IAmsterdam is een duidelijke uiting als marketing promotie van de stad Amsterdam, verschillende andere Europese steden volgens deze trend.
- SignSphere: resources april 2008
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April 9th, 2008
Een maandelijkse serie collectie van links naar resources over typografie, design en meer.
- Het Parool gerestyled
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April 3rd, 2008
De dagelijkse krant Het Parool heeft recentelijk een restyle gehad, een vernieuwd ontwerp gebruik makend van lettertype Meta Serif en Strada.
- Stalen sculpturen en Architectuur
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April 2nd, 2008
Een serie over stalen gebouwen en constructies vervaardigd uit RVS. Opmerkelijke architectonische gebouwen.
- Best of Q1
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April 1st, 2008
Een overzicht van de meest populaire artikelen op segd.nl, tevens een statistieken lijst voor traffic, feedburner en meer.
- Helvetica font gebruik
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March 29th, 2008
Een van de meest bekende lettertypen, Helvetica vele ontwerpers hebben een haat/liefde verhouding met dit lettertype. Gebruik jij de Helvetica nog?
- Boek review: Guide Sign Graphics
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March 25th, 2008
Guide Sign Design is een boek met afbeeldingen en teksten over bewegwijzeringsprojecten over de wereld, met nadruk op Japanse bewegwijzering is dit een inspirerend boek over bewegwijzering ontwerp en routing.
- Design Case: Shell tankstations nieuwe bewegwijzering
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March 17th, 2008
De Shell Tankstations worden voorzien van nieuwe bewegwijzering met als uitgangspunten o.a. moderniseren van de visuele communicatie, kosten efficiëntie en meer klantvriendelijkheid creëeren.
- MUSEO: een semi-slab serif font
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March 16th, 2008
Jos Buivenga een Nederlandse font designer komt met het het gratis font MUSEO, een semi-slab serif font. Een font met eigentijdse uitstraling, leesbaar en toepasbaar.
- Pictogrammen en bewegwijzering
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March 7th, 2008
Een aantal voorbeelden van pictogram/icon/symbolen gebruik in bewegwijzering en routing, bekijk de verbodsborden en andere pictogrammen.
- Global Trends in 2008
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March 6th, 2008
Bekijk en geniet van de laatste trends voor 2008, de hottest gadgets, laatste ontwikkelingen op kleurgebied, lettertypen, marketing en meer.
- Gratis font: FF Unit™ Rounded Bold
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March 5th, 2008
Een leuk lettertype gratis te downloaden via FontShop.com, het font FF Unit™ Rounded Bold is een karakterstiek lettertype te gebruiken voor verschillende doeleinden.
- Foto inspiratie om de geest te verruimen
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March 4th, 2008
In deze series over foto een bron van inspiratie om je geest en lichaam even tot rust te laten komen en te genieten van de momenten waarin je terug naar jezelf gaat om de energie en inspiratie opnieuw de vrije loop kan laten gaan.
- Newzald: het nieuwste serif font van Kris Sowersby
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March 2nd, 2008
De nieuwste aanwinst Serif: De NewZald van Kris Sowersby. Een fraai vormgegeven lettertype met oog voor detail, te gebruiken als headline maar ook zeer leesbaar weergegeven in een kleine letterhoogte.
- Gevelbelettering en architectuur
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March 2nd, 2008
In deze series bespreekt segd voorbeelden van gevelbelettering als extensie in architectuur. Met fotos en verschillende voorbeelden en technieken.
- Boek review: The Fundamentals of Typography
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March 1st, 2008
Een boek bespreking over het fundament van font gebruik in verschilllende soorten media als print, web, routing en bewegwijzering. Een goed beginnersboek waarbij alle aspecten van font gebruik wordt besproken.
- Stock fotos via EveryStockPhoto
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February 26th, 2008
Stock fotos zijn voor geproduceerde fotos voor professioneel gebruik in routing, bewegwijzering en bijvoorbeeld het printen van project folies voor visueel aankleden van kantoorpanden.
- Het gebruik van fonts in bewegwijzering
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February 26th, 2008
Serie 1 van vele over de toepassing van fonts/lettertypen in routing en bewegwijzering. Lees de verschillen tussen bepaalde lettertypen en tevens diverse voorbeelden van bewegwijzering en toepassing van fonts.
- Foto Inspiratie
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February 26th, 2008
Foto inspiratie van bewegwijzering en routing systemen, visueel zichtbaar met vele fotos en uitleg over de bewegwijzering. Bekijk deze foto inspiratie reportage.
- Font nieuws en inspiratie: TypeNeu
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January 21st, 2008
Nieuwste platform voor lettertype & font geintereseerden. Een online community met discussie over fonts, links, voorbeelden, gratis fonts en meer.
- Via: AisleOne, Interview met Robin Uleman
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January 16th, 2008
Via de website AisleOne is het interessante interview met Robin Uleman geplaatst. Een diepgaand interview over inspiratie, lettertypen, kleuren, grafisch ontwerp en meer.
- Zwart: het nieuwe Wit
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January 14th, 2008
Het gebruik van kleuren in bewegwijzering en grafisch ontwerp zijn essentieel om de benodige uitstraling te vinden. Deze week de kleur zwart, maar is zwart wel een kleur?
- Garamond versus Garamond
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January 11th, 2008
Het mooie lettertype Garamond, hoe is het ontstaan en welke varianten zijn er momenteel, lees verder Garamond vs Garamond, de Garamond de psygologie van een lettertype.
- Sign Design Competitions
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January 10th, 2008
Wat is het mooiste of grootste project gerealiseerd in 2007? Is het goed genoeg om mee te doen met een sign design wedstrijd? Kijk en doe mee!
- ING House: Winter Inspiratie
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January 9th, 2008
Winter 2007-2008 pronkt aan de Amsterdamse Zuidas het kantoorpand ING House, deze winter voorzien van ijs sterren uitgevoerd in LED verlichtingsarmaturen. Een fraai uitgevoerde externe bewegwijzering.
- GreyScale Basic: Font Modern
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January 8th, 2008
Lettertype GreyScale Basic, een zeer strak & modern vormgegeven lettertype. Gratis te downloaden en te gebruiken in grafisch toepassingen en bewegwijzering.
- Inspiratie: Hoe start ik het nieuwe jaar?
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January 7th, 2008
Hoe start ik 2008? Hoe krijg je inspiratie? Afgelopen zomer heb ik het uitmate interessante boekje de Creatie Spiraal gelezen van Marinus Knoope. Doorloop de 12 stappen en begin je eigen creatiespiraal.
- Font Series: Fontin Sans
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January 4th, 2008
Lettertype Fontin Sans, een gratis te gebruiken font ontworpen door Nederlands font designer Jos Buivenga.
- Introductie: designworkplan
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December 31st, 2007
Signage & Environmental Graphic Design een nieuwe website met informatie over bewegwijzering, routing, grafisch ontwerp, architectuur en meer. Met een regelmatige update blijft u op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws.
- Sign Sphere: Introductie
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December 31st, 2007
Sign Sphere: De weekelijkse update van meeste interessante links naar artikelen over bewegwijzering, architectuur, vormgeving, design en meer.
- Signage & Wayfinding Design: Chris Calori
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December 30th, 2007
Een complete gids voor het creeren en vervaardigen van bewegwijzering en grafisch ontwerp door Chris Calori, Signage & Wayfinding Design.
- Vrijdag Fonts: Introductie
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December 29th, 2007
Vrijdag Fonts: een serie over de toepassing van lettertypen in bewegwijzering, routing en print media.
- Maandag Inspiratie: Introductie
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December 29th, 2007
Maandag series, inspirerende projecten voor bewegwijzering, print, routing en de psygologie achter inspiratie.
- Sign China, Guangzhou
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December 28th, 2007
Van 4 maart 2008 t/m 6 maart 2008 is er een grote internationale beurs te China over bewegwijzering, visuele communicatie wayfinding solutions en meer. Naar verwachting zullen er ca. 60.000 bezoekers dit sign event bezoeken.
SIGN CHINA dedicates to offer an ideal international platform for strengthening communication and cooperation among fellow colleagues of sign industry and promoting […]
- Grafische Vakbeurs Hardenberg
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December 28th, 2007
Van 12 februari 2008 t/m 14 februari 2008 is er weer de Grafische Vakbeurs te Hardenberg.
De Grafische Vakbeurs Hardenberg is drie dagenlang hét trefpunt waar ondernemers en relaties uit de grafische branche elkaar ontmoeten. U krijgt de gelegenheid informatie uit te wisselen, contacten te leggen, inspiratie en ideeën op te doen en in een sfeervolle, verkoopbevorderende […]
- Trophex, Birmingham
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December 28th, 2007
Een korte maar interesante beurs in Birmingham over graveren. Van 13 januari tot 14 januari 2008 zal op de beurs een groot aantal toeleveranciers aanwezig zijn.
Trophex 2008 brengt u de volgende onderdelen:
New Products
New Sublimation Techniques
New Engraving Technology
Embroidery Innovations
Free Demonstrations
Add-ons For Your Existing Business
Fresh Ideas
Free Entry
Via de website van Trophex is het tevens mogelijk een hotel de boeken in de nabijgelegen omgeving.
Meer informatie over dit graveer evenement:
Trophex 2008
- FESPA Digital 2008, Geneva 1st – 3rd April 2008
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December 28th, 2007
Van 1 t/m 3 april 2008 organiseerd de FESPA in Geneve Zwitserland de Europese beurs voor screen printing, signage, digitalprinting en meer. FESPA ‘Federation of European Screen Printers Associations’.
Meer dan 250 van de ‘s werelds vooraanstaande leveranciers van digitaal print producten en oplossingen zullen op de FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2008 te vinden zijn in Geneve, Zwitserland.
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December 28th, 2007
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