By Taro Yumiba How and when did you become interested in typography & type design? At university I majored in graphic design. I used to leaf through typeface catalogs in search of letters to use in my poster design assignments. However, I could never find any typefaces that matched perfectly what I had in mind, so I began making my own. I was lucky enough to have access to a Macintosh and Fontographer 3.1 at the university lab. At that time the Macintosh wasn’t particularly popular, and few knew how to use them. I found it great fun making fonts from scratch. It took me some time…
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An interview with Kunihiko Okano
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Photo-Lettering Exhibition Teaser
House Industries Show and Tell6 Feb 2012 | 10:33 amCome see the big R tonite (not me, the letter)! Fanatical Mechanical: Photo-Lettering and the Paste-Up Era Opening: Feb. 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. With on-site screen printing by Fresh Pressed! Opening Lecture: Rich Roat of House Industries, Feb. 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Place: Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, Calif. Exhibition Runs from Feb. 6 through March 9, 2012 Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
Holy Kaw!8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Video: Duke’s Austin Rivers Drains Buzzer-Beater to Beat UNC
SLAM Online8 Feb 2012 | 8:38 pmThough it looked like UNC would be taking home a W for the majority of the second half of tonight’s Tar Heels-Blue Devils battle, Duke refused to go away, finishing the tilt on a 13-2 run that was capped off by this miraculous game-winner. As you can see above, it was Austin Rivers who eventually sealed things up, giving Duke the incredible 85-84 victory. Not bad, kid. Not bad at all. (H/T: Ballin’ is a Habit) -
Lin, Chandler shine as Knicks handle Wizards
ESPN.com - NBA8 Feb 2012 | 8:28 pmJeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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An interview with Kunihiko Okano
13 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amBy Taro Yumiba How and when did you become interested in typography & type design? At university I majored in graphic design. I used to leaf through typeface catalogs in search of letters to use in my poster design assignments. However, I could never find any typefaces that matched perfectly what I had in mind, so I began making my own. I was lucky enough to have access to a Macintosh and Fontographer 3.1 at the university lab. At that time the Macintosh wasn’t particularly popular, and few knew how to use them. I found it great fun making fonts from scratch. It took me some time… -
An Interview with Verena Gerlach
14 Dec 2011 | 12:40 amBy Ivo Gabrowitsch & Christoph Koeberlin After more than 10 years, Verena Gerlach has revised and extended her FF Karbid super family, an interpretation of German storefront lettering from the early 1900s. The new FF Karbid is a harmonized redesign of the original typeface. Rounder and less narrow letters lend the shapes more space and balance. Although the contrast was reduced to obtain a harmonious monolinear typeface (without losing its liveliness) it was increased in the bolder weights to improve legibility and achieve a certain elegance. FF Karbid Display is the most obvious… -
Heaven Devoid of Stars
18 Nov 2011 | 5:24 amThe Week in Type More than half a millennium has passed since the invention of moveable type in Europe. It’s now just about impossible to imagine a world without it. That very sentiment is set in ink in this new print collaboration with Stefan Hattenbach. A sumptuous screen-print of gold, white, and black inks on beautiful red Plike paper. A truly stunning print, and perhaps the perfect Christmas gift! It’s been a while (too long) since the last Week in Type, so without further ado: Let’s begin with a smile and this great tee from Able Parris: A lovely short of Robert Warner dancing… -
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The making of FF Tundra
5 Oct 2011 | 12:32 amby Ludwig Übele A line of text is like a silhouette on the horizon. Closer inspection reveals the detail, the trees, bushes, rocks; details that, though only vaguely perceivable from afar, create both rhythm and variation. The beauty of this landscape is born of both regularity and variety. I chose Tundra as the name for my new serif typeface not during the design process, but from the outset. I had in mind this idea of a wide and flat landscape. This was the initial idea: Tundra should lead the eye effortlessly along the line, thus emphasizing the horizontal. This would have been rather…
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House Industries Show and Tell
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Photo-Lettering Exhibition Teaser
6 Feb 2012 | 10:33 amCome see the big R tonite (not me, the letter)! Fanatical Mechanical: Photo-Lettering and the Paste-Up Era Opening: Feb. 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. With on-site screen printing by Fresh Pressed! Opening Lecture: Rich Roat of House Industries, Feb. 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Place: Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, Calif. Exhibition Runs from Feb. 6 through March 9, 2012 Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
Last minute lithography for PLINC show opening
3 Feb 2012 | 7:54 pmHot Friday litho action for Monday’s Photo-Lettering exhibition opening at Chapman University. Fanatical Mechanical: Photo-Lettering and the Paste-Up Era Opening: Feb. 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. With on-site screen printing by Fresh Pressed! Opening Lecture: Rich Roat of House Industries, Feb. 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Place: Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, Calif. Exhibition Runs from Feb. 6 through March 9, 2012 Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
Raymund Joins the Photo-Lettering Circus
31 Jan 2012 | 10:21 amSmooth as nacho cheese fries and wholesome as chunky lobster chowder, Raymund’s thoroughly treacled typographic taffy stretches Photo-Lettering’s character circus to three more rings. Original alphabet penned by Bruce Raymund. Digitized by Hungarian high-wire act Allen Mercer. -
Sneak Peek
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Fanatical Mechanical: Photo-Lettering and the Paste-Up Era
23 Jan 2012 | 1:49 pmPhoto-Lettering Show Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery Orange, Calif. Feb. 6 – March 9, 2012
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Holy Kaw!
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Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Harry Potter in 60 seconds [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pmYou resisted the hype for so long, but now, curiosity has gotten the better of you and it’s simply not possible to live another minute without knowing what all the excitement was about. Lucky for you, catching up won’t involve spending a valuable week’s vacation holed up with a ten-pound book in hand thanks to the efforts of Ian Holliday and company. If you like what you see, be sure to follow the YouTube link and give them a hand winning the Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival 2012 contest. It’s what Dumbledore would have wanted. Full story at YouTube via The Mary Sue. -
SYNC: Even in a backwards world, love finds a way [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pmDirected by Alberto Corral and filmed with an iPhone 4 and Steadicam Smoothee, SYNC takes a unique approach to retelling a classic story of love at first sight. Full story at YouTube via PetaPixel. Unique movies. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Every nerd’s worst nightmare: World’s largest dodgeball game [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 pmIf dodgeball day in gym class left you nursing wounds both physical and psychological during the eternity that is a bad grade school experience, you might not appreciate the efforts of 4,979 people at the University of Alberta trying to set a new world record. On the other hand, if dodgeball marked the high point of your glory days, revel in the chaos… Full story at Vimeo via Official Hype. Games from the good old days. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Text while you walk (safely this time)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pmIf you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Video: Duke’s Austin Rivers Drains Buzzer-Beater to Beat UNC
8 Feb 2012 | 8:38 pmThough it looked like UNC would be taking home a W for the majority of the second half of tonight’s Tar Heels-Blue Devils battle, Duke refused to go away, finishing the tilt on a 13-2 run that was capped off by this miraculous game-winner. As you can see above, it was Austin Rivers who eventually sealed things up, giving Duke the incredible 85-84 victory. Not bad, kid. Not bad at all. (H/T: Ballin’ is a Habit) -
Video: Jeremy Lin Crosses Up John Wall, Throws it Down
8 Feb 2012 | 6:20 pmAs we type this, Jeremy Lin has his third consecutive 20-point game, and appears to be in the midst of helping the Knicks grab their third straight victory. Who the hell saw this coming? We certainly didn’t, and on the play above, John Wall didn’t either, as JLin drives right by the Wizards point guard and throws down a mean dunk. Linsanity in full effect, if you will. (H/T: The Big Lead) -
City of Houston to Host 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend
8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pmThe news that Houston would be getting the All-Star Game in 2013 actually leaked this past summer, but today, the NBA officially confirmed it: “The 62nd NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Toyota Center, which will also host the NBA Rising Stars Challenge and NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm. NBA All-Star Jam Session, the hugely successful interactive basketball celebration, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. ‘Houston is a spectacular sports city, and for one week it will be the basketball capital of the world,’… -
Meadowlark Lemon to Make Appearance at Fairfield University
8 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pmLiving legend and Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon might not travel the world like he used to, but the man still pops up every once in a while. Lemon, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003, will be making an appearance at Fairfield University on February 13 to discuss his esteemed basketball career, his book, Trust Your Next SHOT: A Guide to Life and Joy, and his off the court work with children. For more on Lemon be sure to check the outstanding story on him from SLAM 154 which can be found here. From Fairfield University: Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon, a basketball hall… -
Power Rankings: The NBA’s 10 Best Coaches
8 Feb 2012 | 12:13 pmby Doobie Okon This is a toughie. Only because the NBA, more than any other league, relies on its superstars to run, well, pretty much everything. A great coach is a luxury. A coach who relegates the reigns to his best player is a dime a dozen. Which coaches are just products of their stars? And which actually make an impact, truly inspire, and make a difference between victories and defeats? In the League these days, everyone can dunk, drain threes, run the transition and blaze the offensive side of the ball. It’s the head coaches that stress defensive intensity on nightly bases that truly…
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Lin, Chandler shine as Knicks handle Wizards
8 Feb 2012 | 8:28 pmJeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. -
Sessions fills in for Irving, leads Cavs by Clips
8 Feb 2012 | 8:27 pmRamon Sessions scored a season-high 24 points as a last-minute replacement for injured rookie Kyrie Irving and Antawn Jamison scored 27, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. -
LeBron: No Perkins apology, tired of blame
8 Feb 2012 | 8:26 pmLeBron James will not be apologizing to Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins for tweeting about Blake Griffin's dunk over Perkins last week. And while he's at it, he's tired of getting blamed for things that he doesn't feel are his fault. -
Boozer, Bulls rout Hornets as Rose returns
8 Feb 2012 | 8:14 pmCarlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night. -
Gay, Grizzlies snap 3-game skid, edge Wolves
8 Feb 2012 | 8:10 pmRudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
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Video: Kevin Durant is rapping for real
8 Feb 2012 | 4:25 pmWarning: Video contains naughty language. Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant has a reputation for being 100-percent devoted to basketball unlike anyone in the NBA (except Kobe Bryant, as if such a thing even needs to be said). Durant is a complicated guy, though, and that includes being interested in things that often get other players termed "thugs," like massive tattoos. That doesn't make him a bad guy — which is also true of the people who've been criticized in the past for similar interests — it just complicates his image as mainstream America's ideal superstar. For instance,… -
Jeremy Lin starts for the Knicks, lives in his brother’s living room, ‘has his own couch’
8 Feb 2012 | 2:50 pmOn Monday, we relayed some of the finer moments behind Jeremy Lin's first extended run as point guard of the New York Knicks, complete with a reference in the title to that most-New York of all bands (Bowery excluded), Steely Dan. Now, we find out that Lin appears to be living a pretty New York City'ish existence. Stuck in the boroughs and wondering if he'll make it the year on an unguaranteed contract, without having to sign a lease, the guy has been living on his brother's couch for months. It likely has nothing to do with any sort of financial worries or comfort amongst family after a road… -
Larry Bird would like to team with Kobe for the win, LeBron for the fun
8 Feb 2012 | 11:10 amLarry Bird is weighing into the whole Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James debate. Kind of. Actually, his nuance is kind of refreshing, even if he appears to prefer hypothetically suiting up with Bryant over James. In an interview with Bill Simmons of Grantland, Bird spoke of the perks of playing with either two former MVPs: "Well, probably Kobe, because of the fact that ... well, of course he wouldn't have been shooting as much as he does now ... but his desire to win, his dedication, to always get better, uh, and he's just, he's just tough," Bird said. "He's just a tough cat. "But, if you want to… -
Will Ferrell will run the player intros at Wednesday’s Bulls/Hornets game
8 Feb 2012 | 10:05 amThe Chicago Tribune's Teddy Greenstein, covering the Chicago Bulls/New Orleans Hornets game down in NOLA Wednesday, passed along this thundernugget: Hopefully Will's turn will go a bit smoother than his previous attempt at calling some hot NBA action. -
Seattle is still working hard to get an NBA team, but at what cost to Sacramento?
8 Feb 2012 | 9:25 amThe news from the NBA, when it comes to the league potentially putting a team in the Seattle market, is the same as it's ever been. When you get an NBA-suitable arena, Seattle, it's likely that an NBA team won't be far behind. The news out of Seattle? It's slightly different. There's a potential team owner in place who has been actively seeking out downtown real estate lots with the hopes of enacting an arena that could entice the NBA or NHL to move a team to the city. The same roadblocks are in place in terms of public funding and voter opposition to any tax hikes that would grease the…
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Talking About Practice: Episode 15, Tim Donahue
22 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pmTim Donahue of 8 Points, 9 Seconds talks Pacers on this latest episode. The holidays and this compressed NBA schedule wreaked havoc with plans to get more podcasts up, but here is the latest. It’s all Pacers all the time so be advised if you’re looking for leaguewide talk. And follow Tim on Twitter. You can listen below, subscribe to Talking About Practice on iTunes or click here to listen. Enjoy. -
Bad News: Nique’s Got New Shoes
3 Jan 2012 | 9:30 amFormer SLAM magazine head honcho Russ Bengtson wrote a list of “The Top 25 Sneakers That Should Be Retroed Right Now.” That’s all well and good — and his top choice is the close-to-my-heart, florescent Nike pumps worn by Sir Billy Ho in White Men Can’t Jump. But the real gold is the two 80s commercials he dug up. I had forgotten about this wonderful ‘Nique “Reebok Double Pump” spot and never seen the even better (for comedic reasons) Hakeem ad for some store that sold his Etonics signature shoe. -
Talking About Practice: Episode 14, Zach Lowe
15 Dec 2011 | 7:01 pmZach Lowe of Sports Illustrated’s hoops blog The Point Forward stopped by to talk about Chris Paul and David Stern. Of course, this is the NBA story of the offseason, so we dug into the conspiracy theories and other possible explanations for why the commissioner of the league opted to veto the three-team trade that would have made Chris Paul a Los Angeles Laker. In other chatter, we talk about the under-discussed juggernaut that is the Memphis Grizzlies, the unthreatening offenses of the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers, and the sad end of the road for the Boston Celtics as a true… -
Talking About Practice, Episode 13
12 Dec 2011 | 2:50 pmA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I did an NBA podcast. Life got busier, this became seldom updated and I gave up trying to keep it going, however. Fast forward about 18 months and it is now back. David West was signed to a two-year, $20 million deal by the Pacers yesterday. Me and Tim Donahue of our site 8 Points, 9 Seconds got on the horn to discuss the acquisition, among other Pacer-centric things. You can listen below, subscribe to Talking About Practice on iTunes or click here to listen. Enjoy. -
Lt. Pike vs. Hip Hop
22 Nov 2011 | 10:13 amThis has nothing to do with the NBA. But the NBA, sorta like this site, barely exists anymore. So figured I would get in on the Lt. Pike Photoshop fun and dump the results here.
