- ARCHIVE / Science!
- Lauren Thorson / Plotting a Blackout
Data-visualization of the blackout that followed the earthquake in Japan. Above: Lauren Thorson, 15″ X 20″ (2011). Created with data collected by NOAA satellites, this print is produced by a mechanical plotter and a black BIC pen. The print also features Lauren’s Galvan typeface, specifically designed for the plotter process, and recently recognized by the [...]
- Kyle Phillips / Digital Frontiers
Minneapolis-based interaction designer par excellence. Above: Kyle Phillips, Coelenterata Bulbs (No. 1). Part of a four-poster set created by Phillips, these works are just one small part of a beautiful and fascinating world he is creating. Begin with a tour of his personal site and then navigate your way to Haptic Data, Phillips’ laboratory of [...]
- Lauren Thorson / Processing Form
New work explores projection, processing, plotters, and typographic form. Above: Lauren Thorson, First 24 Hours of Spring (cropped), 2011. Thorson is a graduate student here at MCAD and has recently completed her first year with a flourish of inspired acitvity. Her focus has been experimenting with a variety of techniques that form fascinating limitations for [...]
- Graphic design, qu’est-ce que c’est?
Ne var, ne yok. Above: Tracy’s ingenious final GIF, though it was almost impossible to improve on her first (see below). As promised, our GRD_2000 grupetto revisited our first attempts with this format, all seeking to answer the question, “What is Graphic Design?” I think you might agree that the new solutions both improve and [...]
- TEST GIF
Try, try again… Above: An ‘animated gif paranoia about non-stop design workers’ by Johnny Kelly and Matt Cooper. Full page mode here. All 56 GIFs here. Sacré bleu.
- GRD_3020_F10_P003
Periodic tables by last Fall’s fearless typonauten. Above: Yuka’s final, (cropped, 24″x36″), 2010. Sumimasen! This is a much delayed posting on the final periodic tables produced by the GRD_3020 typonauten last Fall. The final designs you see here are cropped, and each focuses on a specific audience. For example, Yuka chose to focus on an [...]
- Pink Hobo Gallery / QR Code Show
Fitting end to Flashbelt 7.0 tonight. Above: Via Pink Hobo Gallery here in Minneapolis. Bring your QR Code reader to the gallery opening tonight (June 16, 2010. 7:00pm to 11:00pm/map.), and find your way to “images, music, video, data visualization, and interactive experiences.” This group show will feature work by Eight Hour Day (Holla!), Michael [...]
- Sweet internets.
Futurama from 1969… Above: The Internet in 1969, was kicking around The Huffington Post yesterday, and it’s too good not to feature again and again. Viel spass dabei!
- FDN_1111_SP10 NYT Color Variants
Digital color machines as a precursor to painting. Above: MCAD student Alex, digital variant (11.5 x 22.75) A new twist for a successful problem seen here before, these are foundation student level experiments with color. Above: Each unique student grid is derived from a tracing of the New York Times, randomly assigned. Each then mounts [...]
- Bea Arthur Mountains Pizza
Stunning collage tumblr, excellent reality relief. Above: From the excellent Bea Arthur Mountains Pizza, collage.
- Yunker / 2010 Web Globalization Report
Byte Level Research releases it’s new findings. Above: John Yunker’s world map by country code. In exciting news, bytelevel research is back and has released it’s 2010 Web Globalization Report Card and the data on the world’s top websites is fascinating: Google and Facebook are numerically tied for for first place. Yunker explains that since [...]
- Erik Brandt / RVA Exhibition
Shameless self-promotion, Act 16. Above: Letterpress print I made in 1998, the first posters to promote the original Bowe House Print Collective, yo. I am grateful to announce that Virginia Commonwealth University will be hosting an exhibition of my work on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6PM (1509 West Main St., Richmond, VA). Hope to [...]
- Don Cherry / The man.
Oh, Canada. Above: The incomparable Don Cherry. Caught pre-game commentary before the epic Canada vs. USA game. Winter Olympics, 2010. “Miller’s gotta be sensational… and he better be sensational, because he’s gonna see more rubber, than a dead skunk, on a New York thruway. Heh, Canada wins, 5-3.” Well, it wasn’t 5-3, Don, but it [...]
- Tovar Estovo
Website as Zirkus still operative, over. Above: Original ¡ü16.øäk! silkscreen bulletin invitation for a BVR Messages event, 2001. Four BVRS Printing. Glenside, Pa. Tovar Estovo (web-based version). BVR Revival: And why not? I was happily reminded of this project from ol’ BVR days, and thought it would be nice to share once again. The event [...]
- Dave Schroeder / iPhone photographs.
Masterful creations via Pilotvibe. Above: Pilotvibe proprietor and Flashbelt founder Dave Schroeder’s inspired tile sequence. Danke Schön, Dave! And in the news, Flashbelt 2010 dates have been finalized, June 13-16, 2010.
- HypeForType / Exclusive Volume 2.0
Fresh Type from Nottingham. Sugoi, ne? Above: Capset, by Suprb (Keywords: Slab, Swedish… Oh, and I say Hell Yeah!). Via Alex at HypeForType, Exclusive Volume 2.0 is now available. Above: Protozoa, by Richard Perez. Much more at Exclusive Volume 2.0. Many thanks for sharing this new release, Alex.
- Cybernetic Parrot Sausage
Tout simplement incroyable. Above: Via Matt, simply beyond belief and most excellent. Cherry garcia, Mateo!
- One thousand posts on the dance floor.
Urbi et Orbi… ‘ere me now. Above: From the flat files and just pour vous, an old slide from ‘old school days,’ (photo by John Dixon). Le lapin? C’est moi. This post marks number 1000 in Geotypografika’s archives. This can only mean one thing, time for an orderly and thorough organization of all of this [...]
- Wolfram | Alpha
New computational landscapes? Above: Ne var, ne yok? Like many, I am fascinated by the new search engine, Wolfram Alpha, and after enjoying the excellent tutorial, I couldn’t help but input the famous Turkish punch-line, “Ne var, ne yok?” From a previous post, a “common greeting (slightly antiquated?) in Turkey, loosely translated, ‘How’s everything?’ Literally [...]
- Flashbelt 2009
MPLS, MN June 7-10, 2009 Above: I am excited to be speaking at this years’ Flashbelt conference here in Minneapolis, Design Develop Engage. I am especially grateful for the kind invitation of Dave Schroeder, Flashbelt producer and pilotvibe operator. See recent news about the conference here, including a detailed listing of contributing speakers, with registration [...]
- Jenny Tondera / “Let Me Twitter Dat”
“We got no more eggs, let me twitter dat!” Jenny Tondera writes: Social networking anthem, 2009!?
- The Ultimate Zidane HeadButt Video
Another classic. Above: Without a doubt the funniest treatment of this most tragic and enigmatic act. Watch for Hammer Time. Oh, and the Death Star.
- Raiders: The Adaptation
Stop, stay out of the light. Above: Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation, shot-by-shot recreation of the original film, from 1982. Here, the first ten minutes. UPDATE: The Trailer. (!!!) UPDATE: Hot tip via Aesthetic Apparatus, Ghostbusters!
- Benjamin Heckendorn / Commodore 64 Laptop
Laptop conversion boggles the mind. Above: A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Found via an article in Der Spiegel (‘Von diesem Notebook träumten die Achtziger‘), the work of Benjamin Heckendorn. Images via his site (full article). Sugoi, ne?!
- Oportuna de emergencia
Geotypografika was down for a bit this morning. Above: Fresh Doha truck type via Kayane this morning, before the internets came down, taking both Geotypografika and Typografika with them for a bit. Thanks for the photo as always, K. That counter in the cap R is staring straight into our souls!
- Kevin Byrne / 300 Jumps
Sabbatical Exhibition at MCAD 2009 Above: Kevin Byrne, 2009. From his current exhibition, 300 Jumps. Still teaching, still sharing, MCAD Professor Kevin Byrne is currently showing work from his mapping research. My own revelation from Kevin’s complex exhibition is that of course Powers of Ten was influenced by the work of Kees Boeke (see this [...]
- Geotypografika Twitter
Um abraço, Twitterati! From Geotypografika Flickr: Photo by Erik Brandt, 2006. Posters somewhere in Lisbon, Portugal. Anunciando: You can now follow updates for Geotypografika via Twitter here. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Above: Gumball, 1992 cover of The Damned classic, New Rose. Coming to you in both of your eyes, yo. Um abraço!
- One Night Lexicon
Facebook Page, yo! Above: Brouse + Derobertis. In most excellent news, One Night Lexicon has a page. No, seriously. On FB, yo.
- Stop Motion Candles
Wait for it! Above: Via Mona in Dubai, a lovely little ditty with candles. Stop-motion by Alejandro Sánchez.
- createmake
Ragnar features new work, of course. Above: Ragnar Freyr Pálsson’s createmake splash page. If you haven’t already, link-up to his feed and enjoy the amazing work coming in. This outstanding Icelandic designer has been featured here before but probably not often enough. Shouts to Rejkyavik or wherever he may be working, Ragnar’s internet presence is [...]
- Adieux, iPhone.
Projected internet data. Above: Fresh from the latest TED conference, and via Wired and Robots Dreams, a stunning new development from Wear Ur World (website coming soon). MIT Media Lab students Pranav Mistry and Pattie Maes have developed relatively affordable demo versions, seeing is believing. Sugoi.
- Jared Tarbell / QR Invaders
Code variants generate fascinating images. Above: Jared Tarbell, Invader.Fractal, found via All About Mobile Life. Shokran! Image built using a random mix of invaders possible within QR Code. As Mobile Life recommends, run the Flash generator (look for ‘Huge/Launch Flash’). Above: Jared Tarbell. Endlich, ficciones typografika. Above: Geotypografika QR code, generated for free via Wolfgang [...]
- Charles Bremner / Citroen Revival
Up, up and way back. Above: Via The Times Online (UK), Bremner’s Paris blog reports the revival of an old classic.
- Yanko Design / Urban Space Station
Chris Burns locates Sofia, Madrid. Above: Via Yanko Design, our own Chris Burns scours the internets and hits paydirt, a brilliant project via Madrid, ‘hacking architecture’. Read more at Yanko. Hup, Chris and cheers for the links.
- Tor
He will keep his job. Above: Beckham scores an incredible goal for Milan today. Capello looks on, the move is complete?
- Dance
Stevie will show us the way. Above: Stevie Wonder, Don’t You Worry ’bout A Thing. Did you know I speak, very, very fluent Spanish? Urbi et Orbi: Tonight we dance! Um beijo, um abraço para todo o mundo!
- Shell Chairs
Eames chairs from start to finish. Above: On the Malinoski tip, a really beautiful film, via robust flavor.
- Is it cold outside?
Deductive reasoning can assist a quick conclusion. Above: MPLS aktuell. Images from the INSIDE of our apartment building, at approximately 08:45 in the AM. Science tells us that metal conducts temperature variants very well, in this case, extreme cold. Coupled with a steamy radiator, the results can be quite beautiful. I love science. Above: Metal [...]
- Self Destructing Sticker
Via EROSIE Above: Super-cool sequence from EROSIE, thanks to Lindley from The Ones We Love for sharing this. Don’t forget her excellent new project, The Photographic Dictionary. Fightoh, Lindley!
- Barack O’Bollywood
Aja Aja Ah. Above: You’ll see. It’s amazing.
- Deseos de paz del pasado, una vez más.
Some tÿpøgrafika from New Year’s 2000 Above: From the flat file, some cards from a new year’s greeting from tÿpøgrafika, sent out years ago. Scanned here with translucent envelope that is even older. These were made when Kinko’s had blue toner in some copy machines, then stamped with a red star by hand. Ja, old [...]
- Eco Font
Drilled-out Vera Sans Above: On the Malinoski tip, ecofont claims to reduce ink-jet ink by 20%. Honto ni! Free download for both Mac and PC systems, perhaps an alternative for email print-outs or, faxes (if you have to print out)? A strikingly simple design solution (circles work best, of course!) it may remind older cyclists [...]
- Ice Station Tango
MPLS Aktuell: 2°F (feels like 2°F) Above: No need to send the evacuation team, Geotypografika has slowed in recent days in a perfectly natural response to the geographic conditions. To make matters more interesting, the building’s boiler shut down last night at around eleven (in the pm), and that meant no heat for a night [...]
- Kees Boeke
Cosmic View (1957) Above: Via Artsmonitor, Kees Boeke’s Cosmic View: The Universe in 40 Jumps. Published in 1957. Boeke also explored the opposite direction. Powers of Ten, the Eames’ presentation of this same concept, was released in 1977.
- Para Lelando / What’s Opera Doc
What’s Opera Doc: Looney Tunes classic. Here is Leland’s spear and magic helmet. Our friend is stronger than ever and can once again hunt wabbit. Viva Lelando!
- Left Coast News
Above: Pop-up alphabet book ABC3D, available in October 2008, from Roaring Brook Press. Happarently, this little ditty has been making it around the book club on the left coast. Thanks for this, DB!
- Sacre Vache / Ten Years of Printed Matter
Sumimasen, mina-san! Yo soy El Conejo. It’s not easy being green. Servus Freunde! Here I am pleased to show you some work starting from post-DVC days, Summer, 1998. Seuchz, no more old school days. By my outfit you can see I was a scientist. Wissenschaft. (Photo by John Dixon circa 1997) Summer 1998 Zirkel System [...]
- The Perfect Circle
Freehand Circle Drawing Champion Above: The Perfect Circle. Form as muscle memory, also, an ethereal moment as the blackboard dries.
- Comment Button Fixed
My sincere apologies… I was lost in code. To all who have joined: As you may have noticed recently, the comment button was inoperable for a time. It should now be resolved. Thanks to my student Chris Burns for his ace assistance in helping to figure out disparate coding issues. In the end, I added [...]
- Allan Chochinov / The Importance of Fictional Products
On the Walking Table and More Excellent article here by Allan Chochinov on the importance of creating/designing fictional products. Great food for thought, click on image for the walking table, one of the many interesting ideas Chochinov discusses.