Vernacular Typography

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With cursive on its way out, in the digitally-obsessed future lettering may end up a single standard format. In an effort to protect and celebrate the beauty of regional signage, Molly Woodward created Vernacular Typography—a crowd-sourced, community-based program aimed at preserving vanishing typefaces around the world.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

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1. Caine’s Arcade Caine’s Arcade tells the heartwarming story of a creative young boy in East LA who made a DIY arcade using cardboard boxes from his father’s auto parts store. Discovered by an encouraging young filmmaker, Caine has what he calls the “best day of his whole life” when the city rallies his efforts in a surprise tribute arcade flashmob. 2. Marni Chairs Consuelo …

Joinery in Jewels

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Inspired by the intricate craftsmanship of ancient woodworkers, Chinese designer Octavia Xiaozi Yang created a series of beautifully curious necklaces using wood, silver, gold and modern materials molded by laser cutting and 3D printing. The basic structure design allows each modular piece to be redesigned to survive the latest trends.