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graphic past

…it’s been roughly 30 years since the desktop computer revolutionized the way the graphic design industry works. For decades before that, it was the hands of industrious workers, and various ingenious machines and tools that brought type and image together on meticulously prepared paste-up boards, before they were sent to the printer…

this documentary graphic means which is currently in production, aims to cast its eyes backwards to take an in-depth look at the history of our profession, seems very promising so far…

m / 06-08-2016 13:47 - tags: , , , , ,  

kapitaal kracht

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several weeks back (20th sept.) i was invited to do a short presentation as a guest of bno utrecht, a fun gathering which was held at the wonderful (but soon to be defunct) gallery and creative workspace of kapitaal in utrecht

i shared the evening together with my friends from studio mals and passionate type designer peter bilak, we each had 30 minutes to do our ‘thing’ and there were inspiring words to be heard from both parties

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i was allowed to finish up with a (ridiculous) presentation; attempting (against the organisers’ advice) to present 300 slides in max. 30 minutes, eventually coming in under the allocated time by at least 10 minutes! but judging by the reactions, i managed at the very least… to entertain the crowd

once again, thanks for the (i was honoured) invitation, delicious meal and fun evening! see you all again soon i hope…

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23,000 x 4

watch 23,000 dominoes fall perfectly, through the city streets to commemorate 350 years since the great fire of london

m / 04-08-2016 11:19 - tags: , ,  

alcorn

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a throwback thursday (but on friday) post from me today: this old post from 2012 about this great little book i found in a shop… now if i could just find the actual book in the ever-growing pile of books here at the studio…

m / 04-08-2016 10:59 - tags: , , ,  

leeds to london

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…Mr and Mrs Hudson in Seacroft Green, Leeds. I took this photograph on the 14 August 1974 at about 11am. I like the way the ladder is propping up the shop. They had just moved into a new shop on the same spot, with the church getting a facelift to match…

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the changing landscape of british towns in the 70’s as seen by truck driver (and photographer) peter mitchell

m / 01-08-2016 20:03 - tags: , , ,