Tag Archives: design

From the Google corporate blog: The Google logo has always had a simple, friendly, and approachable style. We wanted to retain these qualities by combining the mathematical purity of geometric forms with the childlike simplicity of schoolbook letter printing. Our new logotype is set in a custom, geometric sans-serif typeface and maintains the multi-colored playfulness and rotated ‘e’ of our …

NYC’s new taxi design removes the last vestige of the old checkered cabs. Even the oft puzzled over “AXI” is going away. The New York Times reacts: What’s next? “T Driver,” starring Robert De Niro? Not likely, even though the new logotype for medallion taxis, which is beginning to appear on New York streets, has eliminated the word “taxi” in …

I do not think I would enjoy this at all. During turbulence I tend to close my window shades because the rising and falling horizon can nauseate me. Come on, I’m already doing half the work of holding the plane up by my armrests! (Via Andrew Sullivan)

All I’ve ever wanted is a completely white penthouse apartment strewn very sparingly with softly-rounded featureless white furnishings. This all started with Space 1999. I am not kidding. (Source)

This appeals to me both as a minimalist and a New Yorker. Source.

The logo for the GOP’s 2008 convention is causing a lot of blogosnickers. From Daily Kos: Wide stance? Check.In Minneapolis? Check.Prison stripe-wearing? Check.Starry eyed? Check. As for the elephant humping the “2008”… Are they going for a “Still screwing the country in 2008” theme, or is it a reference to hypocritical adulterers like David Vitter and just about the entire …

“Home urinals are becoming ‘a definite must for luxury master suites.’” Make all the pee, flower, and gay jokes that you want. Who wants to go #1?.