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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

Creative Boom

In contrast to other sections in the publication, there are no images on these pages, making the point that creativity isn't always visual. Or at least, it doesn't always start that way, but rather as a spark of an idea, a willingness to collaborate, and a desire to reshape our future. "But

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Mucho rebrand breathes new life into 92-year-old free festival in San Francisco

Creative Boom

Marvelling at the Grove's natural acoustics, Mrs. Stern determined that the site would be preserved as a park where the public could enjoy admission-free music, dance and theatre performances. Stern, the daughter of a rich businessman, and gifted it to the City in 1931. But there was a danger of becoming dated.

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Mexico City Goes Minimalist and Meditative at the Círculo Mexicano

Design Milk

Ambrosi | Etchegaray’s Jorge Ambrosi and Gabriele Etchegaray play a reductive game within both public and private spaces inside the former residence of renown Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo. Book it: Círculo Mexicano. Photos courtesy of Grupo Habita. Go virtually on vacation with more design destinations right here.

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Playtype resurrects Publish Gothic, a custom typeface for a Danish newspaper that survived just 41 days

Creative Boom

Within its first month of production in 2002, it amassed 13,000 subscribers and 20,000 buyers, who were all happily paying to access the publication that broke existing norms of style, form and journalism. "I Grab yourself Publish Gothic today, available from €50.

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Bridging the Gap: Design Competitions and Public Preference in Architecture

Azure Magazine

Consider, for example, a competition for a public monument with a construction value of $3 million, and a standard seven per cent fee of $210,000, leaving very little to finish the design details and construction administration. Engaging the public in the process and value of architecture is the goal.

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10 Books for the Design Lover’s Library (Or Coffee Table)

Design Milk

Started in 2002, by Rolf and Mette Hay, the brand has become synonymous with design that’s accessible to all. Go behind the scenes with previously unseen work, view sketchbooks, and have the chance to walk through Jullien’s creative practice that spans personal, collaborative, and public works.

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Burger King Rebrand — Unused Burger King Logo Ideas

Logo Smith

In late 2010, 3G Capital of Brazil acquired a majority stake in the company, in a deal valued at US$3.26 The new owners promptly initiated a restructuring of the company to reverse its fortunes.