Azure Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929-1975 by Susan Benjamin and Michelangelo Sabatino. While Chicago has long been heralded as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, little acknowledgement has been paid to the city’s other contribution to architectural advancements and the built environment. That is, until now.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 24, 2024

As Japan rapidly modernised during the 20th century, graphic design evolved into a vibrant industry that blended traditional artistic values with innovative techniques. The ukiyo-e aesthetic inspired European modern artists like Van Gogh and Monet, introducing creative Japanese visuals to the West.

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Shillington

AUGUST 19, 2020

The Windy City is home to more than Bulls, Bears, Cubs and Deep Dish Pizza, Chicago was responsible for the significant advancement of some of the most important cultural movements of the last century. His work, often humorous, is tinged with a warm nostalgia that recalls American mid-century glory days but is also unmistakably modern.

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Canny

AUGUST 25, 2022

Seven presidents were born in Ohio, making the state known as the “Mother of Modern Presidents.” The city of Columbus was named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus at the city’s founding in 1812. Ohio’s state rock song is “Hang on, Sloopy” by the McCoys. The presidents are Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B.

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Creative Market

JULY 15, 2021

Because of the kitschy approach to art, which was meant to actually be his ode to modern culture, his Soup Cans were initially received by critics and the public as something offensive. Among pop art artists, no one is maybe better known for his depictions of the American flag and other American-centric topics than Jasper Johns.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Our friendship was cemented when we discovered a shared passion for mid-century art and design over a cup of Sylwia’s incredibly strong tea. Combine that with design thinking and great design in general, I think we now have this incredible toolkit of modern skills and frameworks to do things like they’ve never been done before.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Though, when it comes to books on the topic of graphic design, it’s often hard to find the best ones to read. As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline. Buy the book. Buy the book.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline. Logo Modernism (Design) by Jens Muller. Less well known, but no less fascinating, is the distillation of modernism in graphic design.

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Canny

JULY 28, 2022

The term ‘Nuggets’ refers to the 19th century mining boom in the state of Colorado, when people rushed to the area, hoping to make their fortunes by panning for gold and silver nuggets. They’re passionate about providing a fresh-from-the-earth menu and funky, mid-century details. Modern and contemporary art. Oceanic art.

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Design Week

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s hosted by a Superunion panel – led by creative director Louise Hunter – and will discuss the importance of team work, different studio roles, vital skills and a more elusive topic: the mindset of a creative. Book: Tom Eckersley: A Mid-Century Modern Master, by Paul Rennie. It costs £25.

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Eye on Design

JUNE 3, 2021

What this doesn’t account for are certain niche topics—like video game history or identity design—that speak to a very specific but passionate demographic. . Though not the first publisher to capitalize on crowdfunded design books, Volume is unique in that it has the weight of Thames & Hudson behind it.

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Envato Tuts+

MARCH 26, 2021

The humanist typeface mixes with geometric forms from the mid-20th century. While the font is more neutral, it’s just as modern and clean as Arial Black. It's inspired by calligraphy and cursive details, giving it a bit of a vintage feel with a modern twist. 30+ Beautiful Modern Script Fonts (Typefaces for 2021).

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Apple Logo Evolution The ‘Apple' – 1977 In the mid-1970s, Steve Jobs recognised the importance of branding and the need to create an easily identifiable image for the fast-growing Apple Computer company. The new logo differed significantly from the original design and had a more modern look aligned with the company's vision.

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UX Collective

MAY 20, 2021

One of the most evidently depicted topics within domestic space is sexuality and gender. Modernist architects, most importantly Le Corbusier, strongly rejected the already established values, national character, and decorative aesthetic that the Victorian domesticity submitted to; in fact, modernism was defined against domesticity itself.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As a creator in the modern world, understanding the landscape of content formats is crucial. This includes formats like: Books Books have been the primary vehicle for sharing in-depth information for centuries. Their length allows creators to cover topics comprehensively. They cover a topic thoroughly but concisely.

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I want to introduce today’s topic with a recent post made by Ken on his LinkedIn page. Jessica Oreck, TedEd Braille for the Modern Age, Darren Paskell History of Assistive Technologies: TTY One of the most important inventions of the 19th century was the telephone. link] Here are a few additional resources on this topic?—?(thank

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

That all started to change in the mid-2000s, when a critical mass of new retail and restaurant spaces defied the trend and brought widespread attention to the neighbourhood. 19th century buildings still constitute much of the streetscape in the Junction. But few seemed to stick. It was a little bit artsy, but far from hip.

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Canny

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This was back in the 11th century. You can find a compilation of some of the earliest town crier advertising in Les Crieries de Paris, a poem written by Guillaume de la Villeneuve in the thirteenth century. In the 21st century, newspapers are full to the brim with advertising! The Modern State of Media Buying.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 21, 2023

For all that, the Ontario Science Centre also remains an architectural landmark, and a key part of the city’s mid-century heritage. We have not been made aware of any previous consultation sessions on this topic and urge the Province to allow Ontarians to participate in a debate on the future of the Ontario Science Centre.

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