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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

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Now, the team behind PDR has unveiled an ambitious new sister project: The Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA). While many digital repositories already offer vast archives of out-of-copyright images, PDIA sets itself apart with its highly curated approach. While many (myself included!) "While many (myself included!)

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Why a new book celebrating design legend Margaret Calvert deserves your support

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She'd done a show at the Design Museum and various other things, such as a forthcoming Channel 5 documentary, all of which entailed a lot of searching in her archive. Consequently, there'll be a number of unique and rare materials from Margaret Calvert's archive in the mix. It's long overdue." I love her sketches for her typefaces.

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ARCHIVISM Fosters New Wave of American Design With Debut Collection

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Meet ARCHIVISM’s inaugural collection, bringing a fresh sense of Brutalist and Romantic touches to any interior. An earnest exploration into the history of American woodwork and craft, ARCHIVISM strives to usher in a new era, one that prioritizes sustainable manufacturing and local craftsmanship.

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Playful branding for new country club summons the spirit of Caddyshack

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In researching for the project, the team did a deep dive into the archives of retro athletic club branding, from tennis to golf to polo, and found it a treasure trove of inspiration. It's pickleball, after all." Eventually, they zeroed in on colours, patterns, and iconography styles that evoked the preppy country club aesthetic.

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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

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We were surprised that some prime examples were no longer available, even in the archives of some respected firms." The authors faced challenges in documenting this vital period. Our choice of visual material was limited by what we were able to obtain," Ian admits. "We

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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

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Go back into the archives and find styles that may influence your choices or bend the rules and pinch it from another category or industry. "It not only pushes our thinking with font selection but also aligns with the overarching idea or strategy. The clues are in the research: look into what's trending and avoid it," he continues. "Go

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An Icon in Iris: Poltrona Frau Unveils Limited Edition Dezza Armchair by Gio Ponti

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Ponti’s hand represents the human ability to imagine, to go beyond the world of objects to enter those of theatre, poetry and playfulness, says Salvatore Licitra, curator of the Gio Ponti Archives. Photo: Courtesy the Gio Ponti Archives We are thrilled to present this historic piece from our catalogue in a new guise.