Rules for Writers

Although I don't consider myself a writer, I do find that as designers we end up doing our fair share of it. Whether it is copy writing for an ad or trying to explain an idea in an e-mail, these rules help tremendously. I also recently picked up a copy of "Elements of Style" by Maira Kalman at Design Thinkers this year and I adore it. All the text is easy, clever, and fun to read.

The Riots in Greece

"On the night of Saturday, December 6th, two Special Guards of the Greek police clashed with a small group of young men. The exact details of what took place are still unclear, but it is known that one of the Guards fired three shots, and one of those bullets caused the death of 15-year-old Alexander Grigoropoulos - whether the injury was made by an accidental ricochet or deliberate shot remains to be determined. The two Guards are now in jail awaiting trial, the shooter charged with homicide. This incident sparked an immediate and widespread response in the form of angry demonstrations and riots in many Greek cities that have continued at varying levels to this day - though dimming in intensity recently. Alexander's death appears to have been a catalyst, unleashing widespread Greek anger towards many issues - police mistreatment of protesters, unwelcome education reforms, economic stagnation, government corruption and more." -

The photography on this page is amazing and so emotionally charged. I'm constantly amazed that we don't have situations like this happening all over all the time. It takes such a huge amount of anger, rage, and frustration to move people like this and I can only imagine how they feel.

via: Boston.com

Photo of the Day

by: Jeffery Vanhoutte
via: FFFFound.com

My Kind of Christmas

Just in time for the holidays!
via: Craftzine.com

Poster Inspiration

via: Waxin' & Milkin': The Blog of Mark Malazarte