Doppler, Special Effects and Topical Alphabets, Selected and Arranged by Dan X. Solo from the Solotype Typographers Catalog, Dover Publications, New York, 1978. A similar face that employs the same concept is shown in Photo-Lettering’s One Line catalog (1971) as Papirtis Dazzle.
Thank you @grantrobertson1 for leading the celebration of the listing of Trades Hall as a Category One building. This building is such an important part of our history and recognises the huge contribution of the union movement to Aotearoa.
A fabulous donation from Tobias @frerejones: 170 transit passes from Milwaukee’s trolley system, 1937–1969. Each week had a unique design. (Reposted from @stewf on Instagram.)
Happy (belated!) birthday, Bradbury Thompson (1911–1995)! The American graphic designer and art director, best known for his work designing magazines and postage stamps, was born 110 years ago on 3/25. #LfABirthday (Images: Bradbury Thompson, Westvaco Inspirations 210, NY, 1958.)
“John Tarpey kick-started my love of all things type, circa 1997 at Limerick School of Art & Design”. John Paul Dowling, Past ISTD Education Director. Two images from John Tarpey and two from John Paul Dowling.