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from Ted.com

Using simple, delightful illustrations, designer Stefan Sagmeister shares his latest thinking on happiness — both the conscious and unconscious kind. His seven rules for life and design happiness can (with some customizations) apply to everyone seeking more joy.

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Selections from the Publishing Archive of Sesame Workshop
For a bit of nostalgia, works are currently on display at the downtown Central Library’s First Floor Galleries, 630 W. Fifth St.
more info here

A master logotype designer, I always regretted not signing up for one of his classes in school.

via Art Center College of Design Alumni News

Doyald Young, 1926-2011
March 1st, 2011

It is with deep sadness that we report of the passing of Doyald Young ADVT ‘55, beloved teacher, lettering and logotype designer, friend and mentor. Young passed away today due to complications following a recent heart operation.

We received the following message this morning from Jim Whitney, Doyald’s life partner.
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interesting information about how those little numbers on that piece of plastic function.
via mint.com
also check out other interesting info at byjess.net
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a somewhat depressing article on the future of our industry.

Foreign locales are luring away productions and work with tax credits and cheaper labor, causing once-successful companies to close.

Full article here