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Looking better than many other 50-year-olds, Helvetica enjoys now the pleasures of its own revival. Well, revival although it has never left the scene really. Now it comes back as a film. And it looks like a very inspiring one. I wonder what Mark Kermode will say about it!
Quoting the filmakers, ‘Helvetica’ is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

Erik Spiekermann

Experimental Jetset

Wim Crouwel

Wim Crouwel

Neville Brody & Rick Poynor

Helvetica: Homage to a Typeface

I recently found a video in YouTube about a proposed development in Dublin Bay. Wasaki Global Corporation plans to build a clover-shaped cluster of mand-made islands, Dubay style. The video is priceless! In particular the fast paced voice at the end!
quoting from the site:

The Dublin Coastal Development.

The solution to Dublin’s property needs. A new city centre. A new Dublin. A new seafront with luxurious properties and an ocean view.
The development will be constructed in five phases:

1. The construction of the South Wall motorway to the proposed development site in Dublin bay.

2. The construction of three artificial islands with a total surface area of over 12 square kilometers.

3. Infrastructure finalised. The tracks for the luas link tramway are laid. The completion of the link to the East Point Toll bridge and the N11.

4. The construction of the impressive central business district, the hub of commerce and industry.

5. The construction of the residential areas. The 2 tiers of apartments and villas. Over 42 thousand separate residences.

Welcome to the future of Dublin. Welcome to your future.


Find more bullshit at http://www.dublincoastaldevelopment.com



So, what do you think? Will there be a Centra there?

Dave McSavage live at Electric Picnic with introduction from Des and Aidan Bishop.

How is that for suspended disbelief?

An incredible project started more than 6 years ago, Noah Kalina takes a picture of himself everyday. 2356 pictures so far.
He always uses the same framing, so his face is centered in the picture. I discovered this via a friend that actually sent me a link to the video Noah put together with all his pics, and that is available at YouTube. I thought it may be a good idea to post it here - It will remind me to keep an eye on his progress over the next years. I also like the soundtrack (kind of Philip Glass).
http://everyday.noahkalina.com