What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words ‘royal’, ‘regal’ and ‘monarch’? One might usually associate these words with crowns, great titles, and affluence. When you say something is ‘royal’, your mind conjures up images…
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Also known as the ‘American frontier’, the great Wild West is best remembered today for its host of gunslingers, cowboys, and outlaws. But this golden era has much more to offer than shootouts. It was during this period that historic…
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The invention of electrical cables and wires changed the world. The word ‘cable’ used to refer to the multiple ropes that were used to anchor ships. With the age of electricity, the term was adopted to mean electric wiring. Today,…
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The right typography for the job can do wonders for your design. Believe it or not, you can even evoke all kinds of emotions and visuals by using letters alone. It all depends on what font you pick. For instance,…
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While there are various paperfolding traditions all over the world, the most known of them is origami. Although the word origami is usually associated with Japanese culture, today, it’s an umbrella term to mean any and all paperfolding practices. It’s…
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The night is young and all you need is a partner – welcome to the 70s disco revolution. Fueled by a simmering subculture who wants to just let it loose, the disco movement was all about acceptance and individuality, enlightenment…
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Nowadays, digital devices are as common in households as TVs. We hardly think at all about how the engineers and designers thought about every little detail that went into its production. Things like the default font in the Microsoft OS…
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As a designer, it’s important to understand how your project will be used or perceived once it’s finished. Great design after all, it’s not just aesthetically-pleasing. It should serve its purpose, too. Enter the humanist sans, Verdana. The Verdant…
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Computers have come a long way from a loom with punch cards. Today, they’re faster, smaller, and more affordable. Depending on the model, they can process up to 5 billion calculations per second. They help us create documents, watch movies,…
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Depending on where you are, graffiti can either be legal or illegal. But one thing’s for sure: they are as varied as they are captivating. Some are mostly just words, scribbled using thick, bold fonts that artists usually just make…
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Oswald is just one of those fonts that look great no matter how and where you use them. Thanks to its versatility, you can recognize it on websites, menus, posters, logos, and ads. But what makes this font so popular?…
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You don’t need to be an adventurous person to enjoy camping. One of the most common reasons why people spend overnight in the woods is to connect with nature. There’s something about waking up to the sound of chirping birds,…
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Most people remember the 1920s as the decade of flapper fashion, Jazz music, and classic cars. But it was also the era of the Great Depression, increased racial tensions, as well as the return of soldiers from World War I.…
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Perhaps one of the most unforgettable decades of our time, the 1940s were almost synonymous with war time. From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the nuclear bombings, what happened during this period will forever leave a mark on those…
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The decade of the ‘Generation X’, the 90s were all about MTV music, iconic sitcoms, and the beginnings of a digital era. Everything seemed fun, fresh, and fast. Still, summers were all about cycling down suburban roads and watching cartoons…
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Whether you remember the royal wedding or the popularity of arcade games, people who grew up in the 1980s would attest to this trendsetting decade. With so many things that happened – from the political arena to the world of…
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Some may remember the 1970s as the decade of hot, unforgettable summers. But for many, it was a tumultuous time, with rallies, protests, and fights for equal rights. It wasn’t all bad though: people remember the 1970s for individuality, disco…
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The 1960s was an exciting and innovative decade. For many, they fondly recall these times as the Wonder Years. From music, pop culture, to design, people then could agree that the events from the 1960s helped shape who they are…
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From poodle skirts, Elvis Presley, to jukeboxes, and drive-in movies – these are just a few of the icons from the ‘Roaring 50s’. It was during this time, between 1946 and 1960 that it seemed like there would be a…
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Known as the decade of jazz, the ‘golden age’ of Hollywood, and radio broadcasts, the 1930s was a fascinating era. On one side, there was great growth for culture, music, literature, and the arts; but on the other hand, it…
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