Backspace’s Float →

Backspace’s Float. Link from Stephan Thomas.

Mail-Order Type →

Send real letter messages in the mail with viaLetter. Link via Design Observer.

RIP Bill Stumpf →

”…there is more risk in copying than there is in innovating. In other words, there’s more risk dwelling over gratuitous differences than there is trying to create real differences.“ Bill Stumpf, Co-Designer of the Aeron Chair, passed away at 70, on August 30, 2006.

Helvetica Wall Hanging →

Check out this Helvetica wall hanging from babygeared.

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