"Take things away until you cry." "Buy lightly used. Patina is a pretty word, and a beautiful concept." "Know that design changes when technology changes, and its been that way since the 1400s." Frank Chimero gives his best advice to graphic design students. 8.24

Anonymous painted boards. 8.24

Ministry of Type points out While Stocks Last, a great photo project by designer Leandro Lattes which focuses upon the urban details of Madrid. A wonderful collection – go and browse the secuencias de imágenes. 8.23

Velodrome, by James Deavin. 8.23

"Julie & Damien passent 70% de leur temps sur ffffound." I'm glad they do, as it makes Forgotten Hopes into a lovely inspiration. 8.23

David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut — and it may just change the way we see the world. The beauty of data visualization from TED. 8.23

Taking a long summer break. Posting will be light, and new projects forthcoming. 6.25

Video showing 30 years of Apple computers in 2 minutes. I think I've used every single one of them except perhaps 5 or 6. 6.25

Mr. Kanchev, again. The logo designs, and how they exist out in the world, right now. Enthusing along with and via Draplin. 6.23

99 infographic photomaps of the geotagged photos taken by locals as opposed to tourists. 6.21

Some fabulous mid-century posters were discovered in Notting Hill Gate during recent tube station renovations. More images can be seen here. 6.17

Lovely limited-edition World Cup wall charts. 6.17