No More Futura for IKEA???

Looks like IKEA has replaced Futura (its own IKEA sans, a version of Futura) with Verdana.  Granted, the simple font by Microsoft was made to be readable on-screen, it just makes the new 2010 catalogue look cheap.  I mean, IKEA furniture is cheap enough already, but do they have to scream “cheap” with their font too?  Makes me sad. And cringe when I flip through the catalogue.

IKEA says goodbye to Futura

- NYTimes article.
- idsgn.org article.

Psychiatric Answering Machine – Kinetic Typography

A short, well-done kinetic typography piece for a psychiatric help-line answering machine menu.  Great animation.

‘Mad World’ by Gary Jules – Kinetic Typography

One day, when I’ve built up my skill set on basic typography maybe I’ll do this.  Probably to a less depressing song though.

Cool Typography and Its Applications

An inspirational post by AntsMagazine of really neat typography and its use in various places.  Gives me the tingles just looking at them.

Inspiring Reflection Photos

A collection of reflection photos from Light Stalking.  These have re-inspired me to become a better and more artistic photographer.