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New TV show uses design to fix everyday bad behavior

There are many, many reality shows that one could classify as “boring,” “ridiculous,” or “a complete waste of time showcasing the very worst of humanity.” But here’s one of the few that actually has some merit. Even without a clue as to the content, “Crowd Control” is aired on the respected and legitimate National Geographic […]

New typeface makes reading easier for dyslexics

Can a typeface help people with dyslexia read easier? Christian Boer thinks so. He designed a typeface – Dyslexie – as a student at the University of Twente in the Netherlands to help dyslexic readers. Dyslexie uses several paradoxical design elements to arrest the dyslexic viewer’s eye on individual characters while anchoring a string of characters […]

Recycling election campaign signs — for good

Every two years – and sometimes sooner – election season sweeps across the landscape leaving it littered with very literal signs of the times. Left to her own devices, the average political animal might throw her old campaign signs in the dustbin of history. If she is socially conscious, she might stuff them into the […]

This headset aims to cut down on digital distractions

What’s more distracting: The ping of a new email hitting your inbox? Or the nagging sense that your boss is monitoring your every mental move as you work on your computer? The email situation can be addressed, so to speak. You can check it and/or silence your alerts. As for the boss acting as Big […]

Signs touting history intrigue New Yorkers and tourists

If you’ve spent time in New York during the past two years, chances are you’ve passed by a blue sign touting a historical tidbit. More than 3,000 of these signs line the subway systems, street corners, and other highly visible locations throughout the state. These signs are part of an ambitious “Path Through History” campaign […]

Graphic ads put blood on voters’ hands

Spilled blood is a pretty convincing argument for gun control, which is why the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is referencing real shootings in their latest, quite graphic ads. Placing part of the blame squarely on voters, the ads remind us that voting for politicians who don’t believe in common-sense gun laws means supporting legislation […]

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