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Month: November 2011

14 Nov 2011rm

new work – Royal Mail.

For the second year on the trot, Jim has written the Royal Mail Year Pack.

By jimkdavies | November 14, 2011 | In blog, books, new work, writing | Read moreLeave a comment
9 Nov 2011Jim_paul-2520rand

book review – Paul Rand

Magazines, book covers, posters, press ads, annual reports, brochures, children’s books, design criticism, photography.

By jimkdavies | November 9, 2011 | In blog, book reviews, design | Read moreLeave a comment
4 Nov 20112538-2

a daily dose of type.

I must admit, I’ve been sorely tempted by a MassimoVignelli Stendig calendar for some time. Designed in 1966, it’s still the most brutally beautiful thing imaginable.

By jimkdavies | November 4, 2011 | In blog, calendars, design, typography | Read moreLeave a comment
3 Nov 2011blink_malcom_gladwell

your mind’s made up.

I know, I know… I’ve been a bit remiss about posting a regular Private View column without Lynda to badger me anymore. Pressure of work and all that.

By jimkdavies | November 3, 2011 | In blog, books, design, Design Week, experience | Read moreLeave a comment
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