Blog: Design

Create your own fonts


Ever fancied designing your own typeface but didn't quite have the technical know how to make it work? Well the very kind people at Fontshop have created 'Fontstruct' a free font-building tool where fonts can be constructed using geometric shapes in a grid-like pattern. Once complete it is turned into a working true-type font ready to use on either Mac or Windows systems. I wonder how well it works? I guess there is only one way to find out...

Thu 03 Apr 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Web

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Money, money, money…

The Royal Mint has just revealed new designs for all UK coins as the result of a national competition started in 2005 and won by London designer, Matthew Dent. This is the first time that a single design has been carried through all denominations in the UK.

The 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 50p each display a section of the Royal Arms that can be arranged to make up the full shield, and in case you don't know what that should look like, the £1 coin shows it in full. "It's easy to imagine the coins pushed around a school classroom table or fumbled around with on a bar - being pieced together as a jigsaw and just having fun with them." says Matthew.

They do have a really modern feel, having no numbers and the denomination only in word form gives them a very fresh appearance. I think it's about time they were given a facelift, however I can't help thinking the 5p looks like an old Roman or Saxon coin??

The new designs will be integrated into circulation throughout the year alongside the existing coins. For more information go to the Royal Mint website.

Information via It's Nice That

Wed 02 Apr 2008

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From the reference box #3



We love collecting these old Photographic Studio cards, the typography and typesetting are always wonderful. They are printed in a single colour onto a smooth board with a portrait and usually some foil blocking on the front, and the studio's details on the reverse as shown above.

Here is #3 - Vintage Photographic Studio Cards

Tue 01 Apr 2008

Posted under: Design , Photography , Ephemera , Reference box

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Brighton Graffiti



Spotted this amazing graffiti at the weekend on Kensington Street down the back of the lanes in Brighton. It's so refreshing to see great graffiti from talented artists and it really has brightened up a dull part of town.

Thu 27 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Art

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Virtual cutting and sticking


From Japanese Software and Web designers, Pentacom comes this virtual collage website. It has been on-line since 2004, but is still great for some fun, no mess, collaging. Create your own fabulous collage here (it takes a minute to load, but it's worth the wait).
 

Wed 26 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Web , Funny

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Red and Yellow and Pink and Blue…


There is something very relaxing about turning page after page of colour. Try it for yourselves at colorflip.com the wonderful creation of Rafaël Rozendaal complete with sound effects.
Information via 24-7designheaven.com

Mon 24 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Web , Delicious things

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Happy Easter!


Letterpressed Easter Bunny cards fresh from the Delicious studio, hand printed using our very own collection of woodblock letters.

Sun 23 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Delicious work

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ABC3D Pop-up Alphabet book



This fantastic book is the handiwork of French designer, Marion Bataille. This is a mock-up of the book videoed by staff at Roaring Brook Press, who are publishing it in October this year.

PS. the music is 'Roll On' by the Boswell Sisters.
Information via Drawn

Sat 22 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Delicious things

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From the reference box #2


Just in case you didn't know!

Here is #2 - a very informative ticket

Thu 20 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Ephemera , Reference box

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Cakes and Ale Press


We love these limited edition screenprints by Jonny Hannah, produced at his own, Cakes and Ale Press. They are signed, numbered & ready to go!

Tue 18 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Prints , Things to buy

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Designer bags for £1


Grab yourselves an eco-friendly bargain at the Design Museum Shop - £1 is all it costs for one of their long or short handled, non-woven bags. Now, go on, what are you waiting for...

Mon 17 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Delicious things , Things to buy

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Gastrotypographicalassemblage!



This is the 35 x 8ft, typographical wall of the CBS Building cafeteria circa. 1966, created by Lou Dorfsman. It was removed in the 80's, but this 9 panel masterpiece is now being lovingly restored by New York designer, Nick Fasciano and the Center for Design Study.
Information from The AIGA Journal of Design.

Sun 16 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Typography , Inspiration

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From the reference box #1


The Delicious reference box is busting at the seams with inspirational items bought, found, gathered and saved from everywhere and anywhere over the last 16 years.

Here is #1 - a not-so-lucky tombola ticket.

Sat 15 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Ephemera , Reference box

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Website Launch



Our new website is now online. Go take a look, at www.deliciousindustries.com

Tue 11 Mar 2008

Posted under: Design , Web , Delicious work

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