Monthly Archives: May 2007
The Metropolitan World Atlas and Graphical Excellence
Ever since Jordan recommended the Metropolitan World Atlas, I’ve been on the look out for a copy. My search was eventually rewarded on a recent trip to - rather unexpectedly - The Architecture Centre in Bristol. The design is far … Continue reading
The South Downs Way
In a move that seems to surprise everyone, I’m intending to cycle the length of the South Downs Way this weekend. Partly for fun and partly for charity. Yes, I know Wikipedia says it’s only one hundred miles but don’t … Continue reading
The Man of Ross
A mediocre photo at best, but I really wanted to capture that final sentence: This is one of the first recorded attempts in the country to beautify a town for the benefit of all the people. It’s dedicated to John … Continue reading
Ignore the Exceptions
Complex information, such as price lists and timetables, cannot be designed on a preconceived grid. The page arrangement has to stem from the content and structure of the information itself. First you have to find the shortest and the longest … Continue reading
No
Oh deary me. The new(ish) Marks and Spencer website has a flash intro. I so hoped these days were behind us. I don’t know what’s more disturbing, the collective frustration of the site’s users or the fact that a designer … Continue reading