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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

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Fail to Succeed

On the success of the iMac: “They would not have succeeded in this endeavour had they not failed along the way. If you team succeeds all the time, then fire them. They’re not trying hard enough and being too conservative. … Continue reading

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Bearing Fruit

“Spain’s FA say their anti-racism drive has ‘borne fruit’: ‘We’ve done our utmost,’ says President Angel Maria Villar, ‘and we’ve had success.’ Among La Liga’s best signal moves so far: fining Real (annual profit £190m) £6,000 for Nazi salutes and … Continue reading

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Arabella Weir…

…on carbon credits “Think of the deal as Catholicism for the environmentally aware - you can pretty much do what you like but you have to atone for it later by buying something that makes you feel better about doing … Continue reading

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Technology inspires?

The inspiration is this: if technology empowers people, where are the powerful, meaningful messages? Scott Berkun

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