I’ve kept this magazine article since 1993, and now I know why. On the cover, Jeff Kennett (the Victorian Premier at the time) stood naked, addressing a crowd of people. My eyes were telling me one thing. My brain was telling me it couldn’t be true.
Australia’s Vegemite Museum opens
The newly-opened Cyril Callister museum in the small Victorian town of Beaufort commemorates the inventor of Vegemite.
Happy Birthday Vegemite – an Aussie Icon turns 100!
When we asked 27 regular punters to name iconic Australian retail brands, we were shocked by the result.
HBO’s Succession – “Substack meets Masterclass meets The Economist meets The New Yorker”
A recent episode of HBO’s Succession features a cringe-inducing scene for designers.
Sick of that Zoom background you’ve had since forever?
Whether you’re a fan of Parks and Recreation, a Marvel nerd or just someone who likes floating Elmos, here’s a few television/movie-related Zoom virtual backgrounds to brighten up your work calls.
Trop bleu pour vous. Did you notice the French Flag changed?
I know we’ve all been a little pre-occupied recently, but did anyone notice the French Flag changed last year? 🇫🇷
Logo design by Comic Sans!
Take a look at these well-known logos, with one small change – their typefaces change to Comic Sans.
A Day in the Life of Brands
Are you someone who thinks brands don’t matter? That you’re not brand-loyal? Try this exercise tomorrow morning: Get up. Start your day. Take note of the brands you interact with.
Google updates its Emoji
The press release states the re-design focused on ‘making them more universal, accessible and authentic’. The update was conveniently announced on World Emoji Day (WED) on July 17th.
The origin of the Ampersand
The ampersand’s curly, friendly nature makes it a favourite symbol of many a type enthusiast, whether amateur or professional. But where did it come from?