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The illustrated guide to a Ph.D.

I love this minimalist explanation of a Ph.D. by Matt Might. Read the whole thing for full effect.

Illustrated Guide to PhD

Imagine a circle that contains all of human knowledge...Reading research papers takes you to the edge of human knowledge...Once you're at the boundary, you focus.

Illustrated Guide to PhD

And, that dent you've made is called a Ph.D.

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NickAug 12, 2010
 

Four Design Links:
July 15, 2010

Four Design Links is a review of the design- and ethics-related stories we've been reading online this week. This week: color wheels, creativity, the history of Comic Sans, and 365 days of Less.

19th Century Color Wheel

1. Old-Fashioned Color Wheels

Imprint is running a history of color wheels. Part one is out, featuring the 18th and 19th century. The contrast between the Victorian layouts and bright colors is almost too much. To my eye, they don't look 200-plus years old.

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NickJul 15, 2010
 

AA Minimalist Clock

Designed by The Wrong Objects, the Front and Back Clock prominently displays its batteries as a timekeeping element.

Front and Back Clock, by The Wrong Objects

I like the minimalism of the design, but I'm concerned that a branded battery might ruin the concept. (This is apparently a rendering, not an actual piece)

Via, via.

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NickJun 29, 2010
 

Hi-Bike

Check out this minimalist bike concept by Peter Dudas.

Hi-Bike Concept by Peter Dudas

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NickMay 25, 2010
 

Classic Volkswagen Ads

Check out these classic ads for Volkswagen Station Wagons.

These are paragon examples of advertising minimalism and wit. Notice that the second one doesn't even show you the Volkswagen. Beautiful stuff.

Volkswagen Station Wagon Ad (1/2)
Volkswagen Station Wagon Ad (2/2)
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PaulMay 17, 2010
 

Variations of Incomplete Open Cubes

Start your week off right by pondering several score variations of incomplete open cubes.

In 1974 Sol LeWitt produced a series of 122 sculptures, entitled Variations of Incomplete Open Cubes. The different combinations of three to eleven edges encourage the viewer to mentally construct a complete cube. A delightful exercise in the zen of gestalt.

Variations of Incomplete Open Cubes (Sol LeWitt)

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PaulMay 10, 2010
 

Landschaft Mit Haus

Bilder von Maria Zaikina. Es sind wunderschöne Minimalismus!

Landschaft Mit Haus - Maria Zaikina (1/3)
Landschaft Mit Haus - Maria Zaikina (2/3)
Landschaft Mit Haus - Maria Zaikina (3/3)

Ich konnte bei dieser ganzen Tag anstarren.

Via Aber ist es Float?.

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PaulApr 23, 2010
 

Jacqueline Casey

The late Jacqueline Casey is a personal favorite. As Director of Publications at MIT, she left behind a legacy of incredible posters. Inspiring!

Jacqueline Casey: Faculty Student Exchange Program
Jacqueline Casey

If you are interested in seeing more, much of her work is archived online.

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NickMar 30, 2010
 
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