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Fragmentary • 353 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Typography Fonts eBooks Design
  1. Typography is important and can reveal a lot about a person.
  2. Different materials and mediums can impact the styling and design of typography.
  3. Typography can have a significant impact on readability and accessibility, particularly for individuals with dyslexia.
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Eco-Inspired Fonts, and Turning Scallop Shell Waste into Innovative Materials

Green Graphic Design • 58 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🪑 Design Fonts Sustainability Recycling Materials Creative
  1. Discovering inspiring eco-themed fonts can add a unique touch to design projects.
  2. Repurposing scallop shells into helmets for fishermen showcases innovative recycling solutions.
  3. Localized recycling initiatives can have a significant positive impact on specific communities and environmental sustainability.

#34

The Nibble • 12 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Models Apps Messaging Fonts
  1. OpenAI is working on GPT-5 and aims for AGI - artificial general intelligence.
  2. Google introduces new multimodal model Mirasol, surpassing their 80B Flamingo model.
  3. Apple plans to support RCS messages from Android phones next year.

The state with the fancy plates

Basta’s Notes • 40 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Typography Design Fonts Visual Arts
  1. License plate typography is more detailed than you might think, impacting visibility and individual character legibility.
  2. Most states use sans-serif typefaces for license plates to enhance legibility, with variations like serifs added for character differentiation.
  3. Virginia stands out by using a unique serif typeface on its license plates, which presents challenges in maintaining character equal width and readability.