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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.

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.
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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.

#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.