Gutenberg’s Movable Type

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Articles, Blog on Monday, January 14th, 2013 12:00 pm GMT +00:00

It is an undisbuted fact that the success of our modern civilization, was formed by the printed word. And the printed word, was shaped by Johannes Gutenberg’s development of movable type and the printing press.

The invention of movable type is the world’s most valuable and useful treasure. It allowed the mass production and distribution

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Akron Bomb Shelter

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Art, Blog on Monday, November 5th, 2012 12:10 am GMT +00:00

Located on Bank Street in Akron, OH, the Akron Bomb Shelter houses an unbelievable collection of vintage furniture,  dishware, clothing, figurines, records, movie posters, movies, board games, motorcycles and even old signage!

Last Sunday, my incredible boyfriend and talented photographer Ryan Whittaker and I took a random trip to the shelter to spend a rainy

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Meaning

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Articles, Blog on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 09:59 pm GMT +00:00

 

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Alexey Brodovitch – A Master of Composition

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Blog, Design, Graphic Design on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 01:27 am GMT +00:00

A true pioneer to modern design known almost exclusively for his work in Harper’s Bazaar, Alexey Brodovitch was one of the most innovative and inspiring designers of his time.

“If you know yourself, you are doomed.”  – Alexey Brodovitch

Born in Ogolitchi, Russia in 1898 to a wealthy aristocratic family. Brodovitch

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Typeface: A Film By Justine Nagan

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Blog, Design, Typography on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 04:35 am GMT +00:00

If you haven’t already seen this film, you MUST! There are very few documentaries available that truly capture the essence of the importance of our printing history. This is one such documentary.

Located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the films main point of focus is the Type Museum and Print Shop known as The Hamilton Printing

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A WhiteSpace Inspiration.

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Blog, Inspiration, Letterpress on Monday, January 30th, 2012 03:50 am GMT +00:00

Over the summer I was wandering around Downtown Akron taking photographs when I came to the door of “WhiteSpace Creative” (A local design and marketing firm, specializing in print and web advertising).  My curiosity got the better of me and I began meandering the hallways. I soon found myself in front of the magnificent

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Hand-Lettering Is Good For The Soul.

Posted by Melinda Kiba in Articles, Blog on Sunday, July 10th, 2011 08:33 pm GMT +00:00
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