Escapador

Okay, so it’s been a busy week. I haven’t had much time to blog because of various interviews for internships. A few of you already know who I have decided to go with, but I’m waiting until Monday to make the announcement to the world.

While you ponder my next endeavor, enjoy some links:

1. Arial is everywhere! Created in 1982, this font can be found in many different logos and signs around the globe.

2. Sphere Logos, and why you shouldn’t use them. Personally, I see nothing wrong with a good sphere, but that’s because I’ve been inspired by…

3. Pinback buttons lately. A friend of mine writes for USA Today’s On Politics blog, and they use a pinback button design in their logo. They’re kind of fun, huh?

4. Python Tutorials. We learned a little bit of this programming language in Computer Assisted Reporting this past week. I’m kind of intrigued. I want to learn more, so I tracked down this site with a bunch of tutorials. It has a unicorn on it. No, seriously. Go look.

5. How to Start (or start-over) Your Personal Brand. I’ve been thinking lots about business stuff lately, probably because Richie is starting his own company. I’ll have to show y’all the logos I’m doing for him soon. Anyway, personal branding is good, especially in a time where you need to stand out from the pack. (Also, cute logo, Skelliewag… Sketch Rockwell font with a white stroke? Nice.)

6. Landmark Moments in Citizen Journalism. I found this on 10000words. I love that blog. You should love it, too.

7. TED Talk: Can Design Save Newspapers? Good one. Also short. But give the power to the designers? I think there are more things to consider, but it’s a good table topic.

8. Periodic Table of Visualization Methods. Sweet.

9. You’ve Got Voice Mail, but Do You Care? I never check my voicemail any more. It’s such a nuisance. The only people who leave messages for me anymore are family members and Amy. The former because they don’t know better and the latter because she likes to sing me songs.

10. Coworker Craig has been really into this all week. I know more about the Rock-afire Explosion than I ever thought possible: