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Erik Nitsche

I was on a train this weekend and I saw an old building with the words "GENERAL DYNAMICS" emblazoned on the side. It reminded me about these posters I had seen for the company with beautiful scientific illustrations. After a quick Google search, I came across Erik Nitsche (1908-1998), a designer for (among other clients), General Dynamics. He has a loyal fan base, who have compiled an image library on Flickr. Also, our own Steven Heller has written an article about "The Reluctant Modernist", featured in Print magazine and also on Typotheque. His obituary, also written by Steve, can be found in the New York Times (sign-up may be necessary).

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Attention All MFA 2008 Design Applicants:

We will be having an exclusive orientation just for YOU! Once you've sent your application in click here to reserve your place at our special February 23 event.

Deadline for Applications:
Friday, February 1, 2008.

Stefan Sagmeister: Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far

Stefan Sagmeister presents Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far, an exhibition showcasing the now infamous kernels of wisdom taken from his personal diary. The opening reception and book presentation will take place on Thursday, January 31st at Deitch Projects on 76 Grand Street in Soho from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. The exhibition will run through February 23rd.

killer green

Happy new year- is everyone sufficiently greened out? I know, we all still care about the environment; in fact, aren't we on a roll, carrying our groceries in sacks, buying the eco-friendly MacBook Air, eying the newest hybrid cars? So if we're so busy trying to take care of the environment, why am I starting to feel nauseated about every company and product still pushing their green-ness? What does it mean to be green, anyway? This year might mark the over-saturation of the green brand. Ecology and recycling are in, but is "green" becoming too ubiquitous?