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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

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A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

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The centrepiece of the exhibition includes three key pieces: Printing in London: 14761995 (1995), Broadside 10, Dr. Samuel Johnson (2010), and Mr. Kitching's Travels (2012). For London's Building Blocks, Kitching presents a selection of works that highlight the historical and geographical narratives embedded in typography.

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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

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A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Joelle is a creative director based in Brooklyn who heads up McKenna Studio – an interdisciplinary firm focusing on branding, creative strategy, content, editorial design, and installations.

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WipEout: Futurism explores the cult classic video game loved by gamers and designers

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At the same time, The Designers Republic's identity and graphics weave their way throughout the pages, making this publication a densely packed expansion to the beloved series. Founded in 2012 by Darren Wall, Read-Only Memory publishes beautiful books on video games and their surrounding subcultures.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Yayoi-chan, 2012-2023 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. The exhibition, Kusama's largest and most ambitious immersive environment to date, is open to the public until 28 August 2023. Images © David Levene.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

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It was finally launched to the public in March 2021. Queens was created by Kilotype , a German foundry that was established in 2012 and promised extensive language support and high production standards with every typeface. It's among the premium typefaces offered by Weltkern , a Swiss foundry established in 2013.

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Inspiring photo project by Abbie Trayler-Smith tackles the issue of obesity head-on

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Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon, age 15, watching her food intake at home. Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon was the central inspiration for Trayler-Smith's long-term project, 'The Big O' examining the issue of obesity in school-age children and young adults. Shannon, age 14, en route to school in year nine.