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May 2013 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper

April 30, 2013

It’s May! Time to switch it up and download this nifty minimalist wallpaper for all your devices. Enjoy & share – happy May!

Click any of following links, which will open up the images in a new window so you can download the free May 2013 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper: 2880X1800px, 2560X1600px, 1920X1200px, 1920X1080px, 1680X1050px, 1440X900px, 1280X800px, iPad, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 versions.

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Generalizations, Pitchforks, and Flat UI Design

April 15, 2013

It seems like everywhere I turn, I see another argument, blog post, or comment debating the merits/benefits/detriments of the whole flat design movement. There are so many absolutist opinions out there; unwavering, unshakable opinions that “flat will save us” or “flat is the scourge of interface design”. Generalized opinions like these are kind of silly – here’s why.

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April 2013 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper

April 1, 2013

Wouldn’t it be hilarious if, since it’s April 1st, all the links to download this wallpaper 404ed? No? Okay fine – the correct links to download this nifty typographic wallpaper are just below. You guys are no fun. Enjoy & share – happy April!

Click any of following links, which will open up the images in a new window so you can download the free April 2013 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper: 2880x1800px, 2560X1600px, 1920X1200px, 1920x1080px, 1680X1050px, 1440X900px, 1280X800px, iPad, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 versions.

Why Typographic Voice Matters to Your Brand

March 14, 2013

A company’s brand is comprised of a huge amount of interactions and elements – and many aren’t totally in the company’s control. One brand element that a company can control, and one that is often overlooked, is the voice of typography/type and how your brand is using it.

What is Typographic Voice?

The voice of typography/type can also be thought of as the personality of the typeface (aka font) that is being used, or how it communicates the message. Two extreme examples, seen below: Comic Sans’ voice is playful and childlike, whereas the voice of Jessica Hische’s Buttermilk is elegant, with a slight touch of whimsy.

Comic Sans vs. Buttermilik

While the differences in the example above are obvious, the voice of the two typefaces below aren’t so blatantly obvious.

Typographic Voice

It’s also important to make the distinction between typography (the design, layout, and arrangement of type) and type itself (the actual font). I’ll be using the two terms somewhat interchangeably here, in order to make a huge topic somewhat digestible, but do understand that both typefaces and typography have voice.

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March 2013 Calendar Wallpaper

February 28, 2013

Yep, it’s March. The first “M” month always seems to signify warmer weather and whatnot to me; spring cleaning and all that. Why not spring clean your desktop and mobile devices and give ‘em a new wallpaper while you’re at it? Download the free March 2013 Calendar Wallpaper for all of your devices below.

Click any of following links, which will open up the images in a new window so you can download the free March 2013 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper: 2880x1800px, 2560X1600px, 1920X1200px, 1920x1080px, 1680X1050px, 1440X900px, 1280X800px, iPad, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 versions.