URL ABC

light writing alphabet

An old-school meme for Friday, and the first I’ve taken part in since back in the days of the face behind the blog. URL ABC was started by Tim Van Damme—just type a letter in your browser’s address bar, then list the first URL that appears.

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The past seven days

astronomical clock

What’s been happening with me in the past seven days.

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Something old, something new…

wedding invite design

I asked Catherine if she liked the notes I’d been leaving for her all week (scattered about the house, telling her things I love about her). Of course she did, and she asked me if there’d be any more. I said, “Actually, there’s one here”, pulling another from my inside pocket.

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Honesty breeds interest

Stefan Sagmeister

Everyone who is honest is interesting.”

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A brief thank you video

David Airey YouTube

I’m already cringing, but I’ve been talking about it for so long, I had to bite the bullet. Here’s my first video blog post, and it’s a small way to say thanks for all your visits and comments.

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Logo Design Love, the book

Logo Design Love

Following the advances of US publisher, Peachpit Press, I’ve been officially offered a deal to author their first book about logo design. Terms are agreed, and a contract is being prepared signed.

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Where designers work

warning sign

From time-to-time some of my readers ask about where I live, and what my office-space is like. Here’s a brief glimpse for you.

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Musings on book writing

pencil eraser

I’ve been asked to author the first logo design book from Peachpit Press.

We’re discussing possible topics, and the aim is to publish a book that’s different from any other in the logo design market. I thought it’d be a good idea to involve you.

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A holiday thank you

christmas wrapping paper

You’ve helped make 2008 a fantastic year. Without your visits, comments, encouragement and constructive criticism I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you.

I hope you’ve had an equally great year, and if there’s anything you think I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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From Scotland to Northern Ireland

Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland. Photo by David Doyle

A few weeks ago, and after nine years living in Edinburgh, Scotland, I moved home, and now live just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland. Here’s a little insight as to why, and reassurance to my clients among you that it’s business as usual.

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