Marks of ExcellenceMollerup presents a thorough history of the trademark, why we have them, why they resonate with us, and why they’re significant in our culture. This book also contains a comprehensive taxonomy of the types of symbols and signs that make up different kinds of trademarks, using a large selection of global brands as examples.
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A List Apart: Issue 302, Format wars: HTML5 vs. Flash, ePub HTML vs. proprietary technologies. Articles by Dan Mall and Joe Clark. †
Mig Reyes interviewed me for his great series on design, Humble Pied. Spend some time with the interview archives, there’s lots of wisdom to go around. †
An insightful look at the process and planning behind the BBC’s new design system. †
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