Visual Culture

Over the last few months we’ve highlighted a few calenders that caught our eye. Here’s a look at our favorites. (more…)

We all know GOOD Magazine puts up some nice info graphics each week. Here’s one we thought was appropriate given the virtual aspect of our daily design blog. Find out where your country ranks on cell phone usage and internet connection here.

Zero Per Zero created some down right amazing subway maps for NYC, Tokyo, and Seoul. Their work won them the iF GOLD communication design award 2008.

Each city’s various subway structures and railway systems somehow reflect the character of that city. We thought it should be possible to infuse the character of a city into its subway map while also simplifying the map and creating an attractive design. Through a line map design that captures the character and identity of the city, we can also express this to tourists.

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This is a minimal interface theme for Google Reader. All you need is a browser that supports userscripts and, of course, Helvetica. To find out if you got the goods you know what to do.

New figures confirm that China has overtaken the US as the largest emitter of CO2. This interactive emissions map shows how the rest of the world compares. This informative, well designed map was created by The Guardian. Check it out here.

Here’s another wall calendar from DJ DSL. Each of the 12 months are combined to form “2009.” Get yours right here.

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When it comes to design, the Dutch don’t miss a beat. This image by Stay Nice is an info graphic mural for the new fire department building in Ulvenhout, Breda. The concept shows this department’s actions of the last years.

Check-out the rest of their work here.

The U.S. is the bailout nation, now at $700 Billion Dollars we wonder who is next on the list. The New York Times has a great visual resource to keep tabs on the current situation.

Here’s an inventive calendar for 2009 courtesy of UK-based designer, Ghin. The entire year is laid out on one large sheet and visually represents a color wheel.

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