Four graphic designers discuss better systems of communication during terrorism activities. NYT

Some really are! rdr, via arkitera.com + full entry...

Koolhand is a typeface based on the architecture of Rem Koolhaas, designed by Chris Papasadero. Fwis | SpaceInvaded

Rob Forbes, the founder of Design Within Reach, shows a gallery of snapshots that inform his way of seeing the world. Charming juxtapositions, found art, urban patterns -- this slideshow will open your eyes to the world around you.
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A five-year-old girl from Prince Edward Island in Canada is the winner of a $25,000 prize for her design of a tissue box. CBC + full entry...

The Art Directors Club New York has announced the 50 young professionals who have claimed the ADC Young Guns 6 title.

The team buses at the premiere soccer event next month, which are donated by Hyundai, will carry different messages chosen by their fans. Reuters | pics.

If NYC is out of reach, make sure to check out the online exhibition for MOMA's Elastic Mind show, itself designed by flash superstar Yugo Nakamura | previously

This year Mayne will be the 9th architect to design a poster for Cersaie, the international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings fair, taking place September 30-October 4 in Bologna, Italy. Previous designers include Toyo Ito (Cersaie 2007), Antonio Citterio (Cersaie 2006), David Palterer (2005), Hani Rashid (2004), Denis Santachiara (2003), Massimo Iosa Ghini (2002), Alessandro Mendini (2001) and Ettore Sottsass (2000). Take the jump to see this year's and all previous year's posters... + full entry...

Frank Dresmé is an incredible Netherlands based illustrator whose work often addresses architecture and urban space. He recently posted a sneak preview of some current work on the Rotterdam city center. | Serial Consign

Schools in Germany will launch a Tintin-style comic book titled The Search that aims to teach children the history of the Nazi era and the Holocaust. Reuters

Getty Images is the world's largest supplier of digital pictures and video to advertising firms and media agencies across the globe is up for sale at 1.5 billion dollars. Guardian

The Atlantic.com has a nice video interview with graphic designer, author, and Design Observer editor Michael Bierut. Also see Bierut in the amazing font documentary Helvetica. thx to suji for the link...

Ward Sutton takes a graphic look at what posters say about candidates for the U.S. presidency. NYT

“Stretched type, day-glo colours and a flagrant disregard for the rules: are we witnessing a knee-jerk reaction to the slick sameness of so much design or a genuine cultural shift?” Creative Review | Related: Jul 28, 07 | Jun 18, 07