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Curated articles, analysis, project notes, and useful technical discoveries.
Apr 23, 2026
Using a cut-and-paste approach to image and type, the designer is inspired by radical print design and the early days of the Xerox. Looking at London-based graphic designer Eloise Aitken’s work, we’re reminded of all the fun and freedom of self-publishing – of cutting, pasting, scanning, reprinting and having complete agency over all corners of the page.
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Mar 03, 2026
Thesis: the Smithsonian’s acquisition of early Superman and Captain America comics makes a practical case for treating low-cost popular media as future cultural infrastructure, not disposable content.
Mar 03, 2025
Information theory is not just history; it is a practical lens for debugging prompts, compressing data, designing APIs, and evaluating AI systems.
Nov 14, 2024
Graphic design students slated to graduated in May are handling the branding, promotions, social media and installation for their "Point of View" exhibition Nov. 19-21 in the Borland Building. Credit: Penn State Graphic Design Class of 2025.