Focus by Tina Roth Eisenberg

wonder if I had a new “Focus” tattly tattoo affixed to my hand if it could subconsciously help keep me on track, resisting the constant distractions in the way of tackling the daunting inbox…

nypl:

Librarians go viral! This amazing quote is printed on a carpet at the Duke University Medical Center Library. The folks there posted it to their Facebook page, where it got picked up and reposted by best-selling author Neil Gaiman, library lover and source of the quote. Authors, libraries, librarians - it’s perfect!

“Be Optimistic” felt badge from Best Made

(based on old anonymous design, with proceeds donated to It Gets Better Project)

typographic cookies [biscuits] poster by Anna Garforth

(first discovered via Typography Daily)

how I feel right now…

“Sooo Tired!” by Chris Piascik

“10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling”
(via The Oatmeal, would’ve been an even better post if they
included a ligature for the fi)

the design + illustration portfolio of Anna Melcon Bond (discovered via Chronicle Books)

The Art of Lost Words at the text/gallery is “an exhibition of design, typography and illustration inspired by forgotten words.”

There are 41 participants in the show including, Angus Hyland, Why Not Associates, Andy Smith, and David Pearson. All the pieces are for sale, with proceeds going to the National Literacy Trust.

The art piece above titled Murklins, is by Audrey Niffenegger (author of The Time Traveler’s Wife)