The art department at the Criterion Collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at producing the cover design for an upcoming release of this classic Hitchcock film. A slideshow of accepted—and rejected—sketches and design iterations documents their creative process, from concept to execution.

Web typography, simplified, decoded, deconstructed. That was the focus of our sixth “Breakthroughs” webinar, featuring Tim Brown, type manager at Typekit and author of the blog Nice Web Type.

Jessica Karle Heltzel looks at the how the digitization of vintage typography is giving designers the means to create authentic, nostalgic experiences with new technology. Just don’t call it retro.

The contemporary affection for typewriters may be a passing fancy, but it isn’t necessarily fancy, writes Ralph Caplan. In fact, its simplicity is at the root of its charm. 

Few practice the art of hand-carving letters in stone. Kennard meets the Bensons, masters of this centuries-old craft and owners of The John Stevens Shop.

Willis explores the strange delight of the Cinematic Orchestra’s “Lilac Wine” video and its designer/director, Vanessa Marzaroli.