Paul Elliman typecasts

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British graphic designer Paul Elliman has put his interest in semiotics to practical use with his involvement in magazine publishing. Elliman's latest foray into semiotic innovation was featured in the experimental typography magazine, Fuse. His new typeface is called Alphabet, with each letter made from a photo-booth shot of a person. Based on the premise that such a picture is the ultimate representation of a bureaucratic society, Elliman says that the typeface is completely open to interpretation and expression. Besides, if a letter does not appeal, it will be a simple matter to go out and photograph another.

Innovations, Criticism and interpretation, Printing, Industrial design, Elliman, Paul

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Illusions and grandeur

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The home of magician Penn Jillette in Las Vegas, NV, resembles a prison from the outside. Inside, it is a combination of many different styles and features, including secret dens and a goldfish-shaped pool. In contrast, the home of magicians Siegried and Roy, located on the other side of the city, is a tropical fantasy. One of the key design motifs is ancient Buddhist iconography, but the overall effect is very reminiscent of late-Victorian art.

Housing, Las Vegas, Nevada, Homes and haunts, Magicians, Jillette, Penn

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