Sunday, September 2, 2012

Keep Searching : Elvin Wong : Dollar ReDe$ign

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'The theme of this set is “We Seek…” It’s based on what I think we should pursue everyday as Americans, and since money is an irreplaceable part of our lives, it should act as a reminder to seek those ideals like how the heroes we immortalize on our currency had done.'
Elvin Wong is currently a freshman at Boston University, studying journalism and a computer science minor. He's a self-taught photographer, a videography enthusiast, a graphic designer, and an Eagle Scout. See more of his work here.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Worthless : Daniel Icaza : Dollar ReDe$ign

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“According to one study, of 775 fiat currencies identified, 599 are no longer in circulation, and of those 1 in 5 has vanished due to hyperinflation. The average fiat currency has a life expectancy of 27 years before being replaced.” - Wikipedia

Daniel Icaza was born in Costa Rica where he currently lives. He is an awarded artist, having won prizes, grant and scholarships throughout his artistic education and career.

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In$pired : Matt McInerney

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Matt McInerney is a designer at Pentagram in New York City. via http://blog.matt.cc/post/30295149700

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Crowning Glory : New Look Swedish Kronor

The Riksbank is Sweden's central bank and an authority under the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament. Recently they ran an open competition for redesigning the Swedish currency, the Kronor. The winner can be seen here and below.

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We like the proposal submitted by SDL, a Swedish design agency. 

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America, it's time to wake up and smell the meatballs. 

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