In the latest issue of my newsletter, The Magnet (subscribe here!) I took a closer look at my grandmother's 1960s Soviet tear-off calendars. They are loaded with great line illustrations!
1960s Soviet tear-off calendars are a treasure trove of graphic design

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The significance and distribution of color in Super Mario logotypes
The Most Mario Colors my be the "silliest" post Louie Mantla's ever written, but it's fun and scientific and perfectly fascinating study of the use of color in Super Mario… READ THE REST
Minimalist tool organizer doubles as art with elegant tool silhouettes
This incredible tool organizer, created by an unknown maker, is also wonderful as a piece of art on the wall. The organizer is made simply yet beautifully. It consists of… READ THE REST
New Sandisk logo pretty good
Sandisk isn't the most exciting company, unless your kink is price-effective consumer data storage options. It has a new logo, though, and the new logo is good! The corporate trend… READ THE REST
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Finally, the 2-for-1 Microsoft productivity duo you didn't know your PC needed
TL;DR: Through February 23, you can outfit your PC with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2021 for only $54.97 (reg. $438). Has your PC performed, well, a little more slowly than… READ THE REST
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TL;DR: Turn your downtime into self-growth with Headway Premium—lifetime access to bite-sized insights from the world's best nonfiction books is just $47.99 (reg. $299.95) through March 2. Ever found yourself three hours deep… READ THE REST