People Who Like Art Are Better Than People Who Don’t, Study Finds [from UnBeige]

Pat yourself on the back because finally we have proof that you’re a superior bunch. It’s not simply reading here that makes you a better person but your love for art and design. According to a new study, people with an active interest in the arts contribute more to society than those with little or no such interest.

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The Complete Engraver - NYTimes.com

Nancy Sharon Collins is a graphic designer (for clients like the Museum of Modern Art and Clinique) who is also known for her luxurious stationery designs, which are witty, chic and thoughtful at the same time. Collins herself is something of a crusader for the art of engraving, and her fervor has produced a lively book called “The Complete Engraver: Monograms, Crests, Ciphers, Seals, and the Etiquette of Social Stationery” (Princeton Architectural Press).

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Microsoft Unveils a New Look

"In advance of one of the most significant waves of product launches in Microsoft’s history, today we are unveiling a new logo for the company."

Microsoft Unveils a New Look - The Official Microsoft Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs