DEV6h ago
Headless Java servers and the fonts nobody installed
A discussion of font handling problems in headless Java servers when text is rendered, such as in PDF reports or chart labels.
DEV2h ago
CI/CD and PaaS Security: Preventing Credential Theft
A guide to hardening CI/CD pipelines and PaaS platforms against credential theft.
News4h ago
Apollo AI Could Unlock Secrets Hidden in Ancient Greek Texts
Artificial intelligence is being used to help recover fragments of ancient texts, with an AI tool called Apollo cited as an example.
creativebloq.com12h ago
How do you redesign a cult kids’ product? I asked Yoto’s new designers
Yoto's new designers explain how the children's audio company redesigned its product by holding back on screens.
Medium11h ago
image.to.design + Design Shapes: The Deadly Combination Every Figma Designer Needs
A guide on combining image.to.design with Design Shapes as Figma plugins for designers.
DEVOct 29
Kern: exploring variable fonts and generating fluid type
The author describes Kern, a typography explorer built for variable fonts using Next.js and TypeScript.
Hacker NewsOct 27
Antique Fonts Collection – Restored 19th Century Typefaces
A collection of restored 19th century typefaces is presented on a library website.
DEVOct 24
Fontique: AI Fire, Neon & Tattoo Lettering (Plus Free Unicode Fonts)
A roundup introduces the Fontique lettering font family for AI fire, neon, and tattoo styles, along with free Unicode fonts.
DEVNov 3
A Practical Guide to Web Typography: Fonts, Size and Readability
A guide covering web typography, including font selection, sizing, and readability considerations.
DEVNov 4
Typeye — Identify Any Font From a Photo, 100% On-Device
Describes Typeye, an on-device tool that identifies fonts from photos.
DEVOct 29
Chromium turned my CFF OpenType font into Type 3 at every fsType value I tried
Chromium converted a CFF OpenType font into Type 3 outlines at every fsType value tested, affecting whether fonts survive print-to-PDF.
Medium16h ago
How one BPE merge changes the spelling a model sees
A team examines how a single BPE merge alters the letter sequence a model sees in maintenance code.
DEV2d ago
What type scale is a site really using? Measuring it from computed font sizes
A method for measuring the type scale a website actually uses by analyzing computed font sizes.
Medium14h ago
Ghost Mannequin Photography: The Secret Behind Professional Fashion Product Photos
An explainer on ghost mannequin photography, the technique used to create professional fashion product photos.
DEVOct 29
What the fsType field in a font means, and how to read it with fontTools
The article explains the fsType field in font files and how to read it using fontTools.
DEV4d ago
Serving CJK Web Fonts Without Killing Performance: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to serving CJK web fonts without degrading page performance.
MediumNov 1
to Design & Type nerds
A typography enthusiast describes an antique 1652 book of Seneca's works printed in Antwerp and its design features.
MediumNov 1
The art of italic type
An article on the history and design of italic typefaces and how the letterforms give words a different voice.
MediumOct 21
Images, fonts or backgrounds missing from your HTML to PDF? Three causes and how to fix each
The article provides insights on fixing missing images, fonts, or backgrounds in HTML to PDF conversion.
creativebloq.comNov 6
Google's 'Design Fails' Easter egg just made my day
Describes Google's 'Design Fails' Easter egg, a tribute to the Comic Sans typeface.
LobstersOct 31
Effective Type: Part 1
Part 1 of a series on effective type covers typography topics, with comments discussed on Lobsters.
Hacker NewsOct 21
Good type against all odds
The piece reviews a presentation about achieving effective type design despite challenges.
MediumOct 26
The Invisible Scaffold: Why Typography Systems Make or Break Large Digital Products
The article explains how robust typography systems shape the quality of large digital products.
cs.AI updates on arXiv.orgNov 6
Typed Knowledge over Constructive Institutions
Discusses type theories and typed knowledge frameworks for constructive institutions.
MediumOct 26
The Font That Haunted Avatar
An essay examines the Papyrus font controversy surrounding the Avatar film and what it shows about choosing typefaces.
MediumOct 22
Orchestra Featuring the Typewriter Musician
An orchestra features a musician who plays the typewriter, earning recognition.
MediumOct 22
USA 250 Series: Typewriter
The article provides historical insight into the development of the typewriter.
cs.AI updates on arXiv.orgNov 5
Disentangle to create: Architecture-level disentangled diffusion model for few-shot Chinese font generation
A paper introduces an architecture-level disentangled diffusion model for few-shot Chinese font generation.
creativebloq.comNov 3
This clever logo design has been electrifying the internet since 2008
A logo design that has gained widespread online attention since 2008 is highlighted for its clever use of negative space.
generativeai.pubOct 22
PhotoCraft vs. VectorCraft: How to Choose the Right App for Your Design
The article compares two design apps, PhotoCraft and VectorCraft, focusing on their suitability for different types of editing.
creativebloq.comOct 21
Sunlife's new logo design is "optimised for a digital world", but does it take minimalism too far?
Sunlife's new logo design utilizes a minimalist approach optimized for a digital world.
r/DesignOct 24
Erika Giovanna Klien - "The Čižek School, Typographic Design," 1924.
A discussion post shares Erika Giovanna Klien's 1924 typographic design work, The Čižek School.
VarietyNov 6
‘Werwulf,’ ‘Cliff Booth,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and More Costume Designers Show Exclusive Sketches From the Year’s Biggest Movies
Costume designers share exclusive sketches from several of the year's major movies, including ruffled gowns and a werewolf hunter's wool layers.
PetaPixelNov 2
All-New Free Affinity App Brings Photo Editing, Sketching, and Vectors to iPad
Canva releases a free Affinity app for iPad with photo editing, sketching, and vector tools.
creativebloq.comNov 1
"I’ve ignored most advice and learned by fire": 5 Questions with Christopher Glass
Production designer Christopher Glass discusses his pet peeves, learning by fire, and imposter syndrome in a Q&A.
Phys.org3d ago
Webb's controversial 'little red dots' may finally have an explanation
Astronomers may have explained the 'little red dots' puzzle uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope.
creativebloq.comOct 22
Apple Music's splashy new logo is gorgeous – so why isn't the app icon?
Apple has revealed a new visual identity that was months in the works.
Philstar.comOct 22
New songs alert: 'Showtime' kid Imogen, Yes My Love, Calein drop tracks
The piece announces new music tracks released by various artists.
EntrackrOct 21
Vectorial raises $3 Mn led by SenseAI Ventures
Vectorial has raised $3 million led by SenseAI Ventures.
LobstersOct 21
ConcurrentML: Improving on Go's concurrency model
The article discusses improvements made to Go's concurrency model through ConcurrentML.
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IGNOct 21
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea - Official Showcase Trailer
The article features the official showcase trailer for the new content update in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Business InsiderOct 21
SpaceX offers employees 20% extra pay to help bring its Memphis supercomputers online
SpaceX offers employees a pay increase to help bring its supercomputers online in Memphis.
CoinDeskOct 21
SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin
SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a merger that could unify their bitcoin holdings.
Nature3d ago
How microbes can secure the critical minerals the world needs
Research on how microbes could help secure supplies of critical minerals needed for modern technology.
PetaPixelOct 22
The Hasselblad-Branded Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Is the World’s First Phone With Three 200MP Rear Cameras
Oppo has unveiled the Find X10 series, featuring the Find X10 Pro Max, which is the first phone with three 200MP rear cameras.
futuremonger.comOct 22
The Economics of the Unattempted: The Best AI Strategy Might Increase Total Work
The article explores economic strategies related to artificial intelligence's potential impact on work.
Play loads YouTube’s privacy-enhanced player. YouTube then receives connection data and may use storage. Video privacy
youtube.comOct 21
Paris shopkeepers fear more destruction after riots destroy livelihoods
Paris shopkeepers are concerned about the destruction caused by recent riots which have affected their livelihoods.
Hip Hop VibeOct 21
Maliibu Miitch Reveals "Sailor Goon" Tracklist
Maliibu Miitch reveals the tracklist for her upcoming album 'Sailor Goon'.
Hacker News2d ago
Pharo in the Browser with WebAssembly
Pharo, a Smalltalk environment, is shown running in the browser via WebAssembly.
Hacker NewsOct 29
Electronic fibers weave touchscreen into sleeve that survives machine washing
Electronic fibers are woven into a sleeve to create a touchscreen that survives machine washing.
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