Nick Sickelton on Lettering, Analog and Blackwing Pencils

Nick Sickelton is a master of the alphabet. Now, I know what you're thinking, most people "master" the alphabet in kindergarten, but Nick has spent the better half of his life studying design, lettering and the architecture of the alphabet.…

Jessica Hische at SF Design Week

This year's SF Design Week took place from June 13 - 20 and featured over 50 events spanning the entire Bay Area. One of the draws (see what we did there) was a talk at the Pinterest headquarters in San Francisco with letterer, illustrator,…

Walt Disney and Blackwing Pencils

This past May, while on vacation in Walt Disney World, I found myself in the Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream gallery. The attraction is described as “a multimedia gallery exhibit of rare artifacts and an inspiring 15-minute film [that] bring[s]…

The Anatomy of the Perfect Everyday Carry

Everyday Carry (EDC) is a term that refers to the items one carries with them on a daily basis. A whole subculture of EDC enthusiasts has sprung up on corners of the Internet, their EDCs ranging from recreational to survivalist purposes. Most…