Comments on: 826 Valencia http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/ musings on urban visual culture, in Cincinnati and beyond Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:50:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: visualingual http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-2491 visualingual Fri, 29 May 2009 11:58:11 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-2491 These are two different situations but, if the pirate posters were to become the hippest bit of go-to wall decor, and if every shelter rag and reality TV set featured one in every hipster home, we'd probably all get tired of them. I hope that doesn't happen, but I'm really happy with my poster. These are two different situations but, if the pirate posters were to become the hippest bit of go-to wall decor, and if every shelter rag and reality TV set featured one in every hipster home, we’d probably all get tired of them. I hope that doesn’t happen, but I’m really happy with my poster.

]]> By: Ben C. http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-2488 Ben C. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:06:23 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-2488 I completely agree about the qualities that make the pirate posters a much worthier purchase than the "Keep Calm" ones, which are nice enough posters in and of themselves but, at this point, are very far removed from their original purpose, and the person who is benefitting from their sales had nothing to do with their design or intention. I happen to like those "Keep Calm" posters, but I don't think I would feel comfortable purchasing one of these contemporary reprints. The pirate posters are just as well-designed, and my purchase would support a great cause. There's no contest. I completely agree about the qualities that make the pirate posters a much worthier purchase than the “Keep Calm” ones, which are nice enough posters in and of themselves but, at this point, are very far removed from their original purpose, and the person who is benefitting from their sales had nothing to do with their design or intention.

I happen to like those “Keep Calm” posters, but I don’t think I would feel comfortable purchasing one of these contemporary reprints. The pirate posters are just as well-designed, and my purchase would support a great cause. There’s no contest.

]]> By: designeducator http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-2485 designeducator Thu, 28 May 2009 14:23:48 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-2485 very nice post, photos and coverage... "...dreading the inevitable backlash that befell that Keep Calm and Carry On poster" big, big difference. the pirate posters are: (1) original: literally independent creative thought, not a rip-off of an existing wartime poster (2) well designed: balance, composition, contrast, type-personality, etc all pair well with the concept, not centered, unisize and in england's national typeface (3) high quality: opaque ink on beautiful black paper, not an epson print or screen on thin white paper, (4) for a good cause: office did this pro-bono for a non-profit that helps kids, the keep calm poster pays no royalties to any original creator or good-cause. to be honest, i think anyone selling keep calm posters and calling themselves a designer or contributor (or even a craftsperson) because of it should be shamed into the back room of a kinkos. maybe there they can operate the copy machines with a bit of dignity. very nice post, photos and coverage…

“…dreading the inevitable backlash that befell that Keep Calm and Carry On poster”

big, big difference. the pirate posters are: (1) original: literally independent creative thought, not a rip-off of an existing wartime poster (2) well designed: balance, composition, contrast, type-personality, etc all pair well with the concept, not centered, unisize and in england’s national typeface (3) high quality: opaque ink on beautiful black paper, not an epson print or screen on thin white paper, (4) for a good cause: office did this pro-bono for a non-profit that helps kids, the keep calm poster pays no royalties to any original creator or good-cause.

to be honest, i think anyone selling keep calm posters and calling themselves a designer or contributor (or even a craftsperson) because of it should be shamed into the back room of a kinkos. maybe there they can operate the copy machines with a bit of dignity.

]]> By: The Boring Store in Chicago « Visualingual http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-2088 The Boring Store in Chicago « Visualingual Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:13:00 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-2088 [...] as San Francisco is home to a pirate store [really, the storefront part of 826 Valencia, a writing and tutoring center in the Mission], [...] [...] as San Francisco is home to a pirate store [really, the storefront part of 826 Valencia, a writing and tutoring center in the Mission], [...]

]]> By: visualingual http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-834 visualingual Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:53:50 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-834 That's fine with me. Best of luck with your endeavor! That’s fine with me. Best of luck with your endeavor!

]]> By: looceefir http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-833 looceefir Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:44:45 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-833 Hi - I might be doing a brief presentation about 826 shops this weekend, as part of a vague idea to try to start up a similarly inspired project in London. Would you mind if I used your photos, if I gave you credit for them? Hi – I might be doing a brief presentation about 826 shops this weekend, as part of a vague idea to try to start up a similarly inspired project in London. Would you mind if I used your photos, if I gave you credit for them?

]]> By: Joan http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-806 Joan Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:08:31 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-806 Wow! I really loved this post! Many thanks! I loved it. Joan Wow! I really loved this post! Many thanks! I loved it.

Joan

]]> By: visualingual http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-805 visualingual Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:56:52 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-805 Thanks, Colleen! I've got almost 300 photos from the trip, many of which will be posted here in the coming weeks. Lots of eye candy's coming! Thanks, Colleen! I’ve got almost 300 photos from the trip, many of which will be posted here in the coming weeks. Lots of eye candy’s coming!

]]> By: Colleen http://visualingual.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/826-valencia/#comment-802 Colleen Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:45:39 +0000 http://visualingual.wordpress.com/?p=2416#comment-802 Hey Maya - I love your blog! Michael forwarded it to me today so I am seeing it for the first time. Great photos of 826 Valencia and nice mural by Chris Ware. I like your photos of old signs around Cincinnati too. Hey Maya – I love your blog! Michael forwarded it to me today so I am seeing it for the first time. Great photos of 826 Valencia and nice mural by Chris Ware. I like your photos of old signs around Cincinnati too.

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