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Tuesday Stevenson
Cosmetic Typography Surgery

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The brief, set by the International Society of Typographical Designers (ISTD), was to typographically explore the theme of fakery. This submission explored the fascinating parallels between the processes of cosmetic fakery in both the human body and typography. It was awarded with a merit. The publication was aimed at designers and typographers although it intends to be deceivingly medical related. It aims to entertain and educate the reader about typography. The two themes offer many similarities in ideas, language and imagery. These were exploited to create the final content, aesthetic and physical object which was finally bound using a sewing machine to reference medical stitching.
Special production finishes included binding, embossing, perforating, mixing of stocks and silver foiling. Only the bespoke silver foiling was outsourced.
2011 

http://tuesdaystevenson.com/istd.html

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“Leisure is the time for doing something useful. This leisure the diligent person will obtain the lazy one never.”
- Benjamin Franklin

Work has been pretty crazy, what with 9-15 hour workdays regularly for the past few weeks. It’s been harder to squeeze in extra stuff outside of work whether it be fun stuff or self study. These days I cherish the little extra time we get. Weekends zoom by. I thought student life was busy but now it seems that I had more free time back then… A lot of time that I probably wasted as well. It’s surprising how much a few months of working changed my work
ethic. It’s humbling. I have so much more respect for those in the work force. It’s an attitude I wish I had more of while I was in college.

Although it’s been tough working and I do miss college sometimes, I don’t really miss who I was at the time. Actually, sometimes I think back to how I was before and I would definitely give myself a scolding. I suppose I’ll turn into one of those parents who push their kids to be more productive.

Of course, college kids need their fun and that college experience. After a certain point, however, we all shed some of the immature self centeredness and start doing things to help a bigger cause, whether it be working diligently for a company or helping more in the community to realize certain goals and measurable outcomes. I see that in a lot of my peers who have made the transition from school to work, and I am proud of each and every one of them. Especially during this time after college, I feel like we can really start to make a difference in the world, whether it be in the community or in an international setting. I admire those who have been working hard along this path thus far.

That said, good luck to everyone in achieving your dreams. You can do it! You can make a difference.

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i have a dream…to make beautiful music like this.

I want to be here!

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Happy new year!! I can’t believe it’s already 2013. 2012 really seemed to fly by even though i’ve been working full time and living at home. Despite the hardships from this year, it’s been a great one and I’m especially thankful to be surrounded by a warm (and big) family this year with my sis-in-law and cousin living at home with us. In one year we went from a 3 person/1 dog household to a 5 person/3 dog household! Next year, we’ll be a 7 person/3 dog household when my brother gets back and when I finally become an aunt :) Super excited. I feel really blessed for this special time for our family.

I’m also very happy to have spent this year in norcal with Eric. He’s really opened my eyes to and inspired me to think more critically about a lot of things. Also, didn’t think it was possible but he brought out an even weirder and sillier side to me, and vice versa. Sometimes I feel like I’ll never really act my age. Looking at my jolly mom who regularly does impressions of animals like the horses from Cavalia or our little frenchies, that’s not a far stretch.

Anyways, with a new year comes new resolutions. I’m making concrete ones so I’ll actually maybe be able to keep them this time. Hopefully.

1. Rock Climbing. Eric introduced me to rock climbing in 2012 which has grown from a hobby to a budding passion. I’ve gone through some phases in other activities in the past, but climbing is the only sport where I keep feeling the most excitement to keep going, and the motivation to improve (except for snowboarding). I’ve slacked a little in the past few months, but I really want to get better and make bouldering “my sport” next year.

Goals:

1. Climb my first v4 by March, and v5 by the end of the year at LEAST
2. Boulder/train at least 3 times a week
3. Go on a major outdoor climbing trip every 2-3 months (I can’t wait for the spring and summer again)
4. Toprope more (specific goal TBD)

2. Hiking/Outdoors. I started to appreciate the outdoors more last year, thanks to Eric the outdoorsman! I wasn’t as big on going outdoors during my 4 years living in the big city of LA, but after spending more time in San Diego I was sold to the relaxing atmosphere and pretty landscape. Since then we’ve gone to some other cool places like Red rock, hiking in San Diego, Pinnacles, 2 day backpacking trip (don’t remember the name of the place, oops), Castle rock, stinson beach, etc. but I want to do more! For next year I shall:

1. Hike at least once every 2-3 weeks
2. Hike Mission Peak
3. Hike Half Dome

3. Career. It’s been an interesting and stressful learning experience working at my dad’s startup company. It was hard at first but I’ve been able to appreciate all that I’m learning there. Nevertheless, I still need to do more self learning/projects on the side.

1. Complete at least 3 design projects by June.
2. Do more tutorials on UX and web design (once every 2 weeks??)
3. Read one book on design at least once every 2 months

4. Miscellaneous.

1. Do 10+ pushups a day
2. Do 100+ crunches a day
3. Drink more water
4. Volunteer somewhere
5. Cardio day at least twice a week.
6. Moar photography (and actually upload the pics from the past 2 years. I think my laptop will explode).

Anyways, hope everyone has a the best year ever this year!! I’m excited to start doing the things on my list (who wants to join?!).

May everyone have a healthy, happy and successful 2013 :)

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Life’s Little Instructions. (Given by a 95 year old friend named William Snell)

Sing in the shower.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Learn 3 clean jokes.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.
Compliment 3 people every day.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Floss your teeth.
Ask for a raise when you think you’ve earned it.
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Say, “Thank you” a lot.
Say, “Please” a lot.
Avoid negative people.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Wear polished shoes.
Remember other people’s birthdays.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Carry jumper cables in your truck.
Have a firm handshake.
Send lots of Valentine cards.
Sign them, “Someone who thinks you’re terrific.”
Look people in the eye.
Be the first to say hello.
Use the good silver.
Return all things you borrow.
Make new friends, but cherish the old ones.
Keep a few secrets.
Sing in a choir.
Plant flowers every spring.
Have a dog. <Or cat :)>
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Stop blaming others.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wave at kids on school busses.
Be there when people need you.
Feed a stranger’s expired parking meter.
Don’t expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Don’t be afraid to say, “I made a mistake.”
Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know.”
Compliment even small improvements.
Keep your promises no matter what.
Marry for love.
Rekindle old friendships.
Count your blessings.
Call your mother.

by H. Jackson Brown Jr.

awwwwww cutest grandpa ever. good advice :)

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duhhhrrrr :p

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beautiful.

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this dog…looks blue. real life representation of blue’s clues??

anyhoo this is quite cute.

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