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Voice: AIGA Journal of Design

Voice: AIGA Journal of Design is an online publication for the discussion of design matters, featuring insightful interviews, engaging essays and thoughtful criticism. Voice encourages respectful reader feedback and seeks to inspire like contributions to enhance and go beyond the subjects raised in this forum.

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Manifesto Mania
by Ellen & Julia Lupton
Aug 19, 2008(0)
What purpose do manifestos serve, and why do they appeal to designers in particular? Ellen and Julia Lupton declare their reasons.

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Elder Statesman of Comics
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by Michael Dooley
Aug 12, 2008(2)
Earlier this year, cartoonist and illustrator Will Elder passed away. Dooley pays tribute to his remarkable (and screwball) career.

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The Olympics of Illustration: An Interview with Mark T. Smith
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by Steven Heller
Aug 05, 2008(3)
What defines an “official” Olympic artist? Heller asks Mark T. Smith, illustrator for the Summer Games in Beijing.

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Patches of Honor
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by Phil Patton
Jul 29, 2008(2)
Whether authentic or imitation, embroidered patches bear many meanings and much allure. Patton covers some of the most intriguing.

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We Design Stories: The Digital Fiction of Six to Start
by Holly Willis
Jul 22, 2008(5)
What are the possibilities for books beyond print? Willis explores a new chapter (or six) in web-based publishing.

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Thank You for Not Smoking
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by Ralph Caplan
Jul 15, 2008(11)
What happens when signs are necessary to correct other design failings? According to Caplan, a genre is born.