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Amsterdam Openbare Bibliotheek
If you were to tell me the most memorable part of my recent trip to Amsterdam would be the public library, I likely would have canceled my ticket. However, I'm happy and surprised to report that this is indeed the case. The public library has eclipsed the city's efficient and clean public transit as the most impressive thing I found on my visit. It has also topped the bike friendly streets full of beautiful people, gliding along effortlessly, conducting their daily business.
Some thoughts on graphic design
What is graphic design?
I'm often posed with the question "What is graphic design?" I typically struggled to conjure a solid answer that would be understood by a person not directly involved in the profession. My response was poorly formulated and unclear. Aware that an ambiguous idea equals disaster for any graphic artist, I knew that I needed to develop a solid explanation.