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If you’re looking for references with a little more depth than another Pinterest scroll, save these:
- Letterform Archive
https://oa.letterformarchive.org/
A beautiful archive for type lovers. The photography is incredible and has suuuch good quality!! A reminder that print has texture.
- Archives.Design
https://archives.design/
A digital archive of graphic design-related material sourced from the Internet Archive. Great for digging into historical references, books, posters...
- Rijksmuseum
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/search
Basically an enormous, high quality library of art!
What’s your favorite reference site outside of Pinterest or Cosmos?
oa.letterformarchive.org
Online Archive
Virtual access to Letterform Archive’s collection of lettering, typography, and graphic design.
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instant save, thank you for these!
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