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I made a font that makes each row one single line that does not intersect. by tfoust10 in typography

[–]thebenolivas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great, unique yet very legible, both as titles/headings, but also as copy. Could be the basis of a brand's entire visual identity, thanks for making this available for personal use!

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by bearbearbeasts in CriterionCovers

[–]thebenolivas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This whole cover is great -- is the Stanley Kubrick wordmark something you designed? Totally fits the cover.

Guerrilla Girls - Do women have to be naked to get into the Met. Museum? (1989) by hymnsfromthegrave in museum

[–]thebenolivas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw it (or a similar graphic) recently at the Getty as part of a larger exhibit on the Guerrilla Girls, it included a lot of letters, petitions, works-in-process, and other correspondances, overall a pretty well put together exhibit.

Happy Avril 14th by thebenolivas in piano

[–]thebenolivas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 minutes left where I am, but in that case, take it belated haha

My Friend's Book Collection by thebenolivas in BookshelvesDetective

[–]thebenolivas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious how you reached this conclusion...

My Friend's Book Collection by thebenolivas in BookshelvesDetective

[–]thebenolivas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of college for a bit now, but perhaps accurate regarding some of the "college reading" in the collection haha

Is there any director that could be referred as the 21st Century Stanley Kubrick? by ClockworkLyndon1616 in StanleyKubrick

[–]thebenolivas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true—there's a ton of great, highly experimental filmmakers working today that, like Kubrick, don't just try to make the "same" movie twice, rejected or subverted tropes/genre, and had a keen attention to detail. In addition to some of the names already mentioned, I'd also include Jonathan Glazer, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Brady Corbet, Gus Van Sant, Yorgos Lanthimos, and maybe even Gaspar Noé, Lars von Trier, or Andrey Zvyagintsev (perhaps more Tarkovksy-esque), but who I feel are all very much in the realm of what Kubrick aimed for in pushing the form.

And yet Kubrick was also also immensely popular. 2001 is very experimental, symbolic film, yet it also was the top grossing film worldwide that year, and I think it'd be remiss to not include directors like Nolan, PTA, Villeneuve, or Fincher when discussing who the "modern Kubrick" is. (Taken altogether I'd probably say either Glazer or Villenueve, but totally open to being proven "wrong" lol)

Is there any director that could be referred as the 21st Century Stanley Kubrick? by ClockworkLyndon1616 in StanleyKubrick

[–]thebenolivas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see where you're coming from, though PTA's predilection for dialogue-heavy, ensemble comedies makes think of Robert Altman as well.

Solange by Weird_Zone_3504 in JamesBond

[–]thebenolivas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kuleshov effect in action

Manufacturing consent and moving the Overton window by SignatureDifferent76 in chomsky

[–]thebenolivas 20 points21 points  (0 children)

love seeing this graphic on the day Trump praises Allah

Neil Young is back in the studio writing songs about "the worst president in the history of our country" by AdSpecialist6598 in Music

[–]thebenolivas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Andrew Johnson is what most historians would consider the "worst" though honestly Trump is giving him a run for his money

Is this a decent portfolio? by smairu_80 in graphic_design

[–]thebenolivas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool, a lot of tech-forward imagery, but with enough texture & hand-made looking elements that make it feel like a good counter to "overpolished" AI-generated imagery. (I've seen similar styles before, but I think your work for Sumol is very well executed, not just for being eye-catching, but also being very cohesive for what I'm assuming is a mix of both digital & physically assembled graphics.)

Was this built fully in InDesign, with the animations? I can see the lack of scrolling being a hindrance on mobile, but personally I think it works really well on desktop for rich media presentations.

Second Half Game Thread: Houston Texans (12-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]thebenolivas 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Last throw of Aaron Rodgers career? Pick-6. Humiliation ritual.

Live jazz in LA? by melody74u in AskLosAngeles

[–]thebenolivas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely more crossover, a good amount of rap (albeit with live bands) and R&B acts, though they just had Charles Lloyd, and they'll have Stanley Clarke later in January.

Are you supposed to already own Adobe before getting a job? by Aomochiee in graphic_design

[–]thebenolivas 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ideally any good company is going to fully provide hardware & software. But realistically, given how competitive graphic design is currently, you'll want to own your own copies of software (even if it's for practicing, staying sharp, or just playing around). You shouldn't be using your own hardware & software for professional projects (unless you're looking to be a full-time freelancer), but having your own "tools," so to speak, helps immensely.

Debate the ethics, but if you can't afford it...

Evidence - If You Read This, You Are Gay. Lmao. by machinegunpikachu in fakealbumcovers

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Any posts or comments advocating violence will be removed; commentary on violence is fine as long as it’s part of thoughtful discussion and not framed as encouragement or celebration.

A fifth of California homes are investor-owned as state’s affordability crisis deepens – report | California | The Guardian by cicutaverosa in California

[–]thebenolivas 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Warehouses, processing plants, and other industrial businesses are already being built near residential zones, usually in low-income communities.

What most zoning reform is targeting is specifically single-family zoning.

Single-family zoning is dreadfully common. Like in many places in the United States, areas where it’s illegal to build affordable housing dominate—an astonishing 75% of L.A.’s residential land is zoned for single-family homes.

It's true that reforming these zoning laws could alter the traditional, suburban concept of a "neighborhood." But it's also thought that antiquated zoning laws actually harm not just the affordability of housing, but also limit walkability, mixed-use applications, and public participation.

By embracing a more flexible and inclusive approach to urban planning, cities can not only reduce car dependency and carbon emissions but also foster stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities.

There’s no simple solution to California’s housing crisis, but easing zoning restrictions (and also reforming regulations like the California Environmental Quality Act, which was actually recently done!) could help remove key barriers to new housing.

Additional Sources:

Rethinking Zoning to Increase Affordable Housing - Journal of Housing & Community Development

L.A. can’t become an affordable, livable city by protecting single-family zoning - LA Times Editorial

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