I love watching people who are so passionate about a very particular thing that you can’t help but get excited about it yourself. Point in case: This 25-minute presentation by designer Marcin Wichary about pixel fonts. It’s not just super fascinating – I dare you to find me a presentation with nicer animations.

From Weekly Filet #497, in July 2024.

In defense of an old pixel

In defense of an old pixel

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