The quiet power of introverts and four other finds

Five Finds
Written By Lark Design Studio

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March’s newsletter is inspired by ‘characters’. Whether it’s personality traits or letters in a font, all of these finds have something a little bit quirky about them. If you enjoy these emails, share the link to subscribe in your social network or forward it to a friend.

 
A cartoon woman sits cross-legged on a cushion, reading a book and drinking tea under fairy lights.

Image: Still from Sufija Umarik's film for BBC Ideas

The quiet power of introverts

In a world often dominated by extroverted personalities, animator Sofja Umarik has produced a brilliant short film for BBC Ideas demonstrating how being a quieter person can be a real strength.

 
Bold, white, art deco-inspired ampersand against a black background.

Image: Artone logo

A love letter

Designer Paula Scher talks to Creative Review about how this little ‘a’ character with a big bottom (and a hidden ink drop) inspired a font, which influenced a generation.

 

The godmother of rock ‘n’ roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who was among the first popular recording artists to use heavy distortion on her electric guitar. She lead the rise of electric blues and influenced everyone from Little Richard to Elvis.

 
Seven colourful, toy-like objects arranged in a line against a white background.

Image: Smart Family © BleepBleeps

Cute, connected characters

BleepBleeps design award-winning, connected gadgets. Their collection of cute characters each have a specific purpose designed to help make parenting easier.

 

Celebrating difference

Many music videos pass by unnoticed these days but this one made us stop and think. Director Autumn de Wilde developed a simple story for The Decemberists song Once in my Life, a depiction of her brother Jacob, who has lived with physical and intellectual differences his entire life. It’s a beautiful and powerful video. (Click ‘show more’ under the video to find out more information).

 

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