Archive for May 2009

Ambigram Captchas

May 29th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: Products

Yahoo, Microsoft and Google’s Captchas have all recently been hacked. Could ambigram captchas be the answer?



Keeping a 1-to-1 character ratio; why or why not?

May 27th, 2009 | By Nikita | Category: Design Secrets

When creating your own ambigrams, the letters don’t always cooperate. In this article, Nikita explores when to combine letters…and when to leave them alone.



The Perfect Book for Ambigram Designers

May 20th, 2009 | By Nikita | Category: Design Secrets

There are books with ambigrams, and books about ambigrams, but how do you learn how to create your own? Nikita shares a gem he discovered.



Angels and Demons Brands

May 16th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: Ambigram Gallery

The four Angels and Demons brands are shown only briefly in the movie adaptation of Dan Brown’s book. Here are the four ambigrams branded onto the chests of the Preferiti in more detail.



Angels & Demons Contests, Freebies and Deals!

May 15th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: News

With the recent release of “Angels & Demons” comes a slew of movie-related freebies, deals and specials, from tattoos and t-shirts to tours and trips, many of them brimming with ambigrams. Check out these four hot offers!



How To Make an Ambigram

May 13th, 2009 | By Nikita | Category: Design Secrets

If you’ve never tried to make an ambigram before, getting started can be a challenge. In this article, Nikita goes into how to create an ambigram.



Angels and Demons Premiere Footage

May 11th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: News

Did you miss the premiere of Angels and Demons in Rome last week? No problem. We’ll show you how you can catch some of the footage.



Angels and Demons found “harmless”

May 8th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: News

Despite previous threats to issue a boycott of Angels and Demons, at the world premiere of the movie in Rome this week, the Vatican found the movie “mostly harmless”.



Building an Ambigram Identity: Blacklist.tv

May 6th, 2009 | By Nikita | Category: Design Secrets

Building an ambigram identity that both reflects the company it represents and is highly legible is tricky. Here is the thought process behind the ambigram of Blacklist.tv



Meet the Artist: John Langdon

May 1st, 2009 | By Editor | Category: Artists, Feature

The Ron Howard / Tom Hanks movie “Angels and Demons” hit theaters on May 15th. We caught up with John Langdon, the artist behind the ambigrams in the movie to discuss his contributions. Hint: It’s more than just the artwork.