Designer Resource: Vector Magic

As a designers, we're constantly given image and logo files we cannot use. Now you can convert those bitmap logos to vector online for free. Yes, I know, you can do auto trace in Illustrator, but we all know that doesn't work that well. Now this new site is not perfect, but looks to be an improvement.

Check it out: Vector Magic

Inspired Political Design

The NY Times has a short article about how the Obama campaign has successfully used great typography and design to bring forth a concise and consistent branding to their campaign. Check it out.