Doug Thomas
@dougthomas31
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Graphic designer, writer, historian, and teacher. Asst. Prof. @byu_design, alum of @MICA_GD and @UChicago
Provo, UT
Joined June 2012
Excellent article on icons in system interfaces.
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Spectacular northern lights outside tonight. Khiv Peak, Provo, Utah
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Important read, smart observation as always from @domesticetch
Brand designers have become obsessed with making their own fonts. But how is custom type reshaping the culture of type design itself? For @type01_ + @itsnicethat, I wrote about why so many studios are downloading Glyphs and what it means for everyone else.
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“Last Sunday, the shadow came for the men, women and children of a church in Michigan. But there is still light and high beauty, and last week the light that flooded America came from people of faith who were determined to demonstrate the character of the Savior they love.”
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There’s a way out of this, and people in despair are leading the way.
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Get global recognition in our March/April 2026 issue. Free entry—deadline: Friday, October 3rd! https://t.co/pJDKMFZYHB
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A gutting day for Latter-day Saints. We awoke to news of our beloved Prophet passing away, then were in church services when we learned of the attack in Michigan. No words. Thank you for joining us in prayer. We don't know what else to do
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Like so many, Abby and I are heartbroken by the horrific shooting and fire at a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. I have offered Utah’s prayers and support to @GovWhitmer during this tragedy. Places of worship should always be
A tragic act of violence occurred today at a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. During Sunday worship services a gunman opened fire, and early reports indicate that multiple individuals were injured. We ask for cooperation with
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Following the shooting of an American political commentator, the following statement has been issued attributable to Church spokesman Doug Andersen: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the shooting that took place at Utah Valley University resulting in the death of
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It's ghoulish to mock or justify the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Rising political violence is a horror of our time. Unchecked it will lead to catastrophes none of us want to imagine. Deeply hoping he pulls through. We are all people, whatever we believe. That has to come first.
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I am being briefed by law enforcement following the violence directed at Charlie Kirk during his visit to Utah Valley University today. We will continue to share updates. Those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of
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Love this: “Even small acts—like reaching out across lines of faith, culture, or politics—can open doors to healing. There is power in affording others the human dignity that all of God’s children deserve.” https://t.co/jndi8ilqh9
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As the Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turns 101, he writes about the importance of respect.
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I wrote about the rise of the exhibitionist designer–influencer, and what happens when sharing the work starts to be more important than the work itself 🤳
itsnicethat.com
As social platforms reward visibility, creatives are increasingly expected to make their practice public. Designers are no longer just making work; they are the work. But what started as promotion...
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Terrific talk on using historical reference in smart ways (and not overly meme-ified ways). My favorite part was that it’s not about finding the most obscure resource but looking closer and more deeply at past resources and seeing “the resources behind the resources”
I had so much fun speaking about design history at the Typographics Festival yesterday (even though people did NOT laugh at my Pagliacci joke). The livestream of the talks will be up for another day or two if you'd like to watch the recording of mine!
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Designers, YC is calling for you. @ycombinator just put out a "request for startups" for more designer founders. starting a group chat for designers who want to build their idea/startup... we’ll share: - product ideas - best frameworks and tools - design engineering talks -
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Make the Soviet Union Great Again
What should we call the movement to get America out of NATO?
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It's literally only because it's more expensive for large organizations to license an existing typeface—especially when they work in tech and need to license for web, app, and desktop—than it is to make something from scratch
Serious question: Is it ever necessary for a brand to develop their own custom typeface? Seems pointless 99% of the time. https://t.co/VhkDLfipo6
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President John F Kennedy Address Before the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. May 17, 1961 Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put
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