A new global visual language for the BBC’s digital services. An overview of the process and inspiration in putting together a ‘visual language‘ for the BBC Online.

map2 – A pocket sized zoomable map of London designed to allow you to quickly find what you need without having to open and unfold unnecessary sections. Design by Anna Stauche.

It’s that time of year when Nicholas Felton releases his Annual Report. This year’s looks fantastic – chock full of infographic goodness.

Perfect for wireframing iPhone apps. The AppBook, a 32-page sketchbook which has actual-size iPhone templates printed inside.

The newsprint version of Last.fm’s ‘Best of 2009‘ printed by the Newspaper Club looks fantastic. Download the trends for New York and London vs the World.

Christian Swinehart’s visual exploration and analysis of the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books, which were popular in the 80′s.

Loving Pentagrams GUI design and brand identity for the Litl netbook. Everything just clicks, from the logo inspired by the forms of the netbook to the packaging and the use of a card metaphor for the GUI.

• 50 Years of Space Exploration. Great looking infographic from National Geographic.
• AB Tests – Handy online resource that lets users create and test websites and applications.
• Service Design Tools – Design tool and pattern resource.
• The Billion Dollar Gram – Trying to make sense of the billions spent by governments using scale.

Personas, an online exhibit uses natural language processing and online data to create a visual interpretation of a persons aggregated online identity.

• Hoping to make this, Wim Crouwel on ‘Designer and Client’ at the International Society of Typographic Designers.
• Poolga – Great collection of iPhone and iPod Touch wallpapers.
• Game Pace – Interesting article on level pacing for computer games.