Excellent graphic design inspiration from an ongoing design competition (The Dollar ReDe$ign Project) to redesign the US Dollar. These entries by Michael Tyznik caught my eye for the simplicity and modern nature of their design.

"The U.S Government has unveiled a new makeover for the $100 note, which is equipped with newer technology to prevent counterfeiting. This looks like a technical upgrade, not the full redesign many have been hoping for."

Last month, students in Jason Santa Maria’s Communicating Design class (School of Visual Arts — MFA in Interaction Design) were assigned the task of designing their own local currency. Inspired by Ithaca Hours and BerkShares, students pulled a neighborhood out of a hat, and were asked to research their neighborhood to determine what characteristics should be represented on its currency.