There something intimate about seeing these song lyrics from musical legends in the handwriting they were scribbled down, created and constructed in. They communicate more than just the sum of their parts and the words themselves they add a layer of feeling and insight into character and emotions behind those words. Fantastic to hear that […]
What a great idea for a dual-use typeface, overlaying both braille and a usable typeface. Very smart indeed. See this story in full at: FastDesign
A very hands-on experimental project for the Pick Me Up Graphic Arts Festival. You can create your own DIY typography and letterforms by using their online tool and then submit them for inclusion in their collaborative alphabet. The letterform you create and submit could be used in their promotion, signage and publications for the event.
A very interesting project caught my eye this week. The concept of memory and how it’s not a solid thing but more of a shifting fluid idea overtime. This idea has been reflected in a new typeface created by designers Ryan Bugden and Michelle Wainer. Called ‘Memoire’ the typeface changes during use, so slightly different variations can be used […]
A rather excellent infographic which offers a very simple basic guide to what the best ‘font’ or indeed typeface is depending on usage. Looking at a very brief history of typefaces, difference between sans serif and serif as well as typefaces for the web and print. Sponsored by Cartridge Discount, the infographic gives a decent overview […]
Some interesting work here from Zhou Hongtao, a designer, who has mixed type design with 3D printing to create the above 3D Printed Typeface. It’s almost sculptural with different levels of letterforms going below just type design.
The number of well designed free fonts you can find on the internet these days is staggering. Many of them rival some paid typefaces, all though you can’t beat the classics.
There really aren’t many alternatives to good old Lorem Ipsum when creating design mockups without real text. That is until now, ‘Blokk’ is a typeface that acts as dummy text for design work, and it’s certainly something I’ll be using in the future.
A great little tool for website designers, website developers and alike. Fount enables you to identify any live typeface on the web. Just drag the button found over at the Fount website into your bookmarks bar to install. It tells you what the weight and size of the typeface is as well, a very handy little tool.
I can’t imagine there are many kerning based games knocking about the internet, so it was great to stumble upon this one via Twitter. ‘Kern Me’ is a Html 5 built website that challenges designers and a like to kern various words and be scored on the results. I scored 85% on my first turn, […]
