What typeface is best for me? Infographic
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 to […]
3D Printed Typeface
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.
A typeface alternative to Lorem Ipsum
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.
Identify any web typeface you see on the web
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.
Design Student Spotlight 1: Mike Messina
Design Student Spotlight 1: Mike Messina Like many designers and design companies I quite often receive CV’s and samples of work from design students. As much as I’d love to employ these designers I’m currently not in the position to do so, so rather than keeping hold of their work until the chance arises I […]