Posts tagged type design

Posted 10 months ago

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I know how to draw typefaces, but every time I start a new one, I have to learn how to draw *that* typeface.
Cyrus Highsmith

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Posted 1 year ago

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What should I look for in a UI typeface?

What should I look for in a UI typeface?

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Posted 1 year ago

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Off Book | Typography | PBS Arts

In episode 2 of Off Book, typeface designers Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones outline the importance of selecting the right font to convey a particular feeling. Graphic designer Paula Scher talks about building identity in messaging, while Eddie Opara uses texture to create reaction. Infographic designers Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza map complicated data sets into digestible imagery, mixing color, graphics and type.

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Posted 1 year ago

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Prototyp-0: Rapid prototyping for typeface design 

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Posted 2 years ago

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Chartwell is a typeface family that explores the use of OpenType to interpret and visualize data. The font format is highly portable and can be used in most applications that support ligatures. The data also remains editable allowing for easy updates.

Chartwell is a typeface family that explores the use of OpenType to interpret and visualize data. The font format is highly portable and can be used in most applications that support ligatures. The data also remains editable allowing for easy updates.

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Posted 2 years ago

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In theory there’s not much difference between theory and practice. But in practice there is huge difference.
Petr van Blokland

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Posted 2 years ago

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8 Essential Web Typography Resources

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Posted 2 years ago

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TYPEFACE, by Mary Huang, is a study of facial recognition and type design, creating a typeface that corresponds to each individual, like a typographic portrait.

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Posted 2 years ago

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Gestalten TV has produced this short film that gives insight into the design process of Erik Spiekermann, cofounder of both MetaDesign and FontShop.

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