Category: Fonts
Since the invention of the movable type by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, there have been significant developments in the field of typography. Typography which was once used to stamp royal currency and seals has now turned out to be one of the most crucial elements for intricate works...
From the title of our blog post it’s clear enough that today we will talk about retro style. The most striking fact about this design trend is that it is ever in vogue. Don’t you use it in your projects? We are sure that you do. But wait; let’s have...
The world of typography can be daunting, to say the least. For a few dollars, you can download thousands of fonts in just a few minutes and tens of thousands free fonts are available if you are willing to sort through them all. Not only are there a plethora of...
The world of typography can be daunting, to say the least. For a few dollars, you can download thousands of fonts in just a few minutes and tens of thousands free fonts are available if you are willing to sort through them all. Not only are there a plethora of...
In recent years people have started to experiment with numerous systems of embedding web fonts into their pages. This is great for times when designers really want to have total control over their typesetting. This method has a few drawbacks, however. Most notably people using certain types of browsers won’t...
A good designer knows that print design and web design are like apples and oranges-what works for one medium may not work for the other. Nowhere is this more apparent than with fonts. Due to the limitations of some imprint methods, there are certain fonts that simply will not print...
Typography doesn’t exist in a vacuum, the letters often powerfully evoke specific times and places and can help us come to a clearer understanding of significant cultural changes. Tracing their unique forms can provide a picture of the historical and political chapters that collectively tell our story. The world of...
Currently there are a few cross-platform compatible fonts that designers can use with the certainty that users have them installed on their system. Over the years, several alternatives have appeared to let designers add specific fonts to their pages; for example, techniques such as sIFR and Cufón rely on methods...
It’s essential for Designers to have a good understanding of typography and selection as the importance of typography in design can’t be neglected. The proper selection of typography can convert your normal design into attractive piece of art. Among other things, effective typography manages to achieve three necessary objectives of...
We know that typography can be used as a way of mutual understanding between you and your users. To communicate effectively, typography requires appropriate typefaces as there are a lot of unsung fonts out there that have really inspired us. Color and size of type elements are much more prevalent...
It’s essential for Designers to have a good understanding of typography and selection as the importance of typography in design can’t be neglected. The proper selection of typography can convert your normal design into attractive piece of art. Among other things, effective typography manages to achieve three necessary objectives of...
Typography is the art and techniques of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs. Display typography is a potent element in graphic design, where there is less concern for readability and more potential for using type in an artistic manner. The proper selection of typography can convert your normal...
So you want a custom font-face for your website. This is a great way to set your design apart and give your work a unique look and feel. There are a number of ways of getting that special font on your site the right way, but many more ways of...
When I started work for a large greeting card company, they had type designers who handled all they type on cards. An illustrator would work with a designer to create the imagery and then it would be handed off to a type designer to add the copy in pretty and...
Typography is the art and techniques of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs. Display typography is a potent element in graphic design, where there is less concern for readability and more potential for using type in an artistic manner. The proper selection of typography can convert your normal...