Three psychology researchers rounded up 60 students and some eye tracking equipment for they study. In the beginning, the rules of space bar were simple. Two spaces after each period. Every time. Easy. That made…
Typography
The graphic delights of British biscuit lettering, unpacked and sorted
The expression “you can’t turn it off” is particularly apt for detail-obsessed designers. When type designer Elena Veguillas moved to the UK, the Spaniard acclimated to her new country by studying, of all things, the…
Researchers design a typography to improve memory
Recently, the University of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) designed a typeface called Sans Forgetica whose purpose is to strengthen the understanding and information retention on students. Following a methodology called “desirable difficulty,” Sans…
The type writer: Typography of wayfinding apps
With digital advancements determining the future of wayfinding apps, Bruno Maag explores the typography journey through transport and technology We navigate our environments through mapping apps on our phones and tablets. When used on-the-go, these…
Explore Fort Through Signage And Learn History Of Urban Typography
Tanya George The historic buildings that dot the art precinct of Kala Ghoda have many stories to tell — of the era they were built in, their architects and inter-generational residents. An oft-ignored window into…
How digital typography is reinventing regional languages
The demand for Indic typefaces comes at a time when individuals and organisations across the world are waking up to the fact that the future of the internet might be dominated by non-English users. It…
Typography relearns its ABC with a retro 1970s throwback
ABC We Print Anything’, by Carolee Schneemann and Abyme, 2017. Photography: Philippe Fragnière In 2017, designers John Morgan and Adrien Vasquez launched Abyme – a digital foundry, that creates visionary typographic stuff – from fonts to…
Essential typography tips for designing your website
The easier it is to read your website, the more likely people are to recommend it to others. Photo: Vectorfusionart, Bigstock With constantly changing technology and trends, people do almost everything online. Starting from ordering…
Explore the Future of Typography with FS Industrie by Fontsmith
Fontsmith, the type foundry behind fonts like Hackney and Ingrid, launched FS Industrie, an adaptive type system that features five different widths and seven weights, for a total of more than 70 variants. Founded in 1997 by Jason Smith, Fontsmith,…