If you have dipped your feet into the movie poster or book cover industry, like me, you will know that one of the most underrated aspects of the poster and the cover industry is typography.…
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Type Directors Club Awards 32nd TDC Medal to Dutch Typographer Wim Crouwel
Wim Crouwel, the renowned Dutch graphic designer, type designer, museum director, and teacher, has received the 32nd TDC Medal, the highest honor for lifetime achievement bestowed by the Type Directors Club. Since 1967, the Type…
Barça showcase their own typography, FC Barcelona Play
From season 2019/20, Barça will have their own typography (a design of letters and numbers), called FC Barcelona Play, which stands out for being more expressive. The intention is for it to become a new identification…
Consumers are losing interest in smart home tech according to sales-rank data
In a way, it all began with The Clapper in 1996. Clap on, the lights are on. Clap off, the lights are off. While the device was less than perfect (dog barks and laughter also triggered the…
The Cross Between Psychology & Typography and Why It’s Important
Communication is essential in any aspect of your lives and the business world is not an exception. It is what enables us to connect with others on a personal level, so you need it for…
Herbert Bayer: designer of the Bauhaus’ universal typography
Herbert Bayer created the Bauhaus’ typographic identity. As we continue our Bauhaus 100 series celebrating the school’s centenary, we explore how the Austrian designer’s lettering became synonymous with the school. True to form, perhaps the most mythic typeface to come out of…
A stunning typography-led graphics project inspired by failure and an unusual commune
Our Polite Society, a graphic design studio based in Stockholm and Amsterdam, has been beavering away on a hugely comprehensive project spanning a book, exhibition and custom typefaces. Entitled The FACIT Model, the project looks…
Procreate for iPad update adds sought-after typography features
Version 4.3 of the iPad-only Procreate app adds the ability to stretch, warp, and manipulate text within illustrations, plus new layer features and speed improvements. We’ve been waiting for this. You can now add and…
The Cross Between Psychology & Typography and Why It’s Important
Communication is essential in any aspect of your lives and the business world is not an exception. It is what enables us to connect with others on a personal level, so you need it for…
‘The World’s Best Typography’ Exhibition from TDC Set to Debut in New Zealand
Type Directors Club’s ‘The World’s Best Typography’ exhibition is coming to Auckland, New Zealand for the first time, courtesy of award-winning a design firm Osborne Shiwan and the School of Art and Design at Auckland…