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…
Typography
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…
Best Typography tools for Designers
Whether you are a content writer or a graphic designer, Typography plays a significant role in drawing the attention of the audience to a particular document, websites or an advertisement. In other words, Typography is an art…
Expert witness’s knowledge of typography proves trust papers forged
When Canadians file for bankruptcy, most of their assets — including houses and cottages — become the property of the trustee in bankruptcy and are sold to pay creditors. One of the few exceptions to…
Firefox 62 Out for Desktop, Android Users: What’s New and How to Install
After Chrome’s big tenth anniversary update, Mozilla has released Firefox version 62 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android users. Significant changes include a new dark theme for macOS Mojave users on dark mode, improved scrolling…