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August 12, 2014
Calligraphic compositions by Pokras Lampas
Calligraphic compositions by Pokras Lampas

Russian calligraphy artist Pokras Lampas is based in Saint-Petersburg. He creates spectacular calligraphic compositions that you can follow on Instagram or Behance.

A collection of spectacular examples of hand lettering
A collection of spectacular examples of hand lettering

After years of Helvetica craze, hand lettering has been making a comeback in the recent years. Graphic designers and typographers found the way back to their notebooks. The hand lettering shared in this post will demonstrate how great it can look. You will see how well it can work and the kind of typographic effects […]

August 10, 2014
Serif vs. Sans Serif typefaces: which one maximizes readability and relevance
Serif vs. Sans Serif typefaces: which one maximizes readability and relevance

Serif and sans serif stand off against one another in the argument over readability, legibility and relevance – but the truth is that each has its time and place. Further exploring the terminology and history of serif and sans serif can help you better understand their differences, similarities and how to pair them for your […]

Great deal: a pack of 9 font families by LatinoType
Great deal: a pack of 9 font families by LatinoType

I’ve been a long-time fan of LatinoType’s fonts, so you can imagine how happy I was to see this deal. It includes 9 full font families with various styles. Each font family includes a variety of weights, styles and OpenType features. You can see previews of the 9 typefaces in this post. The whole package […]

August 5, 2014
Bend font by Juri Zaech
Bend font by Juri Zaech

 Bend is one of Juri Zaech’s recent fonts. It is a ribbon font with a twist. First, it doesn’t have serif like most ribbon fonts do. Second, it has a nice isometric 3D effect that comes with different amounts of layers depending on the use you want to make of it. Bend comes in two […]

July 31, 2014
8 awesome ribbon fonts
8 awesome ribbon fonts

Fonts are one of the most essential parts of any design to make it successful. We love those fonts which have their own personality. When it comes to eye catchy and attractive fonts with different curves and shapes, ribbon fonts are best. These fonts are best for highlighting your headings. Below I have collected 8 […]

July 29, 2014
Make it personal with 30 free handwritten fonts
Make it personal with 30 free handwritten fonts

Free handwritten fonts have been gaining popularity recently. Coming in various styles, they can be the typography of choice for you. Want to make your writing look more personal, unique and appealing? You’ve found your answer. However, there are a lot of handwritten fonts (both free and not so much) available online. It’s easy to […]

10 awesome examples of experimental typography
10 awesome examples of experimental typography

It’s often difficult to draw a line between regular or experimental typography. In this post I share some of the cool typographic project that I consider as exeperimental. 1. Evolution of type This is the latest iteration of the amazing “Evolution of type” series by Andreas Scheiger. 2. The zipper font A Greek font that […]

July 27, 2014
Visual identity for FYI Network
Visual identity for FYI Network

The TV channel FYI Network recently commissionned Sasha Vinogradova to design their visual identity. The graphic designer played with the 3 letters of the brand’s name and dressed it in 3D. Prints for new shows focus on foodie pursuits, home design, makeover themes and other.

July 24, 2014
10 awesome free symbol fonts
10 awesome free symbol fonts

Here are the 10 awesome free symbol fonts that you many enjoy to enhance your design. Have a look at it below and choose the one that satisfies your need to make your design fancy. 1. Web symbols The design agency Just Be Nice Studio has some lovely renderings of oft-required symbols that include mail, […]

July 20, 2014
An Arabic version for the Swatch corporate font
An Arabic version for the Swatch corporate font

Like many multinational corporations, Swatch gets its own corporate typeface. It was designed by NORM, a Swiss graphic design and typography studio from Zurich. In 2013, NORM asked Pascal Zoghbi from 29Letters to collaborate on developing the extended Arabic character set for Swatch CT to allow for a consistent and unique corporate identity for Swatch […]

July 18, 2014
3D Calligraphy by Tolga Girgin
3D Calligraphy by Tolga Girgin

There is no real 3D involved in Tolga Girgin’s work, only calligraphy with added shadows to make it look like it pops out. The results are really pleasing, with gorgeous letterforms and nice compositions. Tolga is a graphic designer and calligrapher from Turkey, you can follow his work on Behance. Via Colossal.

July 11, 2014
8 fonts every design studio should own
8 fonts every design studio should own

Typefaces or fonts affect a lot in a design. Choosing the right font and playing it with is an art of a designer. In this today’s blog, I am introducing you to 8 such awesome fonts every design studio should own. If you are left to implement any of these font then start it right […]

July 10, 2014
Oxymora: a font inspired by MC Escher’s work
Oxymora: a font inspired by MC Escher’s work

Even if you might not remember Escher‘s name, you have surely already seen some of his work. His endless stairs are one of the many examples where he tricks your eyes and makes you think that you are looking at impossible things. Inspired by the Dutch artist’s artworks, Birgit Palma created a twisted, experimental display […]

July 7, 2014
Atypical: painted typographic posters
Atypical: painted typographic posters

Pawel Norbert is a graphic designer from Warsaw, Poland. His portfolio features commercial and personnal projects that are often very colorful, always well-designed. He offers a wide range of design services, and his work is often published in popular visual culture magazines. No wonder he finds so many great clients to work for. His latest […]