April 2011
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Final Type Specimen Presentations
Wow, what a great set of unique and beautiful type specimens! Thanks all for the hard work and wonderful personal typefaces.
What did you take away from this experience?
Which typeface do you think is ready for a type foundry?
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Watchquigleydownunder:
this is such a great video!
Thought this was a really really cool video. It makes me want to finish my letterpress (oh by the way Im making one)
Submitted by Michael Q.
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10 awesome examples of arabic and persian... →
Found some interesting Arabic graffiti.
Submitted by Az C.
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Bite off more than you can chew
Experimental type by Anna Garforth, here she creates a poster using biscuits, spelling out ”Bite off more than you can chew” Experimenting is about jumping in the deep end, exploring a side of things that may or may not work, it is a process of discovering and learning.
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Anatomy of Type
It’s important to know the proper terms of typography, especially when we critique and review your typeface designs. Take a look and study these anatomy of type basics.
You can also read an article on the Basics of Typography: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/tag/typography/#ixzz0sxlHNtJQ
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ABC Superheroes
Fabian Gonzalez must love superheros more than the average man! His newest illustration shows us our ABCs in true superhero style. I got Batman, Superman and Zorro but can someone please name the rest?
Submitted by Brett P.
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“A typeface’s name should reflect its best characters.”
– Ed Benguiat, legendary typeface designer, on choosing name for a typeface
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Hamburgefonts Debunked
Question: What is the Significance of Hamburgefonts? No, it’s not a typo. It’s Hamburgefonts not Hamburger Fonts. Hamburgefonts is a technique used in type design.
Answer: When designing your own typeface it is often recommended that you begin your work by creating the characters that spell out Hamburgefonts. Hamburgerfonts is a test word contains most of the various shapes and...
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Object Typography Inspiration
Some more inspiration for your project:
Sewing
Thread
This thread type is by designer and Cranbrook MFA graduate Elle Kim.
Found objects
Water
Food
Wire
What other artforms can you name which can be combined to create experimental typography?
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Sewing Typefaces
SEWING INSPIRATION
For anyone doing stitching/sewing for your typeface, check out this work-in-progress of a stitched typeface.
via kanella
Tools used: Couple of needles, yellow thread, thick carton, Black & Decker drill, a Mac, hours of designing and sewing!
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Typography Related Illustrations →
Came across this fantastic artist doing typography related illustrations, thought it might be good for the Tumblr: http://www.fmagnotta.com/portfolio.html
Submitted by Az C.
March 2011
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Hand-drawn Type
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The Great Gatsby
THE GREAT GATSBY (ADC CUT) from V Tzaj on Vimeo.
Hey All!
This is an opening title sequence I finished for my motion graphics class. I hand rendered the type and thought it would be an something everyone would enjoy. (Hopefully) Enjoy!
Submitted by Virgilio V.
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Hey, You've Got Some Font on Your Face
What would Helvetica look like if it were a person? Maybe like one of the models on this Spanish design studio’s posters.
Spanish design company Atipo created this series of posters as an homage to four typefaces: Helvetica Bold, Carousel Medium, Caslon Italic, and Clarendon Bold. Inspired by Erwin Orlaf’s Paradise Portraits—a haunting series of clownish painted faces—designers...
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Typographical Map of the World
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Typographica.org →
Typographica is a great source that I like using for typeface reviews, inspiration, commentary on typefaces and typographic design. Bookmark this site and check it out.
What are some of your favorite typography resources online?
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Optional Class Field Trip to MoMA
MOMA EMBRACES TYPOGRAPHY In January 2011, the art of typography passed a major milestone when the venerable Museum of Modern Art acquired 23 digital typefaces* for its Architecture and Design Collection. But how does a digital typeface exist in a physical space? What criteria governed the type choices? Is this the end of the road for these faces? And how are humble type designers coping with...
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This Thursday: Mystery Guest Lecture
REMINDER, this Thursday 3/24 we will have a Special Guest Lecture and a Guest Critique of your Script Drop Cap Assignment by an awesome person! I think you will be very inspired by the special guest lecturer’s work. Don’t miss out.
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SVA Announcement: Job Search 101 - this week!
Some of you may be interested in attending the upcoming SVA Career Service events:
Career Directions: Personality & Strengths Tuesday, March 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm 209 East 23rd street, 3rd Floor Amphitheater Pre-Event Student and Alumni Mixer, 5:30pm - 6:45pm, Lobby Gallery Job Search 101: Essential Research and Job Search Strategies Friday, March 25, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 136 W. 21st St.,...
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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A... →
Here’s one of my favorite calligraphy books. It’s a comprehensive guide to the 10 major calligraphy hands, starting with the formal and classic Roundhand. The book also has a great collection of illuminated letters (the starting point for the modern drop caps). You can find this book at the SVA library, Amazon and Strand.
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What's Your Type Reading List: Doyald Young, Art...
Doyald Young is recognized as one of the modern masters of the lettering arts. Since the mid-1950s, Young has designed logotypes, corporate alphabets and typefaces all by hand lettering. Young still begins each job in the same manner he learned from his mentor, Joe Gibbey—with an HB pencil on tracing paper. “Depending on how long the logo is, I usually make a rough sketch about 1½- to 2-inches...
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Daily Drop Cap →
The Daily Drop Cap is an ongoing project by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Each day, a new hand-crafted decorative initial cap will be posted for your enjoyment and for the beautification of blog posts everywhere.
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Marian Bantjes: I Wonder
I can’t get enough of Marian Bantjes. She is a master typographer and calligrapher. Last year, I covered her talk for the AIGA/NY chapter. You can read the post and see the beautiful work she presented here.
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Script Awesomeness: Seb Lester
Seb Lester is a London-based type designer, illustrator and artist. He has created typefaces and type illustrations for some of the world’s biggest companies, publications and events, including the likes of Apple, Nike, Intel, The New York Times, The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and J.D. Salinger’s final reissue of The Catcher in the Rye. He is passionate about letterforms.
His work is...
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Louise Fili
One current designer we discussed was Louise Fili. Louise is known for her impeccable typography reminiscent of Italian and French poster designs from the Art Deco period. Her work is elegant, beautiful and inspiring.
Visit her website to view more work: www.louisefili.com
What are additional typographers or typography work that references the Art Deco period?
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Upcoming SVA Career Development Events & Workshops
FYI, some of you may be interested in checking out the upcoming SVA events from the SVA Career Development office:
Marketing Yourself: The Basics of a Great Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio and Reel *Follow-up interactive session Friday, March 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 136 W. 21st St., Classroom 631-F Career Directions: Personality & Strengths Tuesday, March 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm 209 East...
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The Letter Collector
The Letter Collector is an exhibition in San Francisco which aims to simulate the distinctive styles, shapes, and mediums of an antique collection of letterpress type, in the form of contemporary art.
The Letter Collector is curated with the intention to exhibit both emerging and established artists in one massive group show based on the common love of type and script. Stemming from immensely...
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Graffitiami
Check out this brilliant experimental blending of two art forms: Graffiti + Kirigami (a variation of origami; most people know kirigami as paper snowflakes). This experimental style is called Graffitiami.
What other artforms can you name which can be combined to create experimental typography?
You can find more at http://designby31216.wordpress.com/2008/05/26/graffiti-kirigami-graffitiami/
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Conceptual Type
As you create highly conceptual typography for this week’s assignment, you may want to think of approaching typography as a sculpture.
Below are some ideas to spark your imagination and inspire you.
WOW US with your work!!!!!!
1. Paper Rolling Typography
Russian-born typographer and artist, Yulia Brodskaya experiments and explores ways of bringing together all the things she likes most:...
February 2011
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“You can say, “I love you,” in Helvetica. And you can say it with...”
– Massimo Vignelli, from Helvetica
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WatchAt long last, designers can use real fonts on the web. But what now? Where do we go from here? Tim Brown has been studying type on the web for seven years, and has lots of ideas to share. In this talk, Tim will guide you through using typographic tools and perspectives that will change the way you design websites. Typography is an ancient art and craft; we are merely its latest practitioners....
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Be a Type Detective
Start Collecting
How do you correctly identify a typeface? Type specimens are the answer. The example above is a type specimen of Miller typeface, designed by Matthew Carter.
A type specimen allows you to see the whole character set, see the typeface in a range of sizes (especially the sizes you’re referencing), and see samples of the design in use. Comprehensive type specimens are...
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Type History in 2 Volumes!
Today’s type history lecture was about an overview of typography, typographers, and the development of visual styles from the 15th Century to today.
If you are interested in learning more, I recommend Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles, Volumes 1 & 2. Both books are found in the SVA library. These are great references that provide a comprehensive and detailed...
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The Vignelli Dozen
Massimo Vignelli only uses 12 typefaces, and claims that for design to work, ‘twelve typefaces is enough’. He says type is like a piano, the more you use them, the better you get at it. Vignelli is an exceptional designer, he’s also considered the ‘grandfather of modernism’. Most of his work’s beauty and simplicity can be attributed to the self-imposed type...
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Victorian Penmanship Books
Here’s an amazing resource for books on Victorian penmanship that we discussed in class. This collection has scans of original books dating to the 1800’s. I’ve never seen such a comprehensive and beautiful collection of calligraphy! This is definitely going into my favorites folder. Thanks to Anastasiya for the awesome find!
Great list of books in penmanship. The ones...
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WatchA great video submitted by Michael Q. on Herbert Matter’s design process in approaching the New Havel Railroad. Check out the hundreds of typographic solutions Herbert created before arriving at the final logo. Thanks Michael!
I chose Herbert Matter, after watching the podcast and seeing his New Haven logo. I did some research online and found a video, (linked) of all the different...
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Calling all Calling Cards
For this week, you’re bringing in a designed, printed and trimmed calling card inspired by an individual from a typographic time period.
Personally, I think one of the most beautiful typographic time periods was the victorian era in the early to mid 1800’s. I’m always impressed by the skill of calligraphers. If you look carefully, you can see that every card is hand-made,...
January 2011
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Free AIGA/NY Workshop: Get Your Portfolio Online
Check out this free AIGA/NY workshop about online portfolios!
FREE WORKSHOP: GET YOUR PORTFOLIO ONLINE! (OR MAKE A BETTER ONE)
http://aigany.org/events/details/11W4/
