typography
The term typography can be defined in various ways:
1) the art of printing with type,
2) the job of setting types and arranging them, as well as printing from these types,
3) the appearance and general character of matter that is printed.
Typography is used for many things, from printing written material in books and on paper to making web content look better and more professional. Shirt printing requires this process as well, and many people are interested in this art. Different fonts and typefaces are used to distinguish printed material, and to allow the customization of the end product.
Understanding the six font families is important for anyone interested in typography or working in this field, and spacing components are also essential with this art form. The typefaces, fonts, spacing, and other factors can have a big impact on the finished product, and can result in either success or failure.
Typography examines all of the aspects of the printed or written word, so that the printing is highly effective, easy to read and follow, and is customized for the best possible appearance. There is a science behind this art, and this science is studied extensively by experts in this field so that the end results give the desired appearance and effect.
You’ll find bloggers discussing typography related topics at sites like Typophile and Daily Typography.
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When we talk about image editing or photo enhancement, Adobe Photoshop is the first thing that comes to our minds. The software itself is hard to learn and harder to master though. Thanks to the many tutorials available though, even novices can learn the tricky tecniques used by the pros fairly easily. Selecting the ...21 hours ago -
Decoding the Decodex (to the Codex Seraphinianus)
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For those interested in Luigi Serafini’s Codex , I posted a hack translation of the accompanying «Decodex» that came with the most recent edition.21 hours ago -
FYI Monday: Playful Typography by Spencer Harrison
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This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series. Spencer Harrison is a graphic designer and ...22 hours ago -
“rendering the legible illegible” by claus bremer...
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Endnote sleeve design by Rafael Stüken . Related Posts Carlo Mollino Harpers Bazaar Spain, Feb 2012 UFO TV series Pierre Mendell Flex 21 day ago -
Poly – free web fontThis is such a well designed serif...
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Poly – free web font This is such a well designed serif font. Free for use as web font. Designed by José Nicolás Silva Schwarzenberg . More information here . More typography inspiration. posted by W.A.T.C. Facebook // Twitter // Google+ // Pinterest2 days ago -
100 Best Typographic Poster Design for Inspiration
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Poster designs from talented artists and designers can be an excellent source of inspiration . You may ask yourself before designing a poster how should it looks like, how to arrange your text and what do you have to point out. A poster is a visual presentation of information, it should be simple , ...2 days ago -
“anfang eines gedichts” (beginning of a poem) by...
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L.A magazine - magazine for Les Ambassadeurs Editorial Design, Graphic Design and Typography by Enzed, a design consultancy based in Lausanne, Switzerland and specializes in print, corporate, cultural and editorial design. More graphic design inspiration. posted by W.A.T.C. Facebook // Twitter ...3 days ago -
Something for the Weekend
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Typographica ’s favourite typefaces of 2011 (pictured above: A2 Beckett designed by Henrik Kubel for A2-TYPE). The Coroner`s Report — John Banville reviews The Complete Poems by Philip Larkin for The Guardian : A “Complete Poems” is a death certificate and memorial combined. After the Selected and ...3 days ago -
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CR Feb issue: our top 20 slogans
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