We talked about typography in ART 234 today, a topic which I have found quite fascinating. Recently I heard about a project to develop a typeface for the city of Chattanooga, TN called "Chatype." It's very interesting to consider how a typeface might influence an entire city.
There are two videos, the one here describing the project and another that goes into the actual production of the typeface. Take a moment to watch if you get a chance.
Chatype: A Typeface for Chattanooga! from D + J on Vimeo.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Characters of Little Character
"Good fonts copy, great fonts steal." —Arial
Arial…has a rather dubious history and not much character. In fact, Arial is little more than a shameless impostor. —Mark Simonson
I read Mark's enlightening commentary on Arial a while back. For those who have an interest in typography, I encourage you to find out why so many designers despise this ubiquitous font. To read his article, click HERE. To know how to spot the difference, click HERE.
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