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Typographic WTF!

Design is about clarifying information and, gasp, ideas…

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Design Theory, Editorial, Typography, Visual Concepts

Line Length! or Thank You Anthony Jones!

It is very easy for new designers to have difficulty with line length. Like most typographic principles, It is not something we are taught throughout school. We arrive fresh to the concept at college. Unfortunately, bad line length choices give your design an amateurish feel.

Posted in Course Related, Education, Repost From Cited Source, Resources, Typography, Vocation & Profession

But Does It Float?

Most definitely yes. The virtual art gallery of ButDoesItFloat.com is a beautiful diversion. The inclusion of typography as an artistic discipline is fantastic and true.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Design Theory, Drawing, Fiddling & Time Wasters, Typography, Visual Concepts, Web

Good is dead? Really?

While [the royal] we are at the business of being critical of designers, what is up with Chip Kidd’s website, GoodIsDead.com?

Posted in Amusement, Artists & Designers, Course Related, Design History, Editorial, Typography

Typography Resources: New and Improved!

Thank you to Cat and her magical, type-resource-link finding prowess! The Typography page of the Resources section has been officially updated!

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Education, Resources, Typography, Vocation & Profession