Having already written a few articles on typography (here) and (here), I thought I would continue the discussion, focusing on the basic principles of typesetting. When it comes to setting type, text entered straight into Illustrator or Indesign does not cut it.…
Read More…
My past article on finding the right font for any design was met with some great feedback, so I thought I would divulge a bit further and talk about different kinds of “message appropriateness” issues that can pop up while working in…
Read More…
The use of typographic logos is becoming a very popular concept, because it gives designers the flexibility to be creative without overcompensating with ostentatious graphics and loud colors. Typographic designs are generally creative and interesting manipulations of letters and numbers in different…
Read More…
3D graphic design has taken on a whole new life in recent years. It has also become one of the most popular effects used in nearly any field of design due to its ability to make graphics leap off the page. Movies,…
Read More…
Illustrator CS5 has some amazing tools that help you create stunning effects for a wide variety of design projects. For the web or for print, you can create some really amazing 3D typography using Illustrator’s vast array of tools. Of course, 3D…
Read More…
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a huge dork for typography. What can I say? I am totally in love with letters, and all of the different forms they can take, as well as all of the different connotations…
Read More…
Embedded web fonts can add stylish typography to your web design for just a few kilobytes. Techniques that used to require large, slow-loading images are now handled with lightweight font files and several lines of CSS. Ever since the @font-face CSS property…
Read More…
Grunge fonts are a great way to add style and character to your design. If your website looks painfully ordinary, it may be due to the use of typical, tired web fonts that are employed on millions of websites, including your own.…
Read More…
The distinct roles of graphic designers, web designers, and illustrators are fairly obvious. The titles themselves serve as clear, succinct definitions of their respective duties. But, the role of an “artworker” is a mystery to many, even those who work within the…
Read More…
For those graphic designers out there taking advantage of jQuery to enhance their sites, this collection of plugins is dedicated specifically to typography enhancing tools. If you’re still hesitant about implementing jQuery, check out our guide, “An Introduction to jQuery for Designers”…
Read More…We are always looking to improve our site, if you have any ideas or feedback we would be glad to hear them! Leave a short message and we will do the best we can to accommodate it.
Or email us on support@designfestival.com
Design