Posts tagged with typography
- 2009 Dec
Know Your Type: Part 2 – Type Categories
In this second part of typography articles we are going to learn the categories in which a type can be classified. Knowing the terms and characteristics of these groups can help you in the process of selecting the appropriate type for your project. Continue reading
- 2009 Oct
Know Your Type: Part 1 – Anatomy
Typography is a field that is quite new to me. Coming from a developer background, I did not study type the way graphic designers do. Luckily, today we have great books and various websites approaching this subject. Continue reading
- 2009 Jul
Book Review: Thinking with Type
I must admit that typography wasn’t always my favourite field in design. Until a couple years ago fonts and texts were mere supporting actors of the design movie. My mind changed when I finally realized that typography is as important as the shapes, the colours and the styles used. One of the books that helped me get there was Thinking with Type, by Ellen Lupton. Continue reading
