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The best typography of the 1990s, according to type experts

The 1990s typography revolution marked a shift towards creative experimentation and the democratization of font design.

This colorful new font doesn't use a single letter

A new font, Poly Mono, challenges the traditional concept of what a font is by using shapes instead of letters.

The best fantasy fonts for magic, monsters and mayhem

Choosing the right fonts is crucial in setting the tone for your design within a specific genre like fantasy.
Originality is key in designing within the fantasy genre, even when drawn from familiar tropes and comparisons.

This quirky font foundry logo is a feast for the eyes

Fincker Font Cuisine offers unique and bespoke typography choices, influenced by Julien Fincker's rich family heritage and extensive industry experience.

The best typography books

Typography is an essential art form requiring thoughtful study, not just casual exploration.
Curated typography book lists help designers navigate a variety of educational resources.

Font finds: bold, elegant, and not just for memes

Serifs added to sans-serif for unique typography
Exploration of hybrid font designs

The best typography of the 1990s, according to type experts

The 1990s typography revolution marked a shift towards creative experimentation and the democratization of font design.

This colorful new font doesn't use a single letter

A new font, Poly Mono, challenges the traditional concept of what a font is by using shapes instead of letters.

The best fantasy fonts for magic, monsters and mayhem

Choosing the right fonts is crucial in setting the tone for your design within a specific genre like fantasy.
Originality is key in designing within the fantasy genre, even when drawn from familiar tropes and comparisons.

This quirky font foundry logo is a feast for the eyes

Fincker Font Cuisine offers unique and bespoke typography choices, influenced by Julien Fincker's rich family heritage and extensive industry experience.

The best typography books

Typography is an essential art form requiring thoughtful study, not just casual exploration.
Curated typography book lists help designers navigate a variety of educational resources.

Font finds: bold, elegant, and not just for memes

Serifs added to sans-serif for unique typography
Exploration of hybrid font designs
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Poly Mono is a "game font" made of shapes that creates Karel Martens-inspired prints

A font can be created without including traditional alphabet letters, opening up possibilities for experimental design.
Poly Mono font allows for diverse shapes, colors, and rotations, sparking creativity and pushing boundaries of graphic design tools.
#brand-identity

Why Spotify is launching its own font, Spotify Mix | TechCrunch

Spotify launched its own font, 'Spotify Mix,' to enhance brand identity.

Dad Agency blends typefaces and leans into monochrome to build and brand its high-tech sports bag

The campaign logo for Supply Vest identity features Hofmann font for its unique blend of organic and technical feel.
A mix of typefaces helped in bringing playfulness and union between the main brand and campaign identities.

Why Spotify is launching its own font, Spotify Mix | TechCrunch

Spotify launched its own font, 'Spotify Mix,' to enhance brand identity.

Dad Agency blends typefaces and leans into monochrome to build and brand its high-tech sports bag

The campaign logo for Supply Vest identity features Hofmann font for its unique blend of organic and technical feel.
A mix of typefaces helped in bringing playfulness and union between the main brand and campaign identities.
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"The key is irregularity": This Arabic font is made to accommodate dyslexic readers

Consistency in fonts does not help readability for dyslexic individuals.
Irregularities in font design, such as varying inner spaces and larger nuqtas and tashkeels, can enhance readability for dyslexic individuals.
#branding

Design Monthly Vol. 8

Inspiration is everywhere if you look with the right mindset, drawing from various fields like architecture, graphic design, type design, and reading articles for project inspiration.
Recommendations include exploring works by font designer Akira Kobayashi, reading Marty Neumeier's books on branding and creativity, and checking out Jonas W. Abbots' minimalist website for content inspiration.

Who needs Helvetica? T.J. Maxx ditches the iconic font in for its own custom typeface

T.J. Maxx has launched its own unique font, Maxx, as part of a rebranding campaign.
The font was designed to be intentionally inconsistent and feature purposeful irregularities for a distinctive look.

Design Monthly Vol. 8

Inspiration is everywhere if you look with the right mindset, drawing from various fields like architecture, graphic design, type design, and reading articles for project inspiration.
Recommendations include exploring works by font designer Akira Kobayashi, reading Marty Neumeier's books on branding and creativity, and checking out Jonas W. Abbots' minimalist website for content inspiration.

Who needs Helvetica? T.J. Maxx ditches the iconic font in for its own custom typeface

T.J. Maxx has launched its own unique font, Maxx, as part of a rebranding campaign.
The font was designed to be intentionally inconsistent and feature purposeful irregularities for a distinctive look.
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Monotype joins academic group the Readability Consortium to make the internet more readable

The way a font is designed can significantly impact comprehension, and TRC focuses on improving digital reading accessibility through typography research.

Noel Gallagher's football font makes a mockery of typography, claims design lecturer

Manchester City released a new font designed by Noel Gallagher, leading to mockery from fans and experts, comparing it to Comic Sans.
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