R.I.P. Adrian Frutiger, 1928-2015
Adrian Frutiger, one of the best-known typeface designers of the 20th century, has died. His work includes such ubiquitous font families as Univers, Avenir, and of course, Frutiger. We’re talking a guy whose career started in the era of metal…
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Valentine’s Day Cards
Hey kids, you have a special someone you’d like to impress with a witty yet sentimental Valentine’s day card but you’re stuck for ideas even though there’s only one day left? Not to worry, I have a bunch. Maybe too…
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Luca Barcellona
Luca Barcellona is a really incredible calligrapher. He has his own studio in Milan, where he works as a freelance graphic designer and calligrapher. Letters are the main ingredient of his creations. He teaches calligraphy with the Associazione Calligrafica Italiana…
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Do Not Use Comic Sans
One of my friends recently noted that when visual artists incorporate text into their work, choosing the wrong font cheapens the overall impression. The first was a video work of majestic nature projected on an entire wall, and I was…
