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R.I.P. Adrian Frutiger, 1928-2015

R.I.P. Adrian Frutiger, 1928-2015

September 14, 2015 · by Ian Rogers · in Art History, Art News, Typography and fonts

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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Do Not Use Comic Sans

Do Not Use Comic Sans

June 8, 2012 · by Ian Rogers · in Design Theory, Typography and fonts

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…

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