A fast moving script by Process Type Foundry, a versatile sans from The Northern Block, a decorative serif by Zeune Ink, an energetic script from Sudtipos, a characterful grotesque by Commercial Type, a harmonious slab from Dada Studio, a comfortable sans by Font Bureau, a spirited grotesque from Latinotype, a condensed sans by MCKL, and a neutral face from Type Dynamic.
The release of the ’08 Frank Guille Special’ from Baseline, jogged my memory back to the brilliant Baseline 60 ‘Frank Guille Geometrics’ feature — Thanks to Hans Dieter Reichert and David J Lewis for the images and information.
Frank Guille, former tutor at the Royal College of Art explores proportion theory in his ‘Geometrics’ project. His geometric graphic shapes are influenced and inspired by sculptors Ann Christopher and Edwardo Chillida, whilst sharing a similar visual vocabulary to that of type design.
Slovakian illustrator Martina Paukova initially studied politics before discovering that her heart desired a more creative outlet. She then enrolled in the Graphic Design program at the London College of Communication where she could further explore her passion. With a degree now under her belt she creates work that investigates and uplifts the body, the everyday and the banal.
FontShop launched the third instalment of their scrolltastic interpretation of the type catalogue / specimen / newsletter with FontWalk 3. This award-winning microsite – nominated for Jahr der Werbung 2013, Silver at the European Design Awards 2014, and Gold at the Annual Multimedia Award 2014 – introduces new typefaces and highlights interesting topics. By adding movement it takes the viewer quite literally on a journey from one typeface to the next, showcasing the features of the fonts and illustrating their unique qualities. Concise descriptions (in German*) give additional information. FontWalk 3 will inspire and delight designers and clients – and the casual type enthusiast – with specimens of Shameless, Pruno, and the extended character sets of FF Unit Slab Pro, FF Sero Pro, and FF Pro.Fortsätt läsa FontWalk 3 Strolls/Scrolls Through Noteworthy Releases
In the spirit of the World Cup games, MAAN Design Studio has created this eye catching stamp collection. Featuring bold geometric abstractions of the participating teams’ flags, the 32 piece set is lovingly housed in a series of custom envelopes. See the stunning results after the jump.