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The typographic layout of a cat-raising contract in antique China

You don’t have to be able to read Chinese to enjoy the delightful layout of this cat-raising contract that takes us all the way back to China’s Song Dynasty. The two images depict the cat-raising contract (納貓契) from China’s Song Dynasty, highlighting a fascinating intersection of culture and spirituality in pet ownership. According to...

Wed Oct 9, 2024 11:10
Business Typefaces Fanzzine

PizzaTypefaces shared these gorgeous font displays on Twitter, but we couldn’t find any information on their website about it. According to their tweet, it’s inspired by Robert Massin aesthetic and Poem, songs of Philip Glass (Knee5), William Saroyan (In the time of your life), Ed Askew (Art & Life). The post Business...

Sun Aug 25, 2024 17:39
Levi’s Kid Stuff alphabet poster

There is something magnetizing about alphabets. For this advertisement targetted at children, Levi’s naturally went for an alphabet that represented its products in all kinds of forms. This vintage poster was published in 1983 and was designed and illustrated by Jözef Sumichrast. The post Levi’s Kid Stuff alphabet poster...

Mon Mar 25, 2024 04:24
Typogram: Typographic Experiments By Artist Kunel Gaur

In his project Typogram, artist Kunel Gaur experiments with type in a series of artworks that are rooter in functional design and architecture. The artist employs typographic elements as a medium, incorporating a diverse range of inspirations drawn from the vibrant visual landscape of the streets. This collection goes beyond simple communication,...

Fri Nov 24, 2023 18:30
3D Lettering That Blends Concrete With Nature

Artur Szygulski presented an exquisite collection of 3D typographic art crafted using Blender 3D, my preferred 3D software. The concept for the 3D alphabet drew inspiration from the juxtaposition of nature and concrete, as indicated by the title, Concrete vs Nature. The post 3D Lettering That Blends Concrete...

Tue Nov 14, 2023 19:39
Wavefont & Linefont: Non-Text Variable Fonts To Render Data

Google Fonts recently released two variable fonts that are not made for writing, but to render data. This comes very handy for graphic and web designers who want a quick way to render data without the need to draw the graphs. You can download both fonts from here. Wavefont Wavefont has a Weight, Round, and Vertical Alignment axes to render...

Sat Nov 4, 2023 10:17

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