Using Typeface to Shape a City's Identity

Most people can't name the font they see on the London underground or the Paris streets. Most people aren't even consciously aware that many cities have a unifying font
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Most people can't name the font they see on the London underground or the Paris streets. Most people aren't even consciously aware that many cities have a unifying font
Read the Full PostAt Fontspace we offer a plethora of free fonts for designers that will come in handy for all kinds of projects. The question is, how do I make good font choices? Other than preferences and instincts, which should not be ignored, what is the best way to make good typeface choices? Here's 5 reliable pointers with some included free font examples from our site.
Read the Full PostEver heard of the manicule, the pilcrow or the interrobang? Well, you may not know them by name, but in the annals of typography there is a whole host of symbols that have enjoyed a varied history as marks for printing, editing and annotation.
Read the Full PostIn plain words CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a code language that helps to distinguish different styles and looks that set website designs apart. Most commonly written in HTML or XHTML code, expert CSS fluency can lead to dynamic and engaging designs that will stand out and grab viewers, or impress users with expert interface accessibility.
Read the Full PostCheck out our Best Free Fonts of the Week! Take a look at this Top 10 List of fonts submitted by some of our most outstanding contributors
Read the Full PostEver been to the movies and been captured by the title sequences? Perhaps the art of movie posters has been an inspiration for you in your design work. There is one man in this field who deserves recognition as a trendsetter, innovator and legend: Saul Bass.
Read the Full PostWeb designers familiar with the latest CSS (style sheet language) modules used in wed page formatting and user interface creation are perhaps aware of the @font-face rule.
Read the Full PostAsk any traditionalist and they will tell you wedding invitations are supposed to be hand written. If just the thought of writing out 300 addresses is already killing your hand, there is good news. With the technology of today's printers and the ever evolving world of typography, hand writing could be a thing of the past.
Read the Full PostIt's hard to believe it's that time of year again! Christmas is right around the corner and, like most, you probably have several things to check off your to-do list before St. Nick squeezes down the chimney!
Read the Full PostThere is so much rich history in typography that can add mystique and an underlying quality to your layout designs. In the case of serif fonts, which date back to the time of the Roman Empire, one asks, what propelled these scribes and sculptors to add serifs to their inscriptional letters?
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