Well crafted typefaces are always inspiring and pleasing to look at. They don’t need to be adorned with design elements to stand out. They solely speak volumes when communicating their intended message.
Here are some nice specimens from Klim Type Foundry and typographer Kris Sowersby of New Zealand.
National, a retail typeface:
Methven identity, designworks
National, customized by Kris Sowersby
Serrano, a custom typeface:
Sold exclusively through Village.
Here is a Maryland Lottery commercial for Medal Madness that does a spoof on the “kiss and cry” moment of Olympic figure skaters. I designed the Olympic style graphics on the ice rink barrier and the medal moment backdrop. The graphic was printed on multiple small panels that had to match up, repeat and look like one large fluid pattern. It’s no Vancouver graphic identity, but serves its purpose. And of course I didn’t want to upstage the actor.
Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, photography credit Jens Passoth
Brit Insurance Designs of the Year is an annual exhibition presented by the Design Museum and sponsored by Brit Insurance. The exhibition covers projects selected from a group of internationally respected design experts, curators, critics and practitioners alike.
The nominated designs span 7 categories – architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics, interactive, product and transport. The winners will be announced February 24th with one overall winner taking the Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2009.
If you feel inclined to participate, go vote online at The Blog Vote and see the results posted March 18th, same day as the awards night. Cheers!
Magno cube wooden radio 4 band, photo credit Singgih S. Kartono
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