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:
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Finally.
What a day.
What a day for each of us.
What a day for the world.
There is such a positive feeling in the air. Finally, there is a feeling of progress and forward thinking. And honestly, I can again truly feel proud to be an American, not for the sake of war time rally call but, for the basic fact that anything is possible in the greatest country in the world. What a great concept: a country For The People.
First seen on Steven Heller’s Blog, The Daily Heller, this collection of Obama campaign inspired visual work will be on display at the Danziger Projects in New York.
“CAN & DID – Graphics, Art, and Photography from the Obama Campaign” looks at numerous and varied examples of the inspired visual work that appeared during the 2008 presidential election.
The show includes work from Michael Bierut, Shepard Fairey, Paula Scher, Sol Sender, Andy Keene, and Amanda Gentry, David Turnley, Mr. Brainwash, Lance Wyman including posters from the Design for Obama website.
Opens inauguration day and runs through February 28.
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