Type Worship

Graphic Lamps by Delightfull I love these floor, table and wall...

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:58:29 +0100

Graphic Lamps by Delightfull

I love these floor, table and wall lamps based on different typefaces. There are some truly beautiful lights in their alphabet and numeral set. I think I need that slab serif ‘E’.

Delightfull, who are based on Porto, will be at Clerkenwell Design Week coming up next week in London.

Thanks to @Mae84 for the awesome link.

Book Review: The Geometry of Type There are many things I like...

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:12:56 +0100

Book Review: The Geometry of Type

There are many things I like about Stephen Coles’ recent book; the bright, clean design and the accessible structure allowing you to dip in and out; but most of all, it’s the lack of fluff or filler. The content has been carefully honed to focus on the important details, which is in fact what the book is all about: the details of each typeface.

In highlighting and comparing the features that give each typeface its character, anyone exploring this subject can begin to make informed choices between similar typeface options.

The pithy descriptions describe each typeface’s origin and advise what makes each appropriate for certain scenarios and where it might fail. These are occasionally laced with a subtle humour that keeps the tone of the book warm.

The great balance of written and visual explanation means the book works well as a quick reference but has a seductive way of drawing you in to read more and examine further.

The 100 “essential” typefaces chosen covers a decent range and they have been categorised in the most straight-forward way. Historically it stretches from Gill Sans 1928-32) right up to Heron Serif (2012), but also acknowledges original creation dates for revivals such as Bembo (1495).

I’ve already found it useful in my work and I know I’ll enjoy repeatedly picking it up in the future to compare other typefaces in my collection and those I’ve spotted in the wild.

Well worth picking up a copy. Take a look the book’s online companion on tumblr: The Anatomy of Type

“You’ll thank me one day” Sheffield based street artist and...

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:31:21 +0100

The Village Underground in Shoreditch, London. The old tube train carriages on the roof are studio spaces

“You’ll thank me one day”

Sheffield based street artist and illustrator, Kid Acne, has been producing these striking slogans all over the world. His distinctive lettering work has also adorned products for a diverse range of companies, such as Prada, Warp Records and Brompton bikes.

Upstanding lettering Yulia Brodskaya is well-known for her paper...

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:13:42 +0100

Upstanding lettering

Yulia Brodskaya is well-known for her paper graphics or ‘quilling’ (rolled paper glued on it’s edge). The ‘O’above was created for Oprah’s magazine which also featured an article about Yulia and her work.

She revealled that since she’d designed the cover of a holiday supplement for The Guardian newspaper (UK) in 2008, she’s “never been out of work since”. She also said that she’d like to do more “live” pieces where people can see the work itself, not just photos of it. This seems to have happened this year when she created a huge installation in Shanghai.

See an earlier post about Yulia’s work

Brothers of the Stripe I bumped into this collective of...

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:20 +0100

Brothers of the Stripe

I bumped into this collective of creative friends last week at the ‘Pick Me Up’ graphics show in London. They are exhibiting around to U.K., each time covering a different topic.
Of course my eye was caught by their lettering display.

See more on their Tumblr

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales It...

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:31:01 +0100

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales / posted by ianbrooks.me

A Spark is All It Takes by Charlotte Estelle Littlehales

It would be amazing to be the person that lit this!
I’m assuming that this idea was inspired by “danger” and other ‘match type’ work by Pei-San Ng

ianbrooks:

The math: 2,600 matchsticks, 720 minutes to create, and 1 minute of fiery immolation to undo it all; Charlotte’s typographic matchstick design is a testament to the creative and sometimes destructive power of imagination.

Artist: Behance / Website / Tumblr

8 Faces Issue #6 is now available to buy. Our latest issue...

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:16:42 +0100

8 Faces Issue #6 is now available to buy.

Our latest issue features stunning de-bossed cover art by Stefan Weyer (tilt it towards the light to see the artwork in full) and interviews with Simon Walker, Dan Rhatigan, Seb Lester, Nina Stössinger, Grant Hutchinson, Mike Kus, and Eric Olson and Nicole Dotin of Process Type. In addition to that stellar line-up, we have essays from Christopher Murphy, Leo Koppelkamm, and Typekit’s Tim Brown, and an introduction by Craig Mod.

Only 2000 copies are available! Order yours now at 8Faces.com

What is 8 Faces?

If you could use just eight typefaces, which would you choose? 8 Faces is a magazine that asks this question — and many more — to eight leading designers from the fields of print, web, illustration, and of course type design itself. Eighty-eight pages of in-depth interviews, critical essays, and inspiration from the very best in the business. We pride ourselves on producing a printed magazine that you’ll want to keep on your bookshelf. Our covers are adorned with our foil-blocked silver logo and each issue is an experiment with an attention-grabbing new printing technique.

typethatilike: Typeforce 3 - Neon Sign Installation A...

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:35:32 +0100

typethatilike:

Typeforce 3 - Neon Sign Installation

A collaborative submission to a typographic based art show. Our concept was called “Turned On” and was about the stimulation and emotion that typography can evoke. We rigged up sensors that faded the levels of the custom illustrated and manufactured neon signs based on the viewers proximity to the sign. The piece got great reactions and had an awesome for the duration of the show.

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8 Faces typography magazine is out tomorrow. Here are some more...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:02:34 +0100

8 Faces typography magazine is out tomorrow.

Here are some more peeks of issue #6, literally hot of the press.

We’ve got some fine specimens for you — of both the typographic and human varieties! We interviewed Dan Rhatigan, Type Director at Monotype, and artist Seb Lester. We spoke to Simon Walker about designing our latest artwork print, Nina Stössinger about FF Ernestine, Grant Hutchinson about his journey through the type industry, Mike Kus about print-informed web design, and one of my all-time favourite foundries: the wonderful Process Type.

8 Designers x 8 Typefaces in 88 pages. 8 Faces – Out...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:58:00 +0100

8 Designers x 8 Typefaces in 88 pages. 8 Faces – Out Wednesday.

I’ve seen the final version and it’s looking very fine.

Golden threads Some of you may remember my post “Sweater...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:07:21 +0100

Golden threads

Some of you may remember my post “Sweater Letters”, showing off the great stitch-work lettering of Syndey based twin designers, Maricor and Maricar.

I saw the tactile type duo’s work at the Pick Me Up Exhibition this week, and had the opportunity to get up close and look at the fantastic detail that goes into their lettering.

Look at the mix of colours combined here to achieve these great colour blends. They would make the most extravagant custom shirts!

Playing with graffiti spray and paper templates at the Graffik...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:13:16 +0100

Playing with graffiti spray and paper templates at the Graffik Gallery, London. My scrappy Eine-like ‘T’. Could do better. (at Graffik Gallery)

Alphabets by Tim Fishlock Top: Shapeset alphabet. Overlapping...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:10:33 +0100

Alphabets by Tim Fishlock

Top:
Shapeset alphabet. Overlapping colour compositions. Giclee print on 305g stock. Hand-embossed, numbered and signed. A limited edition.

Bottom Left:
Typeseat alphabet: Screen print. A limited edition of 300. (I beleive the text at the bottom names all of the chairs used).

Bottom right:
A to Z : A print commissioned by the London Transport Museum for their ‘Mind the Map’ exhibition. Based on the iconic London Underground map.

Christian Louboutin Neon letters I wrote about this Vegas...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:16:00 +0100

Christian Louboutin Neon letters

I wrote about this Vegas inspired, neon installation for Christian Louboutin while it was on show at the Design Museum in Butlers Wharf, London.
This version feels quite at home in their flagship store in Mount Street and a smaller version in Paris. The mix of colours and shapes is enough to make you want to smash ‘n’ grab them.

Sparkling photography by Susie Rea

typethatilike:

Christian Louboutin Neon Graveyard

We collaborated with the team at Christian Louboutin to create an amazing Vegas-inspired typographical installation. Each letter has it’s own story to tell and can be traced back to original Vegas signage. The stainless steel shells house a mix of Pygmy and Golfball bulbs, 4 different colours of neon, backlit perspex and crystal Cabochon. To make sure the window all came together beautifully each letter was powder coated in a rich, bright and glossy colour to match a shoe or a bag in Christian Louboutin’s current collection.

The window was such a success in Mount St that we recreated a smaller version for the flagship Paris store.

studioxag.com

Baby gif This woke me up this morning (and I know how Tumblr...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:33:31 +0100

Baby gif

This woke me up this morning (and I know how Tumblr likes an animated gif in the mornings). This has been animated by Jason Wong, from Friends of Type, for his colleague’s new baby.

More beautiful lettering work by graffiti writer and artist,...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:23:56 +0100

More beautiful lettering work by graffiti writer and artist, Roid.

Roid: The future isn’t what it used to be Starting as a graffiti...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:17:00 +0100

Roid: The future isn’t what it used to be

Starting as a graffiti writer in ‘99, Roid is now widely regarded as one of the most influential graffiti artists from the UK. He has strived to create his own unique style and advocates only looking outside the graffiti work for inspiration.

A prolific artist producing hundreds of pieces world-wide, Roid is treading a now familiar path, from buildings and walls to a studio and prints. The popularity of his illustration and artwork, as seen online and in a number of shows, has exploded.

Not only do I love the colour, composition,and the detail that goes into his work, I’m just astonished at the sheer variety of lettering and styles incorporated. You can see a a number of mediums being used alongside spay paint, including airbrushing and screen printing.

Take a look at more of his work on Instagram

Thanks to Jack Ramsay for putting me onto this work.

‘R’. Work in progress.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:48:46 +0100

‘R’. Work in progress.

Arabic inspired Latin There’s something really intriguing here...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:47:00 +0100

Arabic inspired Latin

There’s something really intriguing here between the combination of forms and shading, the letters almost look like they are made from metal sheeting.
More on Loris Olivier’s website here.

elserifdechocolate:

escapekit:

JPO Project

Starting from roman letters, drawn by hand, I took the inspiration of arabic and persian calligraphy to create the letters through the defined borders of the roman letters. The rigor of the roman letters are nicely seduced by the curves of the calligraphic pen.

- Loris Olivier

betype: Kama-Sutra By Malika FavreI saw this screen printed...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:25:06 +0100

betype:

Kama-Sutra

By Malika Favre
I saw this screen printed alphabet today at the ‘Pick Me Up’ graphics and illustration exhibition currently on show in London.
Malika believes in distilling her work down and conveying the concept using the minimum of shapes and lines possible. “Less is definitely more” she says.
This alphabet leaves just the right of amount detail to the viewers imagination without being overly explicit.