Typodarium 2022
$20.00
With 365 typefaces from 248 type designers across 35 countries, this calendar—created by Lars Harmsen and Raban Ruddigkeit—is a well of inspiration for lettering enthusiasts and designers. In a lilac box (that …
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Mirna Pierre’s “View” Typeface is a Tribute to Black Designers
Drawing inspiration from the ’70s, Orlando-based designer Mirna Pierre created her new typeface, called View, with Black designers in mind—to honor those across history, pay homage to her peers and inspire those …
Futura
$65.00
As the title suggests, Petra Eisele, Annette Ludwig and Isabel Naegele’s lovely hardback book explores one of the most popular typefaces of all time: Futura. Created by German designer Paul Renner in …
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Patrick Fry’s “Magic Papers” Explores Ephemera From 1890 to 1960
Released today, designer and CentreCentre Books publisher Patrick Fry’s Magic Papers: Conjuring Ephemera 1890-1960 explores the design language of vintage magic ephemera—from show bills and tickets to journals and periodicals. Made in …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
From forest art in Japan to flight suits for space tourists, a brainless blob and more
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This Font Might Improve Your Memory
A new typeface—the result of a collaboration between RMIT University’s design school and its behavioral business lab—may increase the amount of information we retain from reading. Called Sans Forgetica, it was conceptualized …
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A Typeface for Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker
After the recent passing of artist and LGBTQ activist Gilbert Baker—who also created the all-important rainbow flag in 1978—NYC Pride and NewFest teamed up with Ogilvy & Mather and Fontself to create …
Way Out Poster
$62.00
The witty designers behind Copenhagen-based Playtype love using the typefaces they’ve created in fun, different ways, from monochromatic glyphs stamped on mugs to covering skateboards. Equally big and bold are their posters …
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A Journey Through Broadway’s Diverse Typography
Together with typography expert Kenya Sarskaya, online publication Hopes&Fears embarked on a journey down Broadway to discover the street’s diverse collection of signage and lettering. Starting at W 181st street and traveling …
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Legendary Typographer Adrian Frutiger Has Died at 87
Typography legend Adrian Frutiger, best known for sans-serif design and for creating the typeface used in London’s street signs, died last week at the age of 87. Frutiger began his career at …