Friday Found Type #5
So this little gem didn’t really jump out at me, infact, I’ve seen it so many times whilst eating at Rusty Taco, I just took it for granted, but it wasn’t until I saw the neon sign lit up at night that I actually appreciated it. It’s got a lot of character. Besides being a fun play on words the typography of the Parkit [...]
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Today is a simple post, featuring the lovely cover art of a vintage atlas. Sampling heavily on Herb Lubalin’s Avant Garde, Grolier’s Atlas showcases the font in multiple weights. Something about the simplicity of vintage reference books really still holds up over time, and this is a prime example, even if the content inside has [...]
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So this post(Friday Found Type #3) are slightly delayed, as I went on a road trip over the weekend. I promise I’ll be more responsible, and schedule them to post on time, in the future. If you can forgive me, I’d love to share my clothing design of the week. This week’s post comes from Threadless.com , which may not [...]
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The historic Meadows Building in Dallas is a landmark that I’ve always been intrigued by. Since moving to Dallas, I’ve passed by it everyday. The type adorning the top of the building is fantastically retro, as is the architecture and the details inside the building. I am instantly reminded of the Mad Men era with signage design. [...]
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As a designer, typography is one of my greatest loves, and what better way to celebrate than by posting about it every week. Often we forget that typography is all around us, so In a continuing effort, I hope to become more aware of the design and type that I see around me on a day to day basis, and share it. The following signs are about [...]
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