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Typography Inspiration for the Modern Web · Typewolf

Typography Inspiration for the Modern Web · Typewolf | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

I launched Typewolf as a side project in June of 2013. Working as a designer, I was always frustrated by the lack of good resources for choosing fonts for design projects. Seeing type samples set in “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” isn’t very useful when it comes to web design—seeing how real type performs on actual websites is much more helpful.


I’ve also noticed that other typography sites tend to be written from a type designer’s perspective rather than from the perspective of someone who actually uses type in their day-to-day work. I’ve been a designer for 15 years, so everything on Typewolf is approached from a designer’s perspective....

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Jeremiah Shoaf's Typewolf helps designers choose the perfect font combination for their next design project—features web fonts in the wild, font recommendations and learning resources. Excellent resource.

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Typography And Font Deconstruction - The Logo Company

Typography And Font Deconstruction - The Logo Company | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Typography is associated with great design for web and print. However, it was not so long ago that typesetting for printing presses was the norm. During this era of typesetting, many technical terms evolved for the construction and makeup of fonts and layout. It was like a secret code for typesetters, where few outside of the industry had any knowledge of the terms being used.

 

The Logo Company has put together this clever graphic that decodes these technical terms associated with type and explains the meaning of each term in simple, plain English, that anyone can understand....

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The most complete description of typography and fonts I've ever seen. If you care about the craft of typography,  this is a good read.

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30 Stunning Lettering Fonts That Nail The Hand-Drawn Look

30 Stunning Lettering Fonts That Nail The Hand-Drawn Look | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Have you seen the hand-drawn look? Hand lettering's rising popularity has imposed a new grungy, ornated style in fonts that we can't get enough of. These type families offer uniqueness and naivety, while adding an unpretentious touch to print and web designs alike. If you haven't tried your hand at lettering yet, get started with these brilliant fonts that evoke that coveted hand-drawn look....

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Cool typefaces for creative designs.

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10 Inspiring Font Pairing Resources

10 Inspiring Font Pairing Resources | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
Choosing harmonious font combinations is a key part of typography. Good font pairings will lead to beautiful designs that are also easy to read.For font-pairing ideas and inspiration, check out the following resources....
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What's your type? When it comes to beautiful design and great reading experience, type makes the difference.
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The 100 best free fonts | Delta Magazine

The 100 best free fonts | Delta Magazine | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

The best free fonts, from vintage-inspired typefaces to slap-you-in-the-face slab serifs, for Windows and Mac, for a range of design projects.We’ve scoured the web to present you with a fine and varied selection of free fonts. Including scripts, serifs, and a range of ligatures, these fonts will give you greater flexibility in your designs, and add to your arsenal of design tools....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Delta magazine is an amazing source of news and inspiration for design, multimedia, 3d, print and advertising professionals. If you love design and the art of typography, this collection will inspire you and keep you from your work for hours. Highly recommended for any creative person! 10/10

Marco Favero's curator insight, October 17, 2014 5:02 AM

aggiungi la tua intuizione ...

The ServiceMag's curator insight, October 18, 2014 8:32 AM

Something for nothing, can't go wrong... designer types

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Free typography resources: The big list - InVision Blog

Free typography resources: The big list - InVision Blog | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Everyone, even non-designers, can agree that the smallest typographical change can make a world of difference (*cough* Warren Beatty *cough*). Elevating designs through typography is a skill every designer should have in their back pocket.


Do you want to become a typography wiz—and, ultimately, an even better designer? We want that for you too! That’s why we’ve gathered a list of the best free typography resources—handpicked, just for you.


Free typography education


Check out these e-courses, e-books, and workshops to get started on your typographical journey....

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Over 40 free typography resources—font identifiers, downloadable fonts, courses, and more. Awesome resource.

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How to create more fun and playful typography - 99designs

How to create more fun and playful typography - 99designs | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Good typography may be hard work, but designers shouldn’t forget to have some fun with it! While crafting fonts and typographic characters can sometimes feel stiff and overly mathematical, we want you to help you find the joy in creating more expressive and playful typography.

Of course, this approach is great for children-oriented design projects—but let’s not limit ourselves. After all… not every coffee shop, ice cream store and logo needs to look posh. Let’s find the more creative side of typography and get goofy!

In this article, we’ll spotlight some examples of playful typography and show you how to join in the fun with your own work....

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Lots of creative inspiration here  and tips on how to use fun and playful typography in your design..

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25 Free Minimalist Fonts for Super Clean Designs

25 Free Minimalist Fonts for Super Clean Designs | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

These are the prettiest free minimalist fonts you will ever want to use in order to create super-clean, gorgeous designs!


Whether you want to use them for prints or logos, or want to add them to a website, these minimalist fonts are very versatile and can be used in pretty much any kind of design.


The trend of minimal design is here to stay, which is why minimalist fonts are so popular among designers. With the overwhelming use of mobile devices, and the increasing emphasis of search engines on website speed and usable, users are now looking for designs that are easy to use, without any over the top effects or graphics.


The 25 free minimalist fonts showcased here in this list include both free serif fonts and free sans serif fonts. They have clean shapes, unique details and will make your designs pop out if you decide to use them!...

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Fresh ideas for certain types! ;-)

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Google Web Fonts Typographic Project

Google Web Fonts Typographic Project | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

There are over 650 Google Fonts available for free. But, pairing typefaces isn’t easy and many of those fonts don’t work for typical websites. Part of the 25x52 initiative, this collaborative, ongoing project offers inspiration for using Google’s font library.

All passages are from the Project Gutenberg transcript of Æsop’s Fables. All photographic images are from Unsplash.com....

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Wonderful typography, creative design and inspiration for all. Recommended reading. 9/10

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