The Making Of Artistic Typefaces

The Making Of Artistic Typefaces
  • ISBN-13: 9789881470379
  • Subject: Graphic design
  • Publisher: Gingko Press
  • Imprint: Sendpoints
  • Publication Date: 31-01-2017
  • Format: h/b

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A creative approach to the ever-popular field of typography design, showcasing handcrafted types as well as a toolkit of ideas and practical skills for creating fonts. Type-loving creatives will find instructions on how to re-create dynamic typefaces, as well as examples of individual fonts and their use in poster design, book covers, and event branding. Featured projects include lettering created with 3D-printing and spray paint, flowers and chocolate shavings, paper folding and cutting, large-form pieces constructed from plywood and cement, and even coins and sprinkles.
About the book

A creative approach to the ever-popular field of typography design, showcasing handcrafted types as well as a toolkit of ideas and practical skills for creating fonts. Type-loving creatives will find instructions on how to re-create dynamic typefaces, as well as examples of individual fonts and their use in poster design, book covers, and event branding. Featured projects include lettering created with 3D-printing and spray paint, flowers and chocolate shavings, paper folding and cutting, large-form pieces constructed from plywood and cement, and even coins and sprinkles.