FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine was born from the search for a versatile monoline text typeface that would feel warm yet serious, feminine yet rigid, charming yet sturdy. Its rather large x-height and wide, open shapes enable it to work well down to small sizes; ligatures,... 

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Western University: Less Pixelated, More Boring

Established in 1878 in London, Ontario Canada, The University of Western Ontario is one of the largest universities in Canada with over 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students combined and more than 1,300 faculty. Established in 1878 in London,... 

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An interview with Kunihiko Okano

By Taro Yumiba How and when did you become interested in typography & type?design? At university I majored in graphic design. I used to leaf through typeface catalogs in search of letters to use in my poster design assignments. By Taro Yumiba How... 

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Alex Witjas

Really great portfolio from designer Alex Witjas. Alex graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Graphic Design. She currently lives in Philadelphia working as a Graphic Designer for Urban Outfitters. Really great portfolio from designer Alex Witjas.... 

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More nice publications

Following this week’s Man Booker Prize news (congratulations to Julian Barnes), I thought I’d post up another round up of very nice books that have landed on my desk in the last week or so. It’s a mixed bag that includes self-published... 

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CUNY – City College of New York is seeking a Asst. Professor – Visual Communications / Graphic Design in New York, New York

Asst. Asst. Professor – Visual Communications / Graphic Design CUNY – City College of New YorkNew York, New York The Department invites applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Visual Communication and/or Graphic... 

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Hit that E

Easton-Bell Sports has just over 80 years of experience in the sporting goods market and has established itself as a recognizable and reliable brand and name. The company mainly focuses on protective head gear for baseball, softball, hockey, lacrosse... 

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The making of FF Tundra

by Ludwig Übele A line of text is like a silhouette on the horizon. by Ludwig Übele A line of text is like a silhouette on the horizon. Closer inspection reveals the detail, the trees, bushes, rocks; details that, though only vaguely perceivable... 

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Not another book about Fonts!

Just My Type I know what you’re thinking: One more collection of classic typeface examples from your colleagues & contemporaries to throw on the pile, right? Wrong. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you are already well-versed in design,... 

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Gay type

The Week in Type Hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close. The Week in Type Hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close. Autumn is showing its face, and before you know it, we’ll be Christmas shopping. Some inspiring stuff in this week’s... 

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