Sunday, September 30, 2012

GEOP Typeface...

Notice: This font is not safe for use by pregnant women, those suffering from vertigo or people with heart conditions. ;-)

Saturday, September 29, 2012

GEOP Typeface So Far...

This is my custom typeface. It is a blend of geometric lines and creates an optical illusion as the letters appear. This is a much longer process than I thought, so I am still missing several letters, but hopefully by tomorrow night I will have them done.  :-)

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Monday, September 17, 2012

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Art That Inspires Me

Here are some pieces and styles that particularly speak to me...



I have said it before, and I will say it again: I *adore* Pablo Lobato! I could look at his work all day long. Just absolutely one of my favorites.














Design Trends That Make Me Happy

It is never wrong to start a type hunt with your favorites. These are two of mine, and they just so happen to be long-term trends in design, especially the use of ultra thin and lowercase. Love.
















Thanks, Olly Moss and Don Draper & Co. for bringing Saul Bass-inspired work back into our everyday lives.



I love op-art in design...


Also, I am a huge fan of the minimalist trend. I feel as though it takes more talent to make a visual statement with fewer components, so I admire those who do it well (again, see Saul Bass). These bottles will definitely inspire my next Advanced Typography project...


Well-done infographics are not only a brilliant trend, but an amazing way to get large amounts of (well, sometimes very dry) facts to an audience.


One last trend I particularly enjoy:  I call it retro simplicity... The vintage fonts accompanying paired down graphics is yummy. :-)