Typography Design (Page 2)

The selection of design posts and articles about the last 150 years of typography design offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of typography as an art form. From the early days of letterpress printing to the digital age, typography has significantly changed in style, technique, and technology.

The collection includes articles on iconic designers such as William Morris, who played a crucial role in the Arts and Crafts movement, and Paul Renner, who created the timeless Futura typeface. It also covers contemporary designers pushing the boundaries of typography with innovative approaches to lettering and typeface design.

Through this selection, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how typography has evolved and how it continues to shape our visual culture today. Whether you are a seasoned designer or simply interested in the history of design, this collection will inspire and inform.

Hotel Broadway Chippendale

The Broadway Hotel’s Art Deco sign struck a couple with its elegance and symmetry, reminding them of the 1920s and 1930s. The sign’s design symbolizes the era’s socio-cultural shifts and enduring design legacy.
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May 1968 Posters featured image

In the turbulent days of May 1968 in Paris, a group of artists calling themselves the Atelier Populaire created posters that were vital in spreading the call to unite student and workers.  The propaganda of the French revolt was fed by immediate pressures.  The day by day events – the disruption of classes at Nanterre University led by Daniel Cohn-Bendit, the supporting student demonstrations in Paris, the police invasion of the Sorbonne and its occupation by students, the barricades, and the government’s reaction and referendum…Read More →