Type Hike is a collaborative design initiative celebrating U.S. national parks through typographic art. Founded in 2016 by designers David Rygiol and James Louis Walker, the project began as a tribute to the National Park Service's centennial anniversary. Sixty designers each crafted a unique poster focusing on a specific national park, utilizing typography as the primary visual element. (Typehike)
The inaugural series, "NPS 100," features posters highlighting each park's distinct characteristics, emphasizing the interplay between typography and natural landscapes. This approach not only honours the parks' beauty but also showcases the versatility of typographic design in conveying diverse environments. (Typehike)
Beyond the initial series, Type Hike has expanded to include projects like "Shores," which focuses on national shorelines and recreational areas, and "Arch," which celebrates the Gateway Arch National Park. Each series explores the relationship between design and nature, reinforcing the project's commitment to environmental appreciation through creative expression. (Typehike)
The project's success underscores the power of design in promoting environmental awareness and appreciation. By merging typographic artistry with the natural world, Type Hike offers a fresh perspective on America's national treasures, inviting viewers to experience these landscapes through the design lens.
The full collection is available on the Type Hike website for those interested in exploring these typographic interpretations. (Typehike)
Source: Type Hike: typographic posters that celebrate American national parks
Type Hike is a collaborative design project that take a look at the US national parks from a typographic perspective. 60 designers have each created a poster about a national park, type being the main graphic tool used for each poster.
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