Typography!

In class we've been talking about typography and the use of fonts in design. I've been doing some research online and have found some examples of interesting typography which I really like.

From Graphic Design

I really like the uniqueness and creativity of this design. The designer used a simple font in an unexpected way to create a very interesting design.

From Graphic Design

This design is similar to the visual poetry exercise we did in class a few weeks ago. I love the use of the fancy font which has been repeated to create unity in the design.The arrangement of the single letters to create the shape of a tree is very effective.

From Graphic Design

I like the use of varied fonts in this magazine page. While the page is quite simple, the use of many different fonts adds interest to the page, and transforms the page from simple and somewhat boring to visually interesting and aesthetically pleasing.

From Graphic Design

This magazine page is also very interesting due to the use of typography in the design. I think the use of line and shape in the typography is very effective, and I like the composition of the page.

From Graphic Design

I like the use of typography and texture in this design. The font is curly and somewhat old-fashioned, but contains enough variation to create interest. The crumpled texture in this design also appeals to me.

From Graphic Design

I really like this design. The designer has used many different fonts to create a collection of ampersands, using a variety of interesting fonts in differing sizes to create a very effective designs.

I enjoyed searching for these examples of good use of typography, and learnt about what sort of typography is effective and what appeals to me.