Typography Blog Post #29

Typography Blog Post #29

I chose to use this image in order to discuss how using different fonts, colors, and sizing can help to create emphasis in a typographic element. By using a bold font in relation to a normal font it can help separate words that are intended to be more important.  In addition to using different fonts or different sizes, using color (especially complementary colors) to separate some words or phrases. Learning how to do this effectively can be a powerful weapon in ones arsenal when using typography.

Blog Post #27

Blog Post #27

I chose to use this piece of typographic art in order to cover how to properly use text to have multiple meaning and elements. This phrase "Ink and water don't mix" is further pushed by you how the designer made it look like the ink is running all over the page, enforcing how these two don't elements don't function together. This is a great example of how to have stand alone text without it feeling alone since there is no picture or design accompanying it.  Unlike in and water, these design elements mix very well. I hope the corniness doesn't make everyone cringe.

Blog post #26

Blog Post #26
MORE LOGOS!!!!

Get your seat belt bucked because he comes part deux of my typographic blog. For this blog post I decided to cover another logo that utilized typographic elements as well as a large amount of empty space. This logo is obviously representing something sandwich related as we can tell by both the name and shape of the black space underneath the text. I really love the use of the rustic font that looks worn in. I also love the use of a simplistic shape to form the sandwich. Overall this is an effective use of simple design that worked out very well.

Typography Blog Post #25

Typography Blog Post #25
Typographic Logo blog post

For my last blog post I am going to discuss another clever use of text manipulation in order to reflect the basic idea of the selected logo. I chose this specific logo because it uses a great job at showing the meaning behind the logo while still being extremely legible and informative. The simplistic design also lends itself to the idea that less can sometimes mean more and that one should try to prevent themselves from flaunting fancy or elaborate text and making their design more complicated then they need to be in the first place.

Typography Blog Post #24

Typography Blog Post #24
Logo manipulation

For this blog post I am going to be discussing text manipulation involved in creating eye catching an exciting logos. For this logo the designer made the awesome decision to manipulate the text to completely reflect the logo title. Being able to have that message so clearly present yet gently hidden is a profound ability most designers need to obtain. While I know I'm falling head over heels over a four legged beast made out of type I can definitely say that this logo is an awesome use of typography.

Typographic Blog Post #23

Typographic Blog Post #23
Business Card Blog Posts

I like this business card and I probably shouldn't but what can ya do. I chose this card to show that less can sometimes be more. The slice throughout the title is to represent the name of the firm or designer. It is very important to convey a message in the text rather than just having a multitude of type present. The simple design works out extremely well in my opinion.

Typography Blog Post #22

Typography Blog post #22
Business Card Blog

I chose this business card to showcase what you shouldnt do when making a business card centered around typographic elements. I've seen a bunch of designs that use this same technique of text going in different directions. The truth of the matter is that while it may look cool, it is very distracting to look at. However the use of different sized fonts and colors helps to offset this card and make it a little bit more appealing.

Typographic Blog Post #21

Typographic Blog Post #21
Business card blog post

I chose to pick a different medium to discuss for my typography blog, this time its business cards. I will most likely be covering a few business cards in this blog of my next posts. I chose this specific design because I felt that the designer used a variation of colors, text, and fonts to make an appealing and interesting business card design. The fact that the text is the centerpiece of the design rather than having a huge elaborate design pinned on the card. It shows how important typography is in every design.

Typographic Blog Post #20

Typographic Blog Post #20

STAR WARS EDITION

This picture uses text and other objects in order to form the helmet of a stormtrooper completely out of various quotes from The Empire Strikes Back.  I chose to use this poster solely to show how important it is to use elements of context to make up an image in order to further push parts of the story. The simplistic look of this image helps separate it from the others and appear more interesting. By using different sizes of text and different fonts they were able to maneuver these lines of text in order to make a more form fitting image in the end.

Typographic blog Post #19

Typographic Blog Post #19

This is a typographic poster collaboration of all of Martin Scorsese's fims all rolled into one textual element. This artist made a handgun uses the titles of all of his various films over the years. Through different type fonts, spaces and colors this designer made a strong showing of typographic use. The white text on the black background only adds more contrast and makes this piece even more interesting.  A very good showing of text manipulation.

Typography Blog Post #18

Typography Blog Post #18
Typographic Blog Posts

I found this specific book cover very interesting. By wrapping the text around the book it helps force the reader to look at the entire cover. This also interesting because it goes against the norm and makes for a more eye catching object. The only thing I am unsure of is the use of the smaller text to provide the synopsis. Overall a very cool appearance and look.

Typographic Blog Post #17

Typographic Blog Post #17
Boook Cover Blog

I chose to write a blog post about this cover to show how sometimes text can become jumbled and unreadable. While I understand that this is a different language it doesn't change my opinion of this design at all. The use of large black space was their downfall. There is too much weight and blockiness being drawn to the top and bottom in addition to the compact text feeling crushed even more.

Typography blog #16

Typography Blog post #16
Bad blog post #3

While I do appreciate what this person is trying to do It was executed poorly. Instead of melding the letters together a simple line down the mirror would have given the appearance of a reflection and been more effective. The simplistic font is working for this piece in order to tie it together which I feel is a strong point for this piece.

Typography Blog Post #15

Typography Blog Post #15
Bad Typography Blog 2

As far as forming objects with type this is a pretty lack luster job. I do appreciate that this person chose star wars as their subject matter however I this person used multiple text to form the object instead of large letters it may have worked a bit better in my opinion. I also feel that if this text was over a gray or slightly dark background it would add a great amount of contrast and help make everything stand out.

Typography Blog #14

Typographic Blog Post#14
Bad Typography

Now that weve gone over some good examples of typography lets go over some of the bad examples. This one looks like its trying a bit too hard. The font that this person made doesnt have any uniform look other than looking goofy as all hell. The change in font size is also very unsettling and confusing..Other than having good contrast I feel that not much is working for this piece.

Typographic Blog Post #13

Typography Blog Post #13
Book Cover Blog Post

I chose this book cover because It shows the use of different layouts as well as different variants of text manipulation. Instead of using traditional text this person chose to use chalk in order to give it a more realistic look. This text also reflects what looks like to be the overall theme of the book. Overall a very nice use of typography and various other design elements. The only other things I would have liked to see was a bit more use of color for contrast.

Typography Blog post #12

Typographic Blog post #12
Book Cover blog

I actually really enjoy this book cover. The text looks like it was haphazardly made with a paintbrush, and I think it was pretty damn successful. The changing font size and the color variation create a nice contrast that separates this cover from many others. The only thing I dont like too much is how the barcode is kind of just thrown in there like some kind of sticker.

Blog Post #11

Blog Post#11
Book Cover Blog

I love this book cover. Even though its not overly detailed I find that it uses the content found in the book and reflects that onto the cover and combines it with the text successfully. I have always loved when designers find a new was to use text in order to portray a graphical element and I feel this assigner did a fantastic job in doing so. With the simple yet intricate design I definitely feel that this is an excellent use of typography. I also feel that the bold blocky font helped push the idea of "Industry" one more step forward. 

Blog Pst #10

Blog Post #10
Book cover entry

I like the current typographic styles that are displayed on this cover.  While some may find it jarring to see the words broken up I feel that if used properly it is very effective with moving the eye around the cover and forcing the reader to look at the different pieces of text that are displayed.  I do have a fie problems with this cover though. Since these letters are changed or made out to shapes some of the text is a little bit hard to read. The larger text also does crush the names of the author on the bottom of the cover. Overall I feel that the use of text and white space worked for this design.

Blog Post #9

Blog Post #9
Book cover blogs

I chose to use this book cover to both poke fun at and critique. As a book cover for a typography tutorial this shows a lack of understanding for text arrangement. The color choice is also a bit distracting to me. Overall I feel that this cover shows what not to do with typography. What is working for me is the font isn't as bad as the rest of the piece in relation to text use.