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84Cool Fonts - Where to Download & How to Install
There are two types of fonts in the world: free ones and ones you have to pay for. And while on one hand you get what you pay for (quality in ways you can't understand until you need a full font set), on the other hand sometimes the best things...
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83The History Of Typography
Typography is the art of printing by type, and the art of choosing type faces which are used in the production newspapers, books, magazines, leaflets and webpages. There are virtually no rules in typography, which suggests that it is a true art, but some conventions of the earliest printers still have an influence on modern practice, particularly in bookwork. Type comes from the Greek 'typos' meaning "the mark of something struck, of an impression".
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81What font should I use for my tattoo?
Quality lettering is far superior to a a font for a tattoo.
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79The New Typography Movement (History and Principles)
El Lisstzky, a key figure in the development of the New Typography movement, was one of the first designers to abandon the classical rules of typography and advocate asymmetrical layouts, geometric shapes, a limited range of colors, and sans...
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78The Rise of the New Vision in Photography in The Netherlands
Ever since my study in art history at the University of Amsterdam, I have become greatly interested in the history of photography in general and that of Dutch photography in particular. In this hub I would like to take you back to 1937, an important...
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76Fonts - Why Do They Matter, And What's The Difference?
aybe you overheard (either in real life or online) a passionate debate about font faces. Maybe someone commented on the font you used for a project. Maybe your boss insists on a font, and gets angry when...
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74Typography Basics: Choosing the Right Font for Your Design
Selecting and Using Fonts There are thousands of fonts available to designers. Which one is right for your project? Typography is a major component of any document, print or Web page. Using the correct font is one of most critical elements of...
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74How can I build my own font?
Fonts begin like anything, with sketches on paper. It's important to draw as many characters as you possibly can, including punctuation, and numerals. Once you have doodled your letters for quite a while, it is time to draw out the sketches in a...
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74Apple And Orange: How Steve Jobs Developed His Creative Mind
Did Steve Jobs play the guitar? Learn how the visionary of Apple was influenced by music and understand the connection between science and the arts. Find out how we can learn from Steve Jobs' creativity.
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74What is a Graphic Designer?
Graphic design has many parts. It is art, design, communication, advertising, collaboration, concept driven, multi tasking, focus, love of typography, relationships, marketing, technology, big picture thinking, paper knowledge, teamwork, printing...
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