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- Jul 2, 2019
- 3 min
Signs Of All Times
Noel B. Weber (b.1948) is well-known in the sign industry for his outstanding reverse-glass gold leaf gilding work and for the custom dimensional signage produced at his shop in Boise, Idaho. Weber’s new book, A Sign Painter’s Sketchbook, is a gem of lettering, typography, graphic design, and sign painting. In the 1980s he founded Classic Design Studio, his award winning sign shop in Boise and also contributes to Astoria Design Studio, in Portland, Oregon. I recently asked hi
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- May 1, 2018
- 3 min
A Love Letter for You from Tony DiSpigna
Friend, fine artist, teacher, designer and hand-letterer par excellence, Tony DiSpigna’s work is enjoying a much-deserved renaissance with the publication of a beautiful new book and a line of T-shirts with his Spencerian lettering. Tony was born in 1943 on the scenic volcanic island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples. His family immigrated to New York in the early 1950s, settling in Brooklyn, but every summer Tony returns to Italy visit family, friends and clients. In 2007,
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- Oct 16, 2017
- 1 min
Experiments in Hand-Lettering: A Creative Exploration
Hand-Lettering Experiments – Textures is the latest workshop from HOW Design University and Type Camp. As a fun, creative way to exercise creativity and typography, this workshop will inspire you in your latest type projects. Integrate textures and analog designs into your work today. This workshop is currently in session and is open until February 2nd. The instructor Diane Ovezea will provide students feedback on their submitted assignments to help students along their creat
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- Aug 7, 2017
- 8 min
Typography Today: Are Tattoo Artists Typographers?
[CALL FOR ENTRIES: International Design Awards Deadline August 14, 2017] Editor’s note: The following article was originally featured in the Print Special Typography Summer 2017 issue. Grab your copy featuring Jessica Hische and 9 other brilliant women ruling type and lettering today, PLUS the top 25 American type masters. Tattoo Artist As Typographer? Words by: Alex Harrell After experiencing firsthand the eternal embarrassment of a poorly executed type-based tattoo, I start
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- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Jessica Hische: Letterer, Illustrator and “Procrastiworker”
Jessica Hische grew up in Pennsylvania, “raised by two non-creatives that decided it would be OK to let their little girl pursue a seemingly impractical career.” Seemingly being the key word there. After declaring graphic design as her major, Hische graduated in 2006 and joined HEADCASE Design in Philadelphia where she spent time designing books. Soon after, she began working for Louise Fili out of Brooklyn. And by 2009, she was on her own as a letterer, type designer, illust
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- Dec 2, 2016
- 1 min
15 of PRINT’s Most Popular Typography Articles of All Time
As we gear up for today’s Typography & Lettering Awards deadline (enter now!), we’re celebrating by pulling together a list of our most popular type and lettering articles from the past year, and all time. Enjoy! Swiss Style: The Principles, the Typefaces & the Designers A Brief History of Typography 1928 – 1980 12 Overlooked & Underappreciated Typefaces The Explosive Hand Lettering Rebellion Vintage Fonts: 35 Adverts From the Past Principles of Areal & Linear Perspective in
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- Nov 10, 2016
- 2 min
Gemma O’Brien: Lettering Extraordinaire
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our 2016 New Visual Artists—PRINT’s annual list of the 15 best creatives working today under 30. If you haven’t already, meet the brilliant Gemma O’Brien. Here, she discusses her influences, her work, and how her career has evolved. Photo by Elle Green Age: 29. From: Brisbane, Australia. Current city: Sydney, Australia. Education: University of New South Wales: College of Fine Arts (BA, Design). Earliest creative memory: Winning a first-gr
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- Oct 25, 2016
- 2 min
Mary Kate McDevitt Talks Handlettering
Typography & Lettering Inspiration from Mary Kate McDevitt “It just has to feel right. If I look at a piece and something’s a bit off, it throws me. That could mean an unbalanced composition, kinks in the swashes or flourishes, or wonkiness in the letters when the style calls for something more technically proficient. Not to say I don’t love some weird and wonky lettering (because I do), but it still needs to feel harmonious.” Mary Kate McDevitt has been working as a freelanc
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- Sep 27, 2016
- 2 min
11 Beautiful Handlettered Projects
As we gear up for Print’s next Typography & Lettering Awards, we can’t help but look back and drool over some of our favorite handlettered projects from last year’s competition, which was judged by Dana Tanamachi and Dr. Shelley Gruendler. Enjoy! This might look like a bag.—C3, Overland Park, KS; www.c3brandmarketing.com: Robin Knight (art director), David Terrill (art director/designer/illustrator), Jessi Wilson, Alex Savage (copywriters), Amidon Graphics, St. Paul, MN (prin
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- Sep 1, 2016
- 5 min
Designer of the Week: Jen Marquez
Meet Chicago-based Designer of the Week Jen Marquez, a graphic designer and handletterer who can frequently be found tweeting handlettered pieces inspired by her favorite food and bits of inspiration. Here, Marquez opens up about her struggles with discouragement, her acceptance of the process of learning and growing in her creative life, and the power of pushing yourself. Location: Chicago Design school attended: Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL How would you descr
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- Aug 16, 2016
- 2 min
PRINT’s Type & Lettering Awards Are Back!
PRINT’s Typography & Lettering Awards have returned! Having received so many amazing typeface designs, typographically driven work and handlettered pieces over the last two competitions, we have decided to once again host the Awards for a third year. What’s the buzz all about? We’ll break it down for you. PRIZES The Best in Class winner from each category (see below) will be spotlighted in PRINT magazine. Winners from each category, including the Best in Class, will be spotli
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- Mar 18, 2016
- 5 min
Type & Lettering Awards 2015 Winners and Merits
“Outstanding.” “Innovative.” “Surprisingly different.” This is how Dr. Shelley Gruendler, founder of TypeCamp, describes this year’s Type & Lettering Award winners. In its second year, the competition received hundreds of entries from all over the world—from Brooklyn to Berlin and Toronto to Tokyo. Design pros and students alike entered their best type-centric designs, handlettered work and original typeface families to be evaluated by judges Gruendler and handlettering guru
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- Oct 2, 2015
- 3 min
Designer of the Week: Ian Barnard
Do you design your own typefaces? Have you created a stunning type-centric design? Have you produced a gorgeous handlettered project? We want to see your work. Check out Print’s Typography & Lettering Awards for a chance to be featured in Print magazine. Creative Market that sells resources for designers and hand-letterers. As if that doesn’t make him cool enough, he also organizers designer meet-ups in local coffee shops, stays involved with his community (he recently set up
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- Oct 2, 2015
- 5 min
Why Handlettering is Not Type
When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s all.” —Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Illustration by Kurt McRobert (www.kurtmcrobert.com) “No typeface would have worked as well as this hand-lettered type by …” writes Ilene St
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- Sep 10, 2015
- 3 min
Announcing Print’s Typography & Lettering Awards!
The detail, beauty and amazing nuances of well-executed typography and lettering often seem to get lost in the larger focus of design competitions these days. So last year, we recruited Paul Shaw and Jessica Hische and launched an all-new competition: Print’s Typography & Lettering Awards. And this year, it’s back. But it’s not just a competition for typographers and handletterers. The awards focus on three categories (and each one has an accompanying student category, with a
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- Apr 20, 2015
- 1 min
Show Card Lettering Oooh, La La!
Handlettering is back … but did it ever really go away? Sadly, it is not as essential as it once was before the computer, when show card lettering was a necessary art for earning a living. It was taught and learned by countless letterers around the globe. The examples below derive from a vintage portfolio (c. postwar 1940s) of a fairly skilled lettering student from Paris. Further information is unavailable, but it nonetheless is exciting to see the eye/hand coordination and
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- Feb 21, 2015
- 3 min
The Explosive Hand Lettering Rebellion
A stealthy resurgence happening in the design world—a rebellion against the cold, sleek, digital environment in which we designers spend most of our time. Hand lettering is not-so-quietly making a colossal comeback, exploding into the forefront of design. It no longer has to hide on the B-side or apologize for looking hand lettered. Categories that used to be forbidden, such as logos and packaging, now embrace this historic form of typographic expression. It’s appearing every
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- Dec 5, 2014
- 2 min
8 Essential Supplies & Resources for Your Hand Lettering Toolkit
If you’d like to join in on the fun and create unique typographic designs, check out the The Perfect Pen Hand Lettering Kit from MyDesignShop. This exclusive collection will help you take charge of your type design and breathe new life into your work. With the expert instruction of Joanne Sharpe, you’ll find the inspiration and skills you need to take your typographic work to the next level. Dive in to the world of hand lettering with the supplies and inspiration in this hand
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- Nov 3, 2014
- 5 min
Handlettering Gymnastics
I’ve become obsessed with handlettering lately. It’s more prevalent than ever, appearing in advertisements, packaging, signage and more. With incredible detail and draughtsmanship at its finest, these artists are in high demand, giving each project a one-of-a-kind look. The five artists featured here are forging new ground in the lettering category using a variety of materials and techniques to achieve stunning and sometimes surprising results. This is one of one hundred post
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