Think TAnk showcases things we have liked, things we have found interesting or just things that we think look nice from the past month! For the first in our Think TAnk series, it's all about ‘Typography’!
Typography is so important to us in the design business. In his article, Thomas Phinney explains why typography can make all the difference between "work that looks professional and work that looks like someone threw it together in Word!" Below you will find our 5 favourite Typography discoveries.
KernType: a kerning game - Learn to space your logo typography like a pro http://t.co/A2W3winpNi pic.twitter.com/nVlxJsLj7S
— Logo Geek (@Logo_Geek) July 15, 2014
Ever wondered what to buy a designer? Pick between a Lorem Ipson necklace, a 'Back to the Futura' Tote bag and a mug explaining the only time you should use Comic Sans is if you are an eight year old girl writing a poem about unicorns, plus many more!
P.S. Christmas is only 146 days away...
A is for Applesauce, B is for bacon, C is for cookie...
Designer Dad Teaches His 2-Year-Old Daughter About Typography With Edible ABCs http://t.co/l9RkVMS9dr
— Inkeract (@inkeract) July 10, 2014
From creating your own font to applying typography to your photographs, these apps are indeed pretty awesome! Perfect for personal or even business use.
I have highlighted A Beautiful Mess which allows you to "add new life to your favorite photos with custom filters, fun fonts, and hand-drawn doodles."
What are you waiting for? Get downloading and start playing!
Lex Wilson shows us his incredible hand drawn typography. He is also the star in our feature video at the top of the page where he shows off his speed drawing skills.
Beautifully hand drawn 3D typography. Makes us want to design a brand new font of our own: http://t.co/5tMLC8JCbF
— Redbubble (@redbubble) July 15, 2014
Should you want more inspiration on typography, follow TA Design's board Inspiration on Pinterest. We regularly update our boards of inpsiration, including Graphic Design, Catalogue Design and Typography.