Replica Type Specimen

Posted on August 19, 2009 Posted in Books, Merch, TypographyTagged booklet, font, replica, specimen, type, typeface, Typography3 Comments

replica_specimen

I have a thing for type specimens, they get my juices flowing.

This specimen booklet of Norm’s excellent typeface LL Replica is incredibly detailed and beautifully designed. The specimen documents the entire design and development process of the typeface, as well as the problems encountered during the process. The booklet also includes a complete character map.

Designed by Norm
28 pages
Format 216 x 288 mm
Printed in 4 spot colours by Druckerei Odermatt, Dallenwil/Switzerland
Price CHF 36.- (incl. postage and packaging, worldwide)

The Replica Specimen book was printed in a limited edition of 500 copies and is available from Lineto.com.

Via September Industry

Chocolat Factory Identity System

Posted on August 17, 2009August 18, 2009 Posted in DesignTagged branding, color, graphic design, identity, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, san-serif, system8 Comments

chocolat_factory

Here’s an great example of a well designed graphic identity that doesn’t over do it and supports the content. Designed by Ruiz+Company for Spanish chocolate company Chocolat Factory, the identity features a clean sans-serif (which looks like DIN) and a wonderful color palette. Reminds me of the gorgeous identity system for Brooklyn Fare.

The Lost Poster

Posted on August 13, 2009August 13, 2009 Posted in Design, Films, Grid Systems, Industrial Design, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged film, graphic design, helvetica, Industrial Design, letterpress, minimalism, modernism, poster, print6 Comments

objectified_poster

We’re all familiar with the silver Objectified poster, but Michael C. Place designed a second version with a white background and silver objects and black text that wasn’t used. It’s now being released as a limited edition letterpress, printed in metallic black and silver ink, on Crane’s Lettra 300gsm paper. Sounds like heaven.

It’s being printed by the awesome Brooklyn based Coeur Noir Letterpress, the same folks that printed the Helvetica poster and my son’s baptism invitation. They do stellar work.

Only 100 will be printed and you can grab one for $125.

Mike White

Posted on August 12, 2009 Posted in Design, International Typographic StyleTagged graphic design, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, poster2 Comments

mike_white

I love seeing work from young designers, especially when it kicks freakin’ ass. Mike White is a recent graduate of the Bath School of Art and Design and his portfolio is filled with quality work. I personally love the simplicity the colors of this HUD poster.

HypeForType Updates

Posted on August 6, 2009January 26, 2010 Posted in DesignTagged fonts, type, typeface, Typography1 Comment

HypeForType has done a massive update with a ton of new typefaces. HypeForType is definitely becoming a great resource for well designed typefaces.

80 Magazine

Posted on August 6, 2009January 26, 2010 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged graphic design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, minimalism, modernism, posters, publication, Swiss, Typography2 Comments

I’m back in action folks, sorry for the short hiatus.

While I was away I came across this new blog called 80 Magazine that features classic design and typography from the 50’s and 60’s. It instantly has become one of my favorite blogs to read by featuring work by Gerstner, Brockmann, Lohse, Crouwel and Emil Ruder, who’s poster is pictured above.

The blog has a lot of pieces that I’ve never seen, including this collection of posters by Emil Ruder.