October 2015
TypeChap, vernacular and spectacular typography
A website showcasing typography and broken and beautiful signage from around the world. (more…)
New features in font editor Glyphs 2.2
Version Glyphs 2.2 contains some great workflow improvements: Layer Colors, Complex Corner Components, Custom Glyph Data per File and much more.
The Type Taster: How fonts influence you by Sarah Hyndman
A book The Type Taster: How fonts influence you by Sarah Hyndman was published by Type Tasting. This first, limited edition of the book is only available until 23rd October 2015. (more…)
Thomas Phinney now FontLab President
FontLab announces today the retirement of co-founder and corporate business leader Theodore (Ted) Harrison. Thomas Phinney, who joined FontLab in May 2014, replaces Harrison as FontLab President. (more…)
Comet: a new tool for designing and prototyping user experiences
A new design tool by Adobe, code-named Project Comet, was announced at Adobe MAX 2015. Comet combines wireframing, visual design, prototyping, and previewing all in one.
Brand New Conference – Logos, brands and rock’n’roll
Jan Šabach (Code Switch) reviews the recent Brand New Conference held in New York 24–25 September. The speakers included Jonathan Hoefler, Philippe Apeloig, Andrew Shapiro, Paula Scher, Armin Vit and many more. (more…)
Fontself: make your own fonts in Adobe apps
New project at Kickstarter: Fontself extensions. Easily turn your handmade lettering into usable, colorful fonts, right within Photoshop & Illustrator.
New book by Jessica Hische: In Progress
You Only Design Once by Francesco Franchi
YODO is a column devoted to graphic design, published every month on IL magazine. Curated by Italian graphic designer Francesco Franchi. (The texts are in Italian).
Typodarium 2016 – the daily dose of typography
Typodarium 2016 is here! Tear-off calendar with 366 fonts by 223 designers from 32 countries and all public holidays for these countries. Size 8.5×12 cm, price €19.80. (more…)