Taking the below poster for the Red Hot Chili Peppers 1986 tour as an example of typesetting that I find satisfying to view… My reasoning for this particular choice is that the type fits around the focal point, adding to the design as a whole. It goes somewhat against what Beatrice Warde’s argument suggests –Continue reading “Satisfying Typography”
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Selecting a Typeface
The three typefaces I have chosen to look at in further detail (i.e. who designed them, where they’re used etc) are:– Chalet Comprime– Avant Garde (Gothic)– Times Chalet Comprime The Chalet Comprimé font was formed from the legacy left by French fashion designer René Chalet, and the font Chalet. ‘Comprimé is a family of threeContinue reading “Selecting a Typeface”
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