We can all agree that it’s easy to get caught up in what we already do well. The same is true for graphic design students, who might find their niche and get stuck there. If typography isn’t a natural gift, don’t worry. We have plenty of tips and tricks to help you wield the best … Read more
Fonts
Words… they’re everywhere! Right? Whether you’re looking at a printed marketing piece or a website, your brain is in constant analysis of some combination of text and imagery. In this section, we look at fonts and how a firm understanding of typography can help make your projects more exciting and engaging. Kerning, font size, line height, bold, semi-bold, serif, sans serif – all terms you need to understand.
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The Latest Design Inspo for Your Business Cards
The dos, the don’ts, the colors, and the fonts When it comes to building an image for yourself and your brand, business cards can take you a long way. However, for a small piece of paper, business cards can prove to be quite tricky to design. From brand identity to image to associated feelings, business … Read more
Trending Fun Fonts to Inspire Your Business Card Designs
Business card structure and typography patterns change from industry to industry. However the data on them is quite often the same— organization’s name, your signature/name, contact data, and possibly a slogan to tell the world what your business is really all about. An unpredictable business card font decision can make your business card stand out … Read more
10 Excellent Fonts for Printing Business Cards.
When designing the perfect business card for you or your business, there are many things that you should consider — colors, paper quality, logos, what information to include, as well as other details. In particular, one of the most overlooked aspects of business card design is probably font selection. Picking the right font can be … Read more
The Top 5 Trending Fonts to Look Out for In 2019
The Top 5 Trending Fonts to Look Out for In 2019 Whether you’re creating a logo or designing a business, you want it to look contemporary. To that end, check out these trending fonts for 2019. Some fonts, like Helvetica, are tried and true classics. They have no expiry date. Others, like Comic Sans, will … Read more
How to Choose the Best Fonts for Your Business Card
How to Choose the Best Fonts for Your Business Card Are you designing a business card, but aren’t sure which fonts to choose? Read on to learn how to choose the best fonts for your business card. Believe it or not, business cards still matter in today’s digital age. It’s one of the most important … Read more
The Most Easily Readable Fonts for Web and Print
The best 12 fonts that are easier to read A more in-depth look at some of the best fonts available on the market. Looking for the right font might seem like a simple task and one that does not require a lot of thoughtfulness. However, the best designers out there spend a considerable amount of … Read more
Serif vs. Sans-serif fonts, What’s the difference and why should I care?
(img src: https://www.canva.com/learn/serif-vs-sans-serif-fonts/) Graphic designers have numerous typefaces to choose from. But the first step is to choose between steps that have serifs and fonts which don’t. Keep reading to explore how this choice can impact your designing style. What are serifs? The small lines attached to alphabets are known as serifs. They probably originated … Read more
What is kerning, and how can I use it in my designs?
Design is full of detailed concepts that are more important than their apparent simplicity would suggest. Kerning is an example of such concepts. Kerning can be a powerful tool for influencing communication and aesthetics through type. It is a tool which if used well won’t be noticed by an average reader. What is kerning? The … Read more
How to Pick the Best Font and Size for your Business Card
Size matters! Well, at least we know this to be true for the font of your business card. Too big and it all that you want to convey won’t fit into the card. Too small and people are going to find it difficult to even read what is written on it! Yes, you see now … Read more
Give These Ultimate Google Font Combinations a Shot
The devil lies in the detail. This is definitely true when it comes to choosing fonts. No one is going to want to read through a thoughtfully worded blog if they need a magnifying glass to decipher the text in it. To get the best Google font combinations, go for fonts that blend well with … Read more
Rounding Up On the Right Fonts for your Brand
If you are thinking of your website design as an individual, the typefaces you go in for are the physical attractiveness of your layout. Then, of course, is the content you put into it which makes up the personality but that’s a topic for another day. A certain kind of magnetism and appeal is a … Read more
Working on a New Project? Here are a Few Sure-Shot Font Pairs
If you thought mixing and matching clothes in your wardrobe is a hassle, wait till you attempt pairing the right font combinations together. No, wait! We aren’t trying to leave you traumatized for life, all we’re saying is that choosing an outfit will seem like a cakewalk now that you know what picking the best … Read more
The best free calligraphy fonts for your next project
If you though calligraphy is a lost art, think again. Just look at the number of free calligraphy fonts, not to forget, the time and effort that goes into creating them and you will know that calligraphy is here to stay (even though it is in font form today). Picking the right calligraphy fonts can … Read more
What fonts work best for web design?
If you’ve seen one thing on the web, you’ve seen it all. Rather than following the same old, same old, why not go fresh and bold? Why not, take the time to figure out which are the best web fonts that add rather than take away from your design. If you’re having trouble finding out … Read more
Get Noticed: 5 Best Fonts For Business Cards
What do logos, graphic designs, and business cards have in common? Simple: it’s the fonts used in their various designs. The fonts used for your branding and everything related to your company are integral to your success. Many people don’t pay attention to these things, but they’re important. If you’re in the market for graphic designs, … Read more