Continuing our series of typography resources list posts, we have a handy list of the most popular font vendors sorted by Alexa data. Enough said! Pay each site a visit by clicking the image and see how they differ in terms of browsing, trial interfaces, and pricing. Compare features and user-friendliness and find the best place to make your purchase! … [Read More]

 “…the first function of a piece of printing is to capture attention, design with type requires that the designer understand how to make visual units group together for easier organization in the observer’s mind. Many typographical compositions unfortunately look as though the single goal had been to camouflage the message—and sometimes the success is phenomenal.”

—Carl Dair, Design with Type

 

“Just as every musical score has its home key, in typography the contrast of size of the typographic elements is almost a prerequisite for all other contrasts. A strong contrast in the size of the elements is basic, and all other contrasts are extra effects introduced into relationship.”

—Carl Dair, Design with Type

 

We like to keep an eye on what typography books people are reading. Every so often we do our own research using a variety of sources to get a pulse on what typography resources have people’s heart beating a little faster. … [Read More]