The term handwriting or handwritten-style font refers to a letterform that was designed to mimic the unique shape of glyphs written or drawn by hand using a pen or marker. This unique letterform has withstood the test of time. It remains relevant in this digital era, especially in the time when people are being restricted …
SANS SERIF: WITHOUT THE EXTENSIONS
In lettering and typography, sans serif (sometimes also referred to as gothic or simply sans) is a letterform that lacks the extending features at the end of strokes. These typefaces feature a wide variety of fonts; among them, Comic Sans might be one of the most recognizable fonts due to its extensive use in, well, …
SANS SERIF FONTS: COULD THEY BE BETTER?
The term “serif” refers to the small flares or extensions of each stroke of a glyph, and typefaces that lack these extensions are called “sans serif” or “sans-serif”. At first, sans serif fonts that emerged in modern history were created for larger-sized prints like titles or headlines. Nowadays, this particular letterform is widely used in …
SERIF FONTS: EXTENDED ENDS
The term ‘serif’ refers to the stroke or small line extended at the end of a more significant stroke that formed the glyphs within a series of fonts or typeface—in this case, and it’s called a ‘serif typeface’ or ‘serifed typeface’. We are familiar with these so-called serif fonts—especially you, Times New Roman—but how much …
How to Create Interesting Script Logos for Cafés
Never underestimate a font choice as it can send a message to your potential customers regarding their impression on your café or coffee shop. A font usually carries the personality of a business. Whether your café is a hip spot or a warm and cozy place that focuses on the quality of the coffee blend, …
5 Steps on Creating Company Logos that Represent Your Brands
A company logo is not merely a fancy icon on merchandise. A logo is an expression of the promises that a company’s brand makes and the logo should also look unique enough to distinguish your brand from the others. In most cases, company logos act as the face of businesses as they are what your …
7 Japan-Inspired Company Logos You Cannot Resist
No one has a doubt that Japan is the land of the sunrise, sushi, and bonsai trees. It is also where people travel wishing to see real sumo wrestlers and ninjas. Japan is pretty much a unique country with a large variety of culture! You won’t miss out on its iconic graphic design as well. …
Restaurant Logos: The Ideas & Tips to Make The Eye-Catching Ones
It’s no longer a secret that running a business is full of challenges—especially, business on F & B (Food and Beverages) where you will find many competitors. Creating restaurant logos is a different story, though. It is also challenging, but the best part is if your logo is good and eye-catching, you will grab a …
Graphic Design Job in the Future: Outlook and Possibilities
Graphic designers have important roles in various industries and job fields. Graphic design helps communicate messages using visual means, a field that requires multiple skills. However, with the drastically shifted job trend in the digital industrial era, there is a fear of decreasing the need for graphic designers. Is it true? If you are interested …
7 Important Elements to Note in Designing Unique Sports Logos
Contrary to our various modern sports, the ancient Roman people would really love to have savage sports tournaments. There used to be strong gladiators in thick armors fighting against starved lions in the Colosseum full with excited spectators. There was also Chariot horse racing, another deadly sports game. All the bloody sports were then depicted …