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5 predicted colour trends of 2025
As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, we take a look into what colours we predict will be popular, and why!
2024 Typography wrapped
As 2024 draws to a close, we are taking a look back on which font styles and pairings were most popular and what type choices have had the biggest influences in design…
My 5 favourite Google Fonts
Google Fonts is an incredible asset for graphic designers, with a plethora of amazing free typefaces to use. Here are my favourite that have been sourced from here.
Typography’s relationship with music genres
The use of graphic techniques within the music industry and its promotion are inextricably linked — with the use of colour, shape, and in particular, typography shaping our perception of music genre. In this blog we explore typographic differentiation within album cover design.
Typefaces and feelings
As discussed in our previous blog post tackling the topic of Comic-Sans, typefaces are designed for specific contexts and purposes. A type designer will take into account the size and medium in which a typeface will be used to inform the design process. There is another aspect that informs the design and choice of a particular typeface and this is its ‘feel’.
5 font pairings for 5 different projects
As graphic designers, the use of typography is fundamental in our practice. It can elevate our designs from simply art, serving both aesthetic but functional merit. In this blog we look at some of the recent font pairings we’ve enjoyed experimenting with.