My Latest Obsession

Since I've been teaching Typography at the Art Institute, I have to admit it's become a bit of an obsession for me.  I started out thinking it was something that was necessary and fundamental to design, but not terribly sexy... then my eyes were opened...

Typography can be SO sexy!

Case in point:  I was doing some research online this morning for playing cards that were focused on Typography (yes, this is what I consider a good time).  I came across some cool examples (that I might share here another time) and this set that blew me away!  Each card features a different font from the P22 Foundry and they're designed by a variety of designers.  Here are just a few of them:



Unfortunately, it's out of print.  That may be the reason I've become obsessed with finding this deck but I did manage to buy the newest deck so for now I'll content myself with those - but if anyone is able to find the original set from 2004 I'm VERY interested.  I've heard they're kind of expensive now so it might not be an option... but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

I've always thought I was an illustrator who designs...

Is it possible I'm actually a designer who illustrates?  (Just in case, I've created a new blog entry category - "design.")

 

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