This week, we'll dive into the world of variable fonts and how they are shaping up to change the way we read things online. We've also got a great tutorial on how to create your own monospace font and a glyph identification game to test your eye for certain designs.

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June 12, 2020 35m

episode 4: Chiseled Fonts, Cooper Black & W.E.B. Du Bois

Chiseled Fonts, Cooper Black & W.E.B. Du Bois

This week’s articles will take a closer look at how chiselled type became so popular, websites with awesome typographic designs, awesome case studies on typefaces for brands and a very fascinating deep dive into the data portraits of W.E.B. Du Bois, showing infographics on the disparity between black culture and white culture all the way back in the 1900s... and how that equally applies to today...

June 19, 2020 37m

episode 5: Spotify, Heinz, and Road Signs

Spotify, Heinz, and Road Signs

This week we've got 2 awesome rebrands from Spotify and Heinz, 3 hidden typography tips and a lovely Kickstarter campaign showcasing loads of amazing independent type designers!

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June 26, 2020 37m

episode 6: What's the Deal with (John) Baskerville + AOC, Nike, and more!

What's the Deal with (John) Baskerville + AOC, Nike, and more!

Extremely excited to share this week's podcast episode with you — Olivia & Micah talk about all the cool links we shared this week, plus dive into the story of John Baskerville an English businessman, who got rich off of japanning and papier-mâché, but he is best remembered for his eponymous typeface.

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July 3, 2020 37m

episode 7: The Immortal Blackletter + How to Get More Clients, Design Systems, and more!

The Immortal Blackletter + How to Get More Clients, Design Systems, and more!

This week's articles dive into the nuanced world of different Grotesque fonts, be inspired by how the Islandic Football Team rebranding was conceived with ancient history, see a fascinating rebranding journey with Maido and explore the importance of being a key contributor to a Design System — not even to mention our nerd alert diving into how an obscure category of ancient typography turned into...

July 10, 2020 41m

episode 8: The Font Licensing Lowdown + Portfolio Tips, Australia Rebrands, and more!

The Font Licensing Lowdown + Portfolio Tips, Australia Rebrands, and more!

This week's articles come from all around the world! We chat about a new experimental typeface from London, Australia's new logo, and the shiny new branding for Glasgow's football team. In our Nerd Alert segment we chat about the ins and outs of font licensing with loads of tips that will help you navigate any typographic territory. Weekly Typographic Newsletter Links

July 17, 2020 40m

episode 9: Artistic Type, First Job Advice, and Romanettes

Artistic Type, First Job Advice, Romanettes, and more! ????

This week we're talkin' some fun rebrandings, unique typography design-as-art, getting your first design gig (and thoughts on internships) — and diving into the shockingly unexpected history of Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and when you might even use a little Romanette! ✨

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July 24, 2020 39m

episode 10: Font Editor Roundup + Nike Alum Portfolio Review, Free Patterns & more!

Font Editor Roundup + Nike Alum Portfolio Review, Free Patterns & more!

This week's episode really packs a punch! Olivia and Micah share their favorite links from this week including a site with open-source vector patterns, fascinating interviews with designers, and tips from a Nike alum to help perfect your portfolio. We top it off with a roundup of our favorite font editing software — giving the pros and cons of each.

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July 31, 2020 42m