100 Days of Fonts is a personal project by S.F. based designer Do-Hee Kim. It's pretty awesome site that really showcases great uses and fort combinations of google fonts! check it out: 100daysoffonts.com
An incredibly powerful combination of typography and a cause, HomelessFonts.org takes the handwriting of the homeless and turns them into typefaces. These typefaces are then sold to support the Arrels Foundation, who is working on getting people off the street. The symbolism of the personal hand drawn street begging signs turned into an actual source of real aid is quite incredible. I'm still wrapping my head around it.
The Typekit team just introduced a great new resource called "Typekit Practice." In their words Typekit Practice is:
a place where novices and experts alike can hone their typographic skills. We hope it will help students learn, help teachers teach, and help professionals stay sharp.
Even just the first lesson on Shading is wonderful, and the Library is extensive!
I'm looking forward to what more they have in store.
An awesome article about a font developed to evade text readers. I love this concept of typography evading technology!
read here: Introducing the NSA-Proof Font | Motherboard.
Check out these Paper Type Experiments by Kelli Anderson. They are awesome! & I love her blog design as well.
View more on her blog.
I've been slightly obsessed with paper and 3D illustration lately. I can't wait to execute a project using this medium!
What a cool disruptive font - I can't wait for the web version!
I was so thrilled to give a talk at WordCamp San Francisco this past weekend! My talk was on "Designing for the Modern Web" - Which in essence was a talk about designing for HiDPI. Check out my Slides & Description:
Devices that consume the web are being created at a never-before heard of rate. They’re getting smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, and sexier. Life is awesome right? But what about us web designers?
Let’s talk about how to get the best possible ratio of speed vs awesome, and what techniques to use for fast and stunning visual experiences.
I'll post the video whenever they have it up. All in all it was a fantastic weekend. I learned a ton from the other fabulous speakers, and the other attendees. Can't wait for next year.
I'm so thrilled to announce that Range just launched Camels & Chocolate - Tales from a travel addict. Thanks to Kristin and Scott for their vision. The Illustrations and design came out perfect - & Aaron Campbell really finessed the destinations post type. What a fun site! Check out Kristin's Post on Camels & Chocolate re-design. I just love the comments!!
I like to make inspiration boards for my clients. Here is Kristin'sTravel Inspiration Board: http://drp.mk/Sjf
Sara Cannon is a UX/UI Designer, Former Business Owner, Creative Director, & Artist remote working in Birmingham, Alabama.
Have a project I could help you with? Contact me at sara@saracannon.com.