artist typography research

artist typography research

For inspiration and ideas I researched into typography references and began my research with English graphic designer, typographer and art director Neville Brody. His work mainly includes publication's with articles relating to typography and surrounding subjects. The designs and fonts that he creates are unique and revolutionary in some shape or form. I found his work interesting especially how he designs the text so larger fonts are mixed in smaller fonts, creating certain words. I think these designs stand out and grab the publics attention, this is a technique we as a group have used in our editorial magazine.

Erik Spiekermann is a German typographer and designer. Throughout his career he has created dozens of commercial typefaces and many custom typefaces for world-renowned corporations.

 David Carson 

David Carson is also a graphic designer. I found his work interesting to look at as his work has been described as being 'grunge typography'. I would agree with that statement as some of his images look as if they have been ruined purposefully. He also places text on images the same way by having missing letters and having them scattered unevenly.

Stefan Sagmeister

Sagmeister is another graphic designer and typographer. He`s designed album covers for artist`s such as Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and OK Go. Sagmeister has also worked for many magazines since the age of 15 and now designs packaging, branding, graphics and books. From research, his imagery made me realise how important typography is, and how  the style can change the whole layout and narrative just by useing certain styles and designs. I think his work is inspirational, especially how he uses layers on top of text. I think this could work effectively and fit with the approach, we as a group are trying to perceive.

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