Arial vs. Helvetica: This side-by-side comparison of the two similarly structured, yet differently developed universal typefaces goes into the types's origins, creators, history, and very specific characteristics, such as glyphs. A definite you can't miss, especially the thoughtful comments readers left after the post.
Typoholism: This Q&A with a certified typoholic supplies laughs and a very complete list of symptoms of typoholism. We should all probably be checked out for this. I personally am guilty of symptoms 2, 6, and 7...
Book Review: This review of our text Thinking with Type is very positive. I thought a look at it might reform any Lupton doubters in our class.
Erik Spiekermann: Finally, I've included a video of one of the expert, and more hilarious, opinions in Helvetica. Spiekermann is a typographic veteran, known for his blunt take on the industry, so take a look...
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1 comment:
You're right: we should all be tested for typoholism. I'm also guilty of symptoms 2 and 7 hahaha This was a fun post!
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