5 things to read and see
This week, read about the variable fonts in the Adobe update and 89 different quotes about design, and see an eye-catching page about LaCroix.
5 things to read
1. New variable fonts from Adobe Originals
Variable fonts are now included in the latest update of Adobe products. These fonts can be scaled to any weight, width or slant (depending on which font you pick). It’s an awesome way to have more control over the exact look of type.
2. 89 Essential Quotes About Design
I love a good quote, and these ones about design are inspiring and thought-provoking. They’re great reminders about what makes good design and why it’s important.
3. Getting Started With Type Design: A Personal Journey
If you’ve ever been interested in designing your own typeface, this article lays out some solid guidelines and plans for how to get started.
4. How Crayola Crayons Gave Its Century-Old Product Renewed Relevance in the Age of iPads
Crayola hasn’t let the digital age get in the way of their analog product. This article explains how Crayola has adapted to the digital age with interactive drawings, adult coloring books and more.
5. What Joining The Army Taught One Designer About Creativity
This article is a Q&A with Emily Núñez Cavness about how she channeled her army experience into a bag design startup.
5 things to see
- Living in limbo | The Post, Ohio University
I love the illustration style of these people and the Statue of Liberty. They’re simple, cute and communicate the point of the article effectively. I just wish the graphic on the left side also included the names of the countries affected by the travel ban.
2. Pumpkin spice up your life | The Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
I think this is a really fun spread that highlights the food well and incorporates a nice autumn aesthetic. The colors, dots and colors are all reflected in the photos, making it a clean page. It’s too bad the numbers in the recipes don’t line up with the actual instructions.
3. Homecoming special edition | The Maneater, University of Missouri
I love using doodles over photos to give them a new twist. I think using the simple balloons emerging from behind the building feels like homecoming without being too much.
4. It’s time to get LaCroixzy | Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University
I love this photo illustration. It’s really simple, but effective, and the bright background makes the page pop. Having the La Croix cans get cut off on top brings your eye straight to the top of the page before diving into the article.
5. Do it for memes| Washington Square News, New York University
The design for this page is pretty ugly, but it’s been intentionally done to relate to the meme theme, so I love it. The bland font for the headline, the thick black strokes and the plain background color is the perfect canvas for all of the NYU memes.
If you think you have a well-designed page or a good read to share for the next roundup, email me at shays2@elon.edu
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