Nicole

Typefaces all around me

Nicole Strub

Magazine Covers 1 Magazine Typefaces are often large and legible.

2 The name of the magazine is always the biggest typface of the cover.

3 Subjects that might catch the attention of the readers have different color fonts.

4 The information about the publication (date, price, period) of the magazine appears in a small typface.

Restaurant Menu 1 Usually, all the typefaces of the menu are written the same way and size.

2 For easier reading, there`s a lot of spacing between the words.

3 The prices are placed next to each item.

4 The dishes on the menu are usually separeted by starters, main course, drinks and dessert. This titles receive a larger font type.

Street Art 1 Street art typefaces are very urban and fun, they don`t follow any line.

2 The writing varies according to the artist, but usually they use large and colourful characters.

3 The focus of the street artist is give colour to the street walls and pass a message to people who walk near by.

4 The typefaces of this kind of art are the artist`s own handwriting and the quotes are

Street Advertising 1 Street advertising typefonts are really large and flashy.

2 Advertising has to generate visibility for the product, that`s why the art and the typefonts are usually colored and highlighted.

3 This type of art can be anywhere in the city. Walls, buses, buildings, bus stops, taxis, stores, and more.

4 The typefonts in this case needs to be very legible, so the public can read all the information and buy the product.