Typography
TYPOGRAPHY POSTERS, PRINTS, FRAMED, CANVAS, WALL ART
Welcome to our inspirational typographic poster collection. Apart from our answers to some 'typography poster' related searches.
Each poster design is available in a variety of sizes on canvas, paper and ready to hang on your wall - canvas stretched around a wooden frame (also called stretcher frames or bars).
WHAT IS TYPOGRAPHY?
Typography is the art of arranging letters and text to make each word legible, clear, and beautiful to the reader. Font style, appearance, and structure are all carefully considered, to evoke emotion and deliver meaning.
WHY IS IT CALLED TYPOGRAPHY?
The word's origins are Greek: τύπος typos 'form' and γράφειν graphein 'to write'.
Its roots trace back to ancient times when punches and dies were employed for crafting seals and currency, linking the concept to printing.
WHAT IS A TYPOGRAPHY POSTER?
A typography poster relies solely or predominantly on text as its design element.
Here's a good example here.
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD TYPOGRAPHY POSTER?
Here are 2 excellent answers to this question:
https://blog.shillingtoneducation.com/typography-poster-janine-henrichs
https://medium.com/@clixtroindia/typography-poster-design-tips-and-tricks-for-beginners-0304bee21ed8
WHY IS TYPOGRAPHY IMPORTANT IN POSTER DESIGN?
Typography is important when creating a poster because it helps convey information, and evoke emotion through visual appeal.
Great typography enhances the message, making it more engaging, legible, and ultimately memorable.
It guides the viewer's attention, through a visual and messaging hierarchy, organising information effectively. See a good example of this hierarchy principle here.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPOGRAPHY, LETTERING AND CALLIGRAPHY?
Typography deals with arranging and designing typefaces to make written language legible and visually appealing.
Lettering involves creating custom designs of letters, typically by hand.
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting, focusing on form and style, using special pens or brushes.
