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I do not envy the task of the judges for our annual Best of Web competition.
Besides the usual parameters for judging a design competition—layout,
typography, color, use of imagery—they also must consider factors
exclusive to the digital realm: interface ease-of-use, continuity, scalability,
content management, on and on.
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A Preview of the TDC51 Typography Competition Winners (cont'd) |
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Figure 1a. CIRCULAR 12
DESIGN: Lippa Pearce Design LTD., London
ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER: Domenic Lippa
TYPEFACES: Interface, Lexia
CIRCULAR is a publication produced by the Typographic Circle, a London-based organization. During its 25 years of work, it has endeavored to promote typography of the highest standard, relying solely on the dedication of its members. This issue lives up to its mission with its dynamic typographic design, combining dramatic use of scale, contrast and white space.
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Figure 1b. “WHY MEN LIE,” GQ
DESIGN DIRECTOR: Fred Woodward, NY
DESIGNER: Sarah Viñas
ILLUSTRATOR: Matt Mahurin
TYPEFACES: Miller Display Roman, Gotham
Pinocchio gone haywire! A story in GQ titled “WHY MEN LIE” inspires a fantastic, allegorical illustration mirrored by an equally creative and convoluted typographic illustration, creating a big mess of lies. The type illustration on the right consists of concentric swirls of type based on the title in varying sizes, colors and alignments.
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Figure 1c. APT BOOK OF LORE
DESIGN: Plante Propaganda, Madison, WIS.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Dana Lytle
DESIGNER: Geoff Halber
TYPEFACES: Tribute, Zurich
This lush, richly designed book is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the American Players Theatre (APT), one of the few American outdoor Shakespearean theater groups. This tribute consists of a multitude of typefaces and treatments, borders, patterns, photographs, snapshots, letters, and illustrations beautifully arranged and layered to express the love and support of the theater's patrons over the years.
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Figure 1d. IRON AT WINTERTHUR
DESIGN: Studio Blue, Chicago
CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Kathy Fredrickson, Cheryl Towler Weese
DESIGNERS: Cheryl Towler Weese, Tammy Baird, Maia Wright
TYPEFACES: Tribute, Ol Franklin Wide, Bureau Grotesque
The designers wanted to create a book that conveyed the gritty resilience of cast-iron objects that were often used because they could withstand extreme temperatures and conditions. "We used extremely large type and black solids along with details that highlighted the surfaces and textures of cast iron. We also wanted to evoke a sense of past when the only advertising was print, and tone was conveyed through typographic nuance, so we created broadsides using type exceprts as section dividers." |
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