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The Typographic Expressions of Stefan Sagmeister 

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Most Notable Fonts of 2015
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25 Typographic Ads to Inspire Your Next Design

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Why I don't have a "favorite" font

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You won't believe what this man does with a typewriter! 

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CreativeLive Typography OnDemand Sessions I & II
 
The Typographic Expressions of Stefan Sagmeister 

Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most imaginative and original creative thinkers around today. Mention his name to any graphic designer and chances are you will get enthusiastic words of admiration and respect... and with good reason! This award-winning designer has created some of the boldest, most innovative, engaging work around, especially his type and handwriting-inspired solutions. Check it out...
Most Notable Fonts of 2015

Does the world need more typefaces? That is akin to asking if we need more shoes, recipes, or even music! We have plenty to go around, but the continuous demand for something new, fresh, and visually expressive will never disappear. So the answer is, of course we need (and want) more typefaces! Read on...
25 Typographic Ads to Inspire Your Next Design
Want to get creative with your advertising? This article showcases 25 fantastic typographic advertisements that can be used as reference and inspiration in your next ad design (or any design, really). From lettering made from the product to creating a scene to going 3-D - your imagination is the limit! Read on...
Why I don't have a "favorite" font 

As a typography specialist and educator, one of the first (and most common) question I'm asked in my travels is "What is your favorite font?" If I had a dollar for every time I'm asked this, I could buy an iPad or three! Here are my thoughts on this subject. Feel free to pipe in with your comments. Read on...
You won't believe what he does with a typewriter! 
Paul Smith suffers from cerebral palsy. It took 16 years until he could speak and just as long all over until he could finally walk. He spent the majority of his life in a nursing home. No one could have ever thought that he, an illiterate, would create wonders with a typewriter. These wonders the like of which, no one else has ever created. Read on... 
CreativeLive Typography OnDemand Sessions I & II

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Typography is an essential element of design. It should communicate your message effectively, and with purpose. Learn to how you can take full advantage of the power of type from author, educator, and expert, Ilene Strizver, with the CreativeLive Typography sessions.

In these two OnDemand classes, you'll learn the fundamentals of good typography, as well as advanced techniques to raise the level of your work to new heights. Ilene will help you sharpen your eye, and teach you skills that will dramatically improve your typographic sensibility. 

These sessions are rich in content, much of which is rarely covered, and include:
 
Typography: The Fundamentals
>  Selecting the right typeface
>  Combining fonts
>  The most common type crimes
>  Getting the most out of your software
 
Typography: Fine Tuning & Finessing your Type 
>  What makes a good typeface
>  How to fine-tune your type
>  Tracking and word spacing tips and tricks
>  Custom kerning
 
FREE PREVIEWS available for both sessions:
 
Typography: The Fundamentals
Typography: Fine Tuning and Finessing

 
Whether you are an educator, student, neophyte, or seasoned pro, you will come away with new knowledge, as well as a renewed passion for typography!
 
"Thanks to Ilene & CreativeLive, I now have a comprehensive understanding of typography and a critical eye for all things typographic which I will apply to all of the design elements of my business. I'll also never look at a menu or book cover the same way!
 
Ilene was fantastic! She was very thorough and detailed in her lessons, while bringing her personality and humor to the subject of typography - which might be a dull topic if taught by someone else."
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