It’s fun, it’s functional and it’s also a bit of a hero in the world of typography! Not only is the ampersand pretty to look at but more importantly, it sits pride of place in probably hundreds of very famous logos! From creatively curly creations to their smart, sleek and stylish sisters, there are no boundaries when styling up this beautiful glyph. Did you know… There seems to be a … [Read more...]
Can design help to open doors for people with disabilities?
Design has always been used as a device to aid in visual messages that the creator wants to convey, but they can also be used to evoke empathy with and even support people with learning difficulties. This subject is quite close to my heart as my brother Alex has autism. With his learning difficulties, Alex would never have got to where he has today without having had the opportunities that … [Read more...]
Typography challenge
It’s easy to forget that type isn’t just limited to your font book. We are all guilty of ‘not having time’ and ‘needing more hours in the day’! In all the rush and chaos of the everyday we need to take a break and get inspired. Our WonderChallenge to you all this week is to take a minute (you deserve it after all!) and get creative with type. Doodle, paint, sketch, shape, cut, glue and most … [Read more...]
