TypeFacet Autokern is a free and open source set of Python routines, created by Charles M Chen, that aims to let type designers automate much of the spacing and kerning processes. Typefacet info, git source, downloads etc is found here. Even though the project is an early work in process the results seem very positive. For example, below, screenshot of font in progress ‘Bench12′, before any spacing has been built, and then after running once…
"TypeFacet, Autospacing and Autokerning"Author: Aly Chiman
Aly Chiman
A short essay that formed the basis of a short presentation on Free Fonts to the 2012 is Type Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. ‘Freeness’, vernacular English, meaning; being free and able to act at will, being open or available to all. Presenting the idea that ‘freeness’ is a technological aspect of a font’s design, as equally important as ‘legibility’, ‘render quality’, or ‘language support’, and that, free fonts can enable usage that proprietary fonts are not…
"Free Fonts – Freeness as a Technological Component of Typeface Design"Select articles similar to the Art Chantry interview in the readings that are either about or make prominent reference to designers or design firms that do one or more of the following: eschew the use of mainstream technology yet cultivate strong design solutions use a hands-on approach to important design problems that emphasizes craft. In your analysis of these articles, consider the following points: What are the benefits and liabilities of avoiding mainstream technology, either…
"Handcrafted Design"
Life on the Grid: At first glance grid system design may seem simplistic. It is in fact meant to be easily digested. Josef Muller-Brockmann is classified as part of the Swiss international Style of graphic designers. He was influenced by many different art and design movements including Bauhaus, Constructivism, and De Stijl. Brockmann was born in Switzerland in 1914 and began his career as an illustrator (CITATION NEEDED). His design approach is minimalist and simplistic. …
"Life on the Grid"Dan Dukwarth is a Melbourne based digital marketing expert and operates a quote comparison service which helps small businesses compare quotes from local graphic design companies and freelancers. Thanks to Dan for summarising this process for me to share. I’ve seen many clients start a graphic design project with a vague idea of what they want and the belief that they can work it out as they go. The notion of start early and iterate…
"Guest post: How to Brief a Graphic Designer for Print Projects"