Putting a name to the typeface that defined the visual identity of the science fiction series and its author, Frank Herbert

Putting a name to the typeface that defined the visual identity of the science fiction series and its author, Frank Herbert

The classic Christmas TV special opens with letterforms that can be traced back to the Lettera alphabet book series.

The classic horror film carried over an iconic typographic style from the novel it was based on, but later editions diverged curiously.

On his 92th birthday, and one year after his death, we commemorate Milton Glaser's most iconic creation.

Over two decades, Roslyn Gothic graced dozens of covers with works by the writer, building a visual identity for the master of dystopian fiction.

The updated website is more reminiscent of a Millennial direct-to-consumer popup brand than a staid government agency.

Looking at the present and future state of the website after its first decade.

An adaptation of the US presidential seal helped solidify the iconic style of the pioneering punk rock band.

On its 30th anniversary we celebrate the show’s typeface that was just as recognizable as its iconic sound.

Typewrite, rubdown, and pasteup: 1960s photo-reproduction empowered Emory Douglas to make maximum impact with minimal time and expense.

Frederick Douglass' reflection on the lop-sided access to freedom serves as a counterpoint to the typical celebration of Independence Day in the US.

The newspaper publishes its first purely typographic front page in modern times, acknowledging a grim milestone in the Covid-19 pandemic.

An icon of 1970s feminism from a collective of DIY graphic artists proves you don't need impeccable letterforms for effective poster design.

The legendary New York grocer is rumored to close its stores after 87 years. Here's how their typographic identity evolved over the last decade.

Experimental Jetset's archetypical band shirts have become a referential meme, inspiring countless adaptations for text-based abstraction.

Graphic designer Peiran Tan plumbs the typographic psyche of the celebrated anime franchise.

The cover for Nico Walker’s debut novel Cherry was designed by Janet Hansen, senior designer at Alfred A. Knopf.

The Bolted Book from 1927 shows that Fortunato Depero didn’t need hot new fonts to make groundbreaking typography.

Gerwin Schmidt’s poster series combines fonts that immediately evoke the styles and spirits covered by the exhibition in Berlin.