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Best Of March 2008
Every month we take a look around and select some of the most interesting web-development-related web-sites. We read articles, check out tools, analyze the advantages of new resources. Below you’ll... More... 58 Comments
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60 Brilliant Typefaces For Corporate Design
Typography is more than being legible and looking good. Among other things, effective typography manages to achieve two important objectives: a) to create an appropriate atmosphere and enable users to... More... 105 Comments
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Friday Freebies: Font, Icons and Wallpapers
Free stuff always comes in handy. Particularly if it offers a high quality one would usually expect from a quite costly commercial product. The latter holds particularly when it comes to typefaces and... More... 68 Comments
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Best Typefaces of 2007
Typographica published its 4th annual review of the best in new typeface design. 25 best typefaces of 2007 to keep in mind for your next projects. Among them: Ronia, Greta, Malaga and Feijoa. More... Be the first to comment!
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Free Fonts Of The Month: FF Unit, M+ Outline, GeoBats
Every now and again we take a look around, select “fresh” high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is... More... 47 Comments
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Best Of February 2008
Every month we take a look around and select some of the most interesting web-development-related web-sites. We read articles, check out tools, analyze the advantages of new resources. Below you’ll... More... 84 Comments
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Breathtaking Typographic Posters
You can't design without type. However, yon can use only type (or mostly only type) to create breath-taking designs. In fact, many graphic designers and artists take exactly this route to communicate... More... 185 Comments
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Free Fonts Of The Month: Advent Pro, Telegrafico
Every now and again we take a look around, select fresh high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is usually the time... More... 75 Comments
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(Really) Stunning Desktop Wallpapers
Desktop wallpapers always come in handy. The more inspirational, beautiful and elegant they are, the better they can challenge our imagination and provide some fresh perspective in a rather tedious and... More... 320 Comments
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Free Fonts Of The Month: Newcastle, Anziano
Every now and again we take a look around, select “fresh” high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is... More... 55 Comments
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Free Fonts Of The Month: Relato Sans, Droid Family
Every now and again we take a look around, select “fresh” high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is... More... 32 Comments
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Typography In Motion
In most designs typography is used to present information in a rather static way — after all, it has to be read by users. However, it doesn't have to be like this. What effects can be achieved if... More... 83 Comments
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40+ Excellent Freefonts For Professional Design
The importance of typography in design can't be overestimated. The accuracy, precision and balance of geometric forms can give letters the elegance and sharpness they deserve. Besides, elegant fonts can... More... 473 Comments
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Free Fonts Of The Month: Moderna, Mido, Liberation
Every now and again we take a look around, select “fresh” high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is... More... 65 Comments
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