ABC easy as 123...Neon Lights...

Neon Alphabet

So, who had the time of there day creating this photo...not me. But, when you think about it, it could be some form of typography. Look at the letter shapes and how they form like its some kind of scribble or furturistic, or maybe I'm trying to see something that is not. I would like to hear your opinions??

If you notice, one letter is missing...which letter is it???? Ding the letter "X".

Graffiti Bag....

Rachel Roy Fall 2009 Collection

I chose this Graffiti Large Satchel by Rachel Roy because, this bag reminded me of the 80s. When it was chic to wear graffiti on your clothing. Now it seems like it coming back in some form of clothing, BIG BAGS!.

Avant Garde- can we say fresh...

Who would wear this on campus? I think I would just to see people's reactions. When they ask me about the necklace, I would then say do you know that this is a typeface?? Then look for the puzzle look, and explain to them what is Avant Garde, something that is innovative and forward in style and design. Here is a little more information on the Avant Garde typeface at URL: http://www.rightreading.com/typehead/avant_garde.htm. Also, note in the link, I didn't know Adidas use Avant Garde typeface for there logo. Pretty cool fact to keep record of. Avant Garde typeface was introduce in the late 60's. This typeface could be considered as an abuse to typography to some artist. This typeface can be seen in alot of contemporary design/fresh-forward companies.

typeset in the typeface "avant garde," this necklace is sure to attract designers, artists, and fashionistas alike. the pendent is cut from 3mm black acrylic and is 2.5" wide and 1.3" tall. it hangs from a silver chain approximately 16" in total length. (chain may differ slightly from the one seen in the photo.) (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=29976341)

Cool Sites, that I think are worthy to check out...

Around the end of August, I went to a store called David and Goliath Tees located in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. I thought this store was the coolest, because the shirts had catchy saying and display of wording was interesting/funny. I don't know if the professor would consider this a form of typography. But, I thought this would be a cool site for the ART620 class to look at. I bought a shirt, a button, and a sticker from this store when I went, just because I like it so much.

URL: http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/
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Here is another favorite of mines, I like the store called Papyrus. There's one located in Union Station in Washington D.C. This store is like a Hallmark. But, what makes Papyrus unique is the detailing that they put into the cards. The words are simple, but the art in the cards makes you fall in love again in giving one of the simplest form of gratitude in a card. If you have time, look through the website, and look at the cards typeface and artwork(detailing). The cards can be a little pricey, but when you love to give a card to someone and see them smile, its all worth the money.

Also, did you know that Papyrus is a typeface. "Papyrus® is the work of American designer Chris Costello, an unusual roman typeface which effectively merges the elegance of a traditional roman letter form with the hand-crafted look of highly skilled calligraphy. It includes an extra set of initialing capitals to enhance its unique style". (http://www.linotype.com/1085/papyrus.html).

URL: http://www.papyrusonline.com/

Typography blog

I found an interesting blog, that is kept update with the most recent findings of typography. I think this will be an interest to the class, to review.


Url: http://ilovetypography.com/

Hello my fellow ART620 Class

I just want to first say HELLO!