HOW July 2011

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HOW July 2011 Issue of HOWHOW’s July issue is chock-ful of resources and inspirational work that will help you hone your typography skills. You’ll discover new fonts to try, must-read blogs and books, tips for setting type, font-inspired products to buy and inspiring designers to add to your must-watch list. Plus, check out the winners of the first annual Color in Design Awards for more design inspiration and the Type Foundry Index.

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    In addition to the regular columns and dynamic features in each issue, HOW provides web exclusive content and article sneak peeks all available here. View the articles below to get a taste of what’s inside the July Issue of HOW.

    Kid-Tested, Designer-Dad Approved

    Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rob Kimmel

    Designer dad Rob Kimmel offers 7 games to kick-start any kid’s imagination and learning process with creative play. More

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    7 Typographic Sins Thou Shalt Not Commit

    Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jim Godfrey

    Typographic Hell. It’s not a pleasant place to be. Some of us are headed there, and we’re making others suffer along the way. But fear not: Redemption is here. In the July Issue of HOW, designer and typography junkie Jim … More

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    Advice from Former New York Times Magazine Art Director

    Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jessica Kuhn

    If you’ve ever spent a lazy Sunday with The New York Times Magazine, you’ve probably admired some of Nancy Harris Rouemy’s jaw-dropping type and design work. Maybe you paused to admire a feature opener where she deconstructed a font and … More

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    42 Typographic Resources for Designers

    Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dr. Shelley Gruendler

    From websites to books to conferences, a noted type expert and educator, Dr. Shelley Gruendler, reveals her favorite resources to transform you from typography novice to pro. More

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    Display Type: Products Designers Will Love

    Posted on July 21, 2011 by Megan Lane Patrick

    It’s tough to miss all the letters and numbers showing up in housewares, fashion and accessory design. Display your love of type by wearing it, working it and showing it off. If you loved all the type products featured in HOW’s July 2011 issue, here are 38 more typographic goods to add a little letter to your life. More

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    The Secret Life of OpenType Features

    Posted on June 16, 2011 by Martin Wenzel

    Type designers are comfortable with the potential and practical use of OpenType features while many graphic designers are still hesitant to use them. Expert Martin Wenzel unlocks the secret life of OpenType Features. More

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    Yulia Brodskaya’s Mesmerizing ‘Papergraphics’

    Posted on June 14, 2011 by Doug White

    Yulia Brodskaya refers to her innovative artwork as “papergraphic.” She uses thin strips of paper to create intricate illustrations full of fluid lines and decorative curls and swirls. More

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    July 2011 Color and Typography Issue Table of Contents

    Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jessica Kuhn

    Discover new fonts to try, must-read blogs and books, tips for setting type, font-inspired products to buy and inspiring designers to add to your must-watch list. Plus, check out the winners of the first annual Color in Design Awards for more design inspiration and the Type Foundry Index. More

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    Get Inspired by Friends of Type

    Posted on June 8, 2011 by Stephanie Orma

    What started out as a creative outlet, has turned into a hot spot for handmade type inspiration. Get inspired by the self-proclaimed type nerds and designers behind FriendsOfType.com. They built a creative venture around their mutual passion: Type. More

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    5 Web Font Services Reviewed

    Posted on November 22, 2010 by Stephen Beale

    HOW’s technology columnist looks at five online services that let web designers use high-quality fonts beyond Arial, Times and Verdana. Find out which of these new tools is right for your web projects.
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