Yes, they put out some wonderful typefaces. Yes, I've used them too. But we can all stand to see a little less Wisdom Script and Onramp flooding our Dribbble feed.
You should be choosing typefaces based on the needs of the client, not what gets you the most "likes" on a Dribbble shot.
Drawing lines in the sand like this only belittles the work of a designer. It suggests that the role of a designer is to "make things pretty" rather than to solve a problem and/or effectively communicate a message to an audience.
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Super Top Secret
Yes, they put out some wonderful typefaces. Yes, I've used them too. But we can all stand to see a little less Wisdom Script and Onramp flooding our Dribbble feed.
over 1 year ago
The Lost Type rocks. Enough said.
over 1 year ago
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Super Top Secret
Not disputing that. Just simply asking people to push themselves some more.
over 1 year ago
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Simon Ålander
Word up brotha!
over 1 year ago
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Andy Smiff
I do love a bit of Wisdom Script & Duke though :-)
over 1 year ago
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DJ Sherman
This would have looked better in Duke.
over 1 year ago
Agreed! I am getting tired of seeing Wisdom Script everywhere.
over 1 year ago
You're tellin me that Wisdom is over used in a message set in Trade Gothic?
This could have been hand lettered for greater effect.
over 1 year ago
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Super Top Secret
It's actually Ultramagnetic, not Trade Gothic. I do see your point though.
over 1 year ago
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David Cran
Font Burn?
over 1 year ago
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Super Top Secret
^Hahaha yessssss
over 1 year ago
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David Cran
I don't care what fonts are posted unless they are
cooper black
Papyrus
comic sans
and Helvetica has had its day.
over 1 year ago
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Richie Stewart
you forgot copperplate gothic, davey!
over 1 year ago
Designers,
You should be choosing typefaces based on the needs of the client, not what gets you the most "likes" on a Dribbble shot.
Drawing lines in the sand like this only belittles the work of a designer. It suggests that the role of a designer is to "make things pretty" rather than to solve a problem and/or effectively communicate a message to an audience.
Do what is best for your client/work. Period.
Your pal,
Pat
over 1 year ago
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John Long
yea fuck that shit.
over 1 year ago
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Michael B.
Pat said it best...
over 1 year ago