2008 Freelance Typography 
Creative Boom
JUNE 17, 2025
The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Her approach to lettering demonstrates a deep understanding of how typography can carry cultural meaning and emotional weight.
Creative Boom
JANUARY 29, 2025
Best of all, this is a flexible degree that can be tailored to your interestsfor example, in app development, animation, visual identity and branding, illustration, photography, typography and publishing, or graphic design in general. She continues to judge major industry awards, including Creative Circle, D&AD and Campaign Big.
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Creative Boom
APRIL 24, 2022
Up next, we hear from Sarah Hyndman, a graphic designer and researcher and the person behind Type Tasting – a practice on a mission to change the way we think and talk about typography by making it fun and exciting for everyone.
Shillington
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Underpinned is an online platform of tools and services for freelancers and its associated blog has an array of articles about all aspects of going freelance. It’s the brainchild of Richard Baird, a British freelance designer and writer who specialises in brand identities and packaging. Underpinned. Identity Designed.
Logo Smith
AUGUST 19, 2021
Originally an acronym of Video Audio Integrated Operation, this was amended to Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer in 2008 to celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary. A quick journey to Wikipedia reveals the following information on the meaning behind the Vaio logo: Etymology of the Sony Vaio Logo.
Envato Tuts+
JANUARY 19, 2014
A big part of graphic design is understanding typography, developing your knowledge of typefaces and how to apply them in your design. Here are a few great resources on graphic design principles and typography: The Ultimate Guide to Basic Typography. Typography: The Anatomy of a Letter. 19 Apr 2008. 25 Apr 2008.
Shillington
AUGUST 20, 2023
Given that so many typography blogs are run by type designers, it’s also refreshing to see one written, instead, by a designer who uses type in their day-to-day work. There’s also a shop with some brilliant T-shirts, tote bags and fonts for fans of typography. The last week of every month, they feature a guest designer.
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