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Typographica

It makes me reflect on how important it is to be where things happen, to inhabit the right place to be inspired, and to observe. In Berlin, René Bieder designed a typeface inspired by a shop sign he discovered while walking the streets of his new neighborhood, in his hometown.

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The Best Figma Fonts of 2024 

Noupe

Inspired by classics like Neuzeit Grotesk, Futura, and 1930s grotesque sans serifs, Plus Jakarta Sans features clean-cut shapes with almost monolinear contrast and sharp curves. Lora is a carefully balanced font with a contemporary feel, inspired by calligraphy. These fonts bring a fresh perspective to the table.

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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The traditional indigo is a reference to the “refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan” while the pattern is inspired by ‘inchimatsu moyo’ patterns from the Edo period (1603-1867). The torch has been inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms with a pattern that resembles petals.

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Retro Packaging Design: Bringing Back Vintage Styles

Inkbot Design

When these specific retro packaging features are incorporated skillfully, they can inspire some serious nostalgia for shoppers. Collegiate fonts take inspiration from varsity sports jerseys, cheer uniforms, and other academic insignia. Coca-Cola's Christmas cans take retro inspiration from past holiday designs.

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100 Classy Signage Design Ideas for Your Small Business

Inspiration Feed

Designers are often torn when it comes to the subject of designing signage. There’s this level of simplicity to it – at least to someone from outside the project. But for the person in charge of making the signage materialize,… The post 100 Classy Signage Design Ideas for Your Small Business appeared first on Inspirationfeed.

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How to Make an Effective Business Signage in 6 Steps

Inspiration Feed

Does your business even exist if you don’t have signage? For the vast majority of people and potential clients probably not. Having signage that embodies the philosophy and ideas behind your business is nowadays a must. Whether you exist solely…

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Maybe we don’t have to (re)brand everything

UX Collective

It’s a dangerous path we’re treading on if the majority of us designers’ source of ideal design or inspiration comes from just commercial places. Everyone could use a giggle now and then when they see a tacky shop sign seemingly made with Powerpoint. And also, maybe, don’t look at Behance too much for inspiration.

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