Restaurant Menu

This seems like another very expensive restaurant menu design. The small type right in the middle of the page really communicates a more upscale feeling. It seems like a pretty standard way to display the information with the bolded menu items and the unbold descriptions, the categories spaced just above them in all caps to show importance and organization. Overall the negative space is the unique thing about this design because there is so much of it.

Happy Sushi

The font choices of this design really work. The typewriter looking font has a playful nature and goes along well with the other serif fonts on the rest of the page. The bold all caps headlines are really working for the design and having the bold menu items with unbold descriptions breaks up the information and keeps it easy to read and adds variation to the page.

Upscale Menu Design

So the first thing I think of when I see this menu is the word expensive. The small type really communicates that to me as well as the negative space and the simple black on white. The delicate narrow lines at the top and bottom really help to break up the space in a nice way as well. Overall there's not much to this design typography wise, they may have been able to make the bolded items a little bigger to give it a little more hierarchy or variety but otherwise it works.

Amala Thai

I love this thai menu. The colors are amazing and really communicates freshness as well as natural which is also suggested by the leaf designs. The tracking of the menu items to line up into a perfect box down the middle looks great. The font choice with all caps and sans serif is very easy to read, which is especially important in a design that the tracking is so extreme in tightness and space. The script font on the logo really compliments the leaf designs and adds a nice variety against the bold simple font used on the rest of the page. Overall a beautiful design.

Sushi Daily Menu

The design of this menu suggests to me that the restaurant is modern but not too upscale. The basic looking sans serif font is very simple and easy to read, Having the word sushi line up perfectly with the horizantal word accross the page really gives a nice look and doesn't take away from the negative space of the overall design because of its light colors.

The Grill Co.

This menu design has a very fun and playful style to it. the various fonts used really go together because of the alignment and the fact that they sort of alternate between bold and thin in a balanced manner. The way the type is arranged really gives a modern look to the whole design.

Bella Notte

This is a pretty interesting look for a menu. The thing that drew me to this one was the boxes on the left page that go in from different sides. I think this really works for this design because it shows the colors of the wine as well as separates the small amount of type into clear and understandable categories in a neat and organized way. The font choice for MAIN DISHES looks very appropriate for the design and gives a more formal look to the design.

Be Frika

Again, The white text on black is very eye catching and easy to read. The all caps serif font for the titles really give a casual feeling as well as being a little bit old fashion, which is a nice and different look for this burger restaurant. The secondary bold curvy font that appears in the menu items looks nice as well in comparison to the other font choices on the page. Having this variety adds a nice touch and makes it look more modern and more informal.

Beverage Menu

There is a lot of font variation in this design but it really works to create a unique style. The reason that it works so well is that each line of type lines up perfectly inside the dotted lines that seem to be the same size for each category. The stylized font used for COLD BEVERAGES has a nice black and white variation to it as well to go with the rest of the design and helps to get rid of the stark contrast that bold black has on top of white.

Steady Hand

This is another simple and effective design. The bold line used above the word eat really helps to compliment the font used for EAT and TEA because it almost matches the line size. This design also uses good hierarchy because the type size decreases a little until you get into the actual content, which is a nice way to organize as well as keep everything easy to read and understand.

La Comisaria

This is a great design. The white on black at the top is the first thing I notice as well as being the largest size on the page uses good typographical hierarchy. The black boxes with the lines in between right below it i notice second, which is a really appealing design element for being so simple. The simple graphics arent even necessary in this menu because the fonts and the placement of the type speaks for itself to communicate a unique style and appearance in this design.

Drink Menu

This drink menu looks both modern and kind of playful. The font chosen for "cocktails" is kind of decorative, and changes up the usual solid black, and also compliments the dotted lines and the boxes with the numbers which also have a mix of black and white elements. The thin modern font for the descriptions was also a good choice because it does not compete with the titles but it looks clean and easy to read.

J&A

The black background of this design is a nice change from the usual. The best part about this design in particular is the preciseness of the type lines matching up in a perfect box the way that they do. Its an added bonus that they changed up the font to be a bold to a thin on each other line which really helps exaggerate the variation and create a unique style that looks both professional and creative.

Oddfellows

I really like the layout and typography of this design. The fonts used for the categories really looks old timey and kind of western, which really compliments the style of the restaurant. Having some of the menu items in different boxes and lines gives some variation as well as making it look a little bit more informal and playful even. The sans serif font of the actual menu items looks pretty modern and easy to read which helps give the menu a clean appearance with a little bit of fun playful elements. Overall it communicates the style of the restaurant well.

Restorante

This looks like a more expensive upscale menu. The amount of negative space as well as the very small font and the script and serif fonts really help to give it that look. The tracking on everything seems to be higher and really spaces everything out nicely. The way that the prices are displayed all in an even column makes the menu look precise and well designed.

Delicatessen

This is another really great menu design. The tall sans serif font looks perfect for this type of menu and really communicates a sophistication while staying a bit informal. The bold serif fonts for the menu items is very eyecatching as well. Despite the large amount of type on the page, having two columns for it really separates the information well, and provides a lot of negative space for everything to be easier to read.

Publico

This is a beautiful example of good typography. There is a lot of font variation as well as nice spacing between each bit of information. The tracking of the information for the most part lines up with the column in each area, which helps to keep everything neat and clean. The lines separating the type on the left help fill the box and split the information into sections visually which also helps to keep everything neat.

Menu

 

This menu design is very simple as well. The large bold font of the headlines draws a lot of attention as well as being a nice variation to the tall thin font of the other titles. The font price of the items is a nice variation to the sans serif fonts on the rest of the page.

Size Matters

This simple menu design is clean despite its shapes and spread of information. The badge shape as well as the lines and dotted lines help to separate the information as well as create a clean look to the whole design. The bold serif font really draws attention to the menu items and also compliment the look of the overall design.

Menu Design

 

This menu design for a wedding is a creative approach to a simple menu. The red colors on the fork and knife really draw attention to the side and even out the balance between the large MENU on the left side. The first bullet point that says ""appetizer" lines up perfectly with the top of the E in menu, and keeps the balance between the vertical word and the horizontal information. 

Nik Ainley

 

I like this design because of the way that it is simple and yet so dimensional and has so much attitude. I love the way that type can be used as a graphic in itself to create an interesting and creative look to a design. I love the font choice on this because it really keeps the 3 words together in the way that they are so blocky that the weight is very balanced between them and there is very little to no negative space in between. 

Marian Bantjes

 

 This is an interesting design because of the way that you almost cant tell where the loops end and where the letters begin. I like the way that it looks that way because for a simple heart shape with only one color, it really forces you to look closer at the design and really decipher whats inside of it, which was likely the artists intention when making this design. Overall, very cool and unique concept. 

Evelin Kasikov

This design is really interesting because as it is type it does not consist of a single line in the whole design. I think that's really interesting that the designer chose to portray the letters in this plus sign looking way that really gives it a halftone texture and makes it really interesting to look at. I think that was a creative approach by layering the letters and changing the sizes and colors in the design for contrast and variety. 

Paul Renner

I love this design because it consists of exclusively type and still looks amazing and contrasted and unique. I love the way the designer chose to put the A upside down but it it still absolutely readable. The shape created by the large letters really makes an interesting negative space around the outside as well as just a small amount of space for the smaller letters int he middle to really get chaotic and crazy looking. I love the way that the type in this design looks like a texture from far away and appears to just be a design made of black and white, I love the use of type in this design.

Creative Confidence

What I like about this book cover design is that it consists only of type but it looks so personal and so well designed. I love the script font, it really adds to the look of the cover by giving it a causal and inviting feel. I think it's creative that they chose to have colored type going off the sides to create the design that mimics brush strokes and really gives an artsy and creative feel.

Motorcyclist

  

I like this design because I think its unique that it consists of only type, but the graphic is inside the letter M. its a very simple design and it's awesome that the designer chose to lay it out in such a way to keep the bold font on opposite corners of the poster. I love the colors chosen as well as the bold sans serif font works perfectly in this design. 

Future 50

This magazine cover is a really good example of how typography and graphics can work together to make a beautiful design. I think the way that the shapes are folding and overlapping into the next letters in the word FUTURE really gives it texture and depth and makes the cover very interesting and unique. I like the color scheme and I think despite that the design consists of only FUTURE 50 being the focus, it really draws attention to it and around the page with an organic design that loops and curves around the way that it does.

regina spektor

what I like about this design is the way that the type grouped and overlapped together makes up the dark region at the bottom while also giving a textured and stylized look to the overall poster. I think the birds at the top are a nice touch and I like the way the clouds look with that subtle bit of blue in the background, nice poster overall.

Bird

I like the design for this book particularly because of the simple and black and white look of it. I like the change between black and white of the cover and backside, which really creates enough variety and contrast to make it interesting. I also like the vertical type on the back, which also helps the space between the bird to stay open and ultimately look better.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

This book cover is made completely of typography and it really works probably only because it is an older established book that doesn't need to be especially eye catching or unique because it has been around a while and someone who would buy this book most likely is looking for it specifically. I like the bold unique look of the type and the way it is kind of dripping down ward.

Dracula

This book cover really got my attention. I think it's brilliant that they used only type to create a clear image of teeth and the commas to represent the fangs. Thinking about type in this way really expands the ways that it can be used. I love that the design is kept very minimalist and there are only 3 colors being used. This is a great idea and it really communicates the idea behind the book well.

The Corpse Exhibition

Another good example of a simple typographic design. This design is interesting because it uses the same title twice. Once laid out from top to bottom of the page, and the second time in white going accross the middle. I think it's cool that they were able to put text inside of text and still maintain readability and keep it from being cluttered by having a loose leading on the black type. It also serves to draw attention to the middle of the page with the white type on black.

Moby Dick

This is another example of a cover that keeps a simple black and white look with strictly typography. I love the way that there is so much text on this cover but in no way does it detract from the title and author of the book. I think the placement of the type is perfect in spreading out the information and providing a zig zag for your eye to follow through the page. The choice of a sans serif font and a tight leading really brings the design together and unifies all the words.

The Edge

I love the simple design of this cover. I think it's great that the designer chose to use only black and white with little gray lines showing the edge going through the middle. I thought it was interesting that the letters look like their being sucked into the line in the middle and having a cover that's mainly typography, it's a nice touch and makes it more interesting while keeping it simple and typographic.

Scientica

This is a good example of a book cover that uses only type to create a design. I love the way that the space is filled by the text and the way that all the letters connect together to form only a small amount of negative space. Another small but significant detail I love about this is the way that the dot on the I is created with negative space. I don't know if it was done on purpose but I really love the way it came out. The use of the pop of red color does a great job of leading the eye right to the title of the book. This design does a nice job of really communicating a modern playful feeling.

Typography Book Cover

I love this design because of the diagonal lines and movement created by the white lines though the text. I think it's super creative that the designer chose to create the whole image through text and lines. I love the bold type used and the way that the lines continue in the T and H to create balance and frame the corner of the text box. I love that this design sticks strictly to black and white and the background creates a texture that appears from a distance to be a lighter grey and creates contrast from the black type. Awesome design overall.

Retro Party

What I really like about this design is the way that they have the type going diagonally in stripes and the way that the background texture on the stripes is more stripes that go in the same direction. I think that, and the way they have the drop shadows really adds interest and depth and breaks up the type to make it more interesting looking and easier to read. I also like the way that the type at the red stripe goes from small to large in the middle and kind of repeats that pattern up until you get to the dates.

Neptune's Moons

This poster really caught my eye because of the color scheme and I also like the way that the words "Neptune's Moons" shape around the circle in the middle. I love the way that there is a very simple design and that the typography really stands out from the background and the design because of the bright color choice against the dark background. This poster is easily readable and the information is spread out and easy to find. This is a great design.

Rooftops

This poster design looks really cool, and I love the choice of colors used. I love the way that the designer used typography to create the image of buildings and added only simple lines to help communicate the idea. I think the font choice was perfect because the way that it is so tall really helps the design look unified and all the elements come together.

Sasquatch

This poster was designed for a music festival. What drew my eye to this poster was the color scheme and the way that it looks very unique in style. I like the way that they divided the type and the graphics by using the ground as a separator. I also like the way that they pulled the colors from the graphics into the headlines of the type which really draws attention to the title and details of the music festival. Overall its a really cool design.