Type Beyond the Computer

In today's world, a large portion of the text we see, read, and write is viewed on a digital screen. From our phone, to laptops, to our television screens, we are reading pixels, day after day. I think it's important to remember that typography existed before the computer, and that there is a much larger range of creativity possible in a 3d format rather than on a 2d surface. Here are some recent finds of physical, touchable type that is captured in photography.

Anamorphic Typography by Joseph Egan

Anamorphic Typography, video receding in space:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A2Bvz-1rIBo

Anamorphic Typography by Ole Martin Lund Bo

Shadow Typography by Eerdekens

Various Works by Lo Siento

Extasis Poster: http://www.losiento.net/entry/extasis-poster




















Wired Magazine with Bubble Wrap: http://www.losiento.net/entry/wired-magazine-lettering

Codica with Cats: http://www.losiento.net/entry/los-7-juguetes-capitales-swabb

4D Type: http://www.losiento.net/entry/video-4d-type

The Pinker Tones: http://www.losiento.net/entry/the-pinker-tones

When people think of graphic design, they often think of computers. And when I was in high school, I too thought that design was a realm that only existed in pixels to print. Design is so much more than just layouts, fonts, and keyboards. I really want to experiment with constructing design and type outside of the computer, and even 2d spaces. The examples above not only inspired me, but made me believe that I can do it! Maybe.