Most typographers have probably never heard of Ruth Libauer Hormats and her brother, Robert Libauer. But if Jeffrey N. Levine had his way, the duo would be elevated from a footnote to a major paragraph,… Read More »The Daily Heller: Old Design Tools for an Aging Generation
Jessica Walsh We’re delighted to welcome Jessica Walsh to Creative Boom. In her first column, she argues that branding has become too safe and interchangeable, and makes the case for expressive, human-crafted typography as one… Read More »Typography might be the last thing AI can’t fake
Image licensed on Adobe Stock The creative freelancers that clients are desperate to keep? They aren’t always the most skilled. They’re the ones who show up, speak up and understand the bigger picture. We tend… Read More »What makes a freelancer indispensable? The answer might not be what you think
Suncoast by Tipotype Valentine’s Day is done and dusted, the month is flying by, and the type world has been quietly busy. Here’s what caught my eye in February. We’re well past the midpoint of… Read More »The best new typefaces for February 2026
Graphic artist Anthony Burrill discusses building the War Child Pavilion at Glastonbury Festival, the importance of creative freedom, and making work that actually says something. There’s a question that quietly haunts every artist who’s been… Read More »How Anthony Burrill turned four giant letters into Glastonbury’s most hopeful landmark
Handlettering, illustration, graphic novels, invitations, logos, and type design all share a foundation in expressive communication through form and typography. Each discipline uses composition, hierarchy, line quality, and attention to detail to convey tone, personality,… Read More »The Art of the Mark: PRINT Awards Categories That Leave an Impression