Big words and silly memes set in Action Grotesque that were somehow helpful during the development of this typeface. None of these really mean anything, beyond the shape of the words and some light snark. No implied support from the mentioned peoples and orgs. But they all look great in Action Grotesque*.
Contents: Tabloids / Models & Constructs / Schiff in Paris / Pacifics / Connection Machines / Meaning of Haste / Wittgenstein & Russel Gallery / Centre Pompidou / Bifocal Magazine / AirPhone® / Discovery Center / Shetland Title / New Train Routes / Brewtalist / The Work / Undo / Grift Cards / Article / Charged / Undo / København / Berlin / Science is Real / Fonts are Software / Enshittified / Not everythig can be big / Seyðisfjörður / De Groene Amsterdammer / Re:Read / British Film Institute / Modern Art / Full stack / Higher Education / Welkom / Welkom / Tractatus / 6G / Endstrichlos / Mager / Workhorse & Showpony
This page will look grand, fullscreen on your biggest display. But it also looks nice small.
Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Wittgenstein & Russell Gallery
Hilbert
Spaces
Concessions / Individual £40 / Individual & Guest £50 / Joint £50
Make a reservations at the Gödel Café / Plan your visit / Special Assistance and Groups
21 déc. 1977 - 30 janv. 1978 / Centre Pompidou
BANDE DESSINÉE
& VIE QUOTIDIENNE
The work is mysterious and important.
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SCIENCE
IS REAL
Canadian writer Cory Doctorow coined the neologism enshittification in November 2022. [Wikipedia]
| Not everything1,2 can be big.3 |
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There’s never enough space, some things just need to be prioritised and that is just good copywriting isn’t it. Since you are already reading these smaller words, you understand. 2. That said, not everything can be small either. Microtypography is not every font’s cup of tea and that is fine. But Action Grotesque is drawn exactly for the small sizes. It shines. It looks decent at big sizes. Which is also fine. 3. AG does well in both domains, to be honest. And if you need more impact in the larger size, try Action Condensed. ↑ |
RE:READ Imaginary Urban Typographies
Design
&digital
strategy
Full stack. Decent coffee. Call: 01:09:59:28
LNER Pacifics
LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3 The London and North Eastern Railway Gresley Classes A1 and A3 were 4-6-2 “Pacific” steam locomotives designed by Nigel Gresley for passenger work. They were initially intended for use on the Great Northern Railway (GNR), but became a standard design on the London and North Eastern Railway after the amalgamation of 1923.
Mit «Ausgeglichenen Grauton». Die persönlichen Handschrift ist bewusst zurückgehalten und nach optischen Gesetzmässigkeiten konzipiert. Der prononcierte Stilwille fehlt. Die funktionale und formale Selbstverständlichkeit, die kurzfristige Moden überdauert. ↑
Showpony
Workhorse ↑