Expressive typography is an applied art discipline where text is visual or the letters becomes an image.
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Letters are not just symbols, carriers of meaning; they are also real, physical shapes. Expressive typography merges visual drawing with letters. Here the reading of the messages becomes more eye catching. The message is retained in the mind for longer time. This kind of merging letters with visual drawings makes it easy for people / kids to develop reading habits.
This is an interesting and artistic method to convey an idea to a desired audience.
Expressive typography is really a fun subject. The designers have to experiment more on there own.
Here before diving it into exploration mode, the designers must have a good knowledge of elements of design and colour theory.
Expressive typography are extensively used in making Banners, gift item lettering's, advertisements and story books.
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Given here is freehand artistic lettering drawing of letter R. R is drawn fluidly and coloured in blue which is depicting river visually.
Like this one can create expression artistically for all letters.
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One can create unique set of letters. These are called fonts. One can sell fonts in various stock websites.
Here are a list of Sites where you can sell the fonts you have created. You have to sign up in these websites as contributor. There you will have to upload your fonts.
Shutterstock is well known for its photo stocks, graphic stocks, video clips and they also provide vector stock as well. They claim to cover near to 200 million royalty-free images, stock video clips, and music tracks. Besides that, they also have huge amount of vectors for high demand vector graphic users and what make Shutterstock one of the best option for designers or artists to submit is they provide contributors with support, forum, guideline, etc.
Adobe Stock among the youngest since 2015, we can find out there. Indeed Adobe needs one to complete their Creative Cloud features with digital stocks, and they was acquire Fotolia, one of the most popular stock photo. Adobe Stock provides creative assets from photography, videos, vectors and many more for creative users looking for digital assets on their jobs.
Etsy is the best place to sell online. It is where consumers go when they can’t find what they want elsewhere. The platform was founded in 2005 to connect creators with customers looking for collectibles and personalized goods.
Easy shop set up: Sellers, even those with less experience, can set up a shop within minutes.
Low listing fees: You will be charged $0.20 for each item you list on the website.
Creative Market is a must have list for designers wanted to sell vector arts and also a must visit website for buyers looking for digital assets.
Conclusion
What is Typography
This element is important for graphic designers to build a personality, convey a message or to grab viewers attention, for brand identity. Typography is not just about drawing letters artistically. Typography design has its on set of rules. Designers must know when to use sharp pointed letters or when to use colourful bubbly kind of letters in conveying messages across to people. Read more about this in Typography element.
