Typography over Images.

I have always had a love for words but my growing interest in typography and designing the way that copy is displayed, has led me to question whether copy, when designed well, can do a better job in communicating than photographs and illustration. There is and will always be a need for visuals, but words are so beautiful that they are often enough on their own.
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I’ve had this article open in my browser tab for quite some time, and thought it might be worth sharing with those who may not have seen it. 

Design Studio Johnson Banks showcase the conglomeration of British and Chinese design in Beijing in this beautiful series of supersize posters.

A snippet from the article:

The studio worked with animators Realise to create the imagery for the posters, rendered using 3D software. “A series of slogans headlining international design ideas and theories were developed by the UK and Chinese project teams, designed to echo the passion for sloganeering which has formed a distinctive role in Chinese culture and society,” explain johnson banks.”


Since I pay for subscription I’m not sure if you have to subscribe to be able to view the full article, but it’s definitely worth reading firsthand.