Let me start by saying I have always been impressed by typographers. I have never created an actual typeface in my life and the thought of agonizing over one leaves me in a cold sweat. It is exacting and painfully technical and you are almost guaranteed to fail at it… or at least, I imagine all that to be true. Like I said, I have never actually done it and don’t plan to any time soon. Instead, I opt to remain BFFs with MyFonts.com. I’ll leave typography to the professionals.
Speaking of professionals, I was perusing one of my favorite design blogs, McCulley Design Lab and my heart skipped a beat when I saw the works of New York based graphic designer and typography extraordinaire, Craig Ward. Craig has a gift for words that goes beyond speaking the Queen’s English. He is able to weave together often edgy images with type, that together, creates a complex and beautiful think-piece. I’m hard-pressed to call it graphic design at all, which implies it has an element of commercialism. While Craig is a commissioned designer his graphics are truly art. If you have a second, I recommend checking out his website, Words are Pictures to see the full range of his capabilities. Go ahead… check him out. It’s worth it.
