Not long ago, I was ignorant to the community of typeset enthusiasts in the world, but here comes the new Typeplace App to unite them all and share their alphabetic infatuation. A stroll around a thriving urban environment will inevitably lead you to observe some remarkable time-lost details amidst buildings and streets, but this iPhone application will put those places back on the map.
The $1 program involves typography geeks creating an account through which the virtual world functions, much like FourSquare. An awesome billboard or sign or a sweet graffitied mural would encourage you to snap a picture, geotag it and upload it to share via your Typeplace App friends and Twitter. Regular participation can even earn users badges, creating quite the virtual community of like-minded people.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Typographic Enthusiast Community
- The Typeplace App creates a virtual community for typography enthusiasts to share and appreciate typographic elements in urban environments.
- Geotagging and Location-based Sharing
- The Typeplace App utilizes geotagging and location-based sharing to allow users to tag and share photos of typographic finds in their cities.
- Gamification for Typography
- The Typeplace App incorporates gamification elements, such as earning badges, to incentivize regular user participation and engagement in the typographic community.
Who This Affects Most
- Mobile App Development
- The Typeplace App highlights the potential for developing mobile applications targeting niche communities with specific interests.
- Graphic Design and Typography
- The Typeplace App provides opportunities for graphic designers and typographers to showcase their work and connect with other professionals in the field.
- Social Media and Networking
- The Typeplace App demonstrates the potential for creating social media platforms or networking communities focused on specific interests or hobbies.
