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Lettered Living

As numbers get crunched, people take comfort in typography

Implications - As seen in modern art, home decor, retail, fashion and more, labeling has been given a linguistic spin. With computers now part of daily life, typography is becoming a key focus of communication and lifestyle. People are choosing to use words as a way to customize and add personality to their lives.
Trend Themes
1. Typographic Lifestyle - With computers now part of daily life, typography is becoming a key focus of communication and lifestyle.
2. Literal Word Art - Designers are finding ways to explain words in an artful and literal way.
3. Font Revolution - The rise of geek culture has inspired a growing niche of designers and writers who love typography and are finding ways to indulge that interest in all facets of their lives.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design Industry - The Art and Design industry can look at embracing typography in a variety of creative and innovative ways to appeal to an audience that values individual expression through visual art.
2. Fashion Accessories Industry - The Fashion Accessories industry can capitalize on the growing trend of typography by creating a line of font-based jewelry, purses, or other accessories that are fashionable and chic.
3. Home Decor Industry - The Home Decor industry can incorporate typography into home goods, such as bedding or wall art, that tailors and personalizes individuals' living spaces.
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9 Featured, 52 Examples:
1,045,380 Total Clicks
Date Range:
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Featured Examples

3D Four-Letter Graffiti
3D Four-Letter Graffiti
DAIM's Street Art is Created From Simple Typography
Mirko Reisser, also known as DAIM, is a well-known street artist that takes the four letters of his alias and turns them into 3D masterpieces. The graffiti artist uses the simple lettering to create intricate… MORE
3D Visual Words
3D Visual Words
Lauren Duly Gives Literal Definitions With an Artful Touch
Lauren Duly has found a way to explain words in an artful way. Her 3D designs define words by literally placing them in their definition. As an example, 'filipendulous' is defined as “suspended by, or… MORE
Words as Water
Words as Water
Stellar Typography Sink by Richard J. Evans
I love typography in nearly any form, but I adore this photo set by Richard J. Evans that uses black letters as water in an overflowing sink. From all angles, the art piece arrests the senses. Are Richard… MORE
Fontastic Jewelry
Fontastic Jewelry
The Helvetica Pendant is Perfect for Typeface Fanatics
This Helvetica pendant is the perfect accessory for your chic graphic designer lady friend. The Helvetica font was developed in 1957, and thanks to its simplistic and stylish design, it’s now one of… MORE
Sculptured Typography
Sculptured Typography
Julien De Repentigny Magnifies Visuals Using Words
If you want to get your point across, say it, paint it, write it down. This is probably the thought behind the inspired creations of Julien De Repentigny, the Canada-based graphic designer that fuses visuals… MORE
Typography Tees
Typography Tees
Shirley-Ann Dick Proves there is More to Life than Helvetica
Noticing that Helvetica is the most used font in t-shirt design, artist Shirley-Ann Dick decided to go against the grain. She created a line of shirts that declare (in what seems like every font but Helvetica)… MORE
Frozen Alphabets
Frozen Alphabets
Sculptured Ice Is Twice as Nice, But Letters Are Even Better
Keep things cool at your next party and keep your guests' cocktails chilled with the Alphabet Ice cube trays by Letter Ice. The black trays, made of silicone rubber, come in a three-pack and contain… MORE
Spelling Seating
Spelling Seating
The Chair Chair by Eric Ku Is Created With Letter Shapes
The Chair Chair by Eric Ku is more than just your simple white chair; this 2-in-1 piece of furniture deconstructs into letters that spell out the word chair. The designer, Eric Ku, wanted to construct… MORE
Wordy Furniture
Wordy Furniture
Table by Toshinori Kamiya is Literary Furniture
This literal interpretation of a table by Toshinori Kamiya is fun and functional. The Japanese designer has created this ingenious small table that seats three from the word itself. The ‘T’ provides the… MORE

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