# Infographic Font Mazes Julian Hansen's So You Need a Typeface is a Font Decision Matrix By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-06-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/So-You-Need-a-Typeface References: [inspirationlab.wordpress](http://inspirationlab.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/so-you-need-a-typeface/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/So-you-need-a-typeface/486723) Julian Hansen is a 22-year-old graphic design student at the [Danish School of Media and Journalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-piss-to-pilsner) whose poster titled “So You Need a Typeface” was impressive enough to land him an article in Inspiration Lab, a blog written by one of his professors. With mind-twisting logic and a smattering of fonts, boxes, circles and lots of lines, Julian Hansen has masterfully maneuvered his way through the graphic designer’s [font choice decision matrix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-pair) without losing his sense of humor. The end result is a gloriously organized [infographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter) that is not only useful and insightful, but also happily filled with originality. According to Hansen, “So you need a typeface is an alternative way on how to choose fonts (or just be inspired) for a specific project, not just by browsing through the pages of FontBook. The list is (very loosely) based on the top 50 of the Top 100 Best Schrieften by Font Shop.” So You Need a Typeface is available as 24-inch by 18-inch art print printed on Astrobrights Eclipse black 80# cover with metallic silver ink; it will be difficult for type lovers and graphic artists to resist. (I know I want one!) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Font Selection:** Discovering innovative methods for selecting fonts beyond traditional approaches. - **Infographic Design:** Using creative infographic designs to present information in an organized and visually appealing way. - **Alternative Inspiration:** Exploring alternative sources of inspiration for graphic design projects. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Utilizing innovative techniques and tools to create visually striking designs. - **Printing:** Incorporating unique printing methods and materials to enhance the overall visual impact. - **Art and Decor:** Creating unique and visually captivating art prints that appeal to design enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography Learning Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-guesser.md) - [Playful Font-Associated Personalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-acrobat.md) - [Mood-Based Typography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-moodify.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Personalized Font-Finding Algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-vibes.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Difference-Spotting Font Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owen-sans.md)