I hope you all enjoyed this video. I think it is really well done, and very interesting. What I like about the poster is how simple and clean it is without looking boring. However, I never really thought about how much the choice of typography really played into its effect. I found it interesting that they described the font as "special and handsome." And that it was chosen because they thought it couldn't be reproduced by the enemy. I agree with Steven Heller, the blogger who pointed me the in the direction of this video, why couldn't the Germans recreate this font? But, alas, they didn't, so I guess it worked out.
I came across this on Imprint, which is one of the design blogs I read and the one I picked for my class. I just love it! It has pointed me in the direction of so many interesting designs, but I think this is one of the best videos.
I was thinking the same thing. It's such a simple font, what's wrong with the Germans? haha
ReplyDeleteCool video, I've never thought much about the poster either even though I saw it parodied a million times in London for the royal wedding.
Thanks!
This is so, so interesting. I see the remake of these posters everywhere, and I absolutely love them. The design is so charming. I actually had no idea the poster was never officially issued. Good to know.
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