7 Font Trends To Follow in 2018
The power of typography is no secret – it either catches the eye of the consumer or is dull enough to be ignored. If you’re building a brand or designing stickers and labels, fonts are a vital component. Here are 7 trends to try this year to stay ahead of the pack.
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Serif Fonts For The Win
This year has seen a rise in the use of serif fonts in branding. Not sure what the heck that means? A serif can be described as, “a small line attached to the end of a stroke in a letter or symbol.” It was considered outdated at one stage, but the old classics have come back in style – think Times New Roman and Typewriter style fonts.
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Back In Time
There has been an upswing in the use of 70s and 80s style fonts that give off very retro vibes. These types of fonts suit a trendier, edgier brand such as bars and restaurants. They would clash with the branding of an upmarket store or hotel for example.
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Size Matters
2018 is all about being big and bold – including fonts! Large, bold fonts are eye-catching and help a brand stand out. In fact, bold fonts demand consumer attention!
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Cut-outs and Overlays
Imagine multiple image overlays to create an interesting canvas for your text to appear on. This includes letter cut-outs with the background peeping out to add interest to designs.
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Highlights and Underlining
Highlighting and underlining words is not only reserved for SKY News and magazines. This year has seen a major increase in this attention-grabbing technique, giving designs a modern editorial feel. This is also a simple way to draw attention to specific words or phrases.
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Brush Scripts
If you haven’t seen handwritten style fonts splashed across your favourite blogs, social feeds or magazines then you’ve been hiding under a rock! Brush scripts are MASSIVE, especially when it comes to logo design. If it fits your brands, this soft and beautiful font style should be strongly considered.
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Transparency
Picture colourful backgrounds with clear fonts superimposed onto them. This has given designs a clean, contemporary feel and once again, suit a more relaxed and trendy brand.
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