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To Make Better Use of Typography

Typography is an essential part of visual communication design. The rapid changes brought about by digitalization also have a major impact on the type design process. Users need a solid knowledge base in order to deal with the seemingly unmanageable abundance of exciting and new fonts and to use them sensibly. 

A precise and inspiring guide for all those who want to understand and use typography in a focused and effective way, this volume provides both creative inspiration and a practical understanding. This is made possible in particular by a clear structural concept for classification into categories and subcategories, followed by a detailed look at the features. The authors present a selection of more than one hundred relevant typefaces, supplemented by historical background, user-relevant information and explanations of their special formal characteristics to make it easier to recognize the underlying formal principles.

The Creative Journey Behind the Design of Paris 2024

Each Olympic Games venue boasts a unique and distinctive identity, blending local and national character with international trends and the Olympic spirit. The design for Paris 2024 stands out with its clean, symbolic aesthetic, deeply rooted in the city's cultural and historical heritage. Hosting competitions at iconic locations was a key element in the success of this approach. 

Markus Osterwalder has meticulously curated examples from fields such as graphic design, typography, and product design to showcase the design identity of these extraordinary Games in their entirety. Through interviews with numerous contributors, the passionate Swiss collector vividly documents the creative process behind the Olympic image – from the initial proposal to its final realization. This book is a must-read for design enthusiasts, Olympic historians, and anyone fascinated by the interplay of sport, culture, and creativity.