Monday, 12 March 2018

Buddy Scheme Logo: Typeface


  •  Circular Std
  • Rounded edges.
  • Friendly, familiar typeface.
  • Fits with the organic lines of the illustration.
  • Thickness of the stroke works well and contrasts well against the illustration.
  • Works well for the brief, engaging and encouraging people to use the scheme.
  • Typeface may been seen as too young/immature.
  • Patronising.


  •  Proxima Nova Alt Bold
  • More serious tone.
  • Still fits with the loose lines of the illustrations.
  • Not too geometric.
  • Still approachable and friendly typeface.
  • Fits better along the lines.
  • Easy to read.


  • Motor Oil
  • Too harsh with the pointy and geometric shapes and edges.
  • Contrasts too much with the illustrations.
  • Harder to read from a distance.
  • The type doesn't read or flow well.

  • Futura Bold
  • Futura Medium
  • Bold type is too much and is too heavy a contrast.
  • Bold works well/better when the text and type is smaller.
  • Medium Futura is successful and works much better than bold Futura.
  • The apex of the 'A' is quite harsh as it looks too sharp and geometric, similar to motor oil.
  • The 





  • Helvetica
  • Too simple.
  • Looks too serious.
  • Isn't very friendly or approachable.
  • Overused typeface.
  • Keep Calm
  • Works well.
  • Right balance between geometric and organic lines.
  • Contrasts well with the lines of the illustration. 

Summary

  • The most successful typefaces from analysis and feedback are Proxima Nova Alt Bold and Keep Calm. 

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