Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.
The 1990s ushered in a radical new era for typography, as the rise of desktop publishing democratised font design and unleashed unprecedented creative experimentation. What emerged was a wild mix of styles that reflected the decade's competing impulses – from grunge-inspired deconstruction to sleek fashion-forward elegance.
"Though often criticised, Comic Sans became highly influential as a casual, informal font widely used in digital and everyday communications," she adds."It was my AIM profile font in the '90s because it was fun, and the other stock computer fonts were boring." Instead of criticising its misuse, then, she advocates offering users more diverse font options and encouraging designers to research and thoughtfully select fonts that not only fit the brief but also convey the appropriate emotional tone;"not just because they personally like a font from a preselected library".was one of the big names in 1980s and 1990s publishing, most notably from his revolutionary layout designs at the Face and Arena magazines.
And it's not just a museum piece, but a useful typeface for designers today."FF Blur is perfect for those seeking typography that conveys creativity and a break from traditional conventions," says Gianluca."It challenges conventional readability in favour of radical graphic expression, making it an iconic choice for projects requiring a strong and unconventional visual impact.
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