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Twelve sources of inspiration [Sean Hodge]

Sean Hodge reviews sources of inspiration for type designers. I can imagine that these tips could form the basis of a course in type design.

• Bring your own analysis. Care about details.
• Study type design history.
• Learn the process of type design. The workflow.
• Look at market needs.
• Choose your heroes.
• Open up to the world around you.
• Set limitations and constraints and flesh out an idea within these boundaries.
• Subscribe to typeface design catalogues, feeds and magazines.
• Utilize your tools.
• Hunt and gather.
• Experiment. Let it all hang out.
• Follow your (other) interests. Do what excites you.

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