Thursday, April 25, 2024

BARNBROOK


why barnbrook?

the british designer & typographer has very good credential:  he trained at Saint Martin's School of Art and at the Royal College of Art in London.

each barnbrook design is a trip:


he's known for his provocatively named typefaces, such as Mason, Exocet, Bastard, Prozac, Nixon, etc.   

Mason was acquired by MoMA in 2013!


the controversy surrounding this work stems from its subversive nature and strong social commentary.  


he calls his new series of fonts VIRUS FONTS.


What do we see?

1- superimpose meaning and style,
2- subversive anti-corporate messaging,
3- surprise!
4- liquid typography,