Tag: retro

This week, we’re looking at 10 outstanding and uniquely styled TV series title sequences.
Many people refer to the title sequence as the opening credits even though they are not really the same. However, I’ll be using the two terms interchangeably in this post.
The title sequence / opening credits is usually accompanied by visuals and sound [...]

There are only 26 letters in the English language, and yet so much that can be done with them.
There’s just something unique about vintage and retro typography. I could spend hours looking at all the different styles.
1908 Sears, Roebuck Catalogue
I was clearing out a garage a couple weeks ago for an older lady and found [...]

Recently, I showcased some great vintage and retro fonts, and I mentioned a site: Tack-O-Rama.
But Tack-O-Rama isn’t just about retro fonts, it’s a great resource for anything retro:

Fonts
Clipart
Stock photos
Photoshop Shapes

Fonts
Tack-O-Rama has collected over 700 vintage and retro fonts, with new fonts being added each month.
Beyond being broken down into the normal types (serif, sans-serif, etc), [...]

Edward Gorey definitely has his own style.
Looking at any of this illustrations, you can immediately recognize his work. Edward Gorey’s illustrations and poety were usually macabre and a bit dark. You can imagine where Tim Burton got a lot of his inspiration.
While he published many books and illustrations, Gorey’s probably best known for his 1980 [...]

DeviantART is a great resource for inspiration to designers–not to mention an easy way to literally while away hours at a time. There are tons of talented artists on DA.
This week I thought I’d focus on some styles I particularly enjoy: vintage, retro and art deco photography and art.
Vintage Inspiration
That Vintage Look (~ShandyRp)

That Vintage Double [...]