Hi First name / friend,
First off, a quick apology, the free font I shared last week sadly wasn’t free anymore by the time the newsletter went out. I hate when that happens, and I hope it didn’t disappoint you! I’m planning to make it up to you this week with an even better font below.
Not much news on my end this week, it was my birthday yesterday! I’d ask you to guess how old I turned, but that feels like a risky game to play. My partner has the whole weekend planned, and I have no idea what to expect. Is someone visiting? Do I need my passport? Should I fast all day to save room for an amazing dinner? I’ll fill you in on the details next week!
This week, I’ve got some great stuff lined up for you, an intriguing podcast for anyone who works with clients, an art reveal video that’s racked up over a million likes, and what we can learn about pricing ourselves from a UK festival.
See you next week design friends :) |
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Here's a Free Font That Is Actually Free
Pouler is a all-caps display font designed by Alexandre Créquer. Drawing inspiration from French rurality and slang. Its bold, rounded serifs and condensed forms make it perfect for headlines, posters, and branding projects that seek a touch of vintage flair with a modern twist.
Best of all, Pouler is free for both personal and commercial use, making it a versatile addition to your designer toolkit. Whether you're crafting a quirky logo or an eye-catching poster, Pouler offers a distinctive voice that stands out. You can download it directly from Alexandre's website below. |
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Pricing Lessons from a Music Festival
Glastonbury is one of the UK’s most iconic music festivals, famous for its huge lineups and even bigger ticket prices. This article dives into the recent backlash over how expensive it’s become and cleverly connects it to something every freelancer deals with: how to price your work without guilt or hesitation.
It’s a quick but smart read that flips the usual pricing debate on its head. Whether you’re a designer, writer, or any kind of freelancer, it’ll leave you rethinking how you talk about money and give you a solid confidence boost next time you send out a quote. |
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How to Surprise Your Audience This week’s video is short but clearly struck a chord. It’s racked up over a million likes for a reason. We’ve all seen art reveals on Instagram, but this one takes a refreshingly unexpected approach. Social media can easily fall into the trap of everyone doing the same kind of content, but this video cleverly flips a familiar viral style on its head.
A perfect mix of relatable and surprising that really stands out. Since we’re all designers and creatives here, it makes me wonder, how can we push ourselves to showcase our work in fun, fresh, and unexpected ways like this? |
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The Art of Museum Branding Designers have a well-known soft spot for museum branding and let's be honest, the gift shops too. There's something about the intersection of culture, design, and storytelling that draws us in.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) recently unveiled a fresh identity by Principal Studio, and it's a masterclass in thoughtful, restrained design. Rather than overhauling the museum's familiar multicolored "M," Principal refined it by removing the colors and introducing transparency, allowing the logo to adapt to various backgrounds and contexts. This subtle shift ensures the focus remains on the art and exhibitions, not the branding itself.
Principal's work for the MMFA exemplifies how nuanced design can elevate an institution's identity while honouring its legacy. Go take a look. |
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Chasing Clients Without Losing Your Mind This week, I tuned into the “Chasing Clients” episode of the Deeply Graphic DesignCast, hosted by Nick and Mikelle. They dive into the often-overlooked challenge of client feedback or the lack thereof. The episode highlights how clients sometimes go silent after receiving deliverables, leaving designers in limbo. Nick and Mikelle discuss strategies to encourage timely and constructive feedback, emphasising the importance of setting expectations early in the project.
They also touch on the emotional toll of chasing clients for responses, noting how it can affect a designer's confidence and workflow. The hosts offer practical tips for maintaining professionalism and managing client relationships, even when communication stalls. This episode serves as a reminder that effective feedback is a two-way street, and fostering open communication is key to successful collaborations. |
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