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Display in Use

Display in Use A Collection of Display Typefaces

Hardback (17 Apr 2025)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Display in Use collates the best typefaces for big canvases and serves as a reference point for inspiration-seeking designers and typographers alike.

Renowned for their bold and attention-grabbing nature, display fonts are a brand's go-to if it is looking to stand out amongst a sea of competition. Known for their intricate details, expressive style, playful elements, and varied weights, they are adaptable across diverse design contexts, seamlessly integrating into print, digital, and beyond. Display fonts also play a crucial role in determining a brand's personality and impressions at first glance.

A continuation of the Sans/Sans Serif in Use collection, this edition features a curated selection of display type specimens, their design applications, and the thoughts that go behind the craft. Display in Use collates the best typefaces for big canvases and serves as a reference point for inspiration- seeking designers and typographers alike.

About the Publisher

Viction:ary

viction:ary is the publishing brand of leading publisher viction workshop ltd, founded by Victor Cheung in 2001. Sitting at the heart of Asia, viction:ary books specialise in visual arts and design, and connect visions and inspirations from the West and the East. With focuses on graphic design, illustrations, fashion, architecture, product design and contemporary art projects, our radar observes global designs that essentially present strong, original concepts and graphical approaches. Through creative collaborations and innovations in publishing, we capture what's up and who's next in the creative realm and propose multidimensional angles to rethink and review design.

Book information

ISBN: 9789887684534
Publisher: Victionary
Imprint: Viction:ary
Pub date:
DEWEY: 744.452
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 576
Weight: 1190g
Height: 245mm
Width: 180mm
Spine width: 52mm