Stray From The Path Hoodie

Source: one of my many articles of band merchandise I've collected over the years.
Typeface classification: The typeface mixes a typical sans serif font, maybe Impact with a hand drawn lettering for the word "Path"
Description: The hoodie is from a New York Punk/Hardcore band akin to Rage Against the Machine in both lyrical content and overall sound, so the font seems fitting for an aggressive band with a raw sound.
How it enhances the message: The design speaks of the band itself; they have a really gritty sound and sing about a lot of political issues, so the typeface fits rather well with the aesthetic and sound of the band.
Influence: The band is a musical influence of mine, and looking at the type design, can be seen as a design influence as well. Had the design been more clean cut I feel like it wouldn't be true to the bands sound; maintaining the imperfect look of the letters helps establish an image of the band and keeps consistency when recognizing the typeface.

Kremlin Club (socialism? gremlins? none of that?)

Source: San Antonio River Walk

Typeface Classification: Sans-Serif Headline (bulky/fat), I will only be analyzing the name "Kremlin".

What is it?:  It is a misfortunately named club on the San Antonio River walk.  The inside of the club is like any other club.  No socialists were seen.

Analyze this piece:  So from the typeface itself, which was painted all over the club's outside, I gather that the typeface is inspired from the socialist propaganda from the USSR.  Here is a link to the typeface used on a poster from way back when: http://static.theculturetrip.com/images/56-199207-soviet-propaganda-poster.jpg   I am thinking that they made the "R" backwards to mimic the Russian characters because they are similar to English characters in a way.  However, to keep the type readable they couldn't mess with all the words, so that was a quaint way of illustrating the idea of Russian.  The ends of the "K" and "R" are pointed in that way to probably further the Russian vibe.

General Club rant:  There is a non-sequitor when it comes to the name of the establishment, the typeface used, and the inside of the club.  It was a club-themed club.  The only theme applied was in the typeface.  What's the point?

How will this influence my work?:  This typeface makes me wonder what other movements had it's own style of typeface.  These different style of typefaces would definitely aid for themed places such as this that are based off of a time or place.  The blocky typeface is also very simple and could be recreated with large pixels if it was not for the arrows at the tips of the "K" and "R".  I am thinking about using this type for specific headlines in the future.

Lynn Bataillon Post 2

Seattle Sushi logo, Type Idea Index, Jim Krause

Giotto, san serif both regular and extended

Interlaced text over a lively background gives this piece an interesting shape while being reminiscent of a bowl of ramen or low mien. The  red, green and yellow makes an appetizing combination, clearly meant for an audience of the hungry majority. The dramatically condensed typeface makes a readable, yet interesting composition and I think it is very beautifully done. It's a bit radical, a little offbeat, and totally something I would want to replicate in one of my projects. While I'm not much of a fan of the chopstick square, I love how this use of Giotto reminds me that letters are just as much shapes as they are a means of communication, something I have to remind myself of frequently.

Today is the Day Pocket Planner- Sam Popham

Source and Object Description: A pocket planner by Jessica Hische. Vintage inspired and art-deco styled inside to remind people of all ages to use every day with it's messages on the sides and back.
Typeface Description: All caps typeface with some pointed serifs (bracketed?). It's tilted and somewhat italicized. The A's have a v-shaped crossbar. There are small arrow designs inside the letters.
How does it enhance the message? The typeface makes the viewer feel inspired to write in it every day. It's slight tilt feels vintage, serious and somehow friendly so that it appeals to all ages. It goes well with the floral designs.
How will this influence my work? The design is very clean and well organized and I hope to create such neat and creative typefaces. I love the way the type works so well with the rest of the book's design. It feels so inspiring and fresh and very easy to read. It's a recognizable work that I remembered days after first seeing it. I hope I too can create such recognizable and well designed typefaces that work well with the rest of the book.