THE WORD31 Hierarchy using color

STRONG COLOR CREATES “POP.” While black and white provide the highest level of contrast, a piece of text in a burst of color can become more prominent in the hierarchy of elements that are present (depending on other factors such as size, weight, typestyle, and position).

ProjectEye on Europe

CompanyPure+Applied

ClientMuseum of Modern Art

The modest typography adds just a bit of color for emphasis; this is very effective because of the restrained palette of the spread.

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ProjectGreat British Food

Design DirectorJoseph Luffman

DesignerJoseph Luffman

ClientBritish Food Fortnight / The Type Museum

The entire joke rests ...

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