National Geographic Redesign
I have been given the task of proposing a redesign of national geographic magazine for my junior typography class. I’m trying to decide on a new type face for the banner title that has the same presence and authority as the current Times New Roman Condensed, but in a sans. Any suggestions?
21.Apr.2008 8.57pm
Asking others — I guess this is homework 2.0?
21.Apr.2008 9.26pm
Hi Grant.
I’d recommend OPTIMA.
Good luck!
- Manuel
22.Apr.2008 12.56am
That may be impossible.
22.Apr.2008 6.57am
That’s like your painting professor asking you to repaint the Mona Lisa.
22.Apr.2008 9.59am
Try a radical approach, maybe Helvetica Condensed.
>_<
22.Apr.2008 10.51am
Actually National Geographic uses a sans for pretty much all of it’s branding except the magazine masthead. Take a look at their website.
22.Apr.2008 11.09am
Take a look at Basalt and Magma by Sumner Stone.
22.Apr.2008 7.27pm
Choose a couple reliable workhorse typefaces and focus on designing the magazine: Structure, grid, color, photo, etc. Don’t waste time looking for a flashy face to save the day.
Héctor
29.Apr.2008 7.27pm
hahaha
I agree with typical
the teacher should be giving assignments that are achievable