Out of This World Typography
On the last type-inspiration post, we showcased some incredible black and white typography. We’ve also gathered the ultimate collection of nature-inspired typography.
Today, we will be showcasing outer space typography. This is probably my favorite style of design. There is so much that you can do with the outer space, galaxy style. While it is not really appropriate to use in most client projects, it is a very fun effect to implement on your own personal projects.
Because I really enjoy this design style, this will be a two series post.
- Part I: Out of This World Typography
- Part II: Out of This World Tutorials
It’s amazing what atists are able to create using this design style. By the way, this style allows for lots of creativity. Planets, galaxies, nebulas, comets, asteroids, lighting effects, textures, shiny objects, and a lot more elements are at your disposal to use. Some of the designs are very clean and simple, while some use a lot of different effects. Also, the use of vibrant, bright, and bold colors are very common. The reason why the designs look really good is because of the contrast. Most of the designs feature a dark, space background while using very bright colors for the text and lighting effects.
Let’s go ahead and view 50 stunning, outer space typography creations that are definitely out of this world.
Part I: Out of This World Typography
Note: Please click on the images to see them in their websites and to learn more about their artists.
"Part II: Out of This World Tutorials" will be posted in the next few days.
So what are your thoughts about the outer space design style? Do you like it or do you hate it? Which ones are your favorite and why? Please make sure that you join in on the discussion and leave your thoughts below.
By the way, 3 of the designs above were created by me. Can you guess which ones? The first person to leave a comment with the right response will get a Google Wave invite, if you want it. :)
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Artboy34
January 5th, 2010 7:31 amWhile there are some stunning and beautifully executed examples here, I just need to point out that typography needs to also effectively communicate the message. Some of these are so overly designed that the words are barely decipherable. If you need to work that hard to figure out what they’re saying, how are these worthy of being included as fine examples in a showcase?
Jad Limcaco
February 6th, 2010 4:56 pmI definitely agree with you in that respect. But the showcase was about outer space typography, and I never mentioned that these were incredibly useful. The showcase is more about the effects. ;)
Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
LisbonSky
January 21st, 2010 4:47 pmA beautiful selection of typography genius & mastery… Love it!
Jad Limcaco
February 6th, 2010 4:57 pmCool! It’s nice to hear that you loved the collection. :)
Chris Fernandez
February 3rd, 2010 9:01 pmI’m upset I didn’t see this list right when it came out! Very cool to go through and mentally decipher how these are done… and sometimes just chalk it up to some true PS wizardry.
‘Disco at the Edge of the Universe’ & ‘A Funk Odyssey’ were standouts among the list of greats!
Jad Limcaco
February 6th, 2010 4:58 pmHi Chris, thanks for stopping by. I hope that this post has allowed us to keep you as a regular visitor. Thanks for the compliments.
And yes, those two designs that you mentioned are really nice. :)
Adaptiv Media
February 7th, 2010 6:59 amThese are all pretty good but the ‘Value’ one is my favourite.
Could look really good as a motion graphic.
Cheers.
Jad Limcaco
February 7th, 2010 4:10 pmHi, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate it. Cheers to you as well! :)
Hian Battiston
March 24th, 2010 6:45 pmAll of them are amazing, I really love it!
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Web Design Maidstone
March 24th, 2010 7:34 pmQuire like Chasing Daylight but for me they are all a bit “mystic” or what have you
Philippe Alves
March 26th, 2010 6:55 amI’ll vote for the “Children of the Idiom” and “A Sound Supreme” that I would accompany with some great classical music (The Planets). As for the others, some are too hard to read, some really makes me think about Hard Rock bands (Striker) and some about epic/kitch Sci Fi movies (“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”,”Star Wars”).
Jad Limcaco
April 2nd, 2010 2:24 amHaha, you know what? They do remind me of those things as well. I do agree with you that some are a little hard to read, but they all definitely get your attention.
Marcell Purham | Webdevtuts
October 14th, 2010 9:59 amThis is very good typography work. I think typography is a very hard thing to master but it very creative and clean if you can master it :). Very inspirational post.