Typography from the 70s and 80s is inspirational to both designers and illustrators. It often takes on a storytelling role in it’s design. With the tools that you and I have available to us today, we can be inspired by the work that has been done in the past, but try to push forward into new territories. Software like Illustrator, Photoshop, and Cinema 4d really allow me to create illustrative typography quickly and explore many options – which is always good when dealing with clients. I’d like to share with you some tips and observations I have made from doing numerous retro typography illustrations.

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