Gutenberg

Notecards

These designs are so redolent of Gutenberg’s letterpress printing you can almost smell the ink. Whether you work with old books, collect ancient manuscripts or just have a thing for early typography, a handwritten note in this style will delight those who share your love of the written word.

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This design is in homage to Johannes Gutenberg and all those who love typography. Without his printing press invention, written communication would probably be quite different. I mimicked the lovely letterpress printing texture, and combined it with ornamental borders and big bold letters.

About the designer

Felix Ackermann is a freelance graphic designer and self-confessed typography geek. He graduated from Central Saint Martins College in BA Graphic Design, after spending his first two undergraduate years at Curtin University of Perth, Australia. Felix has worked for City & Guilds, Queen Rania of Jordan, and is part of Ludopoli's design team. He has a special interest in pushing the boundaries of conventional typography and his work has been featured in Wallpaper magazine, among other arts and design related publications. Felix has spoken at Typography Day, an international typography conference. Felix grew up in Germany and has lived in both Swaziland and Australia. He now resides in London.

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