Portfolio tips and tricks from the experts

Very cool information on Portfolios, and representing yourself...

http://layersmagazine.com/the-dos-and-don’ts-of-portfolio-presentation.html

Publishing Ur PDF files online

Check it out:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/websites-to-publish-share-your-pdfs-online/

Corporate Brand logo evolution

Great info on corporate brands:

http://www.instantshift.com/2009/01/29/20-corporate-brand-logo-evolution/

Internet history...

Yeah Fuckers...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVTUi6wWN3M

Cool examples of type posters

Check it:
http://www.cssdesignawards.com/articles/50-ultra-creative-typographic-poster-designs/49/

Typeface Timeline info graphic

U gotta love the freakin' internet!!!

http://www.psfk.com/2012/04/history-of-fonts.html

Cool site discussing differences in type anatomy

Also defined by category - Nice!!!

http://www.fonts.com/content/learning/fontology/level-1/type-anatomy/type-classifications

Text effects tutorials

Great site with many text effects tutorials:
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/50-text-effects-tutorial-illustrator/

Hand drawn typography

Here's a link that highlights hand drawn typography:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/11/beautiful-hand-drawn-typography/

Here's another site with examples:
http://www.designyourway.net/blog/inspiration/impressive-hand-drawn-typography-inspiration/

Vintage color palettes

Cool examples on Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/katcolor/vintage-color-palettes/

Free retro fonts...

This site has some really cool fonts to download:
http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/free-retro-fonts-2132019

Also - here are a few 1950's fonts on fontspace:
http://www.fontspace.com/category/1950s

Also - here is a page that discusses iconic fonts created in the 1950's:
http://thenextweb.com/dd/2012/02/10/design-flashback-10-iconic-typefaces-born-in-the-1950s/

E-Trade print advertising campaign

The ads are pictured above - and here is an Ad Age article about this new campaign:

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/e-trade-s-post-baby-work/292484/

Using a grid for magazine layouts

This is a bit technical - and in freakin' metric system - but it showcases a good use for grids:

http://www.creativebloq.com/typography/column-grid-poster-design-made-neat-and-easy-10122682

Magazine typography

Check it:

http://www.linotype.com/2227/bookmagazinefonts.html

Typography Best Practices by SMASHING magazine

Very cool article which answers a lot of questions for the Rookie WEB Designer:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/20/typographic-design-survey-best-practices-from-the-best-blogs/

Automotive font archive

Check it...:
http://www.rokemneedlearts.com/autofonts/autofonts.htm#Acura

A great resource for automobile typography, design, inspiration, etc...

Super cool website:
http://www.cartype.com/

Automobile typography from a blogger

Mostly established vintage brands - yet pretty interesting - check it out:

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/auto-typography/

Magazine Anatomy and Typography

Anatomy:
http://heyjesslynariesta.blogspot.com/2013/10/magazine-page-anatomy-week-1.html

Typography:
http://fontsinuse.com/in/2/formats/11/magazines

Identity and personality of your brand

Branding strategy website:

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34238/The-Marketer-s-Guide-to-Developing-a-Strong-Brand-Identity.aspx

Very cool branding guidelines website...

Check it:

http://www.creativebloq.com/branding/great-examples-design-style-guides-3132070

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Very cool magazine layouts

Here's a link with a few magazine layouts for inspiration:

http://www.pinterest.com/susiebue/magazine-layout-inspiration/

Enjoy!

Principles for choosing and using typefaces - including categories

Here is a website that covers five typography groups/categories:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/12/14/what-font-should-i-use-five-principles-for-choosing-and-using-typefaces/