Communication Arts Typography Annual 2

The Communication Arts Typography Annual 2 honors, among other superb things, the best of the year in typeface design. We were excited to see some of our favorite type designers and foundries on the list, including Laura Worthington and Stephen Rapp, plus the Alphabet Soup Type Founders and Sudtipos Type. Some 1,723 entries were submitted for consideration, which makes grabbing the jurors' attention pretty extraordinary. Congratulations to all. Keep making typefaces.

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Font haiku contest: The grand prize

The grand prize-winning font haiku is sports-themed, which is fitting, given the spirit of friendly competition that has infused this contest. Congratulations to @orinjuse, whose haiku for Fan Script came out on top - she wins a new iPad 2 for her poetic flair and typographic passion.

This contest has been fun. We were pretty thrilled to receive so many entries, and even more impressed by their quality and originality. We knew fonts were inspiring, but it was nice to be reminded that creativity leads to more creativity. Thanks, everyone!

You first saw the Fan Script haiku here. This time, we've given it a grand prize winner's treatment.

Fan Script combines the precision and force of sport with the beauty of hand-lettering. It was designed by Alejandro Paul for Sudtipos Type, made a haiku subject by @orinjuse, and sampled (twice) by Joe Newton.

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Font haiku contest winners, Dec. 12 - 16

From the first syllable to the last, all the font haiku contest entries have displayed a true affection for fonts (no surprise there, but still). We've been impressed each week by the quality of your wordsmithery and we're downright sad that the contest is now closed. All that remains is for us to pore over your poetry and name a monthly winner, not to mention a grand prize winner. Check in next week to find out who walks away with glory and an iPad 2.

Meanwhile, enjoy this week's winning haikus, composed by @TweetFH, @Moosle, @KatieObrecht, @shiminagmo, and @nicolejaclyn and sampled in the fonts they describe.

Fiance by Sudtipos Type, submitted by @TweetFH

Caslon Antique EF by Elsner+Flake Type, submitted by @Moosle

Raceway by Jukebox Type, submitted by @KatieObrecht

Filmotype Ginger by Filmotype, submitted by @nicolejaclyn

(Translation: Like Yeti, yet he's/Not as Abominable/Have you seen Bigfoot?)

Bigfoot by CanadaType, submitted by @shiminagmo

See all the winning fonts

Alas, it's over
You guys rock, seriously
We've had such a blast!

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Font haiku contest winners, Dec. 5 - 9

This week, we congratulate @brandondove, @VanessaKing, @mraugewitz, @bergerwill, and @camoralez for their clever creations. See their haikus below, sampled in the fonts they describe.

The font haiku contest is winding down, but there's still time to submit your entry and win. Tweet your haiku with the hashtag #veerfonts by noon MST on Thursday, and you could get a T-shirt, $250 in Veer merch, or even the grand prize: an iPad 2. See all the rules and regulations

Alright Sans by TypeTrust, submitted by @brandondove

Hobo Std by Adobe Type, submitted by @bergerwill

Clip by Umbrella Type, submitted by @mraugewitz

Coche by Sudtipos Type, submitted by @VanessaKing

Adios Script by Sudtipos Type, submitted by @camoralez

See all the winning fonts

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Creative Catalyst competition - the results

A few weeks ago we told you about our Creative Catalyst competition, in which we challenged creatives to come up with a piece of artwork in support of a great cause. To say we were thrilled by the response would be such an understatement. It was wonderful.

The winner got a £2000 donation for the organisation they chose, had their piece displayed in London and Berlin, got featured in Computer Arts, and won 2000 Veer Credits toward their next creative projects. Watch the story

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