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Merch of the Month

August 1, 2020September 1, 2020Posted in BumbleBess.com, made by meTagged book quotes, BumbleBess, elza kinde, merch, quote of the day, quotes, reading quotes, typographyLeave a comment

My love for fantastic fiction and gorgeous graphics inspired me to open my own shop, BumbleBess.com. There, I blend all of my favorite things… literary allusions, typographic design, and plenty of good humor.

Read Voraciously, Live Vicariously

This Merch of the Month pick is one of my personal favorites. The quote “read voraciously, live vicariously” is something I coined myself, inspired by that unique sensation of getting wholly lost between the pages of a good book.

Shop for more bookish merchandise at BumbleBess.com!

For the Love of Fonts 3: Typography Tips & Terms for Beginners

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020Posted in for artists, made by meTagged art tips, design, elza kinde, graphic design, typefaces, typographyLeave a comment

Now that you know how to pick the perfect fonts and match them up, I’m sure you’re eager to start using them. For me, there’s nothing more satisfying than turning everyday words into something eye-catching, effortless, and effective. Which is deeply ironic, since text-only design used to be the bane of my existence. Ah, if Past Elza could only see me now…

Despite our rocky beginnings, typography is an integral (and enjoyable) part of my graphic design work. Today, I’m going to help you begin to make sense of the various concepts, common terms, and techniques that make up the world of typography.

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