Typography art is super popular. It’s legitimately the easiest way to communicate the art’s message to the person admiring or viewing the art. It’s also the easiest way to display a meaningful quote, poem, or scripture in a way that is simple, clean and impactful. Typography art is classic and timeless in nature, it’ll never look dated and will always appear en trend. What better style of art could you ask for, and it’s so easy to create yourself!
About two months ago my sister-in-law hired me to re-design her new Italian bakery shop. Her previous location was a great starter location, but it was off the street and she was missing prime foot traffic. She found a location that will be much better for the growth of her business, and she’ll start to offer a wider array of Italian treats, coffee and more biscotti! I can’t wait!
During the design and planning process, I wanted to incorporate some typography art that would wow customers. Something different, something big, but something totally Italian. I researched Italian travel advertising campaigns, classic and popular Italian quotes, quotes about Italy, and so much more! I settled on a few that were absolutely perfect, of which I’m sharing with you today!
The first is a quote by Giuseppe Verdi, who was one of Italy’s most influential opera composers of all time:
The second quote was inspired by a travel ad. I fell hard for these 3 simple words, of which I felt held so much more meaning than just the words themselves:
Go there, seriously! It’ll change your life.
But, how did I make these posters, you ask? It was so easy! Basically, I created a file in Photoshop Elements the size of the largest Ikea Ribba frame, 27.5″ x 39.25″. Then, I selected the font I wanted to use for the typography art. For both posters, I used the free font Equal Sans Demo in all caps. I saved the files as individual jpegs, then took my USB drive over to Kinko’s to print. Kinko’s has this killer over-sized printer that can print things about 3′ wide. The crazy printer looks like this:
I believe they quoted me $.75 per square foot, which turned out to be $8-$9 for each print. Not bad I say! I printed one each for the bakery, and one for my bedroom, which you may have noticed in Monday’s post.
My husband doesn’t get it, but I couldn’t love it more!
AND GUESS WHAT! I’m giving everyone the jpeg file for FREE! So you can download and print one for yourself. Who doesn’t love free stuff?! Just click on the link below:
Image 1: “You may have the universe if I may have Italy”
So there you have it, the secret to over-sized typography art :)
LOVE it and so wish i had named my son guiseppe…. such a fun name!
Now I want to go to Kinkos and use that printer. Love this fun art so much.
Are you having fun saying “my husband”? ;) I remember that it took me a while to get used to it LOL
I was wondering just the other day when you posted your headboard where that amazing print came from. I’m such a fan of huge artwork right now. I should have known it was an awesome DIY. Thanks so much for sharing!
Such a great project, Brittany! Thanks for the tips!
Stopping in via 6th Street Design School. I love this sign and I totally get it. I would love to visit Italy someday. http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
Amazing!! I was loving that print in your post from the other week… It may just have to make an appearance in my space as well ;)
ohhh! that makes me so happy! you MUST show me if it does make it into your space :)
I keep getting quotes to print this large scale size, and they are all over $50! Did you use a special type of paper? Did you use the printer yourself at Kinkos? I have a jpeg an want to print a large typography, but $9 sounds way better than $50! Thanks!
Hi! I just went to kinkos and asked to get it printed large scale black and white, they might be quoting you for color ink?
I called and they said that price is for engineer prints. The poster prints (thicker paper) are $7/sq. ft. Thanks!!