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10 December 2009

Suburban Typography

Big box stores are a major feature of the suburban landscape. The logotypes for these stores tend to be chunky and sans serif, and the huge signs are easily viewed from the roadway. The typography is uninteresting and functional rather than compelling. I also notice how many stores use extended faces for their logotypes, reinforcing the feeling of largeness.






Posted by Kathleen at 11:16 AM

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