Aged Type

In an attempt to rid computer graphics of its coldness, designers have turned to the act of feigning the hand-made. It amazes me what a little distressing can do for a piece. I always have trouble remembering the best ways to recreate that kind of wear and often find myself searching and researching how to do it. Today I came across a site that offers an extremely easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to distressing type and the result is pretty authentic. This effect, however, does have its downfalls. It's easy to overdo it and to use it as a crutch. A good designer exercises restraint in its implementation to make the most of its effectiveness. Let's learn how to do that together. GoMediaZine