Ten fonts every architect should be using

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @30by40
    @30by40 Před 3 lety +436

    Such an important topic. Current favorite: DIN Appreciate all the motion graphics and editing effort that you've been investing here...phenomenal work my friend. Thank you taking the time + care to put this together. Cheers...

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +21

      DIN is so good!! Thanks Eric, really appreciate it, just trying to keep up with you!

    • @Simon-Simon-Simon
      @Simon-Simon-Simon Před 3 lety

      revit dwg font uniform
      I try to get as close to vintage stencils we used as manual drafting days
      'isocpeur'

    • @svenb4893
      @svenb4893 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for sharing this. I always asked myself what kind of typogrophy you use.

    • @lukaszsw
      @lukaszsw Před 3 lety

      DIN Pro right?
      there is alte DIN (public domain from what I gathered) but I can't find a complete family
      A friend is using Simplon for his practice - in similar vein when using capital letters only, but cheaper.

    • @andrewr7001
      @andrewr7001 Před 8 měsíci

      Great recommendation - D-DIN's a winnner for stylish and easy to read, I use for lettering on my plans

  • @arquifolio
    @arquifolio Před 3 lety +194

    10. Roboto
    09. Merriweather
    08. Rubik
    07. Garamond
    06. Futura
    05. Montserrat
    04. Space Mono
    03. Poppins
    02. Bebas Neue
    01. Helvetica

    • @tuskuno
      @tuskuno Před 2 lety +6

      thank you for saving 9 minutes of my life!

    • @aramer25
      @aramer25 Před 2 lety

      Thanks!

    • @amirkharrat9189
      @amirkharrat9189 Před 2 lety

      @@aramer25 where do i download them from? for indesign ? and photoshop?

    • @meghnachatterjee2873
      @meghnachatterjee2873 Před rokem

      @@amirkharrat9189 Adobe website

    • @tulasinathreddy8310
      @tulasinathreddy8310 Před rokem

      i had none of these fonts till now and I did all my projects in Ps 😂😝

  • @aldridge9724
    @aldridge9724 Před 3 lety +137

    Appreciation for the animations you've made!! 👏👏👏

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +12

      it took a while longer but loved the result!

  • @jespersen
    @jespersen Před 3 lety +85

    Helvetica is a “Typeface”. “Typography” is the art of setting or working with typefaces (size, spacing, margins, placement, etc).

    • @thelauraby
      @thelauraby Před 3 lety +7

      Yes! And a font is an instance of a typeface in a specific size, weight, and style (e.g., Helvetica 12pt bold roman). It's become colloquial to use the word font incorrectly to mean typeface, but I've never heard the word typography used incorrectly in this way. There's obviously a lot of work in this video and there's no reason why someone who isn't a designer needs to become an expert in typography. It's great to hear non-typographers thinking about the impact of type.

    • @VarunMashru
      @VarunMashru Před 3 lety +3

      Ah! Glad someone also resonates with the same. It's also interesting to note that typefaces like Roboto and Poppins are connected with architecture as opposed to being exclusively made for digital design.

  • @girlsquad224
    @girlsquad224 Před 3 lety +25

    Wow! Apart from the great typography recommendations which would surely come in handy in the future, the editing on this video is exquisite. I felt like I was watching a Vox documentary.

  • @rev_dude
    @rev_dude Před 3 lety +19

    The bahnschrift family is also great, i personally love semilight semicondensed

  • @rodi2641
    @rodi2641 Před rokem +2

    Not only is this guy great but also explains humbly everything..like a suggestion and not lecturing us by looking down at us which so many CZcamsrs who teach design and ux do. It is so refreshing to watch this video ..i just liked and subscribed even though I'm not architect..i was just looking for fonts for my visiting card

  • @dazai3874
    @dazai3874 Před 3 lety +4

    In this day and age that we are living where everything needs to be presented to be shown from our computer screens, its important to design presentations as an extra add on to your work where a lot of times makes your work speak for itself when you presented well. Fonts are extremelly important when composing a presentation and it needs to be well thought out as if its part of your project. When all combined it presents a more pleasant experience and a better opinion from the audience about your artistic taste. Great video steven! You know you did a great job again !

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      totally agree! each little detail that we can improve in our presentations makes all the difference

  • @FranCarreira
    @FranCarreira Před 3 lety +6

    In Spain in the last years architects very commonly use CENTURY GOTHIC, for all the written documents of the projects, but not for the text in the drawings, as it is a very rounded type, very easy and comfortable to read, and as it’s a sans serif font it also helps with “easy reading” (I don’t know if it’s the same term in English for “lectura fácil”) which stands for texts written for people with disabilities to comprehend better, not only from the visual point of view, but also in the content of the text, using common words and concepts so the text is easier to understand avoiding the abuse of technical language when possible.

  • @adriannapierzycka9818
    @adriannapierzycka9818 Před 3 lety +10

    I love that you spoke about introducing our personality/identity in typography. Haven't really thought about it this deeply before. Oddly, I found myself going back to Times New Roman for small, descriptive text. It gives some real warmth. Wouldn't think that would be me a few years back, when I exclusively was looking for sans serif fonts.
    Also, I need to get on that Patreon asap, the amount of value you provide on a regular basis is unreal! Thank you ❤️

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Adrianna! totally right, i think we also identify with one more than the other...serif rather than sans...etc. But choosing fonts shows a lot about a person

  • @sandhyaravindran1087
    @sandhyaravindran1087 Před 3 lety +9

    Loved the collage type video editing technique.

  • @Tomservoca
    @Tomservoca Před rokem +2

    I really like DIN Pro. Modern, clean, easy to read
    I also recommend the book "Why Fonts Matter"

  • @charuhaskorde1670
    @charuhaskorde1670 Před 3 lety +5

    Its not only restricted to architects , these are the series of fonts which suit possibly all kinds of design presentations too!

  • @lucianolizana446
    @lucianolizana446 Před rokem +2

    Alejandro Aravena´s ELEMENTAL is also a really good example of fonts relfecting their architectural principles !

  • @dbdollamaldonado
    @dbdollamaldonado Před 3 lety +3

    I use *Emberly* for like old style architecture works like timelines, or history works, it look so good! And you can download it for free.

  • @lieber.besser55
    @lieber.besser55 Před 3 lety +1

    Using Montserrat since the start of our architectural office.
    Very nice video! Greetings from Germany.

  • @Ann-fh6fe
    @Ann-fh6fe Před 5 měsíci

    futura < serif < garamond < montserrat < helvetica

  • @TheArchitectureStudentBlog

    Your editing skills are next level! Love the work man, a fantastic and helpful video.

  • @hokage613
    @hokage613 Před 3 lety +1

    My absolute favourite is NUNITO and before that one i was using GEOSANS LIGHT. Both are so nice!

  • @levinmammenthomas4961
    @levinmammenthomas4961 Před 3 lety +3

    Was plannin on preppin a pf and this just was the cherry on top. Thanks man! Thumbs up!

  • @glynnL
    @glynnL Před 3 lety +3

    I am always spending too much time on choosing a font, trying to find a balance for the project and accessibility/easily readable. I’ve used all but a couple of the ones you mentioned, but I think my default for large amounts of text is Gil Sans. Thanks for the video, helpful info. I think I will try Montserrat on a project I am working on because the description you gave reminds me of the ideal outcome of my project.
    Also, nice to see that your patreons are worldwide, thats such a great thing about architecture, the language is almost universal.

  • @vonsassy
    @vonsassy Před 3 lety +1

    I'm an interior designer self-learning some graphic design and putting together my marketing package. Greatly appreciate the detailed breakdown of each font. I also had to rewind that poppin part a couple of times, you cracked me up. Thanks!

  • @MrSaemichlaus
    @MrSaemichlaus Před 3 lety +9

    This whole video would be a semester's work for a student.

  • @pouriaalijani6380
    @pouriaalijani6380 Před 3 lety +5

    this channel is seriously underrated

  • @samhaney
    @samhaney Před 3 lety +6

    This will help with my portfolio development a lot. Thanks so much!

  • @NzangiMuimi
    @NzangiMuimi Před 3 lety +9

    I am a fan of Montserrat, Helvetica & Raleway

  • @sergiovela7686
    @sergiovela7686 Před 3 lety +3

    I use Tw cen (Twentieth Century) for school. It looks similar to futura, I actually just googled it and found out it was designed to compete against futura

  • @ffa1bc
    @ffa1bc Před 3 lety +2

    Adapter is my latest font obsession. Gorgeous family.

  • @syandanax
    @syandanax Před 3 lety +3

    Found this video through CZcams recommendations. Great video! 👍

  • @andrewcarter5930
    @andrewcarter5930 Před 3 lety +2

    Great topic, thanks for posting such a well rounded discussion on it.... my favorite for some time... Proxima Nova Family. Just beautiful.

  • @ketswatchesyouall5076
    @ketswatchesyouall5076 Před 3 lety +6

    This was so needed! Thank you Steven!

  • @neotradnous
    @neotradnous Před 3 lety +2

    I’m definitely using these tips for my precedent study document I have to type for studio

  • @fiorellasofiapizarropachec9232

    Your animations and way of editing remind me of vox type of videos, the diference is that vox has way more people and resources, and you are just one person, which is impressive, keep up the good work man!! 😊

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety

      haha I'm still in a learning process, but hopefully one day I can get a bit better animating!

  • @TheStig.
    @TheStig. Před 3 lety +2

    Lemon milk, keep calm, Topazia, raleway and champagne & limousines are a few other I love using for presentations.

  • @marcocastelobranco9661
    @marcocastelobranco9661 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing edit skills! Great video. Thank you for the content

  • @SonnyChenova
    @SonnyChenova Před 3 lety

    I use Open Sans. It's complete from narrow to extra bold depending on your taste. For me, it's Simple, clean, easy to read and professional.

  • @bropitt
    @bropitt Před 3 lety +1

    I remember when I was a young architect and thought the artistry of my drawings was the end product, now I use simplex for notes and Arial for titles and focus on communicating my idea for the end product, actually gets constructed

  • @rakasaputra2199
    @rakasaputra2199 Před 3 lety

    The presentation and animation is amazing, salute to show it better team!

  • @rafaelfelipe7631
    @rafaelfelipe7631 Před 3 lety +2

    I just love it this funny ending lol Loving what you're doing, keep it up the hard work! ❤

  • @MeriemM94
    @MeriemM94 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent graphic work in this video ! Also, very informative

  • @ansost
    @ansost Před 3 lety +1

    Great presentation! Can you do a video showing how you organize your library?

  • @jacobeason1363
    @jacobeason1363 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful presented! Amazing editing and presentation.

  • @isroying
    @isroying Před 3 lety

    I had been using Montserrat/Merriweather pair for signage.

  • @bimshack6514
    @bimshack6514 Před 3 lety

    This is a super awesome video. Something so many don't often think about.

  • @eugenej5412
    @eugenej5412 Před 3 lety

    very useful video. often during experiments, I can't find the fonts for the final composition of the project, since I am tied to a small group of fonts that I use in my main projects. thanks a lot, this guide can be used in any situation

  • @martafonseca5475
    @martafonseca5475 Před rokem

    I knew all of these, it was quite nice to see their history!

  • @donaldgoerig6171
    @donaldgoerig6171 Před 3 lety +1

    You missed Neutra... also very popular architectural font

  • @palakverma_98
    @palakverma_98 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video! My go-to typefaces are Qanelas and ArnoPro

  • @bv32ification
    @bv32ification Před 3 lety +1

    Aktiv grotesk and Georgia italic are also pretty widely used. At least at my university

  • @thuylevan195
    @thuylevan195 Před 3 lety

    My favorite is Avant. Now I can add new fonts to my collection, thank you

  • @diana.08
    @diana.08 Před 3 lety

    With each new video I expect these little funny moments :D At the same time it is so informative & qualitative.. thank you!

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      haha i'm trying to incorporate them more and more each time tbh. It can be tiring to be so academical sometimes

  • @peelan
    @peelan Před 3 lety +13

    Should be included "Source sans pro, Lato, Playfair Display" 😁

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +2

      Playfair display almost made it to the list!! But I use it mostly for titles and not body text

    • @peelan
      @peelan Před 3 lety

      @@ShowItBetter your correct. As a graphic designer in real-estate field, we use Lato and source sans pro a lot 👍. As you said Playfair used for titles only 😉. Recently "Colliers international" changed their official typeface to source sans pro.

  • @brandonslicker10
    @brandonslicker10 Před 3 lety

    love this thank you - helpful advice, the yeti has a built-in pop filter

  • @deCarvalhoLUIZ
    @deCarvalhoLUIZ Před 3 lety

    This video is so good! Thanks a lot. The animations is incredible.

  • @juizzle
    @juizzle Před 3 lety

    Good content and beautiful to watch - a rare combination. Great video!

  • @UHStudio
    @UHStudio Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful video! Props for the amazing edit! I know how long that takes ;)

  • @emmanuelok989
    @emmanuelok989 Před 3 lety

    This Channel is so rich and informative. Thank you

  • @vladenchev
    @vladenchev Před 3 lety +1

    01. Helvetica
    02. Bebas Neue
    03. Poppins
    04. Space Mono
    05. Montserrat
    06. Futura - Bauhous
    07. Garamond
    08. Rubik
    09. Merriweather
    10. Roboto

  • @timcsimi
    @timcsimi Před rokem

    wow i simply love this video. thank you, it was very impressive and motivated.

  • @beyzakarasu6670
    @beyzakarasu6670 Před 3 lety

    this video is so beneficial and cheerful topic. Helvetica is my number one too.

  • @treyvon8358
    @treyvon8358 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this channel so damn much, GREAT WORK!!

  • @FuseX23
    @FuseX23 Před rokem

    Current favourite that I’m using is Futura and Bold Britannic 😅

  • @A_stranger_for_you
    @A_stranger_for_you Před 3 lety

    The animations are super cool!

  • @sabestieu
    @sabestieu Před 3 lety +10

    i went through a bebas neue and helvetica phase. new obsessions are rubik, karla and bahnschrift. lol!

  • @mariyahaljneibi5822
    @mariyahaljneibi5822 Před 3 lety

    My ultimate favorites are Helevtica, Lato and Butler!

  • @alexanderfpv6655
    @alexanderfpv6655 Před 7 měsíci

    04:04 that kerning though. P aris.

  • @vassilisstergioudis
    @vassilisstergioudis Před 3 lety

    I use Bebas Neue in my logo. Great work my friend!

  • @raheman5092
    @raheman5092 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video loved it, never knew about Indian type foundry and turns out they are based in my city(design capital of india- Ahmedabad)

  • @zorro7572
    @zorro7572 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for that video, very helpful.

  • @paulakilling
    @paulakilling Před 3 lety

    I highly admire your work!!

  • @magalypariguana8305
    @magalypariguana8305 Před 3 lety

    Genial !!! Es un excelente video !!! Definitvamente el tipo de fuente es una parte importante en nuestro trabajo. Presenta nuestra personalidad y nuestro estilo. Nos ayuda a dar un representacion grafica fuerte y confiable.

  • @chipcurry
    @chipcurry Před 3 lety

    Super video: polished, informative, empowering… And cool!

  • @benw9949
    @benw9949 Před 3 lety +8

    "Typographies..." -- You're confusing typography with typeface (font). Typography is the art/craft of choosing typefaces (fonts) and setting them with the right attributes for the best effect. A font or typeface is a family or face in a particular design style. Times, Helvetica, Courier, and so on are typefaces or fonts, not "typographies." -- You have the right idea of how fonts are used, but the wrong word for it. Typography is like architecture. A font or typeface is like a given style of architecture.

  • @kritikasingh9130
    @kritikasingh9130 Před 3 lety

    Love your vids and everything. So informative and captivating! I could get my eyes off the screen. :D
    Thank you.

  • @nitzangly13
    @nitzangly13 Před 3 lety +1

    Heebo is my go to!
    Also free on google fonts and looks great 😍

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +2

      Had not hear about it before! Will look it up!

  • @gabrielaguadalupemedinacas7659

    Mi favorita es Comic Sans
    Ahhh que dijeron jajajaja, excelente vídeo Steven, saludos desde Mexico 🇲🇽

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      jajaja no le hagan el feo a comic sans....

  • @vincetoh208
    @vincetoh208 Před 3 lety

    10. Roboto
    9. Merriweather
    8. Rubik
    7. Garamond
    6. Futura
    5. Montserrat
    4. Space Mono
    3. Poppins
    2. Bebas Neue
    1. Helvetica

  • @eliseveller8712
    @eliseveller8712 Před 3 lety +1

    I started watching your videos when i was still a young student and they’re still my favorites !! Tanks for such an interesting content ! I loved learning about fonts, makes me want to explore more... LOL at the ending of the video

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety

      Elise thanks!! haha pronunciation is a real issue for me

  • @dhazrian8442
    @dhazrian8442 Před 3 lety +2

    Perfect timing!

    • @seb_0091
      @seb_0091 Před 3 lety +2

      liturally, i was about too choose one for me and nearly startet crying 😂😂

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety

      Hahaha so which one do you like best?

    • @dhazrian8442
      @dhazrian8442 Před 3 lety

      @@ShowItBetter helvetica, montserrat close second!

    • @seb_0091
      @seb_0091 Před 3 lety

      @@ShowItBetter tending towards monserat but poppins looks nice too:)

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes! They both are dope!

  • @VisEngineLimited
    @VisEngineLimited Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the information

  • @tims3817
    @tims3817 Před 3 lety

    haha im from Advertising and switched to Architecture and i literally use Futura :"D Great video mate, a few more fonts have been downloaded.

  • @francesco.nicosia3766
    @francesco.nicosia3766 Před 3 lety +1

    At the studio we use Ubuntu for the logo and Mayo for texts.

  • @deshanabeysingha277
    @deshanabeysingha277 Před 3 lety

    Ideal Sans Light is my favorite at the moment

  • @lurelurche
    @lurelurche Před 3 lety

    Great job!!

  • @notyourbusiness7368
    @notyourbusiness7368 Před 3 lety

    I really like SF pro display! I use it almost everywhere!

  • @akshayathiagarajan1856

    You're the best teacher Steven❤️

  • @khelifimohamedzakaria776
    @khelifimohamedzakaria776 Před 3 lety +1

    I use century gothic for all my documents. I really appreciate the balance between it's straightforwardness and subtle sophistication

    • @ShowItBetter
      @ShowItBetter  Před 3 lety +1

      yep if used well it can look really good!

  • @RSVDesign
    @RSVDesign Před rokem

    We love all this

  • @angelicacamacho171
    @angelicacamacho171 Před 3 lety +1

    My favs are futura and babaa's new 💫🙌

  • @kirtfabrero7192
    @kirtfabrero7192 Před 3 lety

    It helps a lot thanks 💙

  • @cartuchi
    @cartuchi Před 3 lety

    Nice work, thanks!

  • @OMARATWI
    @OMARATWI Před 2 lety

    very nice video, and amazing video editing and effects. cheers from

  • @user-ln8sm2hj4w
    @user-ln8sm2hj4w Před 5 měsíci

    So if you're making an architecture portfolio. Can you use different fonts for different projects.

  • @johnkellett7797
    @johnkellett7797 Před 3 lety

    Considered many of those but settled on Gill Sans.

  • @ARCHStudioIndia
    @ARCHStudioIndia Před 3 lety +1

    Great 👍👍👍

  • @spookyaction4461
    @spookyaction4461 Před 5 měsíci

    Architects should design their own fonts like Charles Rennie Mackintosh

  • @maguetteniang4469
    @maguetteniang4469 Před 3 lety

    Thanks For this interesting video ❤️

  • @A7_777
    @A7_777 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much... it was very helpful.

  • @MonsterJuiced
    @MonsterJuiced Před 3 lety

    Correct me if I'm wrong but don't people hate having the same font as another business or company? With logo design it's a challenge every comission to ensure any fonts I use are in some way different or altered so they're not the same as another business. I remember for a long time many businesses choosing the 'Morpheus' and 'Bleeding Cowboys' font for everything.. irk

  • @herbbert82
    @herbbert82 Před 3 lety +2

    DIN Pro