Do typefaces really matter?

 
While having a browse through the BBC news website I came across a corking debate on typefaces.
Take a look: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10689931

Project: The Songmen - Back for More...

Vocal group, The Songmen are back for more. With a new line up, they needed some new contemporary press photos to accomany their new tour and new website.

Stay tuned for their new website and images to be featured here soon. In the meantime visit their current website for news and gigs here: http://www.songmen.co.uk

Buttons - simplicity is key

As a designer, much of my time is spent designing to meet the brand expectations of the consumer. So I have been looking into design components (from scratch). Here is what I have come up with.

Shortly I'll be applying these components to an overall design, but in the meantime, try an get your head around the process of button components. Here are a few I have created using curved shapes and Photoshop effects.

Try using 'screen' and 'bevel' effects to create simple buttons. Then using gradients, you can add shine an reflection to your buttons.

Taking typography and mixing it up

After my dabble I integrated the typography into a photography design I have been working on. The image is intended for a logo to help brand a photography website and blog. Here is a sneak peek to whet your appetites...