????See this font, it too was designed by the brilliantly creative Tré Seals ??. BE Martin typeface in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, inspired by the Memphis Sanitation Strike signs of 1968. Living history. The legacy continues. #BeEquitable
Tré Seals is a designer, typographer, & founder of Vocal Type, a type foundry focused on representation and storytelling through typography. His fonts draw inspiration from historical movements and underrepresented voices.??? This Black History Month we're highlighting his singular contributions. ? Our Animation/Graphics Department Lead, Sydney Otieno, says: "Through typography, Tré Seals shows that design can be pushed beyond its aesthetic value and can also be a tool for activism and cultural preservation. As a Black designer, I feel empowered by Seals’ mission to diversify the design industry through the work of Vocal Type - I’m hopeful that we will continue to take steps forward by encouraging future generations of designers (especially from marginalized communities) to believe that their work and stories matter." ???? Scroll through for more on his vision and creations: Slide (3) - VTC Spike – Inspired by the typography in Spike Lee’s film posters. Slide (4) - VTC Marsha – A tribute to Marsha P. Johnson, reflecting the vertical sign that once hung outside of Stonewall. Slide (5) - VTC Harriet – A dingbat font based on the quilt codes of the Underground Railroad of the 17th-19th century, aptly named after Harriet Tubman. This font turns characters (A-Z and 1-9) into single quilt blocks with regular and inverted designs, allowing for seamless pattern creation.