Installing Fonts

Now if you're anything like me, you have all these wonderful fonts and no idea how to add them to your computer to actually use them. Fear not, I'll explain it!

For Mac: 

1. In Finder, open your downloads folder and open the zip file of the font by clicking on it

Screen shot of Finder

What the expanded zip file looks like

2. Also in Finder find the Font folder in your Library

3. Drag your font into the font folder! Easy.
Now your font will be available to use in any application, like Pages or Keynote

For Windows 7:
1. The easiest way to install a font is to double-click on a font file to open the font preview and select 'Install'.
2. You can also right-click on a font file, and then select 'Install'. 

Free Fonts

Hey there,
When working with graphic design, the problem I most commonly run into is what font to use. To counter this, I have begun compiling a library of font from various sources. I have a tendency towards fun retro looking ones or the hand drawn kind, but I try to get a variety.

Many other people share my fascination for type and often compile list of their favorites, along with the original source where they downloaded it. Today I'd like to share with you a couple of my favorite lists that I have found. Most times I find these links through my Pinterest account, though I'm sure a google or blog search would yield the same results.

http://www.demilked.com/free-retro-fonts/

http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2012/02/25-fun-fonts-for-font-snobs/