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Out of This World Typography

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On the last type-inspiration post, we showcased some incredible black and white typography. We’ve also gathered the ultimate collection of nature-inspired typography. Today, we will be showcasing outer space typography. This is probably my favorite style of design. There is so much that you can do with the outer space, galaxy style. While it is not really appropriate to use in most client projects, it is a very fun effect to implement on your own personal projects.

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Today, we will be showcasing outer space typography. This is probably my favorite style of design. There is so much that you can do with the outer space, galaxy style. While it is not really appropriate to use in most client projects, it is a very fun effect to implement on your own personal projects.

Because I really enjoy this design style, this will be a two series post. Be sure to check out the following articles:

It’s amazing what artists are able to create using this design style. By the way, this style allows for lots of creativity. Planets, galaxies, nebulas, comets, asteroids, lighting effects, textures, shiny objects, and a lot more elements are at your disposal to use. Some of the designs are very clean and simple, while some use a lot of different effects. Also, the use of vibrant, bright, and bold colors are very common. The reason why the designs look really good is because of the contrast. Most of the designs feature a dark, space background while using very bright colors for the text and lighting effects.

Let’s go ahead and view 50 stunning, outer space typography creations that are definitely out of this world.

Part I: Out of This World Typography

Note: Please click on the images to see them in their websites and to learn more about their artists.

Fee
The Eternal Night
Space Dementia
Flight
Rokk Hard
XIII Galactic
Funk Oddysey
Helvetica Space
Style Power
Eplore
Warped
Vigilant
Happy Christmas
Children of the Idiom
Sound Supreme
Deccade
Broken
Lunar Colonization
The Next Frontier
Lost in Space
2009 Retro
Stand Up
One Cut Above
Determined
Happy 2009
Never Sleep
Galaxy
Vision
Behind the Black Sky
Shooting Star
Pearl Future
0240
Typography
Euro
Don't Panic
Chasing Daylight
Fuel
Alien Killer
Everything is Energy
Shine On
Night Shift
Collide
Extinction
Shiny
Metaphor
Gluklich
Bradford Johnson
Disco Universe
Effigy
Sun

“Part II: Out of This World Tutorials” will be posted in the next few days.

So what are your thoughts about the outer space design style? Do you like it or do you hate it? Which ones are your favorite and why? Please make sure that you join in on the discussion and leave your thoughts below.

By the way, 3 of the designs above were created by me. Can you guess which ones? The first person to leave a comment with the right response will get a Google Wave invite, if you want it. :)

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