Massive Collection of Nature Inspired Typography

From time to time, designers struggle with inspiration. What we need to realize as designers is that inspiration can be found all around us. One great place to find inspiration is nature. If your creativity needs a jolt, go outside, take a walk at a park or beach, and just observe the beauty of nature.

Claude Monet, the world renowned painter, said this;

“The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration.”

Today’s showcase is all about nature. These designers have used nature as their inspiration. So I present to you, the ultimate collection of nature-inspired typography. There are a lot of these that are new, so make sure to look at all of them.

November 13, 2009
By: Jad Limcaco
Posted in: Inspiration
24 Comments

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

So which one of these is your favorite and why? Leave your answers in the comments below. Also, make sure you follow Design Informer on Twitter.

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My name is Jad Limcaco and I am the owner of Design Informer. I work for 4 Wheel Parts as a web designer during the day and I own my own web and graphic design company called Jad Graphics. I currently live in Long Beach, CA. Go ahead and follow me on Twitter.

24 User Comments — Share Your Thoughts

jeyaONE!
November 13th, 2009 |

Cool post. There are some really inspiring typography designs in there.
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Matt Alexander
November 13th, 2009 |

These are freaking amazing!

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Jad Limcaco
November 13th, 2009 |

Thanks guys. Which ones did you guys like the most?

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Decent Weblog
November 13th, 2009 |

Very nice collection and ideas

It would be great if you include the “tutorials” for such typography effects.

Thanks for the inspiration.
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Simon Tsui
November 14th, 2009 |

Great typography designs. I wish I could draw like some of those peeps
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Azizuan Aziz
November 14th, 2009 |

More than half of them were wonderful especially the 3d type
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Jad Limcaco
November 14th, 2009 |

@Decent Weblog – Maybe I might do a follow up post with tutorials to such effects. Thanks for the idea.

@Simon – Me too! These artists are extremely talented.

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uberdesigner
November 15th, 2009 |

Very nice post! I liked the dream one, really cool! Thank you for sharing.

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Jad Limcaco
November 16th, 2009 |

@uberdesigner – The awesome thing about “Dream” is there is a tutorial to achieve that effect.

Create a Dream Design with 3D Typography

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loswl
November 16th, 2009 |

Very nice collection, some of my favorites
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Jad Limcaco
November 16th, 2009 |

@Loswl – Glad you liked it.

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Designium
November 18th, 2009 |

amazing collection i´ll take some time to see carefully all of this examples ty for sharing it!!!

hope the author made some tips to make this beautiful jobs!!
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Joe Howard
November 18th, 2009 |

Jad – Your site is now on my coffee list… I browse almost every morning while I have my coffee. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Jad Limcaco
November 19th, 2009 |

@Joe – I’ve always wanted to be on your coffee list!

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LukeSF
December 1st, 2009 |

A really nice collection… Mainly a source of inspiration and envy Way to improve personal skills… Enjoyed the simplicity of “All I want is you”…so romantic…

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pixel_jockey
December 1st, 2009 |

Really impressive roundup of awesome and inspiring artwork! As a typography freak, I really appreciate the inventive ways these designers have incorporated it into their work. Thank you for sharing!

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Jad Limcaco
December 1st, 2009 |

@Luke – Yes, that piece is great. Would like to do that myself.

@Pixel_jockey – Thanks for the comment. I’m a typography nut myself.

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D.
December 1st, 2009 |

Great article! My favorite was probably Audio Jungle. But they were all inspiring.

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Koby Brown
December 2nd, 2009 |

Very nice work. Love them.

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Jad Limcaco
December 2nd, 2009 |

@D – Yeah, the Audio Jungle piece is definitely great!

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j000
December 6th, 2009 |

luv it thanks Jad
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- Jad Limcaco
  December 21st, 2009 |
  
  You’re very welcome.
  
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Otto Astorga
December 30th, 2009 |

They are all great, but if I have to pick my favorite(s) it would be ShinyBinary and IW. I love the little bugs moving on the IW site. Which I had not noticed till I saw it for a second time.

I tell you what they do for me and to me! Humbled, I’m not worthy!

It just makes me want to run out with my trusty D70 find more inspiration. Which I did, last week

I have found through Twitter all these absolutely amazing sites and will work to improve my vision for sure.

I tell you what else, I saw these last night, emailed to some friends (sharing) and I saw them this morning again. I did not need any coffee! The great designs just got my heart pumping and I’m ready to go all day.

Sugar and caffeine high without the side effects. All I see is fonts. A Matrix type of experience.
Otto Astorga´s latest Blog Entry – Scattered Chatter ll

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- Jad Limcaco
  December 30th, 2009 |
  
  Shiny Binary is very unique. It’s by Nik Ainley, who has mastered the 3D typography effects.
  
  I’m really happy that this post has given you inspiration. I’m very excited about that.
  
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