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Make your own fonts and save money! For Creative Professionals Thursday, August 24, 2023 [August Giveaway]( Hey there!  I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us!  Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion.  Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth.  If this email was forwarded to you, [click here to subscribe]( so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on [design bundles]( [fonts]( and [graphics](  Happy designing!  In today's issue: - Midjourney's new In-painting feature - Designing Your Signature Font: Top Tips from the Pros - Why Graphic Design Matters in Video Games  Let's dive in, shall we?   TRIVIA QUESTION Which popular font was made by Stanley Morison for the Times newspaper? Scroll down for the answer...   AI ART UPDATE Midjourney's Latest "In-Painting" Drop Declared a Game Changer [Midjourney in-painting] MidJourney has finally introduced its version of in-painting known as "Vary (Region)”.  Now you can easily select any part of an image and transform it through text prompts, opening up a whole world of possibilities.  Stunning examples of In-painting in action  Fashion design: Test out different colors and styles of clothes by changing a few parameters. [Here’s how to do that](  Interior design: Visualize how an interior will look with different decor by changing furniture, paintings [and more](.  Portraits: [Change any part of a portrait]( such as the facial features, clothing or background.  Photography: Completely transform the subject of an image. Check out how a [Beetle turned into a spaceship.](  Brand Imagery: [Brands can personalize images]( with creative backgrounds, props and more.   TYPE DESIGN Designing Your Signature Font: Top Tips from the Pros We've gathered top tips from design experts to help you bring your typography dreams to life: [Designing Your Signature Font] Create a Clear Brief  Like any design project, start by creating a brief for your font. Define the style, personality and purpose of your typeface to guide your creative process.  Embrace Handcrafted Design  Don't be afraid to get hands-on! Try designing your fonts by hand and then [refine them digitally](.  Use Control Characters  Some characters play a crucial role in controlling the design of your typeface. Try the letters 'n' and 'o' for lowercase and 'H' and 'O' for uppercase. Or just test out your font with the word “adhesion.”  Print and Observe  Print your font design to get a real-world perspective. Observing it on paper can reveal details that might be overlooked on the screen.  Experiment with Styles  Explore [different styles]( weights and widths to create a versatile and adaptable font.   “Typography is the craft of endowing human language with a durable visual form.”  –  Robert Bringhurst   SPONSORED CONTENT Is Your Content Safe? [Resumonk]( Introducing the [WPFolio Buy 1, Get 2 Free]( deal — designed to supercharge your website and protect your valuable content. Here's how it works: when you purchase one of WPFolio's two flagship plugins, Prevent Direct Access or Password Protect WP, you'll not only receive the powerful features and benefits of these plugins, but you'll also get to choose any two premium extensions for FREE!  [Protect your site and your content today!](   GAME DESIGN Why Graphic Design Matters in Video Games Graphic design isn't just an aspect of video game development; it's the heartbeat of a game's success. 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