I love travelling and visiting the wonderful cities of the world and I’m also very proud of where I live. While I was looking for some inspiration and browsing for the branding of cities I came across this great site. The site in question is CitID. The aim of the CitID project is as they put it – “to gain global consciousness by giving a (type)face to every city worldwide”.
It’s also a great way for cities of all sizes big and small, wealthy or poor to get recognition. Why not be part of it and participate yourself and give your city or favourite city the recognition it truly deserves.
Here is 20 nice examples that I wanted to show to you. Make sure you go over to CitID and check out the rest.
Lisbon – Author: André Beato
Cadiz – Author: Raúl Gómez / Raúl Gómez Estudio
Singapore – Author: Sheena Aw / Caramelaw
Detroit – Author: Mathieu AVONS / Web For Freaks
Takasaki – Author: Masayuki Sato / Maniackers Design
Sochi – Author: Maria Fetisova / Portfolio
Cape Town – Author: Am I Collective / Site
London – Author: Rian Hughes
Lucca – Author: Giorgio Paolinelli / Bluemagenta
Antwerp – Author: Bram Vanhaeren / into1
Portland – Author: Matt Williams / uberkraaft
Oslo – Author: Mats Ottdal / Jeksel
Asnieres- sur-Seine – Author: Jerome Castro / Hellofreaks
New York – Author: Ryan and Harc / www.7760.org
Bucharest – Author: Andrei D. Robu / Acme Industries
Amsterdam – Author: Enkeling / Site
Newcastle Upon Tyne – Author: Tom Peet / Tom Peet
Milwaukee – Author: Jeremy Pettis / Site
Hong Kong – Author: Man-Tsun / Site
Budapest – Author: Áron Jancsó / Portfolio
Check out another post featuring cities…
Jul 10, 2010 - 10:08 PM
Wow Kim I love these designs. Thanks for the great post as always. London is really inspired and Singapore is really cute. Tweeting these….. now!
Jul 11, 2010 - 01:18 AM
Thank you everyone. I really might have a go at my hometown as well. Glad you all liked it.
Jul 10, 2010 - 10:00 PM
These are amazing. I might start and do one for my city Ipswich. Might get it some fame
Jul 11, 2010 - 01:08 AM
This definitely inspires me to show some hometown pride. Thanks for the post, really neat to see a post displaying some original and unique typography.
Jul 11, 2010 - 07:50 PM
Thank you Kimmie for providing WDM with a great post. Really impressed with these
Jul 12, 2010 - 11:12 AM
this is cool stuff… London and Oslo are just fantastic!!
Jul 12, 2010 - 11:14 AM
Hey Kimmie! Great collection of typography with city names!
Jul 12, 2010 - 11:56 AM
Many thank yous. Really appreciate the comments. London is definately one of my faves too.
Jul 12, 2010 - 09:43 PM
Great collection!
Thanks for sharing
Jul 20, 2010 - 09:43 PM
Great post! You should check this project;
“Neue Showusyourtype is a design project about typography and cities” http://www.showusyourtype.com
Aug 03, 2010 - 09:05 AM
That’s really great collection! LONDON is definately the best one for me!
Aug 03, 2010 - 10:14 AM
Thank you. London seems to be one of the faves
Nov 08, 2010 - 03:26 PM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://ow.ly/369C3 #branding #London #Lisboa
Nov 10, 2010 - 11:35 AM
{EN} Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://bit.ly/91UmhT RT @codigo_fonte #PlaceBranding
Nov 10, 2010 - 12:28 PM
Neatradu Rigu:( RT @brandingplaces: Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://bit.ly/91UmhT RT @codigo_fonte #PlaceBranding
Nov 10, 2010 - 08:12 PM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://ow.ly/37Jcj
Nov 14, 2010 - 10:19 AM
RT @brandingplaces Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://bit.ly/91UmhT RT @codigo_fonte #PlaceBranding
Nov 14, 2010 - 10:20 AM
RT @brandingplaces Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://bit.ly/91UmhT RT @codigo_… http://bit.ly/cxAn6I #typography
Nov 22, 2010 - 10:33 AM
hey! great collection good work keep it up
thanks!!! for sharing
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Dec 01, 2010 - 08:45 AM
Huge collection.
Jan 21, 2011 - 10:17 AM
#Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography – http://bit.ly/iaoy70
Jan 21, 2011 - 10:25 AM
rt @pokkisam
#Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography – http://bit.ly/dNh2gj
Jan 21, 2011 - 10:30 AM
rt @pokkisam #Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography – http://bit.ly/dNh2gj: rt @pokkisam #… http://bit.ly/hwndMT #typography
Jun 01, 2011 - 11:20 AM
Old RT >> Showcase of World Cities Honoured in #Typography http://ow.ly/57sEt
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:18 AM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/mHxF5wRo
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:19 AM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/IW0sOkQ2 via @webdesignmash #typography
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:24 AM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/mHxF5wRo
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:26 AM
London is looking cool! Cities according to Typography http://t.co/oKBCxKwe
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:27 AM
London is looking cool! Cities according to Typography http://t.co/oKBCxKwe
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:30 AM
Some really cool city themed typography here: http://t.co/2Vdqmaf0 Shame Newcastle looks like it was done by @antanddec on Microsoft Word 🙁
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:38 AM
Cities according to Typography http://t.co/0kNFPuXe
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:41 AM
http://t.co/beVr9NLN CIties according to Typography! LOVE Cape Town!
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:45 AM
*love that, NY is purdy cool too!!* RT @carakustom http://t.co/Ujs09ssg CIties according to Typography! LOVE Cape Town!
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:47 AM
http://t.co/RhRQ5oGt Nice stuff! – Thought you'd like a look @designdforlife #typographyaddict
Apr 20, 2012 - 08:54 AM
Some really cool city themed typography here: http://t.co/2Vdqmaf0 Shame Newcastle looks like it was done by @antanddec on Microsoft Word 🙁
Apr 20, 2012 - 09:21 AM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/mHxF5wRo
Apr 20, 2012 - 09:27 AM
RT @webdesignmash: Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/GpaognHs #typography
Apr 20, 2012 - 09:34 AM
Showcase of World Cities Honoured in Typography http://t.co/OVLiMQo1 via @webdesignmash #typography #design #inspiration
Apr 20, 2012 - 09:36 AM
RT @carakustom: http://t.co/V9ofQQu0 CIties according to Typography! LOVE Cape Town!
Apr 20, 2012 - 09:38 AM
RT @carakustom: http://t.co/V9ofQQu0 CIties according to Typography! LOVE Cape Town!