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Sprawl: A Typographic Map of Belgium

Sprawl is based on urban planning maps and the density of population in Belgium. The basic shape of the letters is the same so that when you type they can lock into each other.

— Brecht Cuppens, designer

Posted by Typographica | August 06, 2004 | LINK

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WOW! I can't say anything more than that.

WOW!

 Corey Holms | Aug 8, 2004 09:58 AM

When I discovered TerraServer a few years ago, I was immensly inspired by the vast collection of satellite photos and maps. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one.

 Jesse B. | Aug 9, 2004 12:34 AM

How many glasses of Westmalle Tripel does it take to come up with that? I guess it's not the MOST useless thing to come out of Belgium, but it's up there.

 John Morse | Aug 9, 2004 09:41 AM

Ah, the champagne of beers. Considering it's triple fermented (what is it, like 15% alcohol?) probably only three or so.

hhp

 Hrant | Aug 9, 2004 03:02 PM

mmmm, speaking of beer that packs a punch, anything by unibroue in canada is very tasty, and is usually about 8%, although i think Terrible is 10%, try the maudite, or some of the beers with fruit esters, like the peach. i'm sure the Terrible would inspire some type faces of its own.

 trickypup | Aug 9, 2004 09:00 PM


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