Foster Type

06/02/2018

I’m excited to announce the launch of my foundry and first typeface, Blanco, which you can see over at a brand new www.fostertype.com

Foster Type is the type design and lettering of Dave Foster, a designer from Sydney, Australia.

18/11/2015

I made this print for an exhibition I was part of called I'd Letterpress the S**t Out of That. Each letterpress print is a limited edition of 100. You can get one of mine for $80 AUD. Good Chrissy presents for your type nerd friends! Make sure you check out the others too.

by Dave Foster Letterpress printed in Melbourne by Saint Gertrude A4, 2-colour letterpress print on Crane Lettra 300gsm archival cotton paper Limited edition of 100, signed and numbered Cello wrapped with backing board, shipped flat

02/11/2015

Here's me in front of some big Blanco at Typism, shot by the wonderful Camille Nathania

Dave Foster of Foster Type
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01/05/2015

Thank you to the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and Angelynn Grant who wrote the article, for featuring me on their beautiful Eye on Design blog as an emerging designer.

While Australian designer Dave Foster is still something of an up-and-comer, we’ve kept our eye on his versatile and impressive body of work.

25/04/2015

Lest we forget

18/04/2015

I recently spoke at Typism conference and ran a workshop up on the Gold Coast. Here's me in front of the biggest letters I've ever made! Thanks Camille Nathania for the shot.

31/03/2015

I was in Print Mag in the 9 type designers to watch article. Thanks to Emily for writing the article and Ken Barber for the nomination.

19/10/2014

Thanks to Desktop Magazine for featuring my latest update!

17/10/2014

Klim Type Foundry just released a huge type family, Domaine Sans, as a companion to Domaine. Proud to say I was involved with drawing the crispy thin lines of Domaine Sans Fine, have a look!

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16/10/2014

Custom logotype and monogram for Nicky Burles, a traditional fine jeweler going out on his own. Good luck mate!

13/10/2014

I just updated my website with 15 new projects, what a crazy year. Thanks to everyone I've been working with, everyone who's shared my work and everyone who's given any kind words, it's deeply appreciated.

Foster Type is the type design and lettering of Dave Foster, a designer from Sydney, Australia.

09/10/2014

Here’s my Australian Alphabet Poster! You can buy one at: http://goo.gl/hOjgdX. Originally designed for Around Australia with Jacky Winter, which is available here: http://goo.gl/gDSMRv

08/10/2014

A set of 5 icons to represent the products Stuart O'Grady Cycling will be offering. All made from 2 circles and 2 triangles, the main components of a bicycle.

07/10/2014

Proud to have designed the new visual identity for Stuart O'Grady Cycling with Owen Richards from Kid You Not in Melbourne — Here's the custom logotype and trademark.

02/10/2014

This is a book cover I illustrated and lettered (blurb included). The book contains activities for kids, drawn lovingly by the talented roster of artists that constitute The Jacky Winter Group. Published by Thames and Hudson.

24/09/2014

Here's the full release theatrical poster for Son of a Gun. Also under direction from Mark Gowing Design.

18/09/2014

A teaser poster I designed for 'Son of a Gun' featuring Ewan McGregor. Under direction from Mark Gowing Design.