Examples of artworks and designs produced by creative practitioners, organisations and clients are showcased below. All of the typefaces used are available as a free download from this website.

Sylexiad Sans

Neveroddoreven cards designed by abake

U.K.

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The word ‘lemon’ in bright pink on the left, then the word ‘lilac’ on the right in yellow

The word ‘olive’ in peach colour on the left, then the word ‘peach’ in green on the right

The word ‘poppy in dark green on the left, then ruby’ in dark yellow on the right

The word ‘gold’ in black on the left, then ‘hazel’ in pink on the right

1st typographic business card like design and layout in black text. Large heading in capital letters with rule underneath, then body text

2nd typographic business card like design and layout in black text. Large heading in capital letters with rule underneath, then body text

3rd typographic business card like design and layout in black text. Large heading in capital letters with rule underneath, then body text

4th typographic business card like design and layout in black text. Large heading in capital letters with rule underneath, then body text

Photo of a flyer in bright blue from the Serpentine Gallery, and cards in yellow and white. Photo shot from above

Think dyslexic campaign designed by Carla Sy

New Zealand

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Yellow dyslexia campaign, has the words in large 3D text saying ‘creative people with unique minds’

Yellow dyslexia campaign, has the words in large 3D text saying ‘imagination intuitive people with limitless imagination’

A black and white line drawing and artwork, with letters dripping down

A black and white line drawing and artwork, with the word ‘imagination’ and flowers coming out of it

The word ‘creativity’ in large white 3D letters on a grass/field and mountains made out of line circles in the background

The word ‘curiosity’ in large white 3D letters on a grey pavement, with grassing coming out of the cracks

Norwich School of Art and Design 2008 disability letter

U.K.

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Norwich University of the Arts dyslexia and disability support leaflets

U.K.

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The menu-like leaflet, it is pale yellow. Dyslexia ‘support’ large heading in black on the left, then 2 paragraphs in smaller black text, and a heading above each in a black outline box. The 2 headings are ‘How can the tutorials help me?’ and ‘Can I receive regular dyslexia tutorials?’

The menu-like leaflet, it is pale green. Dyslexia ‘support’ large heading in black on the left, then 3 paragraphs in smaller black text, and a heading above each in a black outline box. The 3 headings are ‘I have a personal helper at home. Will it cover this?’, ‘I am a student from overseas/EU country. Can I apply?’ and ‘When should I apply?’

Council for Higher Education in Art and Design annual report/review of the year 2007/2008

U.K.

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Title page in black text of a typical business report

Inside page in black text of a typical business report and large amount of body text

Ivy Jay Community Nature Reserve report

Canada

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A4 front cover of the report showing an aerial view of the top of a town. Green bar on the right

A4 3 column report page, shows 3 images side-by-side, then body text below

Breeding birds of aurora by David W. Tomlinson

Canada

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A4 front cover of the report showing an aerial view of the top of a town. Shows the text 'Aurora' in large black capital letters

A4 2 column report page, shows 2 images side-by-side, then body text below

A4 2 column report page, shows a photo in the body text, then a map below

A4 2 report page, shows a table at the top, then a photo of a bird on a branch below

Dreaming with Robert Anning Bell book cover designed by Helena Bland

U.K.

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Book cover image, shows old green Victorian wallpaper in the background, then a series of paintings in a grid formation. Then with the text ‘Dreaming with Robert Anning Bell’ in large white transparent text over the top

The cold, old lady book designed by Parsons & Whittley Architects

U.K.

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Double page spread, with a black line illustration on the left, then standard black body text on the right page

McIntyre Spring 13 collection designed by John McIntyre

U.S.A.

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An old portrait painting of a Tudor woman on the left, then grey old Victorian wallpaper in the background on the right page, with white text over it

Country secrets by E. A. Maynard

U.S.A.

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A book double page spread, with cream paper, the body text on the left with body text on the right and a main heading ‘Chapter 15’ above

Amber Guardians and Spin, read and spell! book series by Phonic Books

U.K.

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A yellow sci-fi book cover, with dark wood in the background, then an oval on the front with a monster at the top, then 3 people below. Has the title ‘City of Secret’s above

An illustration of 2 people playing with a spin game. Green background colour. Has the title ‘Spin, Read and Spell!’ in large green letter above

The Red Fightback website

U.K.

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A screengrab of the website, has a grey navigation menu on the left, with a large main article title at the top on the right, then body text below, and photos of groups of people on the right

Greeting card designed by John McIntyre

U.S.A.

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A black rectangle greeting card design, with flowers in the background and 3 lines white text on top

A black rectangle greeting card design, with flowers in the background and 4 lines on top

FACIL’iti is an innovative digital accessibility solution, that adapts the display of a website to individual needs by offering Sylexiad Sans as a typeface option

France

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A screengrab of the website, shows a dark photo of a woman using a laptop in the background. Then introductory website text below on a white background. Then has the accessibility menu on the right, with many options to change the appearance and design of the webpage

Quiet place designed by Marx Shepherd. Book design by Francita Soto

U.K.

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Back cover and front cover, the front cover has green shaded people on the front and the title in large black letters. The back cover has 2 body text paragraphs towards the bottom

Large heading at the top on the left in black, then smaller text in various boxes, some outline border and some filled with black background. 2 arrow shapes

Smaller text in various boxes, some outline border and some filled with black background. Various arrow shapes

Smaller text in various boxes, some outline border and some filled with black background. Various arrow shapes and 2 tables on the right

Paragraphs of body text spaced, then various black rules and black bar devices underneath the paragraphs of text. Various arrows used

Invat sa citesc fluent! book series by Gama Publishing House

Romania

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Double page spread of a children’s book in the series, shows a thick blue bar at the top going across the double page spread. Then a wide illustration of 3 men standing in a forest location, with direction signage signs. Below, shows large black body text, the dotted rules below, with text in green below

Double page spread of a children’s book in the series, shows a thick blue bar at the top going across the double page spread. Shows illustration of a man and woman holding arms on the left, then black large body text below. On the right page 5 bullet points, with questions to the right like on a form

Imagined Beatles album cover designed by John and Julia McIntyre

U.S.A.

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Greyscale image of very hairy man, with long white hear and white beard. A large bold grey title at the top ‘The Grey Album’, then in thinner typography at the bottom ‘The Beatles’

Sylexiad Serif

High/Low series by Bloomsbury Publishing

U.K.

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Bloomsbury High/Low is a book series aimed at struggling and reluctant readers. To view and look inside the books from this series, please visit this webpage, then click the ‘Look inside’ link to the top right of the book cover image, or click the ‘Read an extract’ link below the book’s description.