Being a creative designer is often about coming up with unique design solutions. Distorting type in any way, whether it be stretching, squeezing, or slanting, is breaking the laws of typography. It distorts the proportions in a way that destroys the integrity of the letter shapes. It can also reduce legibility by creating a fun-house effect. So in this post we are going to showcase some examples of distorted typography created by amazing designers who broke the rules of typography with outstanding results.

Glitch Type by Nevan Doyle

Nordic Black Theatre by Umer Ahmed

Saggy Stone by MUTI

Op Art And Typography by Ivan Castro

Retrospective Olfactive by Pierre Larrat

Artworks 2016 by Atelier Irradie

It Was All A Dream by Ben Johnston

Mtv Mam by Andres Rossi

Distort Circus by Emily Short

True To The Eyes by Cyla Costa

Thirty Typographic Posters by Fatih Hardal

Fast Company — 100 Most Creative People 2018 by Mohamed Samir

Week Of Our Water by Thomas & Jurgen

Salmos by Diego Moratalla

Asics Tiger – Whatthegel by Federico Leggio

Feminism For Dummies by Marta Cerda

Poster Collection Vol.4 by Mark Posvak

Ghost Typography by Olympe Le Dourner

Glass Animals Tour by Lauren Hakmiller

International Creative Pattern Design Competition 2018 by transwhite studio

Through A Glass Darkly Identity by P.A. G.D.

Hallmark Birthday 2017 by Cory Say

Magazine Covers by Made Up

Next Level by Leonardoworx

A-trak ‘In The Loop’ by DIA Studio