Gradient Typeface Design for Tremolo
Two interlocking layers enable two-colour gradient effects
Tremolo Gradient is a narrow display typeface designed by Nikola Djurek for chromatic typography. It is built from two interlocking layers—upper and lower halves of each letterform—that can be set in separate colours to simulate a gradient effect, drawing on the stroke character of a thick flat brush. Three gradient levels are provided for different text sizes, giving designers control over the intensity of the decorative effect. Part of the broader Tremolo collection, it was released in 2015 and received a TDC Typographic Excellence award in 2016.
Set in Tremolo Gradient
Insights
- Each glyph is split into discrete top and bottom layer fonts that physically interlock, enabling two-colour gradients without transparency or image effects.
- Three gradient variants are calibrated for different size ranges, acknowledging that gradient contrast reads differently across text sizes.
- Frederik Berlaen and Igino Marini are credited as contributors on the Latin encoding alongside designer Nikola Djurek.
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