This is the guy you have to thank (or blame) for Comic Sans
Jan23
More than two decades since its release, we haven’t yet seen the last of Comic Sans – that awkward, clumsy and altogether unsightly typeface that makes it immediately clear that its user has no aesthetic sense. Now, a new short from CNN-backed video network Great Big Story tells the tale of how Comic Sans came to be – traveling back in time to the early 90s when designer Vincent Connare created it for Microsoft’s Bob interface and exploring his inspirations. Hit the play button above to check it out.