BIG WHEEL(Orlando, FL) technically makes 10! A bonus truck. Aren't you just the luckiest little thing? Happy Sunday.
We (= my mothership agency Brains on Fire) are about to begin work on a new project. This is one of my favorite things about working in a creative profession. The possibility phase. Possibilities are infinite. The world is your oyster. This is the point at which we have no real direction in mind, we just know that we’re going on a proverbial creative road trip to somewhere. And just like planning a real trip, we begin gobbling down everything around us for inspiration. You never know where it will come from. Often (if not most of the time) it comes from the most unlikely places. A flash of genius is just as likely to strike while I’m reading an article on sea turtle rescue or perusing street interviews from middle America as it is while I’m sitting in a form brainstorming session. Creative inspiration has a mind of its own. It doesn’t really play well sitting behind a desk, but it loves to strike out of nowhere while you’re at the grocery store, in the shower or driving down the highway.
This is all to say, this morning I was lounging in bed letting serendipity work its magic when I stumbled upon a series of wedding photos set around a food truck. A food truck wedding? Be still my beating heart.
A recent visit from the Type Truck has renewed my love affair with all things truck. (A blog post about this adventure is coming soon.) What’s better than a cool truck / office on wheels? Truck + typography + snacks. If you could figure out a way to integrate dogs and champagne into that equation, you would have pretty much defined my version of mecca. But I digress.
Anyway, I had fun perusing some of the loveliest trucks in the land. And now I’m sharing them with you. So with no further ado, cue the apropos tunes and get ready to experience …
9 DELICIOUS EXAMPLES OF FOOD TRUCK TYPOGRAPHY
MIHO (San Diego, CA)
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DOGTOWN DOGS (Santa Monica, CA)
DENVER BISCUIT CO. (Denver, CO)
SWEETERY NYC(New York, New York)
Deluxe Street Food (Denver, CO)
JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS (Columbus, OH)
PHYDOUGH (Los Angeles, CA)
WYOMING (Portland, OR)
DC EMPANADAS (DC)
Such a fun collection! Makes me want to get dressed and go track one down! I confess, I would enjoy more than just the typography though!
Sarah,
I fully support your plan to hunt down a truck – and enjoy more than the typography. If you find one, send me a picture! Would love to put together a collection of meals-on-wheels images from readers around the country!
This is the best typography porn that I’ve seen in a hot minute. Love!
Haha! Now *THAT* is a compliment. I could look at typography all day.
My favorite lunch cart is just a big metal truck, that has just been updated with pictures of the dishes he serves (halal). Simple rustic home cooking, and the price/portion/quality really can’t be beat.
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Flattered! Thanks for the lovely eye candy.
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I really love this post. The typography in combination of the food trucks makes for an interesting roadside event. I have a personal love for food trucks and work with operators daily but I have yet to see this kind of creativity around here.
Hello.This article was really fascinating, especially since I was investigating for thoughts on this topic last Friday.