Not unlike the Matrix no one can actually tell you what Directype is, you have to see it for yourself.

With 21 Colour I have developed a number of Directype "Schemes", combinations of background images and custom made fonts which combine to give an infinite number of photo realistic images through its database functionality.

What's the point of it all? Can't you just use Photoshop to do that? Well that will all be explained, in great detail, soon enough.

Meanwhile you could take a look at an example of how Directype creates a personalised image using a snowman background and a few photos of stones by clicking on the image below.

Click image to cycle through a small selection of Directype examples

You can also see more examples on the 21 Colour website or have a look at how they've been used to create childrens calendars.