40 Awesome Optical Illusions Using Typography - WebFX

Two photos of a gymnasium with people playing basketball. The top photo shows an optical illusion of the word 'GRIT' standing upright on the floor from a specific angle, while the bottom photo shows the same scene from a different angle where the painted letters are distorted and the illusion is not present.

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Trevin Shirey

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Trevin serves as the VP of Marketing at WebFX. He has worked on over 450 marketing campaigns and has been building websites for over 25 years. His work has been featured by Search Engine Land, USA Today, Fast Company and Inc.

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By Doyle Partners Doyle Partners

By Doyle Partners Doyle Partners

By Dan Tobin Smith Studio Dan Tobin Smith Studio

By Dan Tobin Smith Studio Dan Tobin Smith Studio

By Dan Tobin Smith Studio Dan Tobin Smith Studio

By Joseph Egan and Hunter Thomson Joseph Egan and Hunter Thomson

By Joseph Egan and Hunter Thomson Joseph Egan and Hunter Thomson

By Charlie Mitchell Charlie Mitchell

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By Thomas Quinn Thomas Quinn

By Thomas Quinn Thomas Quinn

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By Wenjing Chua and Jessinta Cheng Wenjing Chua and Jessinta Cheng

By Nagai Hideyuki Nagai Hideyuki

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By Nagai Hideyuki Nagai Hideyuki

By Nagai Hideyuki Nagai Hideyuki

By Alexander Alexander

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By Fred Eerdekens Fred Eerdekens

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Trevin serves as the VP of Marketing at WebFX. He has worked on over 450 marketing campaigns and has been building websites for over 25 years. His work has been featured by Search Engine Land, USA Today, Fast Company and Inc.
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