Typography | Final Compilation & Reflection
17/12/2024 - 31/12/2023 (Week 13 — Week 14)
Figure 2.1 - Final Type Formatting without grid (JPEG)
Figure 2.2 - Final Type Formatting with grid (JPEG)
Nicco Chew Jin Xun | 0366563
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media | Taylor's University
Task 4: Final Compilation & Reflection
Instructions
Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
Task 3: Type Design & Communication
Task 1: Exercises
Exercise 1: Type Expression
Figure 1.1 - Final Type Expression (JPEG)
Figure 1.2 - Final Type Expression (PDF)
Figure 1.3 - Final Animated Type Expression (GIF)
Exercise 2: Text Formatting
Figure 1.4 - Final Text Formatting (JPEG)
Figure 1.5 - Final Text Formatting without grid (PDF)
Figure 1.6 - Final Text Formatting with grid (PDF)
Text Formatting Details
HEADLINE
Typeface: Gill Sans Std
Font/s: Gill Sans Extra Bold
Type Size/s: 72 pt
Leading: 36 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0 pt
BYLINE
Typeface: Futura Std
Font/s: Futura Std Heavy
Type Size/s: 36 pt
Leading: 12 pt
Paragraph spacing: 4.233 mm
BODY
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bembo Std Semibold
Type Size/s: 10 pt
Leading: 11 pt
Paragraph spacing: 3.881 mm
Characters per line: 53
Alignment: Left Justification
Margins: 26 mm top, 26 mm left, 26 mm right, 26 mm bottom
Columns: 2Gutter: 10 mm
Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
Figure 2.3 - Final Type Formatting without grid (PDF)
Figure 2.4 - Final Type Formatting with grid (PDF)
Layout
Margins: 12.7 mm
Gutter: 5 mm
Heading
Font : Gill Sans Std Bold
Body
Font : ITC New Baskerville Std Roman
Type size: 10 pt
Leading : 12 pt
Paragraph spacing : 4mm
Characters per line : 59
Alignment : Justified with last line aligned left
Task 3: Type Design & Communication
download my font here !
Figure 3.1 - Final type construction (JPEG)
Figure 3.2 - Final type construction (PDF)
| Poster |
Figure 3.3 - Final A4 Black Poster (JPEG)
Figure 3.4 - Final A4 Black Poster (PDF)
Reflection
Experience
I discovered just how captivating typography can be through this module. Designing my own font required a surprising amount of time, effort, and creative thinking, but the journey was incredibly rewarding. The process opened my eyes to the intricacies behind creating something that seems so simple yet is deeply complex. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the research phase, exploring diverse styles and inspirations. Each discovery enriched my understanding of typography and design, revealing the boundless creativity within this field. This experience not only taught me the technical aspects of typography but also deepened my appreciation for the joy and satisfaction that design can bring.
Observations
Throughout the typography course, I realized how much thought and precision go into creating visually compelling designs. Designing my own font highlighted the importance of consistency, where even the smallest adjustments to curves or spacing can completely change the balance and feel of the typeface. Working on layouts and text formatting taught me how to create harmony within a design by carefully considering alignment, hierarchy, and whitespace. Additionally, exploring type expression was an eye-opening exercise in how typography can evoke emotion and communicate meaning beyond just the words themselves. This process showed me how typography isn’t just about readability; it’s a powerful tool for storytelling and creating impactful visual narratives.
Findings
This typography course has shown me that design is a delicate balance between creativity and technical precision. Overall, I’ve realized that typography is not just about creating letters but crafting an experience that connects design with meaning. This newfound understanding has deepened my respect for the art of typography and inspired me to continue improving my skills in this field.
Margins: 12.7 mm
Gutter: 5 mm
Heading
Font : Gill Sans Std Bold
Body
Font : ITC New Baskerville Std Roman
Type size: 10 pt
Leading : 12 pt
Paragraph spacing : 4mm
Characters per line : 59
Alignment : Justified with last line aligned left
Figure 3.1 - Final type construction (JPEG)
Figure 3.2 - Final type construction (PDF)
| Poster |
Figure 3.3 - Final A4 Black Poster (JPEG)
Figure 3.4 - Final A4 Black Poster (PDF)
I discovered just how captivating typography can be through this module. Designing my own font required a surprising amount of time, effort, and creative thinking, but the journey was incredibly rewarding. The process opened my eyes to the intricacies behind creating something that seems so simple yet is deeply complex. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the research phase, exploring diverse styles and inspirations. Each discovery enriched my understanding of typography and design, revealing the boundless creativity within this field. This experience not only taught me the technical aspects of typography but also deepened my appreciation for the joy and satisfaction that design can bring.
Throughout the typography course, I realized how much thought and precision go into creating visually compelling designs. Designing my own font highlighted the importance of consistency, where even the smallest adjustments to curves or spacing can completely change the balance and feel of the typeface. Working on layouts and text formatting taught me how to create harmony within a design by carefully considering alignment, hierarchy, and whitespace. Additionally, exploring type expression was an eye-opening exercise in how typography can evoke emotion and communicate meaning beyond just the words themselves. This process showed me how typography isn’t just about readability; it’s a powerful tool for storytelling and creating impactful visual narratives.
This typography course has shown me that design is a delicate balance between creativity and technical precision. Overall, I’ve realized that typography is not just about creating letters but crafting an experience that connects design with meaning. This newfound understanding has deepened my respect for the art of typography and inspired me to continue improving my skills in this field.
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