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Advanced Typography | Final Compilation & Reflection

23/04/25 - 27/07/25 [ Week 1 - Week 14 ]

Nicco Chew Jin Xun (0366563)

Advanced Typography | Bachelor of Design (Hons) In Creative Media | Taylor's University

Tutor: Mr. Vinod

Table of contents

Instructions

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Task 3: Type Exploration & Application

Submissions

Task 1: Exercise 

23.4.2025 - 14.5.2025 ( Week 1 - Week 4 )

Fig 1.1 - Final Grid System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.2 - Final Radial System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.3 - Final Transitional System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.4 - Final Modular System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.5 - Final Dilatational System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.6 - Final Bilateral System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.7 - Final Random System (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.8 - Final Axial System (JPEG), week 1


Fig 1.9 - Final 8 Typographic Systems (JPEG), week 1

Fig 1.10 - Final 8 Typographic Systems without grids (PDF), week 1

Fig 1.11 - Final 8 Typographic Systems with grids (PDF), week 1

Fig 1.12 - Tracing letterforms of tree branches, Week 3 

Fig 1.13 - Initial extracted letterforms of tree branches (JPEG), Week 3 

Fig 1.14 - Final extracted letterforms of tree branches (JPEG), Week 3 

Fig 1.15 - Reference Font - Oriya MN (JPEG), Week 3 

Fig 1.16 - Compiled Process board (JPEG), Week 3 
Fig 1.17 - Overall Refining Process (JPEG), Week 3 


Fig 1.18 - Final type & play letter compilation (PDF), Week 3 (05/05/2025)


Fig 1.19 - Final type & play letter compilation (PDF), Week 3 (05/05/2025)

Fig 1.20 - Final Movie Poster (JPEG), Week 3 (08/05/2025)

Fig 1.21 - Final Movie Poster (PDF), Week 3 (08/05/2025)

Task 2: Key Artwork & Collateral 

21.5.2025 - 4.6.2025 ( Week 4 - Week 9 )

Fig 2.1 - Final Key Artwork, Black on White Background, week 6

Fig 2.2 - Final Key Artwork, White on Black Background, week 6

Fig 2.3 - Final Colour Palette, week 6

Fig 2.4 - Final Key Artwork in actual colours on lightest shade of colour palette, week 6

Fig 2.5 - Final Key Artwork in lightest shade of colour palette on darkest shade of colour palette, week 6

Fig 2.6 - Final Task 2A Compilation (PDF), week 6

Fig 2.7 - Final Collateral #1 - Two Bucket Hat (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.8 - Final Collateral Indigo on Dusty Rose wordmark (JPG),  week 7

Fig 2.9 - Final Collateral #2 - Hang Tag (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.10 - Final Collateral B&W (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.11 - Final Collateral Flower 'N' Icon (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.12 - Final Collateral Dusty Rose on Indigo wordmark (JPG),  week 7

Fig 2.13 - Final Collateral Colour Palette (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.14 - Final Collateral #3 - Packaging Box & Notebook (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.15 - Final Collateral Patters 'I' (JPG), week 7

Fig 2.16 - Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/nnn_dsgn/

Fig 2.17 - Final Task 2B, Collateral Compilation (PDF), week 7

Task 3: Type Exploration & Application

18.6.2025 - 16.7.2025 ( Week 9 - Week 14 )

Download my font here:
Arcatura Typeface

Fig 3.1 - Font Information - PDF , week 13

Fig 3.2 - Final Font, week 13

Fig 3.3 - Task 3 font presentation 1, week 13

Fig 3.4 - Task 3 font presentation 2, week 13

Fig 3.5 - Task 3 font presentation 3, week 13

Fig 3.6 - Task 3 font presentation 4, week 13

Fig 3.7 - Task 3 font presentation 5, week 13

Fig 3.8 - Task 3 font presentation 6, week 13

Fig 3.9 - Task 3 font presentation 7, week 13

Fig 3.10 -  Final Font Presentation - PDF, week 13

Fig 3.11 - Task 3 font application 1, week 13

Fig 3.12 - Task 3 font application 2, week 13

Fig 3.13 - Task 3 font application 3, week 13

Fig 3.14 - Task 3 font application 4, week 13

Fig 3.15 - Final Font Application - PDF, week 13

Fig 3.16 - Honor Competition - Overall Visual Design , week 13

Fig 3.17 - Honor Competition - Clock Display , week 13

Fig 3.18 - Honor Competition - Personalized Signature , week 13

Fig 3.19 - Final Honor Competition - PDF, week 13

Reflection

Observation

Throughout the 14 weeks of learning Advanced Typography, I’ve developed a deeper appreciation for the art and complexity behind type. At the beginning of the semester, typography felt like just another visual element, but as time passed, I began to see it as a form of language on its own, the one that can evoke mood, emotion, and hierarchy. I particularly enjoyed how Mr.Vinod often used real-life examples, showing us posters, signage, and branding in the real world to illustrate each concept. These moments made the lessons feel grounded and relevant, helping me connect theory to daily life. As the weeks went by, I found myself increasingly looking forward to each class, often excited to see what new aspect of typography we would explore.

Experience

One of the most important things I discovered during this course is that typography is everywhere, it’s just that we don’t always see it. Now, whether I’m walking through a mall or passing by a café, I automatically start analyzing the font choices, letter spacing, and layout of signboards, menus, and posters. This awareness wasn’t something I had before. I also learned how to use more advanced tools like FontForge, which gave me a behind-the-scenes look into type creation, from adjusting anchor points to kerning and exporting fonts. It was exciting to realize that typefaces aren't just downloaded, they’re designed, with a thousand micro-decisions behind every curve. These findings made me realize how much detail and care goes into every letter we read.

Findings

My experience in Advanced Typography has been both challenging and rewarding. Every assignment pushed me to think more critically not just about what looks good, but about why it looks good. I especially appreciated the process of creating my own typeface, which taught me patience, precision, and the importance of consistency. As the semester went on, I noticed my time management skills were put to the test. Some weeks were more demanding than others, and balancing design work with other responsibilities reminded me that creativity needs structure too. But even when things got hectic, I genuinely enjoyed the process. Typography used to be something I overlooked, but now it feels like a lens I can use to view the world differently. I leave this semester not just with technical skills, but with a new passion.

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