Typography | Task 4: Final Compilation
16/12/24 - 23/12/24 (Week 13 - Week 14)
Kimberly Miaw Jya Nee | 0366836
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | The Design School
Typography
Task 4: Final Compilation (30%)
[Table of Contents]
Task 1: Exercises (20%)
23/9/24 - 28/10/24 (Week 1 - Week 6)
Type Expression
Fig. 1. Final Type Expression for Burn, Melt, Fade, Grow (JPEG)
Fig. 2. Final Type Expression for Burn, Melt, Fade, Grow (PDF)
Fig. 3. Animated Type Expression of Burn (GIF)
Text Formatting: Kerning & Tracking
Fig. 5. Text Formatting Layout - Without Grid (PDF)
Fig. 6. Text Formatting Layout - With Grid (PDF)
HEAD LINE
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bembo Std Bold
Type Size/s: 72 pt
Leading: 36 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0
BODY
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bembo Std
Type Size/s: 9 pt
Leading: 11 pt
Paragraph spacing: 11 pt
Characters per-line: 57
Alignment: left justified
Margins: 123 mm top, 26 mm left + right + bottom
Columns: 2
Gutter: 10 mm
Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication (20%)
21/10/24 - 17/11/24 (Week 6 - Week 8)
Fig. 8. Final Layout - Without Grid (PDF)
Fig. 10. Final Layout - With Grid (PDF)
HEAD LINE
Typeface: Futura Std
Font/s: Futura Std Medium
BODY
Typeface: Futura Std
Font/s: Futura Std Book
Type Size/s: 9 pt
Leading: 12 pt
Paragraph spacing: 12 pt
Characters per-line: 55-60
Alignment: Left justified
Margins: 10 mm top + left + right + bottom
Columns: 2
Gutter: 5 mm
Task 3: Type Design & Communication (30%)
18/11/24 - 9/12/24 (Week 9 - Week 12)
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Fig. 11. Screenshot of Uncertainties Regular in FontLab
Fig. 13. Final Type Construction (JPEG)
Fig. 15. Final Type Construction (PDF)
Measurements:
Ascender: 976 pt
Cap Height: 854 pt
X-height: 503 pt
Descender:-376 pt
Fig. 16. Final A4 White Poster (JPEG)
Fig. 18. Final A4 Black & White Poster
(PDF)
[Reflection]
Experience
Typography has been an insightful module that offered me a glimpse into the design world. It made me realize that typography is one of the foundations of good design and has been a vital element in communication for centuries. The tasks in this module taught me new skills, such as creating expressive typography that accurately conveys the meaning of a word, curating balanced editorial layouts using grids and guides, and designing fonts from scratch. Each stage of the process required careful attention to detail, which could be frustrating at times, especially when adjustments seemed endless. Despite these challenges, the meticulousness of the work gave me a deeper appreciation for typography and its role in creating impactful designs.
Observation
Typography has been an insightful module that offered me a glimpse into the design world. It made me realize that typography is one of the foundations of good design and has been a vital element in communication for centuries. The tasks in this module taught me new skills, such as creating expressive typography that accurately conveys the meaning of a word, curating balanced editorial layouts using grids and guides, and designing fonts from scratch. Each stage of the process required careful attention to detail, which could be frustrating at times, especially when adjustments seemed endless. Despite these challenges, the meticulousness of the work gave me a deeper appreciation for typography and its role in creating impactful designs.
I noticed that every curve, line, and shape in typography must be thoughtfully laid to maintain visual harmony, which requires both precision and intention. Measurements also play an important role, as even slight misalignments can disrupt the overall balance of a design. Working with typography also highlighted how small details, like the thickness of a stroke or the spacing between letters, can significantly affect the mood and readability of the text. I also observed how typography has the power to bring structure, hierarchy, and personality to a design, turning simple text into something visually interesting. This attention to detail can be challenging at times, but it made me recognize how typography brings structure and character to design.
Findings
Typography has taught me that details truly matter, even down to the smallest point. Incorporating well-designed typography can elevate a design and make it more impactful. This module also made me realize that my journey in typography is just beginning, and there is plenty of room for growth and improvement. For example, I struggled a bit with the expressive typography exercise, particularly with balancing elements that convey the word’s meaning without overpowering the overall design. Moving forward, I plan to expand my visual library and focus on sketching more ideas during the brainstorming phase. Tasks like this involve a lot of trial and error, so having more options to explore will help me refine and build stronger concepts for my future works.
Thank You
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