ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY - FINAL COMPILATION

Jennifer Huang / 0352990
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Advanced Typography - Final Compilation
Semester 2  

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Previously..

Task 1 Exercise 1 and 2

Task 2 - Key Artwork

Task 3 - Type Exploration and Application

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Task 1 Exercise 1 - Typographical Systems

Fig. 01 Final Typography Systems

Fig. 02 Final Typography Systems PDF

Task 1 Exercise 2 - Type and Play

Fig. 03 Final Type and Play Poster. 

Task 2- Key Artwork and Collateral

Fig. 04. Final Key Artwork 

Fig. 05 Final Collateral posted on Instagram. 

Task 3- Type Exploration and Application

Fig. 06 Final Typeface

Fig. 07 Final Uppercase Typeface

Fig. 08 Final Lowercase Typeface

Fig. 09 Final Number 

Fig. 10 Final Type Application *1

Fig. 11 Final Type Application *2

Fig. 12 Final Type Application *3

Fig. 13 Final Type Application *4

PDF Submission

PDF Submission

PDF Submission

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REFLECTION

Experience -  learning typography made me realize the enormous power of letters and shapes. As I learned more about the subtleties of various typefaces, I came to see that typography was more than just the arrangement of letters; it was a form of art that could inspire feelings and subtly convey messages. Each line, curve, and ligature had a specific significance and a distinct personality. I learned about the intricate interactions between font size and line spacing, as well as the delicate balance between readability and aesthetics. I explored, learnt, and improved my abilities with each project, learning more about the rich history and always changing field of typography. It was an adventure in creativity, accuracy, and the delight of turning words into lovely visual representations.

Observation - I found myself engaged in a world of complexities and nuance that I had never truly comprehended before when I started my adventure of mastering typography. It soon became clear that typography involved much more than just choosing a font and organizing letters; it was a precise skill that called for a keen eye for detail. I came to understand that every choice I made had a significant impact on the overall message and aesthetic appeal after studying the anatomy of letterforms and learning about spacing and hierarchy.

Findings - It's an interesting and complex task to study typography. A combination of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and an understanding of the value of visual communication are needed. My comprehension of typography's subtleties has increased as a result of the discoveries I've made along the way, which have also improved my capacity to produce visually appealing and functional typographic designs.