Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

4.4.2023 - 4.7.2023 / Week 1 - Week 14
Chan Wan Qing / 0350928 / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media
Typography
Final Compilation & Reflection

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INDEX:

Task 1: Exercises

Task 2: Typographic Exploration & Communication

Task 3: Type Design & Communication

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SUBMISSIONS

Task 1: Exercises 
4.4.2023 - 2.5.2023 / Week 1 - Week 5

Exercise 1 - Type Expression

Fig.1.1 Final Type Expression - JPEG (18.4.2023 - Week 3)

Fig.1.2 Final Type Expression - PDF (18.4.2023 - Week 3)

Fig.1.3 Final Animated Type Expression (25.4.2023 - Week 4)

Exercise 2 - Text Formatting

Fig.1.4 Final Text Formatting - JPEG (2.5.2023 - Week 5)

Fig.1.5 Final Text Formatting with grids - JPEG (2.5.2023 - Week 5)

Fig.1.6 Final Text Formatting - PDF (2.5.2023 - Week 5)

Fig.1.7 Final Text Formatting with grids - PDF (2.5.2023 - Week 5)

Task 2: Typographic Exploration & Communication
2.5.2023 - 16.5.2023 / Week 5 - Week 7

Fig.2.1 Final Typographic Exploration & Communication - JPEG (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

Fig.2.2 Final Typographic Exploration & Communication with grids - PDF (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

Fig.2.3 Final Typographic Exploration & Communication - PDF (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

Fig.2.4 Final Typographic Exploration & Communication with grids - PDF (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

Task 3: Type Design & Communication
16.5.2023 - 26.6.2023 / Week 7 - Week 13

Font Download: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19BwM1Ov2qQlRAGFmBRGcFqaCwnAMWi78/view?usp=sharing 

Fig.3.1 Final Type Design and Communication "Outliner" - JPEG (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig.3.2 Final Type Design and Communication "Outliner" - PDF (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig.3.3 "Outliner" Screen Grab from FontLab (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig.3.4 "Outliner" A4 Poster  - JPEG (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig.3.5 "Outliner" A4 Poster  - PDF (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

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REFLECTION

Experience

Studying typography has been an enriching and eye-opening experience for me. The tasks in this module have allowed me to delve into the world of typography in various aspects including type expression, text formatting, and type design. Although there were struggles while doing the tasks especially in the beginning of this module as I was not familiar with typography itself like the basics, terms and so on because I did not really look into this area in my life before, but I think this actually makes me feel that I need to learn, understand and put in more efforts in this module so that I was able to use the knowledge in the tasks for now and also in the future. Undeniably, in the beginning of this module, it was quite exhausting as there is task we had to do and also learn the theories of typography at the same time. In this module, each task has their own challenges. However, I think this module is the most enjoyable module for me in this semester as I like how it was organised and also it allows me to gain new knowledge that I have never learned before. I am excited to apply my newfound knowledge and skills in my work, I also hope that I can remember the terms and rules that I had learned in this module because Advanced Typography awaits me in the next semester…

Observation

Through this module, I observed that writing down notes while learning and watching the lecture videos actually helped us to remember the basics, terms, rules, etc more easily. I also observed that listening to feedbacks by Mr Vinod, not only to me but also to other peers, allows me to be more mindful and careful to not make the same mistakes; through the feedbacks, I’m also able to learn some tips from Mr Vinod’s experiences, like when he shared his type designs, from inspiration to the outcome. Through the process of completing the tasks, I learned that we must pay attention to the details because in typography, the details can affect the whole outcome, for example in text formatting, details such as ragging, cross alignments will make the final outcome looks different. I also observed that completing the task step by step is important as this allows me to understand deeper what am I going to create, from the first step to the final step, I am able to have a clear direction on the tasks. 

Findings

Before taking typography, I thought typography is just words. But after learning this module, I realised that there are a lot of things in typography we have to learn, to follow, to pay attention, it is more than just words. In this module, I have a chance to really look into typography and complete tasks that enable me to apply my newfound knowledge. Now, I found the power of type expressions in conveying meaning and evoking emotions that I did not notice before; learning about the rules and principles such as line spacing, kerning, and alignment has enabled me to create harmonious and legible designs that guide the reader's eye; I also found that creating my own typefaces has required a deep understanding of letterforms, proportions, and spacing, and the process also demanded patience, attention to detail. This module has made me realize that typography is not just about selecting aesthetically pleasing fonts, but also about optimizing the readability and comprehension of the text.