Typography - Final Compilation and Reflection

4/4/2023 - 4/7/2023 / Week 1 - Week 14
Ng Jia Ern / 0363033
Typography / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Final Compilation and Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Type Expression and Text Formatting

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication (Text Formatting and Expression)

Task 3: Type Design and Communication (Font Design)

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SUBMISSIONS

Task 1: Exercise 1 - Type Expression

3/4/2023-25/4/2023 Week 1- Week 4

Fig. 1.1 Final Type Expression - JPEG, Week 3 (24/4/2023)

Fig. 1.2 Final Type Expression - PDF, Week 3 (24/4/2023)

Fig. 1.3 Final Animated Type Expression "Throw" - GIF, Week 4 (30/4/2023)

Task 1: Exercise 2 - Text Formatting

25/4/2023-8/5/2023 Week 4- Week 6

Fig. 1.4 Final Text Formatting - JPEG, Week 5 (8/5/2023)

Fig. 1.5 Final Text Formatting - PDF, Week 5 (8/5/2023)

Fig. 1.6 Final Text Formatting (With Grid) - JPEG, Week 5 (8/5/2023)

Fig. 1.7 Final Text Formatting (With Grid) - PDF, Week 5 (8/5/2023)

Heading 

Font:  Futura Std (Bold)

Body Text

Font: Futura Std (Book)

Point size: 10pt

Leading:  13 pt

Paragraph Spacing: 13 pt

Line Length:  Around 55 words

Alignment:  Left alignment 

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication

8/5/2023-22/5/2023 Week 6- Week 8

Fig. 2.1 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - JPEG, Week 7 (21/5/2023)

Fig. 2.2 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - PDF, Week 7 (21/5/2023)

Fig. 2.3 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication (With Grid) - JPEG, Week 7 (21/5/2023)

Fig. 2.4 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication (With Grid) - PDF, Week 7 (21/5/2023)

Task 3: Type Design and Communication

16/5/2023-27/6/2023 Week 7 - Week 13

Font download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJyA6RHnAOiNA74Lqp99gRwEmmG36zHn/view?usp=sharing

Fig. 3.1 Final Task 3: Type Design and Communication "Screwdriver Regular" - JPEG, Week 12 (20/6/2023)

Fig. 3.2 Final Task 3: Type Design and Communication "Screwdriver Regular" - PDF, Week 12 (20/6/2023)

Fig. 3.3 Typo Poster A4 - JPEG, Week 12 (20/6/2023)

Fig. 3.4 Typo Poster A4 - PDF, Week 12 (20/6/2023)

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REFLECTION

Experience

Learning typography has been an enriching experience for me. While I faced occasional challenges and moments of dissatisfaction with my work, I embraced the journey of growth. The highlight of my learning experience was creating my own font, a project that was both enjoyable and time-consuming. Typogramment also influenced my sensitivity and increased my attention to typographic details.

Observations

Through various tasks, I developed a keen eye for the intricate details and variations in letterforms. I realized that some typefaces, which I had assumed to be symmetrical, are actually asymmetrical upon closer examination and destruction.

Findings

During this semester, I discovered that typography encompasses much more than meets the eye. It extends beyond arranging words and letters visually pleasingly or choosing attractive typefaces. There are extensive rules and terminology, especially regarding letter anatomy, which initially overwhelmed me. Coming from an art background, where I enjoyed the freedom to create based on personal taste, I had to approach typography with patience and resilience. Although different from art, typography shares the importance of honing observational skills and attention to detail.