Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

7.4.2023 - 7.7.2023 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Chong Hui Yi / 0363195
Typography / Bechelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Type Expression & Text Formatting
Task 2: Typographic Exploration & Communication
Task 3: Type Design and Communication

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SUBMISSIONS

Task 1: Exercise 1 - Type Expression

7.4.2023 - 28.4.2023 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig. 1.0 Final Type Expressions - JEPG, week 3 (27/4/2023)

Fig. 1.1 Final Type Expressions - PDF, week 3 (27/4/2023)

Fig. 1.2 Final gif, week 3 (27/4/2023)

Task 1: Exercise 2 - Text Formatting

28.4.2023 - 12.5.2023 (Week 4 - Week 6)

HEAD

Font/s: Univers LT Std

Type Size/s: 30 pt

Leading: 23 pt

Paragraph spacing: 0

BODY

Font/s: Univers LT Std

Type Size/s: 9.5 pt

Leading: 11.5 pt

Paragraph spacing: 11.5 pt

Characters per-line: 59

Alignment: left align

Margins: 60 mm top, 15 mm left + right, 10 mm bottom

Columns: 2

Gutter: 5 mm

Fig. 2.0  Final Text Formatting Layout, week 5 (9/5/2023)

Fig. 2.1 Final Text Formatting Layout (PDF), week 5 (9/5/2023)

Fig. 2.2 Final Text Formatting Layout - Grids, week 5 (9/5/2023)

Fig. 2.3 Final Text Formatting Layout - Grids (PDF), week 5 (9/5/2023)

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication

12.5.2023 - 19.5.2023 (Week 6 - Week 7)

HEAD

Font/s: Univers LT Std

BODY

Font/s: Univers LT Std

Type Size/s: 9.5 pt

Leading: 12 pt

Paragraph spacing: 12 pt

Characters per-line: 59

Alignment: left align

Margins: 60 mm top, 10 mm left + right + bottom

Columns: 2

Gutter: 5 mm

Fig. 3.0 Final Text Expression and Formatting, week 5 (28/5/2023)

Fig. 3.1 Final Text Expression and Formatting (PDF), week 5 (28/5/2023)

Fig. 3.2 Final Text Expression and Formatting - Grids, week 5 (28/5/2023)

Fig. 3.3 Final Text Expression and Formatting - Grids (PDF), week 5 (28/5/2023)

Task 3: Type Design and Communication

26.5.2023 - 23.6.2023 (Week 8 - Week 12)

Font download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/143wRddIr4JahC2eXRPoWD9QIgX2Z29We/view?usp=drive_link

Fig. 4.0 Final typeface - JPEG, week 11 (22/6/2023) 

Fig. 4.1 Final typeface - PDF, week 11 (22/6/2023) 

Fig. 4.2 Metrics window with sentence in FontLab, week 11 (22/6/2023)

Fig. 4.3 A4 poster - JPEG, week 12 (25/6/2023)

Fig. 4.4 A4 poster - PDF, week 12 (25/6/2023)

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Reflection 

Experience:
Among all the tasks, I believe task 3 was the most difficult and challenging, but it was possibly just the beginning of my journey into typography. Through this task, I was introduced to the world of font design, which was a fascinating and novel experience for me. During the design process, I frequently encountered various challenges, but the sense of achievement after creating the final product was unparalleled. I learned a lot from various tasks, although I must admit that the initial lectures' videos were a bit dull, but I understood their necessity. Throughout the semester, I felt that I was making progress, and I started developing an interest in typography.

Observation:
I found Mr. Vinod's feedback to be crucial as it helped me understand the shortcomings in my designs, and his appreciation served as a part of my motivation. This template has indeed influenced some of my habits. Now, whenever I pass by a shop, I observe the typography on its signage, pay attention to the fonts on license plates, and even analyze the typesetting while reading books. These are all details I never paid attention to before.

Findings:
Typography is actually closely intertwined with our daily lives, and its presence can be found everywhere. However, I am only just beginning to truly comprehend its significance. I have developed a newfound admiration for every designer because experiencing it firsthand has made me realize the immense effort required to create a design, while also adhering to numerous rules.