29/5/23-30/6/23 Week 9- Week 14
Tiffany Tan Xuan /0362472
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Task 3
INSTRUCTIONS
Task 3: Type Design and Communication
Sketches
For task 3 we need tp design our typefaces with the letters (a e t k g r i y m p n ! # ,).
The pens I used are:
1. Artline supreme
2. Sharpie ultra fine
3.Sharpie fine
4. Pentel brush type
5. Pilot permanent broad
At first we need to work on the lines, shapes and the alphabet given. So I simply sketch it out with my clumsy hands as you
can see the lines are not straight and the circle is not round enough.
After the first step sketching, Mr Vinod wanted us to use those pens and
write out the alphabet. I don't get it at first so I tried wrote out the
letters on a piece of paper continuously and so I got it what Mr Vinod
meant.
He wanted us to write out the letters using our own typefaces and not
creating a new typeface so the typeface will contains our own style.
I take this as my references:
After that, I tried to digitise the typeface from my sketch using the
brush tool in Adobe Illustrator.
After I done my typefaces I insert it all into the Fontlab app that Mr Vinod provided us. I paste the letters according
the line to make sure it comes out symmetrical.
This is the final work of my typeface.
Poster
At first this was my first outcome poster. After this outwork checked by Mr Vinod said the font size need to
be much bigger than this and keep it most simple it can be. It is quite
messy down there and kind of empty at the top there.
So I changed it immediately as he said. Putting the font size bigger and
keep it simple as it could be. lastly do not forget the symmetry of the
poster.
And this is my final work of my poster.
Final Outcome
Final task 3A: Type Design and Communication - JPEG
Final task 3A: Type Design and Communication - PDF
Final task 3A: Type Design and Communication - JPEG
Final task 3A: Type Design and Communication - PDF
FEEDBACKS
Week 8
General feedback: Mr Vinod prefer us writing out the letters instead of designing the letters and use types of pens writing out the letters so the letters might be different.
Week 9
General feedback: Mr. Vinod said the letters must be on the baseline. It is important to keep letters on baseline.
Week 10
General feedback: We can make some research from google fonts for inspiration.
Week 11
General feedback: Watch out the exclamation mark and the thickness of the letters. The exclamation mark look easy to do with but it is much more harder than it looks.
Week 12
General feedback: Mr Vinod asked us walk around to look other's poster so that can wider out design concepts.
Specific feedback: The font size must be bigger and the design of the poster keep it simple will do.
REFLECTIONS
Experience:
At first I thought it was an easy and fun job that just uses pen to trace and write out the letters. But after that Mr Vinod asked us to make a digital one I realised that it was a tough work. doing it physically and digital is a totally different thing. It took me few hours to done a letters but after don't the work I felt very satisfied.
Observations:
I designed it smoothly but when Mr Vinod checking my artwork I realised that it was so many mistakes on it. I look around the comments no matter it was good or bad that given by Mr Vinod and learn from it.
Findings:
I found that this lesson was fun cuz we can design the typeface on our own and look around other student artwork that they did was amazing.
FURTHER READING
"Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works" is a highly regarded book written by Erik Spiekermann, a renowned German typographer and designer. Published in 1993, it has become a popular resource for designers, typographers, and anyone interested in typography.
The book's title is a playful nod to the common typographic mistake of using inappropriate typefaces or misusing type. It aims to educate readers about the fundamentals of typography and help them understand how type works in various contexts.
In "Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works," Spiekermann covers a wide range of topics related to typography, including type anatomy, classification, legibility, spacing, hierarchy, and layout. He also explores the historical development of typefaces, discusses the impact of technology on typography, and provides practical advice on using type effectively.
One of the notable aspects of the book is Spiekermann's straightforward and engaging writing style. He presents complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced designers. Additionally, the book is visually appealing, featuring numerous examples and illustrations that help illustrate the principles and concepts discussed.
Overall, "Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works" is a valuable resource that combines practical knowledge with historical insights. It offers a comprehensive introduction to typography and serves as a guide for using type effectively in design projects.
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