25/10/2023 - 29/11/2023 (Week 9- Week 14)
Tiffany Tan Xuan /0362472
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Task 3 - Type Exploration and Application
LECTURES
All lectures are completed in Task 1.
Task 3: Type Exploration and Application
For this task we were told to design a font based on our own
specialization which is graphic design, so I chose to do packaging design
about blind boxes in posters and packaging.
Task 3: Type Exploration
Progress of work:
1. Research & Proposal Ideations
Fig1.1 References (18/10/23)
Fig1.2 References (18/10/23)
2. Digitalisation
Fig2.1 Sketches on iPad (25/10/23)
Fig2.2 Sketches on iPad (25/10/23)
I named this font as Cloud. It is rounded at the end and the shape in the
centre is a little bit of curvy.
Firstly, I uses iPad to sketch it out cuz I think iPad is easier to
arrange the gap and the thickness of the fonts.
Fig2.3 Digitalised on AI (31/10/23)
Fig2.4 Progression of digitalising on AI (1/11/23)
So after I've done the sketches in iPad, I place the sketches into
Illustration and use pen tool to trace it out and arrange the size of
the font. it is not easy and it takes me lot of time to make the arrangement of the details part because
using pen tool to trace out will make the edges of the font not smooth.
After smoothing the edges of the fonts, Mr Vinod asked us to arrange the
uppercase fonts and lowercase fonts together to compare if there is any
conflict between both of them.
Fig2.5 Progression of digitalising on AI (1/11/23)
After arranging he upper and lowercase of the font I immediately show Mr
Vinod of this. He approved of my work and so this is my last and final
attempt of this work.
Next, I proceed to the fontlab step. I copy my fonts from Illustration and
paste it in font lab to generate my fonts. After pasted in FontLab, I made
some changes of the fonts gap cuz some of them are too narrow and some are
too wide.
Fig3.1 FontLab Progression (14/11/23)
Fig3.2 FontLab Progression (14/11/23)
Fig3.3 FontLab Progression (14/11/23)
Fig3.3 Font Preview OpenType (14/11/23)
4. Final artwork:
Fig4.1 Final Font JPEG (15/11/2023)
Fig4.2 Final Font PDF (15/11/2023)
Application
For my application, I was
planned to make a font of blind bot packaging design. So I created a font
that are rounded on the edge and curvy. It matches the packaging of blind
box cuz the packaging are way cuter same as the font.
Fig5.1 AI Progression of Application (22/11/2023)
Fig5.2 AI Screenshot of Application (22/11/2023)
6. Final Application artwork
Fig6.1 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
Fig6.2 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
Fig6.3 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
Fig6.4 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
Fig6.5 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
Fig6.6 Final Application JPEG (22/11/2023)
7. Final Poster Presentation
Fig7.1 Final Poster Presentation JPEG (29/11/2023)
Fig7.2 Final Poster Presentation JPEG (29/11/2023)
Fig7.3 Final Poster Presentation JPEG (29/11/2023)
Fig7.4 Final Poster Presentation JPEG (29/11/2023)
Fig7.5 Final Poster Presentation PDF (29/11/2023)
Week 9
Specific feedback: Use the poster as reference and start working the fonts from A-Z.
General feedback: Grids are compulsory for creating letterforms and need to keep the first sketches in Illustrator.
Week 10
Specific feedback: The fonts are okay and not really big matter.
Week 11
Specific feedback: The thickness of my fonts need to be the same. As the thickest part all must be same thickness and my thin part is too thin.
Week 12
Absent
Week 13
Specific feedback: Everything is done and start doing the application.
Week 14
Specific feedback: The application of my font is nice!
REFLECTIONS
Experience:
I loves to design typefaces! I found out it was so fun, once we start the progress we can't even stop it. For this Task 3, I enjoying do all the exercises in it. at first creating the fonts, then creating the application of it and last is the presentation of the slides. Every steps are interesting and after done all of it I felt satisfied to my artwork.
Observations:
In this task, I've learnt that all of the work couldn't done bye last minute. it takes time. I think that my time management has improved and I will done my homework earlier during this task and wouldn't drag until the day before the due date.
Findings:
I found that the thickness, kerning, spacing it all matters to the letter font. Every single step will make the font looks different. The most important issue of the font is the readability, it must be cleared.
"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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