Typography/ Final Compilation & Reflection

Start From 11.05.2023

04.04.2023 -04.07.2023 /Week 1- Week 14

Kong Cai Yi / 0363862 
Typography / Bachelor of Design (Hons) 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 & Communication

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SUBMISSIONS

Task 1

Exercise 1 - Type Expression
04.04.2023 - 25.05.2023 / Week 1 - Week 4

Fig. 1.1 Final Type Expression - JPEG (18.04.2023-Week 3)

Fig 1.2: Final Type Expressions-PDF(18.04.2023-Week 3)

Figure 1.3: Final Animated Type Expression " FREEDOM"-GIF(18.04.2023-Week 3)

Exercise 2 - Text Formatting

25.04.2023 - 04.05.2021 / Week 4 - Week 5

1.HEAD

• Fonts: ITC New Baskerville Std
• Type Size: 94 pt
• Leading: 112 pt
• Paragraph spacing: 0 pt

2.BODY

• Fonts: Bembo Std
• Type Size: 11pt
• Leading: 13pt
• Paragraph spacing: 13pt
• Alignment: Left Justified

3.OTHERS

• Margins:12.7mm (Top+ Bottom+Inside+Outside)
• Columns: 4

Fig 1.4 Final Text Formatting- JPEG (04.05.2023-Week 5)

Fig 1.5 Final Text Formatting with baseline- JPEG (04.05.2023-Week 5)

Fig 1.6 Final Text Formatting Layout-PDF (04.05.2023-Week 5)

Fig 1.7 Final Text Formatting Layout with baseline-PDF (04.05.2023-Week 5)

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Task 2

Typographic Exploration and Communication
04.05.2023 -03.06.2023 /Week 5- Week 7

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

Fig 2.2 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication with baseline- JPEG (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

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

Fig 2.4 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication with baseline- PDF (16.5.2023 - Week 7)

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Task 3

Type Design and Communication

03.06.2023 -20.06.2023 /Week 7- Week 12

Font Download:Noble

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

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

Fig 3.3 New Metrics Window (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig 3.4 "Noble Regular" Typo Poster A4 - JPEG (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

Fig 3.5 "Noble Regular" Typo Poster A4 - PDF (20.6.2023 - Week 12)

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REFLECTION

Experience

During the process of learning the typography module, I initially felt confused and anxious about Task 1, as I was unsure about the overall nature of the module and what our ultimate objectives were. I was even uncertain about the teacher's expectations, which led to frequent feedback pointing out my errors. However, as I gradually improved and explored the subject matter, I began to understand the teacher's requirements and what we needed to present to meet the class criteria on Task 1:Ex 2. I eventually found that my favorite task was designing the Task 1:Ex 2 poster because I found the layout and typography fascinating, allowing me to adjust the composition according to my own aesthetic preferences. In the later stages, such as Task 3, I started to truly enjoy the process of designing fonts, immersing myself in research and exploration to create a font that would be both widely accepted and personally appealing.

Observations

Through studying typography, I have come to understand that every font design has its significance; it is not something designers randomly choose. Therefore, designing a font that is visually pleasing and comfortable to read at first glance, without appearing overly ornate, requires careful consideration. Additionally, paying attention to details is crucial in typography design to achieve the best possible results.

I also have refer to many senior works and learn from their designing skill and E-portfolio's layout, make me feel they have given good afford on this module, it will encourage me to do better .

Findings

I have learned that it is important to be brave in trying and exploring different designs. One should not limit themselves to a single design but instead continuously practice, make corrections, and improve.It was a grateful learning trip of typography in this semester, I will do my best on the next Advanced typography module. And special thanks to my lecturer Mr Vinod by giving us those helpful feedback and guide us to create better works and typefaces.