TYPOGRAPHY [ TASK 3: TYPE DESIGN & COMMUNICATION ]
07.11.23 - 26.12.23 / Week 7 - Week 14
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Typography / Taylor's University
Task 3: Type Design & Communication
OUTLINE
Class Summary
- WEEK 7
- WEEK 8
- WEEK 9
- WEEK 10
- WEEK 11
- WEEK 12
- WEEK 13
Instruction
- TASK 3: Type Design & Communication
- Experience
- Observations
- Findings
CLASS SUMMARY
WEEK 7
In this class, we needed to finish our work. So we made the final inspection. Also, we got an announcement that we need to prepare graph paper and more than three different marker pens for Task 3.
WEEK 8
Public Holiday
WEEK 9
I couldn't go to class on this day. So I tried to follow the task as much as possible by looking at the task we had to do and Ms. Hsin guided us to the Microsoft team.
WEEK 10
In this week's lecture, Ms. Hsin asked us to download FontLab at the last possible time. It was because FontLab only had 10 days of free use once it was downloaded. So we continued to refine the letters in this session and tried to complete the letter shapes as much as possible before using FontLab.
WEEK 11
In this lecture, we started to download FontLab and make our fonts. And as you always drew, Ms. Hsin walked around the classroom and gave feedback to the students.
WEEK 12
This week, we continued to do the same things as last week. But Ms. Hsin said that it would be better to finish it today at least because there are only about three days left to use FontLab for free. Also, I got feedback from Ms. Hsin.
WEEK 13
In this class, Ms. Hsin encouraged us to check Task 3 physically for the last time in the lecture. So like last week, we continued to carry out Task 3 in the classroom.
INSTRUCTION
Module Information Booklet (MIB) of Typography
TASK 3: Type Design & Communication
I. Hogb
At first, we had to do the above activities to learn more about the shapes and designs of the letters.
2. Odhng
For this work, we were required to sketch the following letters Odhng using 3 different types of pens on graph paper and explore 3 different writing styles for each of the 3 pens.
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| Fig. 3.2.1 Writing ODHNG (Week 7 / 7.11.2023) |
Then I digitized these sketches in AI.
Pen Type 1
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| Fig. 3.2.2 Pen 1 before (Week 8 / 14.11.2023) |
| Fig. 3.2.3 Pen 1 after (Week 8 / 14.11.2023) |
Pen Type 2
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Fig. 3.2.4 Pen 2 before (Week 8 / 14.11.2023) |
Pen Type 3
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| Fig. 3.2.6 Pen 3 before (Week 8 / 14.11.2023) |
Fig. 3.2.7 Pen 3 after (Week 8 / 14.11.2023)
3. O l e d s n c h t i g , . ! #
As I did on 2, I began by writing letters with one pen and font type, attempting to type in uppercase or lowercase, but not both. Also, I wrote over and over again to write as much as possible.
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| Fig. 3.3.1 Writing (Week 9 / 21.11.2023) |
Then I attempt to digitise the letters in Adobe Illustrator.
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| Fig. 3.3.2 Ai Process 1 (Week 10 / 28.11.2023) |
At first, the letter shapes were a lot bumpy because I worked on digitizing along the font I wrote on paper. So as I received feedback in class, I needed to draw the line and form the letters. There was a big change in the shape of almost all the letters except 'o', 's', ',', '.'.
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| Fig. 3.3.3 Ai Process 2 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.4 Ai Process 3 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
To remind of the feedback, I checked the shapes of the letters in the middle so that the invited shapes could be positioned as a single shape rather than overlapping.
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| Fig. 3.3.5 Ai Process 4 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.6 Ai Process 5 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
Finally, I modified the side bearings using the FontLab chart.
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| Fig. 3.3.7 FontLab Process 1 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.8 FontLab Process 2 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.9 FontLab Process 3 (Week 11 / 5.12.2023) |
On this WEEK 12, I got feedback from Ms. Hsin.
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| Fig. 3.3.10 After feedback process 1 (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.11 After feedback process 2 (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.12 After feedback process 3 (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
Download font here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Gt7WBNWv5lPCtWNFJ8FPislrBddy5jk/view?usp=drive_link
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| Fig. 3.3.13 Final Font 'NewHandwriting' JPG (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
Fig. 3.3.14 Final Font 'NewHandwriting' PDF (Week 12 / 12.12.2023)
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| Fig. 3.3.15 Final Poster White ver. JPG (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
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| Fig. 3.3.16 Final Poster Black ver. JPG (Week 12 / 12.12.2023) |
Fig. 3.3.17 Final Poster White ver. PDF (Week 12 / 12.12.2023)
Fig. 3.3.18 Final Poster Black ver. PDF (Week 12 / 12.12.2023)
FEEDBACK
WEEK 7
Specific Feedback: The overall design and angle of Attempt 2 are good, but it would be better if designed at an angle that makes it easier for people to read.
General Feedback: It would be better to level the angle of the paragraph.
WEEK 8
Specific Feedback: Public Holiday.
General Feedback: Public Holiday.
WEEK 9
Specific Feedback: Absent.
General Feedback: Absent.
WEEK 10
Specific Feedback: No Feedback
General Feedback: No Feedback
WEEK 11
Specific Feedback: Trimming the letters more according to the line would look good.
General Feedback: It would be better to make the shapes that make up the letters become one without overlapping each other.
WEEK 12
Specific Feedback: Ensure that all comparable characters remain in the same form. Even if I design it according to the guideline, t and l's long straight lines, the bottom shape of n and h, and the overall shapes of o, e, and c should be identical. In addition, the top head of g should be identical to the bottom head of d. It would be preferable to insert the tail section since the tail part at the bottom can overlap when positioned side by side with the letters. It is also critical that the letters be angled by the guidelines.
General Feedback: It is good to keep certain letters similar.
WEEK 13
Specific Feedback: No Feedback
General Feedback: No Feedback
REFLECTION
Experience
This project was interesting too, like others. I've never tried to make my font. It was very new, and I felt that this would be helpful to know about the discipline of typography while working on this project.
Observations
Observations
Because this was my first time working with typography, a lot of things were bound to be difficult, and I believe I made a lot of blunders in the process. I had to design my font from Figure 3.3.1 at first, but I'm sorry since I only followed the font I produced previously.
Because this was my first time working with typography, a lot of things were bound to be difficult, and I believe I made a lot of blunders in the process. I had to design my font from Figure 3.3.1 at first, but I'm sorry since I only followed the font I produced previously.
Findings
FURTHER READING
TypographyReferenced
Serifs, non-serifs, and scripts are the three main types of fonts: categorisation: methods, some with over 100 categories, aid in identifying various typefaces. There are 15 font styles listed alphabetically, with bigger systems presumably split.
To obtain appropriate outcomes, type design is both a science and an art that balances numerous aspects. Understanding size, form, tone, location, and colour contrasts, as well as visual literacy, are required to shape text and images. A good typographic expression is founded on principles and may be utilised to convey information. Readability should be prioritised in book design, and tiny nuances should be considered. Understanding as many concepts as possible assists designers in broadening their toolset and choosing the appropriate fonts and styles. Designers may develop visually appealing and successful designs that engage with their audience by concentrating on purpose and function.
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| TypographyReferenced |
Serifs, non-serifs, and scripts are the three main types of fonts: categorisation: methods, some with over 100 categories, aid in identifying various typefaces. There are 15 font styles listed alphabetically, with bigger systems presumably split.
To obtain appropriate outcomes, type design is both a science and an art that balances numerous aspects. Understanding size, form, tone, location, and colour contrasts, as well as visual literacy, are required to shape text and images. A good typographic expression is founded on principles and may be utilised to convey information. Readability should be prioritised in book design, and tiny nuances should be considered. Understanding as many concepts as possible assists designers in broadening their toolset and choosing the appropriate fonts and styles. Designers may develop visually appealing and successful designs that engage with their audience by concentrating on purpose and function.
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