Advanced Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

 05/04/2023 - 05/07/2023 / Week 1 - Week 14

Hisham Rasheed  / 0356691

Advanced Typography / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media

Final Compilation & Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Typographic Systems & Type & Play

Task 2: Key Artwork and Collateral

Task 3: Type Exploration and Application

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Submissions

Task 1: Exercise 1 - Typographic Systems (05/04/2023 - 03/05/2023 / Week 1 - Week 5)

Fig.1.1  Final Axial System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.2  Final Radial System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.3  Final Dilatational System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.4  Final Bilateral System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.5  Final Grid System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.6  Final Transitional System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.7  Final modular System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Fig.1.8  Final Random System - JPEG (14/04/2023)

Exercise 1: Typographic Systems - PDF with guides and grids, (14/04/2023)

Task 1: Exercise 2 - Type & Play (05/04/2023 - 03/05/2023 / Week 1 - Week 5)

Fig.1.7 Final Spread (27/04/2023)

Fig.1.8 Final Movie Poster JPEG (27/04/2023)

Fig.1.18 Final Finding Type - PDF (27/04/2023)

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Task 2A: Key Artwork (03/05/2023 - 31/05/2023 / Week 5 - Week 8)

Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/hi.s.ham_/

Fig.2.1 Final Key Artwork - black and white (17/05/2023)

Fig.2.2 Final Key Artwork - colored (17/05/2023)

Fig.2.3 Final Animation (GIF) (26/05/2023)

Task 2B / Collateral (03/05/2023 - 31/05/2023 / Week 1 - Week 5)

Fig.2.4 Final ciggerette case mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.5 Final record mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.6 Final T-shirt mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.7 Final shades mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.8 Final duffle bag mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.7 Final headphone mock-up (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.8 Final Instagram Page (30/05/2023)

Fig.2.9 Final Task 2 - PDF (08/06/2023)

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Task 3 / Type Exploration & Application (31/05/2023 - 05/07/2023 / Week 9 - Week 14)

.ttf link 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q4Z7TD-qchKLrDVgfuFw74TZg8DVwQnn/view?usp=drive_link

Type Specimen

Fig.8.1 Final Type Specimen - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.2 Final Type Specimen - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.3 Final Type Specimen - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.4 Final Type Specimen - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.5 Final Type Specimen - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.6 Final Type Specimen - PDF (06/07/2023)

Applications

Fig.8.7 Final Application Poster - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.8 Final Application Poster - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.9 Final Application Poster - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.10 Final Application Mock-Up - JPEG (06/07/2023)

Fig.8.11 Final Application Posters and Mock-Up - PDF (06/07/2023)

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REFLECTIONS

Experiences

I had the opportunity to learn more about the intricate world of typography and its various applications in design and communication during the Advanced Typography class. This mental journey has been fruitful and enlightening. I now know more about typography and how it influences picture compositions.

Observations

As I became more knowledgeable about various typographic techniques, I realized how crucial hierarchy is for focusing the viewer's attention and efficiently organizing information. Designers may create a visual hierarchy that makes it simple for users to navigate information by deftly experimenting with font sizes, styles, and placement. This epiphany has improved my capacity to create appealing and understandable designs.

Findings

The function of grid structures and typographic systems is the most significant thing I have learned from this module. I discovered that typographic layouts that appear simple are actually built on a carefully thought-out grid system that aids in uniformly organizing information. The grid-aligned text, spacing, and margins give the design a sense of order and visual cohesion, making it simple to read. As I experimented with numerous grid patterns and modular scales, my design abilities grew. This has assisted me in developing sophisticated typographic styles that are both attractive and functional.