Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

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04/04/2023 - 04/07/2023 / Week 1 - Week 14
Joey Lok Wai San / 0350857
Typography / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media 
Final Compilation & Reflection

SUBMISSIONS

Task 1: Exercises
03/04/2023 - 07/05/2023 / Week 1 - Week 5

Exercise 1: Type Expression

Fig. 1.1 Final Type Expression - JPEG, Week 3 (18/04/2023)

Fig. 1.2 Final Type Expression - PDF, Week 3 (18/04/2023)

Fig. 1.3 Final Animated Type Expression "Rain" - GIF, Week 4 (25/04/2023)

Exercise 2: Text Formatting

Fig. 1.4 Final Text Formatting - JPEG, Week 5 (02/05/2023)

Fig. 1.5 Final Text Formatting (With Grids) - JPEG, Week 5 (02/05/2023)

Fig. 1.6 Final Text Formatting - PDF, Week 5 (02/05/2023)

Fig. 1.7 Final Text Formatting (With Grids) - PDF, Week 5 (02/05/2023)

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
02/05/2023 - 23/05/2023 / Week 5 - Week 8

Fig. 2.1 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - JPEG, Week 7 (18/05/2023)

Fig. 2.2 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication (With Grids) - JPEG, Week 7 (18/05/2023)

Fig. 2.3 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - PDF, Week 7 (18/05/2023)

Fig. 2.4 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication (With Grids) - PDF, Week 7 (18/05/2023)

Task 3: Type Design and Communication
16/05/2023 - 27/06/2023 / Week 7 - Week 13

Font download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YseBXt2PPfvqxKdBoS5uOAmsc3FGKc7L/view?usp=sharing

Fig. 3.1 Final Type Design and Communication "Corsair Sabre" - JPEG, Week 13 (26/06/2023)

Fig. 3.2 Final Type Design and Communication "Corsair Sabre" - PDF, Week 13 (26/06/2023)
Fig. 3.4 Screengrab of "Corsair Sabre" from FontLab Week 13 (26/06/2023)
Fig. 3.5 "Corsair Sabre" A4 Poster - JPEG, Week 13 (26/06/2023)

  
Fig. 3.6 "Corsair Sabre" A4 Poster - PDF, Week 13 (26/06/2023)

REFLECTION

Experience
My journey with this module was a very positive and insightful learning experience. There were a few ups and downs along the way, especially at the beginning of the semester when I was not familiar with the basics and terminology yet. However, I am glad I got the chance to learn typography. All the assignments have led me to gain an appreciation for the art of type and the importance of attention to detail. Being able to create my own font was a surreal experience; it was quite a process, but it was very fulfilling and worth it in the end. This is the most enjoyable module of the entire semester, the materials are well organized, there are lots of feedback to improve my designs and I've gained so much knowledge. Typography, and this module, definitely have a lot of influence on me and my future designs.

Observations
Throughout the entire module, I observed that making progress every week allows me to receive feedback from Mr. Vinod, and improve upon my current design. Completing my work on time also allows me to stay on schedule, and not rush the assignment at the last minute. Furthermore, I observed that by listening to the general and specific feedback provided by Mr. Vinod, I am able to avoid making common silly mistakes and become more mindful of the way I design. I have learned to observe that little details have a significant influence on the outcome of the design. For example, making a sharp edge or having it be a little curve will change the character of the type. Vertical and horizontal lines in popular fonts are not always symmetrical, and may instead have a slight curve or are a little slanted.

Findings 
Before this module, I used to think typography was about choosing a typeface or arranging words into visually appealing compositions. However, I realized typography was much more than just that. I found that there is a substantial number of rules and guidelines to follow when creating a good typeface, text formatting, etc. Unlike regular painting and drawing, typography cannot just look good when we think it is. If it does not follow certain criteria, it will fall flat; if we do not pay attention to the details and observe critically, we will make mistakes in our design. For example, when we created our own typefaces, we needed to understand the importance of proportions, illusions, scale, etc, and the way we express a type conveys different meanings and emotions. In terms of text formatting, good line spacing, alignment, and kerning optimize the readability of text. Through this module, I found that typography is so much more than just arranging words and letters, instead, it is an art that requires lots of details and attention.

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