Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

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30/03/2022 - 29/06/2022 (Week 1 - Week 14)
WONG JUN ZHE / 0353613
Typography / B' Creative Media / Taylor's University
Final Compilation & Reflection

LINKS

Task 1: Exercises

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication (Text Formatting and Expression)

Task 3A: Type Design and Communication (Typeface Design)

Task 3B: Type Design and Communication (Sticker Design)

SUBMISSIONS

Task 1 - Exercise 1: Text Expression
30/03/2022 - 13/04/2022 (Week 1 - Week 3)

Fig. 1.1 Final Type Expression - JPEG, Week 3 (13/04/2022)

Fig. 1.2 Final Type Expression - PDF, Week 3 (13/04/2022)

Fig. 1.3 Final Animated Type Expression "Explode" - GIF, Week 3 (13/04/2022)

Task 1: Exercise 2 - Text Formatting
13/03/2022 - 27/04/2022 (Week 3 - Week 5)

Fig. 1.4 Final Text Formatting - JPEG, Week 5 (24/04/2022)

Fig. 1.5 Final Text Formatting - PDF, Week 5 (24/04/2022)

Fig. 1.6 Final Text Formatting with Baseline Grids - PDF, Week 5 (24/04/2022)

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
30/4/2021 - 20/5/2021 / Week 5 - Week 8

Fig. 2.1 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - JPEG, Week 7 (11/05/2022)

Fig. 2.2 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication - PDF, Week 7 (11/05/2022)

Fig. 2.2 Final Typographic Exploration and Communication, Baseline Grids - PDF, Week 7 (11/05/2022)

Task 3A: Type Design and Communication
18/05/2022 - 01/06/2022 (Week 8 - Week 10)


Fig. 3.1 Typeface Design Sketches, Week 8 (18/05/2022)


Fig. 3.2 Final Typeface Characters "Evruc" - JPEG, Week 9 (30/05/2022)

Fig. 3.3 "Evruc" Typo Poster A4 - JPEG, Week 10 (02/06/2022)

Fig. 3.4 Final Typeface Characters "Evruc" - PDF, Week 9 (30/05/2022)

Fig. 3.5 "Evruc" Typo Poster A4 - PDF, Week 10 (02/06/2022)

Task 3B: Type Design and Communication (Sticker Design)
01/06/2022 - 29/06/2022 (Week 10 - Week 14)


Fig. 4.1 Final Sticker Design - PNG, Week 13 (22/06/2022)

Fig. 4.2 Final Sticker Design B&W - PNG, Week 13 (22/06/2022)

Fig. 4.3 Final Sticker Design - PDF, Week 13 (22/06/2022)

Fig. 4.4 Final Sticker Design B&W - PDF, Week 13 (22/06/2022)

Fig. 4.5 Screenshot of Sticker in Telegram, Week 13 (22/06/2022)

REFLECTION

Experience

Overall, my experience with this Typography module was a good one. To me, typography is a new thing to learn and I have definitely gained new and useful knowledge about it from this module. Though hectic at times, I enjoyed completing the designs most of the time. I had the most fun completing the final task because I was given the freedom to use more obvious graphical elements compared to the other tasks. Creating my own typeface was also pretty fun to do. A lot of time was spent in completing all the tasks as I mostly find myself in the situation of 'trial and error', which I think designers cannot escape from. 

Observation

To be honest, I am aware that I procrastinate due to the hectic work process at times. I sometimes even question myself if I am putting too much effort and time into a single task. 'Giving up' is also asomething that crosses my mind from time to time. 'Argh, I think I'd be better off doing a simpler one instead.' 'Why do I make my life so hard.' But I am glad that I stayed determined and fought off the urge to give up. 

Findings

In my opinion, the point of doing these assignments is for us, as students, to practice and learn. Awarded marks are not as important as creating a design that the designer himself/herself is satisfied with. Another thing I learnt in typography is that: not only a design have to look good, but it also have to be easily readable while conveying the correct message. Because of this, a good typographer has to think thoroughly during the design process. As a more artistic person who enjoys drawing complicated artworks, I find myself trying to simplify my ideas when working with typography. Lastly, observation skills are also a key to successful designs in my opinion. Small details can go a long way. 

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