Advanced Typography Task 3

 28/8/2023 - 1/12/2023 Week 1 - Week 14

Tong Min Xuan / 0362744

Advanced Typography / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / The Design School

Task 3

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INSTRUCTIONS

  

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EXERCISES

For the task 3, we need to create fonts and prepare the presentation and application I decided to create pixelated fonts to be used as the fonts for my final task and start working on it.

Fig 1.1 Screengrab of progression

Fig 1.2 Screen grab of progression

Fig 1.3 Screen grab of progression

Fig 1.4 Screen grab of progression

Fig 1.5 Screen grab of progression

Fig 1.6 Final Font 

After tweaking my fonts several times and deciding on the final fonts, I started saving them into Fontlab and started generating them.

FIg1.7 Font lab Progression

Fig1.8 Font lab Progression

Fig1.9 Font lab Progression

After finalising and generate all the font and number i have created , i export it into the font book.

Fig 2.0 

As i export it into the font book, i can start to use this font and working on my font presentation and application.

Fig 2.1 Font presentation progress

Fig 2.2 Font presentation progress

For the application ,  since my idea was to apply the fonts for gameplay purposes, I researched some pixel-inspired game graphics and posters and applied my fonts to them.

Fig 2.3 Draft for font presentation

Fig 2.4 Draft for font application 

Fig 2.5 Draft for font application

I try to use my fonts in other designs, looking for more possibilities.

FIg 2.6 Final font presentation & application

Submission

Font presentation of your font A-Z ; a-z ; 0-9 ;punctuations

Fig 3.1 Font presentation 1 (JPEG)

Fig 3.2 Font presentation 2 (JPEG)

Fig 3.3 Font presentation 3 (JPEG)

Fig 3.4 Font presentation 4 (JPEG)

                                                                       

Fig 3.5 Font presentation (PDF)

Font application

Fig 3.6 Font application 1(JPEG)

Fig 3.7 Font application 2 (JPEG)

Fig 3.8 Font application 3(JPEG)

Fig 3.9 Font application 4(JPEG)

  

Fig 4.0 Font application (PDF)

FEEDBACK

Week 9

General feedback Keep working on the alphabet's creation and make use of the grid to assist.

Specific Feedback Design the font based on the poster i want to choose

Week 10

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REFLECTION

EXPERIENCE

The last task is always the hardest and takes the longest. But I was genuinely enjoying this task since it is quite interesting although there are many challenge. For me, it was the toughest to be consistent all the time. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn so much and truly enjoyed the entire process in advanced typography.

OBSERVATION

I learned from this task how crucial effective time management is for designers. You won't achieve decent outcomes if your work is done too quickly. Fortunately, Mr. Vinod helped us manage our work throughout the process by making sure we finished a specific portion of our work each week, checking our working process, and providing feedback as well. 

FINDINGS

I think doing something I enjoy and find exciting generates excitement and anticipation, which gives me the drive to finish projects.

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FURTHER READING

Why Fonts Matter: Exploring the Power of Typography," delves into the fascinating realm of fonts and their profound impact on design, communication, and culture.

In an era saturated with images and digital media, one might be tempted to overlook the importance of fonts. However, as you will soon discover, fonts are not mere visual elements; they possess a unique ability to shape emotions, evoke memories, and influence our interpretation of written content.

This book is a journey through the multifaceted aspects of typography, where we explore the fundamental reasons why fonts matter. We will unravel the intricacies of font selection, examining how various typefaces communicate distinct messages and establish visual identities. We will also delve into the historical and cultural significance of fonts, uncovering the legacy of different typographic styles and their enduring impact on design.