Advanced Typography: Task 4 - Final Compilation & Reflection
28.03.22 - 00.00.22 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Chai Yi Xuan / 0346645 / B'
Creative Media
Advanced Typography
Task 4 / Final Compilation & Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS
Task 4: Final Compilation (e-Portfolio)
To-Do List:
Compile all assignments/projects done throughout the semester
List of assignments/tasks:
Task 2: Key Artwork & Collateral
Task 3: Type Exploration & Application
SUBMISSIONS
Task 1: Exercise
Duration: Week 1 - Week 4
Hours Taken [Estimated]: 45 hours
Exercise 1: Typographic System [23 hours]
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| Figure 1.1.1: Finalised axial system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.2: Finalised radial system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.3: Finalised dilatational system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.4: Finalised random system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.5: Finalised grid system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.6: Finalised transitional system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.7: Finalised modular system (05/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.1.8: Finalised bilateral system (05/04/22) |
Figure 1.1.9: PDF without guides (05/04/22)
Figure 1.1.10: PDF with guides (05/04/22)
Exercise 2: Type & Play (Part 1) [20 hours]
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| Figure 1.2.1: Extracted letters from photo (07/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.2.2: Finalised letterform (16/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.2.3: Finalised letterform, white text against black background (16/04/22) |
Figure 1.2.4: PDF of refined letterform (16/04/22)
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| Figure 1.3.1: Selected photo for exercise (18/04/22) |
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| Figure 1.3.2: Finalised type & image (18/04/22) |
Task 2: Key Artwork & Collateral
Duration: Week 5 - Week 9
Hours Taken [Estimated]: 33 hours
Part 2A: Key Artwork [10 hours]
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| Figure 2.1.1: Finalised key artwork (09/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.1.2: Finalised key artwork, inverted (09/05/22) |
Part 2B: Collateral [23 hours]
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| Figure 2.2.1: Finalised poster (23/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.2.2: Finalised poster, colour inverted (23/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.2.3: Finalised collateral, front view (24/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.2.4: Finalised collateral, back view (24/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.2.5: Finalised animated invite (24/05/22) |
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| Figure 2.2.6: Compilation of key artwork, poster (A3), and collateral |
Figure 2.2.7: PDF of compilation of key artwork, poster (A3), and collateral (21/05/22)
Task 3: Type Exploration & Application
Duration: Week 9 - Week 14
Hours Taken [Estimated]: 64 hours
Download the typeface here: Slimy
Slime Rancher is a single-player game where the player gets to discover an open world and collect various slimes. I decided to develop a full set of alphabets from the game title and use it in promotional posters and merchandise.
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| Figure 1.13: Developed font Slimy, overview (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.11: Font display, dark (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.12: Font display, light (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.13: Main application, promotional poster (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.14: Merch application, shirt (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.14: Merch application, tote bag (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.14: Merch application, mug #1 (24/06/22) |
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| Figure 1.14: Merch application, mug #2 (24/06/22) |
Figure 1.15: PDF of typeface and its application (24/06/22)
REFLECTIONS
Experience
For advanced typography, I found that things were easier when it comes to creating sketches and ideas. I felt that this module was less strict, thus letting me have more creative liberty. However, I find that I tend to go a little crazy with the ideas, which might deviate from the original intention. There are ups and downs, but I think I prefer Advanced Typography as I get to express my ideas a little more.
Despite the hard labour that I have to go through, many times I found the result to be rewarding. Sometimes I feel that the assignments can ask for a lot, but I think it's good that it pushes us to learn more and improve on our current skills.
Observations
While I'm given more creative liberty, it comes with its own set of challenges. The tasks given were harder than before, and with higher standards. I strive for the best I can do, but I realise there's more that I can learn from this module, For example, I found that there is more to designing typefaces, rather than just for interest or commissions' sake.
Findings
Advanced typography has really expanded my knowledge and made me appreciate it more than I did before. Learning about what makes the letterforms work to creating one yourself, I think this has made me understand the uniqueness each type carries and what makes it click. It has been an enlightening journey and I hope that I can utilise this knowledge in the future.
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