Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection



25 Aug 2021 - 24 Nov 2021 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Zetie Binti Bahaman / 0351297 / BDCM
Typography
Final Compilation & Reflection

INSTRUCTIONS


Task 1: Type Expression and Text Formatting

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

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

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


SUBMISSIONS


Task 1: Exercise 1 - Type Expression
25 Aug 2021 - 15 Sept 2021 (Week 1 - Week 4)
Time spent: Average of 100 to 120 hours.

Fig 1.0 Final Type Expression - JPEG, Week 3 (11/9/2021)

Fig 1.1 Final Type Expression - PDF, Week 3 (11/9/2021)

 
Fig 1.2 Final Animated Type Expression "Gone" - GIF, Week 4 (15/9/2021)


Task 1: Exercise 2 - Text Formatting
15 Sept 2021 - 29 Sept 2021 (Week 4 - Week 6)
Time spent: Average of 24 to 48 hours.

Fig 1.3 Final Text Formatting - JPEG, Week 5 (22/9/2021)

Fig 1.4 Final Text Formatting - PDF, Week 5 (22/9/2021)



Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
29 Sept 2021 - 13 Oct 2021 (Week 6 - Week 8)
Time spent: Average of 48 to 72 hours.

Fig 1.5 Final Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication - JPEG, Week 7 (6/10/2021) 

Fig 1.6 Final Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication - PDF, Week 7 (6/10/2021)



Task 3A: Type Design and Communication
13 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2021 (Week 8 - Week 10)
Time spent: Average of 70 to 90 hours.


Fig 1.7 Final Task 3A: Type Design and Communication "Gemini - Regular" - JPEG, Week 10 (27/10/2021)

 
Fig 1.8 "Gemini - Regular" Typo Poster A4 - JPEG, Week 10 (27/10/2021)

Fig 1.9 Final Task 3A: Type Design and Communication "Gemini - Regular" - PDF, Week 10 (27/10/2021)

Fig 2.0 "Gemini - Regular" Typo Poster A4 - PDF, Week 10 (27/10/2021)

Font download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXR9p-o6u2VslElfXUfoxUT6M5WHavVn/view?usp=sharing


Task 3B: Type Design and Communication
03 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 (Week 11 - Week 13)
Time spent: Average of 48 to 72 hours.

Fig 2.1 Final Task 3B: Type Design and Communication B&W - PNG, Week 13 (17/11/2021)

Fig 2.2 Final Task 3B: Type Design and Communication Color - PNG, Week 13 (17/11/2021)

Fig 2.3 Final Task 3B: Type Design and Communication - PDF, Week 13 (17/11/2021)

Fig 2.4 Final Task 3B: Type Design and Communication - GIF, Week 13 (17/11/2021)


Fig 2.5 Screenshot of the sticker in Telegram, Week 13 (17/11/2021)

Link for sticker pack: https://t.me/addstickers/Pumpkinoween

REFLECTIONS


Experience:
This typography module has taught me a lot of things and shaped me to become a better designer. There is no denying that this module made me doubt myself and have breakdowns just because I received poor feedback with no extra explanation from Mr. Vinod. It took me some time to process and analyze why he did what he did. My favorite tasks would be designing my own font and creating a sticker because I get to work with colors. That was a really fun process although I did not get to resolve the animation issues. I hope Mr. Vinod can find a way to provide a better guide to create animated Telegram stickers just like he provided for FontLab for future Typography students. 

The workload given is heavier (technically) than my other modules but I am glad that they have arranged it in a way then it gets easier as the semester passes by. Although it gets easier, each task still requires a set amount of time to explore and execute it well. I am only taking another core module this semester, but I am already feeling the stress. I hope to be even better at managing my time in my next module with Mr. Vinod, in Advanced Typography as that semester will be a challenging one for me since I will be taking my specialized subjects with it. 

Observations:
Typography has unintentionally changed the way I see type, and type is everywhere! I'll judge the typefaces that are used in commercials, banner adverts that I see on the road, my skincare packaging and start to criticize them in my head. Good typography requires so much thought and careful consideration so this module definitely requires us to be meticulous and detailed. After completing all the assigned tasks, I gained a better sensibility and appreciation for typography. Although, it can get quite challenging when you can't unsee the bad typography that you come across with. 

Findings:
I realized my previous institution somehow made me treat feedback sessions as more of agency-client approval and rejection thing so I was just seeking approval every time. It took a toll on me when Mr. Vinod gave me my first rejection (LOL) and everything went haywire. Looking back, I noticed that I have become more independent in making decisive decisions about my designs. I make sure to look through my final output of designs and scrutinize them myself before Mr. Vinod and Mr. Charles do.

Aside from that, I am able to identify and compare good and bad typefaces, as well as choose appropriate typefaces and express them well in my design. I also understand why the typographic rules are there. Some of them have resonated with me when designing. For example, kerning is now my best friend and the amount of space around each word has as much to do with legibility as the type size itself. I hope to continuously apply these observational and critical skills in the rest of my modules and my journey as an aspiring motion graphic artist.

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