Advanced Typography | Task 3: Type Exploration and Application

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17.06.2024 - 23.07.2024 || Week 09 - Week 14
Hanson Pea Wei Hao || 0359463
Advanced Typography || Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media || Taylor's University
Task 3: Type Exploration and Application 

Lists






Lectures

All the lectures are in Task 1: Exercise

Instructions


For this task, I must make a proposal before creating my fonts. and below is my font proposal.


Proposal:


After My proposal gets approved by Mr. Vinod I start for the fonts creation.

Fig 1.1, Progress on letter 1 (10.07.2024)


Fig 1.2, Progress on letter 2(10.07.2024)

I had a lots of problems when I making for Curve letter but in the end all good.

Fig 1.3, Progress on letters 3 (12.07.2024)

Fig 1.4, Progress on number and punctuation 1(15.07.2024)

Fig 1.5, Progress on number and punctuation 2 (15.07.2024)

Fig 1.6, progress on doing measurement (16.07.2024)

After done the fonts and measurements in Adobe Illustrator, I start exporting all to Fontlab to make it usable.
Fig 1.7, Progress on exporting fonts to Fontlab 1 (17.07.2024)

Fig 1.7, Done exporting all the letters to FontLab(17.07.2024)

Final Outcome

Fonts Creation:

Fig 2.1 , Final Font Creation [PDF] (21/7/2024)

Click the link to download my Fonts: <AirouType>

Fonts Presentation:

Fig 3.1, Final Font Presentation 1 (21.07.2024)

Fig 3.2, Final Font Presentation 2 (21.07.2024)


Fig 3.3, Final Font Presentation 3 (21.07.2024)

Fig 3.4, Final Font Presentation 4 (21.07.2024)

Fig 3.5, Final Font Presentation 5 (21.07.2024)


Fig 3.6 , Final Font Presentation [PDF] (21/7/2024)

Fonts Application:

Fig 4.1 , Final Fonts Application 1 (21/7/2024)

Fig 4.2 , Final Fonts Application 2 (21/7/2024)

Fig 4.3 , Final Fonts Application 3 (21/7/2024)

Fig 4.4 , Final Fonts Application 4 (21/7/2024)

Fig 4.5 , Final Fonts Application 5 (21/7/2024)

Fig 4.6 , Final Fonts Application [PDF] (21/7/2024)


Feedbacks

Week 9:
General Feedback: Choose one Start creating the fonts, and remember to update the blog. 
Specific Feedback: 
For Idea 1(Pixel Fonts): Idea approved, you can go with one for your old work but you need to make a baseline while making pixel words. Other than that, there are a lot of people making pixel words, so you need to try how to make your pixel words outstanding. 

For Idea 2(Triangle Fonts): Idea approved, You can try lots of combinations for this, but be careful, look at the example you provided for me, The letter O is getting distracted need to be careful while making this type of font. 

For Idea 3(Rhythm Fonts): The idea is approved but you need to show me some things if you want to continue this idea Because the rough sketch you provided me can even see is just very bad.

Week 10:
General Feedback: Do more research on how to extend my letter.

Week 11:
Specific Feedback: The Letter for Straight Words does pretty nice, but when it goes to a curve like C and O it not gonna work, need to find a way to solve it.

Week 12:
Specific Feedback: The M and try to make a bit of change like the side of the M can do a bit of rotation. For the Letter R can put the bottom part inner a bit.

Week 13:
Specific Feedback: You have interesting fonts to use, try not to make all the letters to contrast, Just use the few letters that you think are very beautiful to make the poster, The letter choice needs to make sense.

Reflections

Experience:
I would like to say I enjoy this task which is creating our fonts. It was really fun and also a difficult task. this is because we need to care about consistency and cannot just create because I like it. This task helped improve my ability to observing and creating a new fonts by myself. the fun part for m will be the fonts presentation and application apply, because when the hardest part end, the other look so easy.

Observation:
While creating my own fonts I discover again that new fonts its not really easy to create . I thought it would be created based on what we like and, if it looks good it's a good font. It needs lots of time to study, observe, and research. We need to figure out the consistency and angle to make it look good. having experience from my last semester during the typography class, The consistancy will always make me rage and that the hard part, it's quite hard to balance between consistancy and look nice.

Findings:
Creating a new font needs a lot of time for research and brainstorming about it. the hardest part I think is consistency. If one letter is quite ugly in the fonts, you might need to change the whole font. Other than that, Sketching new letters is also quite hard, because we need to hold on to the same angle and do it accurately. 

Further Readings

Figxx, TYPE MATTERS!

"Type Matters!" Book by Jim Williams is a book of tips for everyday use, for all users of typography, from students and professionals to anyone who does any layout design on a computer. The book is arranged into three chapters: an introduction to the basics of typography; headline and display type; and setting text.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Basics of Typography
This chapter lays the foundation by explaining the fundamental principles of typography. It covers essential terminology and concepts such as kerning, leading, ligatures, and hanging punctuation. The aim is to make readers comfortable with the basic elements that influence the appearance and readability of text.

Chapter 2: Headline and Display Type
The second chapter focuses on the use of type in headlines and display settings. It explores how to choose and apply different typefaces for maximum impact in larger text settings, such as titles and advertising. This chapter provides practical tips for making bold typographic choices that capture attention while maintaining readability and aesthetic appeal.

Chapter 3: Setting Text

The final chapter deals with the intricacies of setting body text. It addresses issues such as line spacing, alignment, and the treatment of numbers within text blocks. Practical examples illustrate what constitutes good typography and highlight common mistakes to avoid. This chapter helps readers fine-tune their typographic skills to produce polished and professional documents.

The book also includes various sections within each chapter that delve into specific typographic problems and principles, providing a detailed and actionable guide for anyone working with text on a computer​

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