Week 4: Type of Expression (Draft)

04.02.2016
Wan Mohamad Zaffuan B. Wan Mohamad Zin (300405317)
Typography

Lecture

In the last class, Mr. Vinod wants us to find type of expression that described our self. He wants us to do 4 design of expression that described our self. Other than that, Mr. Vinod also teaches us about different kind of typefaces and explains for each of the typefaces. Furthermore, Mr.Vinod gives us some guidelines on how to do the type expression task.

Instruction:

Type expression (20%)

Task 1: Identify 4 words that describe you. You will then express typographically the meaning of these words without the aid of a visual. You are only allowed to manipulate the type to express the inherent meaning of the chosen words.

Draw two 7cm squares on an A4 graph paper using a pencil. Ensure the boxes are centered vertically and horizontally in the A4 paper. Do the same for two other sheets of paper to obtain 4 squares in total.

Draw and express you respective words. Upon approval digitize your artworks using Adobe Illustrator and print them out. Update your eportfolio throughout the task and ensure every aspect of the process is documented methodically.

Marking criteria: Your work will be judged on whether you have been able to capture the meaning or action of the chosen words through your designs. The designed words in the type expression task must showcase sensitivity in balance, proportion and composition. It must reflect the inherent meanings of the words. You will be judged on whether you have demonstrated critical thinking and exploration. This evidence must be visible in your postings in the eportfolio and your in-class process work.

Process

a) The below picture are the example that given by Mr.Vinod :

b) Here are the 4 examples that i find and try to edit it for my design :

Reflection

Experience

The new experience that I get when created 4 type of expression with my own idea. Even its look easy to create but when I started to drawing on the graph paper.

Observation

Typography is not simple as we are thinking. However, we need to be more creative and more practice.

Findings

It’s really making me to think more. I hope its look cool enough when i design it on Illustrator. This kind of design will help me on my business product for marketing and advertising. This learning process help me think more design for my business purpose.

Feedback:

The ideas for words seems sound except for leader, which may need a little more exploration.