Typography/ Final Compilation & Reflection
23.9.2024 - 28.10.2024 (Week 1 - Week 6)
Li Shiqing / 0366582
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Typography (GCD60104)
Task (Exercises / Project)
Final Compilation & Reflection
Instructions:
Task 1: Exercises
Task 2: Typographic Expression & Communication
Task 3: Type Design & Communication
Task 1: Exercises
23.9.2024 - 28.10.2024 (Week 1 - Week 6)Exercise 1—Type Expression
Exercise 2—Text Formatting
TASK 2/ Typographic Expression & Communication
28.10.2024 - 17.11.2024 (Week 6 - Week 8)
Task 2 Final Outcome
Task 2 Final Outcome (With Table)
TASK 3/ Type Design & Communication
Final Black & White Poster (PDF)
Reflection:
### Experience
This typography lesson taught me a lot about different typefaces, interesting styles, and sophisticated character structures that I had never seen before. Prior to this training, I had little to no knowledge of typography, and it seemed like new ground. Throughout the projects, I felt a variety of emotions and faced obstacles that pushed me outside of my comfort zone. There were times when I struggled to come up with new ideas, as if my imagination had entirely run out. The limits of utilizing simply words without any additional components originally felt overwhelming, and I was scared that I would not create anything meaningful.
### Observations
As I engaged more in the assignments, I started noticing how my classmates approached their tasks. While it was disappointing to discover that some of my ideas weren’t as original as I had believed, it also encouraged me to think more critically and refine my approach. I observed how typography could powerfully represent emotions and ideas, sometimes even more effectively than visual art. This realization inspired me to explore how words alone can convey complex concepts and emotions.
### Findings
Despite struggling to keep up with weekly uploads and occasionally feeling disconnected, this learning experience ultimately gave me a deeper appreciation for typography and its creative potential. I believe the technical and emotional skills I’ve gained will be extremely valuable in my future design career. This journey has not only improved my abilities but also motivated me to continue refining my craft and discovering my unique voice as a designer.
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