Advanced Typography / Final Compilation

 Week 14

Ryoma Kato / 0365874

Advanced Typography / Bachelor of design (Honours) in Creative Media

MIB

WORK

Task 1A - Typographic System

Axial:

( Axial system, week 2 )

Radial:

( Radial system, week 2 )

Dilatational:

( Dilatational system, week 2 )

Random:

( Random system, week 2 )

Grid:

( Grid system, week 2 )

Transitional:

( Transitional system, week 2 )

Modular:

( Modular system, week 2 )

Bilateral:

( Bilateral system, week 2 )

( Typographic system Final, PDF )

( Typographic system Final with baselines, PDF )

Task 2B - Type & Play

( Chosen image 2 for task 1 exercise 2, week3 )

( Overall process 2, week 3)

( This is the sample of text. week 3 )

( Extracted font design. Week 3)

( Final letterforms with Baselines, week 3)

( Original extracted and Final letterforms, week 3 )

( Final poster Progress, week 3 )

( Finalised poster, week 4 )

( Finalised poster, pdf week 4 )

( Finalised poster, jpg week 4 )

Task 2A - Key Artwork

( Final key artwork with white background, week 6 )

( Final key artwork with Black background, week 6 )

( Chosen color pallet, week 6 )

( Final key artwork with lightest shade of color pallet, week 6 )

( Final key artwork with darkest shade of color pallet, week 6 )

( Short animation of final key artwork, week 6 )

( Task 2 Exercise A Final works, pdf, week 6 )

Task 2B - Key Artwork & Collateral

( Final Collateral 1, week 8 )

( Final Collateral 2, week 8 )

( Final Collateral 3, week 8 )

( Instagram handle&link, week 8 )

( IG screen, week 8 )

( PDF file of Task 2 B, week 8 )

Task 3 - Final Project

Porcelain Display

( Porcelain Display, Complete, Week 12 )

Download Font: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxwVwS35SIjoU5vYg7tn-D_WUdrZJRxb/view?usp=drive_link

Font Presentation

( Font Presentation 1, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Presentation 2, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Presentation 3, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Presentation 4, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Presentation 5, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Presentation Posters, Complete, PDF,  Week 12 )

Font Application

( Font Application 1, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Application 2, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Application 3, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Application 4, Complete, Week 12 )

 

( Font Application 5, Complete, Week 12 )

( Font Application Posters, Complete, PDF, Week 12 )

REFLECTION

Experience

Advanced Typography felt more flexible and independent compared to Typography. At first, I had some difficulty with typography due to the strict rules, but after experiencing both modules, my perspective changed significantly. In particular, the type design–focused tasks were the most enjoyable for me and became an opportunity to discover a new area of interest.
Initially, I was worried about Task 3 because of the heavy workload. However, by applying what I learned in Tasks 1 and 2, it eventually became the most memorable task. Although balancing this module with others was challenging at times, I managed to complete all the tasks and was satisfied with the final outcomes.

Observations

After learning Typography, I became more conscious of observing and analysing typography and lettering in my everyday environment. At the same time, I realised that layout work still takes more time for me compared to generating type design ideas. This was especially evident in the typographic systems task, which required more experimentation than I had expected.
I also observed that producing work requires not only technical skills but also resilience and mental endurance. There were moments when I felt close to burnout, but because the tasks aligned with my interests, I was able to stay motivated and complete them.

Findings

Through this module, I discovered the depth and enjoyment of typography, particularly type design. I learned that designing letters or logos involves more than visual appearance; it also requires careful consideration of intention, message, and functionality.
In addition, typographic systems proved to be an effective method for expanding ideas. While they were challenging at first, experimenting with them helped generate new concepts. At the same time, working on kerning made me realise how demanding and precise typography can be, reinforcing the importance of attention to detail in this field.