Typography - Final Composition and Reflection
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21/4/2025 - 28/7/2025 / Week 13 - Week 14
Ten Sze Ching / 0365326
Typography / Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design / Taylors University
Final Compilation and Reflection
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Links to Blog
- Task 1: Exercise
- Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
- Task 3: Type Design & Communication
Submission
Task 1: Exercise
21/4/2025 - 19/5/2025 / Week 1 - Week 5
Task 1: Text Expression
Final Type Expression (JPEG)
Final Type Expression (PDF)
Animated Type Expression
Exercise 2: Text Formatting
Final text formatting (without grids).jpg
Final text formatting (with grids) screenshot.jpg
Final text formatting (without grids).pdf
Final text formatting (with grids).pdf
Formatting Details:
HEAD LINE
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bembo Std Bold
Type Size/s: 72 pt
BODY
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bembo Std Regular
Type Size/s: 11 pt
Leading: 11 pt
Paragraph spacing: 11 pt
Characters per-line: 57
Alignment: left justified
Margins: 23 mm
Columns: 1
Gutter: 10 mm
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Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication
19/5/2025 - 2/6/2025 / Week 6 - Week 8
JPEG without grid and baseline
JPEG with grid and baseline
PDF without grid and baseline
PDF with grid and baseline
HEADLINE
Font: Futura Std Bold
Type Size: 200pt
Leading: -
Paragraph Spacing: -
BODY TEXT
Font: Futura Std Book
Type size: 18pt
Leading: 22pt
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Task 3: Type Design & Communication
19/5/2025 - 2/6/2025 / Week 8 - Week 12
Screen Grab of FontLab process
Final Type Construction in JPEG
Final Type Construction in PDF
Final JPEG A4 black & white poster in JPEG
Final JPEG A4 black & white poster in PDF
Link to Download Font - Google Drive Link
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Reflection
Experience
At the beginning of this module, typography was something totally new to me. I didn’t have much background in art or design, so I found it quite difficult at first. It took me some time to adapt, but once I got the hang of it, I started to understand the basics and how typography works.
As I learned more, I found this module quite fun. I didn’t know that typography could be expressed in so many creative ways. It really sparked my creativity and showed me that there are many different techniques to design with type. It made me see typography not just as letters or words, but as a way to tell a story visually.
This module also helped me become more disciplined. We had to record our weekly progress on Blogspot, and that pushed me to stay consistent. When I looked back at my earlier posts, I could clearly see how much I had improved. It was satisfying to track my growth and learn from my past work.
Even though I faced some tough times and challenges, they helped me become more resilient. I learned to keep trying and not give up when things didn’t go as planned.
Overall, this module taught me a lot, not just about typography, but also about creative thinking and self-discipline. I’m glad I had the chance to explore and grow through this experience.
Observation
After learning typography, I started to notice how much it exists in our daily lives on streets, signboards, product packaging, websites, and social media. I used to overlook these details, but now I pay more attention to the different styles and how type is used in various places. Sometimes I even stop to look closely at the letterforms and the small details that make each design unique.
Through this module, my observation skills have really improved. I’ve learned to spot what makes a typography design effective, like the use of spacing, alignment, contrast, and type choices. I’ve also become more aware of the difference between well-designed type and ones that don’t work as well. This new way of seeing things has helped me develop a better design sense overall, and I now appreciate how much thought goes into every piece of text we see every day.
Findings
Through this module, I discovered that typography is much more than just choosing a font. It involves understanding the balance between visual design and readability. I learned important concepts like hierarchy, alignment, spacing, contrast, and how these elements come together to create clear and attractive designs.
I also found that the process of creating good typography takes time, testing, and adjustment. Sometimes what looks good in my head doesn’t work as well in practice, and I had to learn to revise and refine my designs.
These findings have helped shape how I approach design. I now pay more attention to detail and understand how important typography is in creating effective visual communication. I believe the skills I’ve gained will be very useful in my future projects as a design student.
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