Year: 2020

IXD101-Follow the Rhythm- Research

This project is all about visualization of sound and the ways typography can signify music and sound through different characteristics. Typography can communicate emotions, messages, concepts and sounds. I need to think about doing this in a way that can be perceived by non-designers as well. I decided to research further into typography and the…Continue Reading IXD101-Follow the Rhythm- Research

IXD101-My Manifesto Final

After changing the proportions of my manifesto and being happy with the layout, it was time to work on completing my design. I started by trying out different fonts and colours to see which best suited the meaning behind my manifesto. Here are some examples I created: This is the font and colours I decided…Continue Reading IXD101-My Manifesto Final

IXD102-Updated Type Specimen Screen

After receiving feedback from a group critique session, I began making some improvements on my chosen type specimen screen. Some of the feedback I got included: Reducing the size of the alphabet, removing some of the text surrounding the ‘X’ and have the ‘X’ be the main focus with nothing on top of it. What…Continue Reading IXD102-Updated Type Specimen Screen

IXD102-Pocket Profile- Ian Spalter

The Netflix Series ‘Abstract’ involves a look at some of the most innovative designers. The episode I watched looked at digital product designer Ian Spalter. He has been the head of design at Instagram and is currently the head of Instagram Japan. He is a very successful designer, in fact, 1 in 7 people are…Continue Reading IXD102-Pocket Profile- Ian Spalter

IXD102-Type Specimen Screens

This blog post shows my sketches and digital versions of my type specimen screens. 1.  Originally, I had the writing in line with ‘Helvetica’. However, I decided to change this so it was more upright and easier to read. I included the helvetica alphabet and numbers to show viewers what it looks like. I then…Continue Reading IXD102-Type Specimen Screens