Here on this page, you will find a variety of simple Typography projects I have done showcasing and expanding on my design skills while playing with different levels of hierarchy and placement. I start with a general theme and create a grid that could best express its mood, then begin with the creation of the frames. Decided to keep these pieces black and white so that the primary focus would remain around the design and layout of the type.
The Peanuts
This is a concept that takes inspiration from the classic Peanuts comic strip, Expressing the tone and actions of the characters through the use of text. Each composition showcases each square from the comic strip.
Design Process
Below you see the development of this concept through the storyboards.
Hierarchy
The primary purpose of this concept is to showcase and experiment with elements creating hierarchy. With the use of tracking, leading spaces, and the general composition. Each composition features a different order of hierarchy.
Order of hierarchy:
scale and family members stay the same.
1) Title
2) Day
3) Year
4) Text
Order of hierarchy:
scale and family members stay the same.
1) Text
2) Day
3) Year
4) Title
Order of hierarchy:
scale changes and family members stay the same.
1) Day
2) Title
3) Year
4) Text
Order of hierarchy:
scale and family members change and additional geometric shapes are added to complement the text.
1) Year
2) Day
3) Title
4) Text
Design Process
For this particular concept, the information used is from the prescription Midol, below you will fund the script that was used and the grid that was used to create the text layout and compositions.
Characteristics
The main purpose of this concept is to experiment and find multiple layouts and concepts using only one grid system. The source inspiration includes the relationship between my dog Freddy, my dad Matt and myself MaryBeth. Through the use of type, I express our individual character traits.
Description of Freddy:
-Snuggle bug
-Belly rubs
-Happy, happy dog
-Energetic
-Lounging
-Care-free
-Brings smiles to others
-Center of attention
-Wiggle wiggle waggle
-Leash, walk, walk, walk, let's go
Description of Matt:
-Outdoorsy
-Stick shift driver
-Ford
-Mr. Fix it
-Old school
-Rabbit trail master
-Layed-back
-Hardheaded
-Let's see what the weather is today
-a master car mechanic
-Always willing to help Someone on the side of the road
-Warning can get hangry
Description of MaryBeth:
-Old soul, likes the classics
-Late-night drives are the best form of therapy
-Ariel silk yoga
-Thinks outside of the box
-Adventurous
-Night owl
-Plant mom
-Car enthusiast at heart
-Gets happy about the small weird things in everyday life
-Always up for trying something new
Design Process
For this particular concept, the information used is from the prescription Midol, below you will fund the script that was used and the grid that was used to create the text layout and compositions.
