Communication through Type. Baljeet Kaur Samra
Evaluation On starting the type module, I could never have imagined that there was so much to learn. Throughout the module I would say that my understanding of typography within graphic design has changed quite a lot, I now understand that when designing something it has to have a purpose, the type isn’t just something that is there to be seen it has to be able to communicate the message effectively. Working on the different tasks has given me an in depth understanding of how important typography can be, it is the difference between a good and a bad piece of design. All the tasks have been quite challenging as I’ve found there are so many considerations, from the point size, leading, hierarchy and including images. I now feel that I can confidently work with type and have a better understanding of the key fundamentals. The type journal was something that I did really struggle with, mainly because I am so used to blogging everything instead of working in a sketchbook. It took a while to get into the routine of adding content to the type journal but I found that doing regular research allowed me to focus on the areas of typography that interested me. The journal has really become a valuable source of information and I will definitely be adding more to it.
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