I chose to use this sample 4 typeface because I liked the tall skinny aesthetic the letters in this typeface give. I also liked the little hook seen on the letters such as ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘J’, ‘S’, ect. When it comes to using the pen tool to draw each letter in this typeface it was super time consuming and very detail orientated. The pen tool tutorials provided a great guide when it came to this project. As mentioned this design project was very time consuming and one challenge I came across was no matter how many times I would try to redo the letter or move the anchored points there were some letters I just couldn’t get to match up perfectly. Overall it was a great challenge for my mind and focus.

When it comes to type to me the biggest principle that relates to type is point, line, and plane. Each individual letter has points that form lines which ultimately creates text. When it comes to 2D type plane is utilized while more 3D type utilizes volume. Typography allows for infinite outcomes when bringing in scale, texture, framing, hierarchy, rhythm and balance. Scale allows you to size your type utilizing different sizes and bringing awareness to the space. When utilizing texture when it comes to the design of type texture can be used used for visual effects whether its 2D or 3D texture brings an appeal to the design of type. Rhythm and balance allow for both stability and surprise while designing type. While hierarchy utilizes order of importance when it comes to organizing type.

Matthew Carter was my favorite designer interviewed in the film. He has so much background when it comes to type. Throughout the film he gives insight on his family history as his father studied type as well. Although it wasn’t his plan to follow in his fathers foot steps he got an internship and was working with creating font by hand for about a year. This was one of the reasons his story stuck with me. I was unaware that type was made by hand with steel. Throughout the film he talks about his experience and things that have changed in modern day. Overall Matthew Cater is my favorite designer because how passionate he is about typography as he is interviewed in the film.

Extra Credit Pangram:

• Is clear hierarchy is established? Explain how.

Hierarchy is established in this word map as seen in Eddie’s two main categories ‘sports’ and ‘video games’ under these main categories we see additional categories pertaining to three different sports and consoles. Eddie uses font size and color to establish adequate hierarchy throughout his word map.

• Is variation of scale is used effectively?

I think scale is utilized when it comes to this word map because of the different font sizes utilized throughout the world map distinguishing each category. This is a concept that could have been utilized more but overall I think he did a good job.

• Are variations of value, color, spacing, placement, and/or other signals used effectively?

When it comes to color, spacing, and placement I think Eddie did a great job as he distinguishes the two main groups, giving them similar yet different colors. He then breaks up his sport collection into three groups evenly distributing them from each other. He utilizes color when it comes to organizing his collections into categories. Each group is separated by white space and we are able to distinguish the two main groups as their own due to the white spacing separating them as well and the color.

• Does the composition feel balanced overall? Are symmetrical or asymmetrical strategies employed?

Eddie did a good job when creating this symmetrical word map, keeping it balanced and easy to follow working with the white space as well as color.

• Does this work feel like a self-portrait? Why or why not? What does the word map tell you about the person who made it?

I think this does portray a self portrait as these are all the collections that Eddie surrounds himself with and they are a big part of who he is today.

• Finally, does the overall design and organization of their web portfolio and blog provide a clear presentation of this project as well as other work from the class? Why or why not? Can you use some of the design principles we discussed this semester in your explanation?

Overall I think Eddie’s design was a good representation of this project and followed the guidelines. His blog was organized and gave insight on his thought process while creating this design.

Collections I Keep Word Map

When creating this design I first input all my collections onto the world map. I think took the time to create different categories that each collection fit into. Following with choosing a font that would represent the group appropriately and be appealing to the eye. I wanted to use all different fonts for each group making them unique to that specific group. When it comes to hierarchy there were a few different ways it was used in my word map. For example in general I made the name of the group larger than the collections places within that group. More specifically I chose to bold and enlarge collections that really relate to me for example “inspirational people” “leopard print anything” “clothing” “bags”. When it comes to the order of importance the things that were important to me were either in larger font or bold. For example, “purse necessities” “face masks” “face filters” “hobbies” “jewelry”. When it came to rhythm and balance this was something I was working out throughout the whole project. Since I started with all my collections on my board already then grouped them it took a little more time to position the groups. There is 20 groups as I am 20 years old this was not purposeful but is very convenient. When making this word map I wanted to in a way show how these concepts are displayed in my mind which is why the rhythm is both scattered yet structured. When first taking on this assignment I wasn’t sure how to go about it with only text, after actually tackling the project it was much easier than expected and it is cool to see these collections that surround me in my day to day life on paper and actually in front of me. The type tool was a huge part of this mapping process which allowed me to type out lines of text and place them throughout my word map positioning them how I wanted throughout my word map. When it comes to texture there are various textures seen throughout the word map as each group has a different font. Texture is impacted by the difference in the thickness of the lines used both horizontal and vertical as well as the white smooth background space that separates each group.