Prompt
I selected a contemporary typeface and researched its history and information about the designer. I then compiled this information and other design assets across a few spreads. Then, in collaberation with other students in my class, I combined all of our spreads into a singe volume entitled "For the Love of Type."
I selected a contemporary typeface and researched its history and information about the designer. I then compiled this information and other design assets across a few spreads. Then, in collaberation with other students in my class, I combined all of our spreads into a singe volume entitled "For the Love of Type."
Audience
The intended audience of "For the Love of Type" would be readers who are interested in learning about the background and history of contemporary typefaces.
The intended audience of "For the Love of Type" would be readers who are interested in learning about the background and history of contemporary typefaces.
Process
The type face that I selected for my spread is called BN Bobby and is a retro revival font with 70s flare. To allude to the typeface’s historical influence, I was inspired by Kodak’s branding and its thin sans serif logo and black and yellow color scheme. To contrast with my typeface’s spreads that are organized in a more linear fashion, I kept the main volume spreads more organic by incorporating hand drawn titles and loose illustrations.
Timeline
3 weeks
3 weeks
Programs
InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Sketches and Type Exploration
Final Book Spreads
