Branding typeface- Finals.

As part of the 603 module I have taken my self branding logo and created a full typeface from it using only the two shapes (semi circle and triangle). This was then presented within a type specimen booklet and was a great opportunity for me to experiment and explore personal interests in print, type and binding.

Exhibition- Flyposting 3.

Recently a group of us went to visit the Flyposting 3 exhibition down at Munro House. This was an interesting experience for myself as it is influential for recent gig posters I'm working on for 78violet in extended practice. Also whilst walking round I realised the passion which I have growing for screen print and this type of design. Showing my practice is evolving into something different to what it was at the beginning of the year.

Photos thanks to Tani

Studio Talk- Dalton Maag.

• Stuart Brown- font designer 
• It is a font design studio
• Type made with love
• International typeface designers
• Also have teams in Brazil and Hong Kong- further production teams for different languages
• Font library 
• Logo refinement
• Font modifications
• Custom fonts
• Library fonts include- CO ,King's Caslon, Lexia, Aktiv
• Look at a variety of different types of fonts in a range of languages and scripts
• Includes glyphs and numbers 
• Font modification is mostly our own fonts
• BT Vision regular, bold, light, extra bold and symbols
• Samsung Galaxy plus 6 weight and small caps.
• Virgin Holidays
• Custom fonts are biggest parts of what we do
• Nokia- ongoing for many years
• HP- another big project 
• Also asked to do Rio 2016 with Brazil offices
• Chinese have 60,000 glyphs
• Designing a font is time consuming
• Often a team of two working on one font at one time

Tutorial.

Portfolio- variety, better photos
Look at local studios, such as those at Duke Studios, for next time- help with contacts- remove awkwardness
More confidence
Nice personality- use this as advantage- approachable attitude

Manifesto- Feedback.

• Feedback which I received was positive
• I was asked what am I going to do next exactly in order to get a placement
• Keep going with developing practice

Manifesto- Presentation.

Manifesto- Research.

The manifesto research which I have undergone features those which have focussed and used majority type. As this is a growing theme in my practice since my dissertation it makes sense to present myself and personal/design thoughts in a similar way. Also from this research I have looked at the type of content which is usually included in a manifesto. I have realised that it is a true reflection of the person being more personal and reflective compared to other presentations. 

From this research I will take away the idea of contrasting colours to distinguish between ideas, strong use of type and meaningful/personal content statements.