Advanced Typography: Final Compilation & Reflection

 15/7/2025 - 22/7/2025 Week 13 - Week 14

Komugi Uchibori / 0363900

Advanced typography / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Final Compilation & Reflection


TABLE OF CONTENT

  1. INSTRUCTION
  2. POST LINKS FOR ALL TASKS
  3. FINAL COMPILATION
  4. REFLECTION

INSTRUCTION


POST LINKS FOR ALL TASKS

Task 1: here
Task 2: here
Task 3: here

FINAL COMPILATION


Task 1
  • 8 typographic systems
Fig 1-1 Final 8 systems at second attempt (9/5/2025, week 3)

  
Fig 1-2 Final work of Axial System (9/5/2025, week 3)
Fig 1-3 Final work of Radial System (9/5/2025, week 3) 

Fig 1-4 Final work of Dilational System (9/5/2025, week 3)
Fig 1-5 Final work of Random System (9/5/2025, week 3)
Fig 1-6 Final work of Grid System (9/5/2025, week 3)

Fig 1-7 Final work of Transitional System (9/5/2025, week 3)

Fig 1-8 Final work of Modular System (9/5/2025, week 3)

Fig 1-9 Final work of Bilateral System (9/5/2025, week 3)


Fig 1 -10 All 8 systems without guides in PDF  (9/5/2025, week 3)


Fig 1-11 All 8 systems with guides in PDF (9/5/2025, week 3)

  • Type & Play

Fig. 1-12 Original picture & tracing (4/5/2025, week 3)

Fig.1-13 Process of letter forming (8/5/2025, week 3)

Fig.1-14 Reference: Gill Sans Std - Bold  (8/5/2025, week 3)

Fig.1-15 Extracted letter  (8/5/2025, week 3)

Fig.1-16 Final letter  (10/5/2025, week 3)

Fig.1-17 Extracted and Final letter  (10/5/2025, week 3)



Fig.1-18 Type & Play in PDF (10/5/2025, week 3)

  • Poster
Fig. 1-19 Final Poster (13/5/2025, week 4) 

Fig.1-20 Final Poster  PDF (13/5/2025, week 4) 



Task 2
Fig 2-1 Black wordmark on white background (2/6/2025, week 6)

Fig 2-2 White wordmark on black background (2/6/2025, week 6)

Fig 2-3 Color palette (2/6/2025, week 6)

Fig 2-4 Wordmark in lightest shade of colour palette on darkest shade of colour palette
 (2/6/2025, week 6)

Fig 2-5 Wordmark in actual colours on lightest shade of color palette (2/6/2025, week 6)


Fig 2-6 Animation  (13/6/2025, week 8)


Fig 2-7 Task 2A PDF (2/6/2025, week 6)

Fig 2-8 Collateral: headphone (10/6/2025, week 8)

Fig 2-9 Collateral: keychain (10/6/2025, week 8)


Fig 2-10 Collateral: smartphone (10/6/2025, week 8)


Fig 2-11 IG design layout (11/6/2025, week 8)


Instagram link: @komuiuiu


Fig 4-12 IG screenshot 1 (11/6/2025, week 8)


Fig 2-13 IG screenshot 2 (11/6/2025, week 8)


Fig 2-14 Task 2B PDF  (12/6/2025, week 8)



Task 3
  • PDF (embedded of uppercase and/or lowercase)
Fig. 3-1 Final letters in PDF  (11/7/2025, week 12)

  • FontForge screen grab
Fig. 3-2 Final FontForge screen grab (11/7/2025, week 12 )



Fig. 3-3 Final letters (18/7/2025, week 13 )
  • Font Representation
Fig. 3-4 Font representation 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-5 Font representation 2 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-6 Font representation 3 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-7 Font representation 4 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-8 Font representation 5 (13/7/2025, week 12)


  • Font Application
Fig. 3-9 Font Application 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-10 Font Application 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-11 Font Application 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-12 Font Application 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

Fig. 3-13 Font Application 1 (13/7/2025, week 12)

  • Font presentation and application PDF 
Fig. 3-14 Font presentation & application in PDF (13/7/2025, week 12)



Application for Honor Standby Design

Fig.4-1 Clock Design

Fig.4-2 Personalized Signature Design

Fig.4-3 Overall Visual Design

Fig.4-4 Animation Design

Fig.4-5 Design Elaboration in PDF

Fig.4-6 The proof of submission

REFLECTION

Experience
Through the overall class, I found typography more interesting than before, especially as I encountered many references online. Although I still find designing typefaces difficult, the process of combining and creating posters using only letters was fun. Typefaces themselves may be overlooked by many people, I learned they can become visually appealing when applied appropriately and uniquely.

Personally, Task 1, extracting and refining shapes into letters, was the most challenging part of the class. This was because I had to consider how much of the original extracted shape should be retained while also maintaining readability. I wondered if I should have chosen an image with a more complex pattern, but in the end, I learned how to extract elements even from simple ones.


Observation
I noticed that the simple logo (Task 2) is actually carefully designed to communicate messages and concepts. At first glance, it looks very simple and easy to create, but in reality, it requires careful consideration of balance, typeface, clarity, and more.

While working on the task, I even started to wonder if creating a simple and universal logo might be more difficult than designing a complex and unique one. It was interesting and memorable to learn that well-known logos, which are instantly recognizable to anyone, involve not just simplicity but also a complex design process that incorporates deep conceptual thinking.　


Finding
Overall, this class was busy, especially Task 3. There were many times I felt overwhelmed and thought I wouldn’t meet the deadlines, but I believe I learned a lot. I came to understand the complex design conceptual thinking that lies behind simplicity, as well as the appeal of typography itself, which I wouldn’t have noticed without taking this class.

It was also a valuable experience to engage in task similar to what is being increasingly valued in recent years, such as in the film industry, where the demand of typography is growing. I think it might be fun to apply what I’ve learned here to my personal creative projects. Though the class was very challenging, it reminded me of the importance of time management. I'll improve it for my future career.


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