Analogue Communique - Part 2

In this second workshop revolving around experimental type, we were asked to scale up our work from the current sizing to one A4 sheet per letter. The idea behind this was to experiment with different ideas of accomplishing the task as well as tying out new methods of mark-making to create the desired letterforms. I was keen to keep the legibility of the typeface, though was advised to not worry so much about legibility in this excessive though it is a good thing to keep in mind when working with type. The reason I was told to let go of the technicalities more was due to the experimental nature our tutor wanted to promote and get us to engage with. Although this may seem strange at first when working with type, it can be toned down at a later stage in refinement.

Abstract Formations

Sketches and Final Form

Due to the blocks of colour I used to create my design with, I chose to use sheets of black paper to build up my alphabet. In order to achieve the shapes I was aiming for I first sketched out the shape (when the pencil could be visible upon the paper) and used a mixture of scissors and a crafting knife, though predominantly the latter to cut out the shapes. When going through this process I noticed how the letters when overlapped upon my previous sketches created interesting abstract imagery. Therefore I have taken photos of such and displayed them below. I feel due to the abstract nature of the forms the images could be displayed as a piece in their own right. This would be a juxtaposition of the initial ideas against the final product. 

90's Reminiscence Shapes

I also photographed the surplus shapes, as I felt these could be used in an interesting collage perhaps of a kitsch nature. In particular, 90’s patterns come to mind that featured in the fashion and textiles of the decade.

A4 Sized Type

When choosing the letterforms I was to use, I decided to mix up the variety from which I had previously created. I found some of the negative forms worked well in contrast to the positive and vice-versa. There is one more workshop left before the piece can be declared finished and I may create a further vector variation of the typeface.