Font

FONT DESIGN – FONTSTRUCT / CALLIGRAPHR

Instructions
INTRODUCTION

Create your own typeface and create a poster representing letters A-Z!

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
  • -Find two typefaces you like.
    • What is the name of each typeface and
    • what are the visual characteristics you like in for each typeface?
    • Plain English with ‘technical’ terms (Type or write on a separate page)
  • Do 2 rough sketches of your typeface.
    • You can show me one or more letters for one rough sketch, but I want to see two different rough sketches!
  • Create your typeface (A-Z letters) on FontStruct or if you want to work more visually with calligraphr
    • All letters should have a consistent size
  • Download and install your font.
    • You might need your teacher’s override to install the font
  • Create a poster for your typeface
    • Include the name of your typeface
    • Decorate the background of your poster.
    • The background should be related to your typeface’s theme or characteristic
SUBMISSION

Submit in either a scrapbook or InDesign File, neat, clearly labelled, (and with explanations)

KEY CRITERIA:

Fonts you like, own design consistent and complex, poster of your font, showing your idea

EXTENDING:

Incorporate your font into your Moodboard and Magazine – explain how you will do this below

About Fonts - Theory

How to work with Fontstruct

Gallery of Samples