Typography Final Compilation & Reflection
21/4/25 - 25/7/25 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Lim Jia Xuan 0371026
GCD60104 Typography
Typography Final Compilation & Reflection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Instructions1.0 INSTRUCTIONS
2.0 FINAL TASKS SUBMISSIONS
2.1-Task 1: Exercises
Type Expression
Figure 2.1 Final Static Type Expression (JPEG)
Figure 2.1.1 Final Static Type Expression (PDF)
Figure 2.1.2 Final Type Expression (GIF)
Text Formatting
HEAD LINE
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Bold
Type Size/s: 50pt
Leading: 36 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0
BODY
Typeface: ITC New Baskerville Std
Font/s: Roman
Type Size/s: 9 pt
Leading: 11 pt
Paragraph spacing: 11 pt
Characters per-line: 50-60 characters
Alignment: Left justified
Margins (mm): 118.533 top, 21.833 bottom, 43.4 left, 11 right
Columns: 2
Gutter: 5.6 mm
CAPTION
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Roman
Type Size/s: 36 pt
Leading: 36 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0
Figure 2.1.3 Final Text Formatting Layout (JPEG)
Figure 2.1.4 Final Text Formatting Layout (PDF)
Figure 2.1.5 Final Text Formatting Layout with Baseline Grid (JPEG)
| Figure 2.1.6 Final text-formatting layout with baseline grid (PDF) |
2.2-Task 2: Typographic Exploration & Communication
HEAD LINE
Typeface: ITC Garamond Std
Font/s: Ultra
SUB HEADLINE
Typeface: ITC Garamond Std
Font/s: Ultra
Type Size/s: 24 pt
BODY
Typeface: Bembo Std
Font/s: Regular
Type Size/s: 10 pt
Leading: 12 pt
Paragraph spacing: 9pt
Characters per-line: 50-60 characters
Alignment: Left justified
Margins (px): 93 top, 93 bottom, 68 inside, 68 outside
Columns: 2
Gutter: 30px
Figure 2.2 Final text formatting and expression layout (JPEG)
Figure 2.2.1 Final text formatting and expression layout (PDF)
Figure 2.2.2 Final text formatting and expression layout with baseline grid (JPEG)
Figure 2.2.3 Final text formatting and expression layout with baseline grid (PDF)
2.3 -Task 3: Type Design & Communication
Measurements:
- Caps Height: 678 px
- X- Height: 500 px
- Baseline: 0 px
Figure 2.3 Measurement
Figure 3.2.1 Screen Grab of FontLab Process (Side bearings & Kerning)
Can-De Typeface Download - Click HERE
Figure 2.3.2 Can-De Regular Final Type Construction(JPEG)
Figure 2.3.3 Can-De Regular Final Type Construction(PDF)
Figure 3.3.4 Final B&W Poster (JPEG)
Figure 3.3.5 Final B&W Poster (PDF)
3.0 REFLECTION
Experience
Looking back on this semester, I did learn a lot and grew a lot. Through Task 1, I developed my skills in expressing ideas through text—not just pure text, but learning the design of text while also formatting it for clear communication. Task 2 taught me how to work with grids, layouts, and page flow. Brainstorming to create the poster using only words made me realize the beauty and creativity that can be achieved through typography alone. It helped me understand what makes typography effective and memorable with good reading rhythm. Task 3 was a mix of sweet and bitter; I often got confused by the angles, spacing, and consequences. This task really pushed me to be more focused and detail-oriented. I'm truly grateful for the experience and the opportunity to explore different aspects of design, which gave me a comprehensive grasp of typography and visual communication.
Observations
Comparing all my tasks, I observed significant improvement in many areas. I saw myself becoming more open to different designs and more willing to try out new ideas, experiment with layouts and styles, and refine them to achieve satisfying results. I wouldn’t say my designs were the best, but I was someone who kept trying, experimenting, and refining until I got what I wanted.
Findings
Typography is everywhere, yet its significance is often taken for granted. This module taught me that typography isn’t just about aesthetics—it plays a crucial role in communication and user experience. I’ve developed a new habit of noticing typefaces and pointing out orphans and widows in everyday design, which reflects how much more attuned I’ve become. I’m excited to carry this momentum into Advanced Typography and see how far I can push my design thinking.
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