I am really pleased with your responses to the recent research task asking you to "select a typeface (eg: Helvetica) or a type-style (eg: Neo-Grotesque) on which you will focus in project 1. Collect a specimen for the type and write a 500 - word critique of its design."
It's already clear I think, that already from this task we have developed a really entertaining, comprehensive and informative compendium of information about typefaces that enjoy popular currency in graphic design and publishing contexts. The imagery is vibrant and the examples are relevant to our study area.
One caution - you will likely find that some of the type designs are in the Letterpress Studio collection and that you may therefore need to make decisions about what you can do with type that is available. None the less I think Project 1 will be an enjoyable (if challenging task).
Wondering how Letterpress relates to contemporary deployment of type? We know letterpress is kind of cool/trendy in recent years - sort of like the typographic equivalent of vinyl records - but how might it link to a more hi-tech application of typography. Have a look at this project on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter - very interesting...
The focus of this week is right on getting to grips with your design and the letterpress process in the studio. As expressed in the course notes it says:
Studio: Letterpress technique. Continue composition and printing of letterpress booklet.
Self-Directed: Refine selected designs for printing in next class.
Please Note: I am currently working out the details of our workshop designed to get you thinking about integrating 3D printing of a shape or letterform. The way this will happen is a session in a lab where the basics of generating a form will be covered by Rad Bamford. I will post more details as soon as possible.
Have a great week!
PS: If anyone is having trouble with the blog, not getting updates etc. (or any other aspect of the studio) please do get in touch so we can sort you out :)
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