I didnt feel like i own the typeface on the left since its simply a manipulation of an existing typeface, so rather than playing with negative space on positive im simply using the lines and forms of joints to create a typeface all of which is positive. As we can see on the right the typeface works much better.

Above ive manipulated an existing typeface to create a typeface looking at breaking up type to represent joints

Looking at an existing typeface im playing with line to see how i can break the shape up to represent forms within joints.

Really like the play on weight and scale in the poster above.





Rather then the typefaces from the last blog post im much more interested in type looking into form and shape and how legibility can be pushed.

Looking at image driven type on wood, to sum it up its rubbish, well nothing that i want to do even though the second typeface is illustrating joints.

Having printed two of my posters digitally i've decided that printing them in this way simply doesnt do them justice. I think to enhance their aesthetically pleasing quality it would be best to screen print them. The other issue is i dont think the colours are working. It gives some clarity to each fight in the poster but i think i will play with one colour.

Interesting play with layout and type, pushing the barriers of readability to ensure asthetically pleasing design.
Im looking at engaging design. Type which is pushing legibility looking at form and shape. Also looking at fold below, how type and image has a relationship with fold.

Above and below is a small example of the consideration gone into the layout of each and every fight. Having to consider what looks best constantly. I think the above with the light weight type in the middle line brings contrast to the top and bottom line. If they were together the block of text would become more difficult to read and essentially not as pleasing to the eye.

To ensure i draw the joints correctly im using (for the first time) grid on illustrator which is a really useful tool.