Pick 15 typefaces that are relevant and that suit your aesthetic.
- 3 serif display
- 3 sans serif display
- 3 serif text
- 3 sans serif text
- 3 decorative
NOTES:
Set your type properly and kern all your display text. Read Ellen Lupton's InDesign crash course for tips.
Be inventive with the form and binding of your signature. Check out "type specimen inspirations" posts.
Design your specimen in black and white.
Print to size, bind and bring to class.
Post on your blog.
Q&A:
Q: Why are we doing a type specimen book?
A: Typography is the basis of good design. So that you discover and learn how to use at least four to five basic fonts that can be applied to many different projects. Make a portfolio piece that shows off your typographic skills.
Assess your knowledge base and skill level so that we know how to proceed from here with course assignments.
Not looking to see a lot of funky fonts that can only be used once in a design career.
Have fun!
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