Advanced Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

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24.9.2025 - 15.10.2025（Week 1 - Week 5)
Lee Xiang Ling / 0384095 
Advanced Typography / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University
Final Compilation & Reflection

LIST / JUMPLINK

SUBMISSIONS

Task 1: Exercises
Exercise 1

Fig. 1.1 - Axial System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)


Fig. 1.2 - Radial System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.3 - Dilatational System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.4 - Random System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.5 - Grid System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.6 - Transitional System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.7 - Modular System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Fig. 1.8 - Bilateral System_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)


Fig. 1.9 - Final Outcome_JPEG, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Exercise 1 / Final Outcome without Guides_PDF, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Exercise 1 / Final Outcome with Guides_PDF, Week 02 (2/10/2025)

Exercise 2
Fig. 2.2.1 - Image & Extraction_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.2 - Overall Process_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.3 - Reference Font_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.4 - Extracted letterforms (baselines)_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.5 - Final letterforms (baselines)_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.6 - Original extraction and Final letterforms comparison_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Fig. 2.2.7 - Final Poster_JPEG, Week 04 (18/10/2025)

Exercise 2 / Final Poster_PDF, Week 04 (18/10/2025)



Task 2: Key Artwork & Collateral
Task 2A

Fig. 1.2.1 - Black wordmark on white background_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.2 - White wordmark on black background_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.3 - Colour Palette_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.4 - Wordmark in actual colors on the lightest shade of the color palette_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.5 - Wordmark in lightest shade of the color palette on the darkest shade of the color palette_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.6 - Wordmark Animation_JPEG, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Fig. 1.2.7 - Task 2A Final Outcome_PDF, Week 06 (3/11/2025)

Task 2B

Fig. 2.2.1 - Collateral 1: Cap_JPEG, Week 08 (17/11/2025)

Fig. 2.2.2 - Collateral 2: Sport Jacket_JPEG, Week 08 (17/11/2025)

Fig. 2.2.3 - Collateral 3: Cardholder_JPEG, Week 08 (17/11/2025)

Fig. 2.2.4 - Other Collateral: T-shirt_JPEG, Week 08 (17/11/2025)

Fig. 2.2.5 - Instagram Screen Grab_JPEG, Week 08 (17/11/2025)

My Instagram Link: n.ight_0317

Fig. 2.2.6 - Task 2B Final Outcome_PDF, Week 08 (17/11/2025)



Task 3: Type Exploration and Application

This is my font: Nightscape City Font Regular

Font Information_TTF File, Week 12 (14/12/2025)

Fig. 2.1. - Final Outcome - Nightscape City Font_JPEG, Week 12 (15/12/2025)

Final Outcome - Nightscape City Font_PDF, Week 12 (15/12/2025)

Fig. 2.2. - FontLab Screengrab_JPEG, Week 12 (15/12/2025)

Fig. 2.3. - Font Presentation 01_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.4. - Font Presentation 02_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.5. - Font Presentation 03_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.6. - Font Presentation 04_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.7. - Font Presentation 05_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.8. - Font Application 01_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.9. - Font Application 02_JPEG, Week 13 (18/12/2025)

Fig. 2.10. - Font Application 03_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.11. - Font Application 04_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Fig. 2.12. - Font Application 05_JPEG, Week 12 (16/12/2025)



Final Outcome - Font Presentation and Application_PDF, Week 12 (16/12/2025)

Font Tester


REFLECTIONS

Experience
In this semester, I gained a deeper understanding of the importance of observation and self-evaluation in typographic design. Throughout the entire process—from research and information extraction to design development and application—I came to realize that typography is not merely a visual arrangement, but a form of decision-making grounded in content, audience, and reading logic. Through continuous experimentation and refinement, I learned to evaluate my design decisions more rationally, achieving a balance between visual expression and functional clarity.

Observation
Throughout this semester’s task, I came to recognise observation as a fundamental skill in typographic design. By analysing both design examples and my own work, I observed that clear information hierarchy, structural consistency, and attention to detail play a crucial role in readability and overall communication.

Findings
Through this period of learning, I came to recognize typography as a fundamental element in many forms of everyday design. Balancing visual appeal with effective communication of information is an essential challenge in typographic design. This realization encouraged me to continuously consider the relationship between form and function, and to approach layout structure and information hierarchy in a more systematic manner.