Friday, 2 December 2016

405 Study Task 03 - Blackletter outcome

Today we explored black letter using various tools:
  • Ink
  • Paint
  • Brushes
  • Rulers
  • Cardboard
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Sticks
  • Rollers
The aim was to create a coherent set of pictograms suitable for the sign system pictured below. The pictograms were to be in the style of black letter and didn't have to immediately shout out what they implied. Out of all of the tools I used I found cardboard to be the most successful - dipped into ink it soaked up a nice amount and left some behind to flow nicely across the paper, applying different pressure gave thicker and thinner, bolder and less so lines. Along with holding the cardboard in different hands and angles I was able to create a lot of interesting shapes that I manipulated into thoughtful arrangements to portray the symbols we all know. I focused on creating the different thick and thin strokes that black letter typefaces are distinctly recognised by, as well as harsh twists and curved serifs.





Above is 2 contact sheets showcasing some of the shapes and marks I made, arranged in a fashion I was able to see what I had and what I could work with; from here I started deciding what shapes would be used for each symbol, putting them in order and digitalising them into Illustrator. Below is the finished set of pictograms, in the same order as the standard sign system at the top. I believe this was a successful task and I enjoyed using tools I wouldn't usually turn to, I was really able to get out a lot of ideas in a short space of time and helped me with any creative block I had with the task.

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