Lecture

Type on the third dimension. Type on a box: samples of type on a cube–experimental and practical applications.

Specifically: Typography on boxes (packaging) or in the three dimensions (signage)

Technical

  • Redraw the template using illustration software on a layer, complete with crop marks for future cutting.

Preparation 

Session 1

  • Tracing various sizes of the ligature from the printed version, transfer it to the cube template.
  • Design three cube treatments.
  • Tracing various sizes of the ligature from the printed version, transfer it to the cube template.
  • Design three cube treatments. Refer to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4yUbhsobK4&feature=youtu.be

Homework

  • Continue to refine the design on the cube, taking care of the edges and wrap around.

Session 2

  • Cut out the cubes, fold and assemble, holding it together with tape.
  • Critique by the end of the class. Each student makes an online presentation of their cube(s).

Homework

Resources

Go to the link, download and print the 2-1/4 inch cube. https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/cube.html

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