In-class Discussion
- Watch video.
- This short video features designers talking about the use of typography in different way. In the OpenLab comment section below, share the following:
- Do you see yourself using typography in a similar way than any of the designers here?
- Do you see yourself using typography in a different way?
- Explain.
- We’ll discuss some responses together, time permitting.
Direct Link to Video: https://www.pbs.org/video/off-book-off-book-type/
Yes, I do see myself using typography in a similar way the designers here. I don’t see myself using typography in a different way because I can also relate to the designers about bring the emotion or personality of one typeface.
I can see myself using typography in a different, yet similar way to the people in this video. These ways being; through my illustrations, since a lot of my artwork does contain lettering. As well as game creation, to be able to make the typefaces fit the setting, and be easier as well as more enjoyable, and engaging for the player to read/play through.
I don’t really design, but do make infographics for classes and work. I like making edits of video games, there is always intros to these edits. Most of the time, it would include words and certain typefaces and/or fonts would describe a certain character or the topic of the edit. So yes, I would always see myself using typography. -Elijha Garcia
I see myself using it similarly to the designers within the video since i also believe that typography can be an extention of one self or a business identity so it can tend to have its own personality that aligns with what vibe the business is going for.
-Alexander
I see myself using typography in a similar way than the designers because I could learn from them and have better knowledge about the history of typography. I can also see myself using it in a different way because I can expand more on other types of typography and potentially make a version of my own and can be shared with other individuals that are interested in typography.
I do see myself using typography in a similar way as the designers in the video shown have used within their works. I am especially interested in using typography in the music industry where music videos, album covers, billboards, and social media are involved. I believe that typography and other aspects of visual media are essential in influencing the way people intake the information around them because it changes the way people feel about a certain situation/environment/object/etc. which in then influences the way people act.
I can see myself using typography when it comes to my illustration projects because I feel like it tells a story about the overall mood and setting of what my art presents. I used to utilize typography in video editing software based on the overall tone of what the videos I made has.
As the video demonstrated, typography is everywhere in our daily lives. I myself use typography to convey a certain message just like in the video. For example, I have had projects where I have to make posters to advertise something. On such poster I make sure to use a bold typeface to captivate the attention of my audience. Making sure that the typeface not only provides any message, but one that makes sense to the topic.
I can see myself using typography in a similar way than any of the designer here, because when Im making thumbnails for video, there certain fonts I will use to try to catch people attention and watch the video. I can see myself using typography in a different way such as, using theme, a good example if the theme is greek, I would use a font that similar to greek style letters.
I see myself exploring all types of typography styles (including the ones featured in the video). But the main goal is to learn how to create my own unique style. Like how content creators have their own creative logos, video games, or book franchise logos.
I really don’t use text when I’m drawing but I do like the typography they do in video games or comics do ,I don’t think I might use typography in the similar way like the other designers, i do see myself using it maybe in a hybrid way or like a mix like fused type