![]() The late English lettering artist and designer, Michael Harvey, expressed his dislike for the “confusing variety of styles” that add to the “overcrowded repertoire” of new typeface designs and the flourishing eccentricity and ‘crumbling’ standards of design. Opinions regarding the expanding growth of typeface design have been met with conflicting views. A process that has traditionally been the esoteric knowledge of the few, it continues to grow and diversify. As an art form and a technical, engineering process, typeface design has, in recent years, grown exponentially. You should keep in mind the maxim, “form follows function”. What is it that you think the designer set out to do with the type? Is it purely decorative or does it serve a particular function, such as assisting with way finding or traffic signs? With that in mind, consider what you want it to do. Importantly, consider the function of the fonts that interest you. Get yourself outside and look out for sources of potential inspiration and keep a visual record of the items that inspire you. Don’t feel obliged to sit at your desk during this process. When you begin designing a new typeface, the Internet, along with old or out of print books, can provide a good starting point for your research. Whatever approach you decide to take, a certain amount of patience and understanding will go a long way. There are a number of ways that you can approach this-some being far easier than others. Then, should you want a further challenge, you might also consider ways of digitising your work. A typeface “is the collection of thousands of years of collective human social, technological and economic history, combined with the passion, skill, experience and personal history of its lone creator.” (Earls, 2002) 4 An Introduction to Typeface Design Getting Started If you’re a fan of type and lettering and feel up for a considerable yet potentially rewarding design challenge, then you might consider designing a typeface. Covering everything from the basics, to all things complex. This e-book is not for re-print, or re-sale, for either personal, educational, or commercial purposes. Every effort has been made to correctly reference all artist work within this e-book. The author and publisher shall in no event be liable or be held responsible for any loss or other damages incurred from the usage of this publication, or for any problems/concerns that may arise, and will not be responsible for any loss, claim or action from the information contained in this e-book. ![]() It is not intended, nor should it be treated, as a definitive guide on the subject, nor should it be regarded as professional advice. This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its author and is intended for informational purposes only and is meant to be a general guide. While attempts have been made to verify information contained in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions, interpretation or usage of the subject matter herein. ![]() Disclaimer: No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without prior permission of the publisher and author. Copyright © 2015, The Interactive Design Institute. ![]()
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