updates to "type on screen" lecture
obviously some pieces of the lecture are old, so here are a few recent developments that may be of interest.
new web font formats
fontshop international's "web fontfonts" are designed to provide a seamless experience between print and web through using the WOFF (web open font format) in html tags. that way, you can use any of fontshops (currently) 30 web fonts in your site design and 90% of browsers can see them.
check out this link first.
then another link with more detailed info.
newer screen sizes
iphone and ipod touch: 320 x 480 (163 pixels per inch)
ipad: 1024 x 768 (132 pixels per inch)
Showing posts with label week 10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label week 10. Show all posts
4.16.2010
4.09.2010
week 10C
IDENTITY REFINEMENT
in class
lecture: typographic details 2
work day / desk cris
the next deadline -- monday april 12 -- is to have all of your identity elements nearly finalized and ready to apply to any and all things you might make. work toward having decisions made about the logotype; color palette; secondary elements such as patterns, textures, additional graphic elements, etc; and additional typefaces for subheads, body copy, etc. make sure all of those elements are working together to visually communicate what your conference theme is all about. having the ingredients (identity elements) is one thing, but mixing them in the right amounts is another (application).
it will be very helpful to not only have visuals of each of the above elements separately for evaluation, but also have super-quick test applications like we did before, so you can judge the validity of your elements in a practical context.
daily schedule for remainder of the semester
april 12 main identity elements due.
april 16 tight sketches for all artifacts.
april 19 final concept maps/timelines due. final designs for all artifacts.
april 23 production. detailing type and content. production, test prints, user feedback, etc.
april 26 final crit part I
april 30 final crit part II
may 3 blog process due.
may 7 re-dos due. prep for reviews.
in class
lecture: typographic details 2
work day / desk cris
the next deadline -- monday april 12 -- is to have all of your identity elements nearly finalized and ready to apply to any and all things you might make. work toward having decisions made about the logotype; color palette; secondary elements such as patterns, textures, additional graphic elements, etc; and additional typefaces for subheads, body copy, etc. make sure all of those elements are working together to visually communicate what your conference theme is all about. having the ingredients (identity elements) is one thing, but mixing them in the right amounts is another (application).
it will be very helpful to not only have visuals of each of the above elements separately for evaluation, but also have super-quick test applications like we did before, so you can judge the validity of your elements in a practical context.
daily schedule for remainder of the semester
april 12 main identity elements due.
april 16 tight sketches for all artifacts.
april 19 final concept maps/timelines due. final designs for all artifacts.
april 23 production. detailing type and content. production, test prints, user feedback, etc.
april 26 final crit part I
april 30 final crit part II
may 3 blog process due.
may 7 re-dos due. prep for reviews.
4.05.2010
week 10 B
PROCESS CRIT DAY
in class
process crit on typographic identity work
homework
identify the artifacts you plan to design in the next 3 weeks and post to your blog. set realistic goals and prioritize the pieces. in your writing, discuss what interactions are happening that create a need for your particular artifacts. simple example: there is a need for people to make acquaintences so i'm making nametags.
continue with identity development
finalize concept map+timeline [DUE MONDAY APRIL 19]
i'm working on simple feedback for these, and will have that to you soon.
- print in color, tiling is acceptable but must be well crafted
- don’t neglect the goals and principles of information design
- add your conference title in the center
- make all content areas as specific as possible
- add any new content you deem necessary
- label each communication on the timeline as primarily practical, poetic, or persuasive
- list the most obvious context/setting for each artifact (where will it appear?)
- make sure timeline scale is consistent
- make sure the artifacts are specifically named
- make sure your time units are clearly and specifically labeled
together, both pieces will be reviewed for 15% of your final grade.
in class
process crit on typographic identity work
homework
identify the artifacts you plan to design in the next 3 weeks and post to your blog. set realistic goals and prioritize the pieces. in your writing, discuss what interactions are happening that create a need for your particular artifacts. simple example: there is a need for people to make acquaintences so i'm making nametags.
continue with identity development
finalize concept map+timeline [DUE MONDAY APRIL 19]
i'm working on simple feedback for these, and will have that to you soon.
- print in color, tiling is acceptable but must be well crafted
- don’t neglect the goals and principles of information design
- add your conference title in the center
- make all content areas as specific as possible
- add any new content you deem necessary
- label each communication on the timeline as primarily practical, poetic, or persuasive
- list the most obvious context/setting for each artifact (where will it appear?)
- make sure timeline scale is consistent
- make sure the artifacts are specifically named
- make sure your time units are clearly and specifically labeled
together, both pieces will be reviewed for 15% of your final grade.
week 10 A
FINAL DELIVERABLES
1. timeline/concept map
due monday april 19
for 15% of your final grade
grading criteria (again)
- clarity and logic of spatial organization (does it follow any principles of information design?)
- typographic craft
- breadth and depth of insights
- craft of presentation
2. conference materials+identity standards doc
due monday april 26 and friday april 30
for 40% of your final grade
conference materials grading criteria
- demonstrate the technical / perceptual differences and potentials of type on screen and in print at a basic level. (does the typography capitalize well on its media?)
- visualize abstract concepts through expressive and/or experimental typographic form at a proficient level. (does the typography visually show your concepts well?)
- apply your individual visual / verbal perspective to projects through writing, research, and content development at a basic level. (is your writing/work embodying how you think typography should be designed/used?)
- integrate your existing typographic knowledge with compelling and appropriate form, image, sequence and narrative at a proficient level
- apply knowledge of motion, duration, and transition to time-based type projects at a basic level.
- consistently apply knowledge of fine typographic detail at a proficient level.
- raise interesting and sustainable questions about the fundamental aspects of typographic form.
identity / i.d. standards doc grading criteria
- conceptual innovation of identity elements and their assembly/combination(s). (identity)
- appropriateness of visual form to content. (identity)
- clarity of visual and written material. (standards)
- balance of thoroughness and brevity. (standards)
- usefulness and relevance to an audience of designers, programmers, production personnel. (standards)
3. blog process (unlabeled posts will not be reviewed)
due monday may 3
included as the process portion of the above 40%
- written theme
- designer bio(s)
- concept map/timeline development
- concept map/timeline final
- identity development
- design development
- overview of final i.d. standards
- final conference materials
the last week before finals will be devoted to re-dos and polishing any elements of your system. any improvements made this week will be reflected in your grade.
1. timeline/concept map
due monday april 19
for 15% of your final grade
grading criteria (again)
- clarity and logic of spatial organization (does it follow any principles of information design?)
- typographic craft
- breadth and depth of insights
- craft of presentation
2. conference materials+identity standards doc
due monday april 26 and friday april 30
for 40% of your final grade
conference materials grading criteria
- demonstrate the technical / perceptual differences and potentials of type on screen and in print at a basic level. (does the typography capitalize well on its media?)
- visualize abstract concepts through expressive and/or experimental typographic form at a proficient level. (does the typography visually show your concepts well?)
- apply your individual visual / verbal perspective to projects through writing, research, and content development at a basic level. (is your writing/work embodying how you think typography should be designed/used?)
- integrate your existing typographic knowledge with compelling and appropriate form, image, sequence and narrative at a proficient level
- apply knowledge of motion, duration, and transition to time-based type projects at a basic level.
- consistently apply knowledge of fine typographic detail at a proficient level.
- raise interesting and sustainable questions about the fundamental aspects of typographic form.
identity / i.d. standards doc grading criteria
- conceptual innovation of identity elements and their assembly/combination(s). (identity)
- appropriateness of visual form to content. (identity)
- clarity of visual and written material. (standards)
- balance of thoroughness and brevity. (standards)
- usefulness and relevance to an audience of designers, programmers, production personnel. (standards)
3. blog process (unlabeled posts will not be reviewed)
due monday may 3
included as the process portion of the above 40%
- written theme
- designer bio(s)
- concept map/timeline development
- concept map/timeline final
- identity development
- design development
- overview of final i.d. standards
- final conference materials
the last week before finals will be devoted to re-dos and polishing any elements of your system. any improvements made this week will be reflected in your grade.
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