- Even text spaced tightly together can be legible. It works even better when it is in one paragraph box and not multiple little boxes.
- Typography can be fun. Before this class, I did not think I would enjoy it. This publication made me realize how fun type can be.
- I learned type can represent certain things, like fish. I spent hours looking at fish species trying to find the right one to match the classification. It was fun analyzing fish in the context of type.
- I learned what an amazing typographer Herb Lubalin was. He was so good at what he did. He had a way with type that only he had. It is hard to come close to his briliance.
- Rules are meant to be followed to start out, but then are meant to be broken. A grid is a good guideline but towards the end you can break it and make it more interesting.
- Changing orientation of type makes it more interesting. If everything faced the same way, it would be boring.
Five things I should have learned:
- Shapes can be good containers for type. (Jeff)
- Patterns can be interesting mixed with type. (JenyAnn)
- Negative white space can be good in relation to type. Minimal colors, including white, are good. (Delaney)
- It creates a nice spread when the pages are reversed out from each other. (Kyler)
- Every spread can be completely different but still feel unified. (Bri)
- Minimal designs work well. (Kelsey)
- Letter big can be aesthetically pleasing. You can turn paragraphs wonky every which way and it can still be readable and interesting. (Jane)
- White space can be good and interesting to create designs. (Alyssa)
- Texture works well with type. (Kayla)
EXTRA CREDIT: Five things I refuse to learn:
- There is nothing I refuse to learn. It is good to learn new styles and techniques. That is why we are at school to have an open mind and learn new things.
