Triptych

Overview

The aim of this project was to create a typographic poster of a font chosen from a given list. The poster needed to include information about the typographer, the typeface, and contributions that both made to the world of design. Key objectives included exploring a concept, building a dynamic layout, and communicating clearly.

Initial Explorations

In order to study the font we chose, we were tasked to create different individual layouts that explored the unique elements of our font before we began designing the actual triptych. I took this time to highlight the variations of Garamond, explore different color palettes, and examine the typographic aspects of each character.

After these studies, I designed two different layouts of the triptych. I included an image of the typographer, a few paragraphs and descriptive words about him and the font, a collage of letters and numbers, a study of the different typographic components of some of the characters, ornamental details, and a display of all the characters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation.

Color Palette Explorations

I wanted to use a more muted and neutral color palette in order to convey a classic feel that works well with the font. I explored with two monochromatic palettes, and one that utilized complementary colors.

Final Color Palette

For the final color palette, I ended up choosing the blue option. The beige palette didn't provide enough contrast, and the red and green one became a bit unclear in some areas. The blue captured the feel of the font while maintaining legibility and visual interest.