Author: Aidan.Murphy

18, Graphic Communication Undergraduate at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Hybography Experimentation

In preparation for a six word story poster i have been tasked to create i am experimenting with different methods of combining fonts to create strange and new finishes to text, below is the result of one of these experimentation’s. i like the contrast between the harsh, bold lines of the Egyptian font and the delicate varying thickness of the script font letter forms. next i would like to take my experimentation further by changing the angle of where the fonts change, seeing what difference is made if the line is placed diagonal or perhaps if there is no solid line and I simply alter the letter forms as I see fit. Untitled-1

Learning about Margaret Calvert

After listening to a number of presentations about various graphic designers working at different periods in history, perhaps the most interesting part of it all was learning about Margaret Calvert, who was responsible for the designing of modern British road signs. ive simply never really given much thought to how the designs for modern road signs came about. learning that the vast majoirty of the signs were created by one individual seems somewhat interesting to me, im glad im now aware of this fact.

Reflective Journal: Entry One

Past:

As a relatively shy individual I have always had a keen interest in the arts. As I got older I found that my passion was within the subject of graphic design. Within graphic design there are 3 main components, these are illustration, typography and photography. I found my particular interest was in typography. I thought that if a picture could speak one thousand words, then what possible awake if both text and pictures were combined into one art piece? This lead me to take a media course at college and then proceed to enter onto a Graphic Communication degree and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Present:

This week I was particularly engaged in the freedom granted within my University course. The broadness of topics meant that I will be able to experiment with not only many typography techniques but also be able to participate in cross curriculum activities that will allow me to collaborate with many different students who have taken the other courses on offer at Cardiff School of Art and Design. The employability of not only the course but the University in general intrigues me, removing much doubt of what prospects await me once I complete my three year degree.

Future:

Due to the knowledge I have gained this week I have contemplated what I would like to do once I finish my University course. I found that I would like to continue living in Cardiff once my degree has ended. Hoping to begin my journey into the graphic design industry. Possibly entering into freelance to build up my portfolio and then proceeding to apply for high level graphic design jobs after I have become familiar with having clients. Most importantly I am excited for the plethora of opportunities that await me in the world of employment as well as the remaining three years of my university degree.