Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Introduction to Project #2: Early Letterforms

Great job in Monday's critique! I'm excited to say that I think you are all starting to think conceptually about typography.

That being said, we will move right on in with your next project, Early Letterforms and Postcards. This project should be a lot of fun and will also be a nice introduction to copwriting as well.

The Plan
  1. Research symbols
  2. Finalize symbol 
  3. Copywriting - 100 words
  4. Start designing
  5. Refine and Finalize 3 designs 
  6. Print and Present
This project will be due at 11AM Wednesday, February 23.  Don't be late - we will start without you.

Download the project brief here.

Download the postcard example here.

For those of you preparing to submit portfolios to the graphic design program, I recommend you have your cards printed as well. It is always fantastic to have real comps of work to hold in your hand in addition to the boards you will submit.

Here are some online resources:
I'm a huge fan of moo.com - however, I don't believe you can have these printed oversized.
http://www.cafepress.com/ - another resource I've used for sticker printing - may work well for these.
http://www.vistaprint.com/
http://www.snapio.com/postcards/oversized
http://www.123print.com/Oversized-Postcards
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Alexandria (Allie)

    Phoenician alphabet

    (M) Mem, Mai

    Meaning: Water

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  2. Zach BaleFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Zach

    Symbol:
    Phoenician- Qoph (Monkey)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

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  4. chrisFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Chris

    symbol:
    Greek Alphabet: Pi

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Alexandra

    I'll be choosing Delta

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  6. StephJFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Stephanie

    I'm doing Phoenician Alphabet letter: SH Shin Tooth
    Looks like a W

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  7. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Larry

    upsilon (Υ,υ)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'll take N from the phoenician alphabet meaning Fish.

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  9. dj_kheadFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Kristin H.

    I'm going to choose O from the Phoenician Alphabet, Ayin meaning Eye.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Paul Cooper

    I'm going with Omega from the greek alphabet

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  11. Ashley Cherie PhotographyFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Ashley Wright

    Phoenician K (Kaph, palm of hand)

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  12. Simmeyon S.February 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Simeyon Strickland

    Greek Alphabet: Psi

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  13. IanFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Greek Alphabet - Chi

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  14. DillamacFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Deonta
    Greek Alphabet Xi

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  15. Jessica O.February 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    jessica ongko:
    Taw

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  16. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Ashton

    Phoenician Q (Qoph)

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  17. Antwan BurksFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Antwan

    Greek Letter: Alpha

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