Reformed Type
Whilst exploring experimental type our group was supplied a series of phrases on A3 print outs that we were to work with in a creative way. The session was designed to move us all away from a computer for the session and allow us to develop other approaches and ways to tackle a project.
This task opened my eyes to other design processes and other methods of creating that taught me that I do not always need to work in a digital format to create a striking final outcome.
Next, I cut and folded the paper to create a more interesting composition for my work. This step was important as it allowed individual freedom to change the way the page looked visually.
For the final step in my design process I used a photocopier to distort the text, layer images and then finally colour. By moving the paper around as it was scanned I was able to distort the words on the page, which gave a different effect each time. After I had experimented with designs I used the bypass tray to add objects to my images and explore colour options.
This process meant that each design was 100% unique and individual. Not knowing how the final outcome would look was quite unsettling at first, however once I had learnt to let the process lead me and not try and control the outcome I found the task set to be very rewarding and it allowed me to see what I am able to achieve without relying on a computer all the time.
