Typography & Expression

Part 1

We were asked to define ourselves through typography by selecting 6 different typefaces, 3 serif and 3 san serif, that says something about myself  for week 3 in visual language.  

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didot_font-1

Didot Font

I truly love this font. It's so clean and simple and I love the pronounced horizontal serifs. I used to read Vogue when i was a teenager and I know that their logo is a take on this typeface, so it's very nostalgic for me

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tnr_font-2

Times New Roman

This is a homage to the time I spend in the scientific lab, doing research and writing papers. I spend probably half of my life reading and using this typeface. I know it's not beautiful, but I definitely have an affinity to this serif font.

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azote_font-6

Azote

I feel like the double lines and curves of this font is so soothing, especially in the italics form. The Olympics were always a remarkable and exciting time for me. I loved to watch my country's athletes compete and would often spend many hours in front of the television during the Olympic seasons.

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unique_font-3

Unique

For some reason I'm very drawn to the flatness of the x-height in this typeface. I feel like the name describes it all -- it's a very unique font. I'm not sure I've ever seen if anywhere, but when I found it, it immediately jumped out at me. I am definitely a retro individual and so I feel like this typeface suits me and my character well.

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gallaudet_font-5

Gallaudet

I guess I would refer to this as a sans serif font :) I think this is a font that hold such importance in our society and so I wanted to highlight it here. When I create anything I like to try to keep all individuals in mind that might come into contact with it. I want to strive to be inclusive and I think this font is a great reminder of that.

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acier_font-4

Acier Gris

I think this may have been my favourite typeface that I stumbled across when putting together this assignment. It's so playful. I like the contrast in the letters and the fact that it's in all caps. I am definitely an individual that is, sometimes, BIGGER THAN LIFE, so I feel like this typeface is a great example of a visual characteristic of myself.

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Here are all the typefaces that I highlighted above.