Typography - Task 4: Final Compilation & Reflection

Muhammad Baihaqi Desya (0377271)

Typography

Task 4 : Final Compilation & Reflection

Submission

Task 1

Task 1 Exercise 02 Text Formating

Headline

Typeface: Futura Std

Font/s: Futura Std Bold

Type Size/s: 39 pt

Leading: 37 pt

Paragraph spacing: 0

Subtitle

Typeface: Futura Std

Font/s: Futura Std Medium 

Type Size/s: 25 pt

Leading: 29.6 pt

Paragraph spacing: 0

Body

Typeface: Futura Std

Font/s: Futura Std Book

Type Size/s: 9 pt

Leading: 11 pt

Paragraph spacing: 3.881 mm

Characters per-line: 58

Alignment: Left justified

Margins: 123 mm top, 26 mm left + right, 26 mm bottom

Columns: 2

Task 2 

Body

Typeface: Gill Sans Bold

Font/s: Gill Sans Std Regular

Type Size/s: 30 pt

Leading: 28 pt

Paragraph spacing: 5 px

Alignment: Left justified

Page 1 Margins: 36 px top, 36 px left , 36 px right, 36 px bottom

Columns: 1

Gutter: 12 px

Page 2 Margins: 36 px top, 36 px left , 36 px right, 36 px bottom

Columns: 1

Gutter: 12 px

Task 3

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Reflection

Completing this typography project has been a transformative experience that deepened both my technical and conceptual understanding of type design. From expressive type compositions to custom font creation and visual storytelling through posters, every step challenged me to think critically about the power of type in visual communication.

One of the highlights was experimenting with expressive typography in the words "Jump", "Roll", "Chill", and "Melt". Each design required me to visualize the meaning of the word using only letterforms. For instance, animating the movement in "Jump" or distorting the characters in "Melt" taught me how form and emotion can coexist within letter design. It pushed me to break away from conventional layouts and focus on kinetic energy and rhythm.

Developing my own typeface, shown in the custom alphabet set, was a major milestone. It required careful attention to stroke contrast, proportion, and consistency while still expressing a unique personality. Seeing how a type system works across different characters and punctuation marks made me appreciate the precision and discipline behind professional font design.

In Task 2, designing Bauhaus-inspired editorial layouts strengthened my grid system skills and my understanding of modernist design principles. I learned how to harmonize type with imagery and effectively use hierarchy, contrast, and alignment to guide the reader’s eye. Researching the Bauhaus movement also gave me a deeper appreciation of its legacy in shaping contemporary design thinking.

Lastly, the poster and article layout for “Transform the World” helped me explore real-world applications of type in publication and advertising. I practiced pairing type with meaningful content and imagery to create a cohesive narrative. Through this, I learned how typography can not only inform but inspire.

Overall, this project taught me that typography is more than just choosing a font — it’s about intentional design decisions that influence clarity, tone, and emotion. I feel more confident now in my ability to use type as a powerful tool for expression and communication. This journey has not only improved my technical skillset but also reshaped how I approach design problems with purpose and creativity.