1st Edition

Contemporary Processes of Text Typeface Design

By Michael Harkins Copyright 2020
164 Pages 17 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

164 Pages 17 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book addresses the paucity of published research specifically dealing with knowledge of text typeface design processes. Dr Michael Harkins uses a Grounded Theory Methodology to render a tripartite theory resulting in explanation and description of the processes of text typeface design based upon the evidence of subject specific expert knowledge from world-leading practitioners,... Read more

1. Introduction;  2. Historical Context;  3. Processes of text typeface design: An Introduction;  4. Trajectorizing;  5. Homologizing;  6. Attenuating;  7. Discussion;  8. Conclusion

Biography

Michael Harkins is Associate Professor of Graphic/Digital/Communication Design at University of Leeds.